Chapter 98 - Hangover (1/2)

Halia walked over to the sofa and ran her hand through the gap at the back. As Emerson predicted, there really was an earring. In fact, it was the one he had won at the auction. How did this get wedged here so carelessly?

Halia quickly wrapped it in some tissue and placed it in her handbag. She then messaged Emerson back to tell him she had found it and arranged to meet him the next day so she could return it.

Thus, the next morning, Halia woke up, popped on a t-shirt and jeans and headed out of the hotel to meet Emerson at a popular Hong Kong style cafe just down the road for breakfast.

The cafe was busy when she arrived and there was a long queue outside, but luckily, Emerson had arrived early and was already seated inside.

Halia quickly squeezed in past the busy waiters and waitresses and seated herself on a tiny table opposite Emerson.

Emerson revealed a huge grin. ”Good morning,” he said.

Before Halia got the chance to even look at the menu, a waitress placed a glass of hot tea in front of her and asked impatiently, ”What would you like?”

Halia was a little taken aback.

”Is there anything you don't eat?” Emerson asked gently.

”No,” Halia replied.

”I'll order a few things and we can share,” he offered.

Halia quickly nodded her head.

After the waitress took their order and left, Emerson looked at Halia apologetically and chuckled, ”I'm sorry, Hong Kong service can be a bit rough, especially when they're busy. But, their food is really good. I eat here almost every week.”

Halia was a little surprised, ”Don't you live in Macau?”

”No, I just own a casino in Macau, but I'm still a Hong Kong citizen. However, I do go there every few days to check on the place,” he explained.

”Have you been to Hong Kong before?” he asked.

”No, this is my first time,” Halia replied.

At that moment, a plate of French toast, a bowl of macaroni soup and a bowl of instant noodles arrived, followed by two cups of milk tea and two empty bowls so they could share.

”How long are you in Hong Kong for? Do you have any plans?” Emerson asked as he handed Halia one of the empty bowls.

”I'll be here for another 5 days. Natalie was supposed to show me around today, but she had a major hangover from drinking too much at the ball,” Halia said as she rolled her eyes.