Chapter 288
“Whether it’s prepping vegetables or washing plates and bowls, it’s all paid by volume. I’m making over two hundred dollars a day p>
In this era, two hundred dollars a day was equivalent to three or four days’ wages for an average worker.
“Oh, just make sure you don’t exhaust yourself p>
“It’s fine, it’s not like I’m doing heavy manual labor p>
“Can you take an hour or two off? Even just an hour is fine. Let’s eat together p>
“No need, we just had our staff meal. Once I get paid, I’ll treat you guys p>
They chatted for a few more minutes before Elara had to leave; she couldn’t be away from her station for too long.
“Elara is definitely going to be successful in the future. She works so hard and gets top grades p>
Celine sighed in admiration.
Mira was already mulling over the idea of recruiting Elara into her company after graduation. But for now, it wasn’t feasible. Elara had to focus on school, and Mira couldn’t hire someone part-time for a corporate role; she could only take on temp jobs for now.
The conversation naturally shifted to Porter Entertainment’s re-listing.
“Porter Entertainment re-listed first thing this morning, and the internet is already flooded with rumors. People are saying nobody rides their E-Scooter Program, the deposits are too high, there aren’t enough scooters, and you can never find one p>
Mira knew the PR efforts from both sides were working.
“They can’t even manage Melvion City, yet they want to expand to other cities? They’re miles behind your EcoRide p>
They chatted while they ate. Unexpectedly, the branch manager suddenly walked in.
“Ms. Mercer, you’re here! Why didn’t you let us know in advance so we could reserve the best VIP room for you p>
The manager looked to be in his mid-thirties, a sharp and capable-looking man. He had heard through the grapevine that Mira was dining there and rushed over to ensure everything was perfect.
Mira quickly shot him a look. “It’s fine, this room is great. Go back to work, you don’t need to hover p>
“What would you like to eat? I’ll have the head chef prepare a special menu for you p>
“No need, I’ll try that some other time when things are less hectic. You have so many customers right now and everyone is slammed The standard menu is perfectly fine. Go help out out front, don’t worry about us
CUMS
If Mira really wanted something special, Mason could cook for her at home. Why throw her weight around here and cause them trouble? The w restaurant was booming, and they were incredibly busy.
Just as the manager turned to leave, Liora suddenly asked, “Can you comp our meal p>
“Comp the meal p>
The manager looked a bit confused.
Celine immediately grabbed Liora’s arm.
They weren’t short on cash, why try to be cheap at a time like this?
Mira quickly smoothed it over. “My friend doesn’t know how things work here. No
need to comp it, just put it on my tab p>
She then signaled the manager to hurry back to work.
It was a joke—the boss demanding a free meal in her own restaurant?
“Mira, you’re so cool. You even have a tab here p>
“The restaurant has a membership program, right? I bought into it,” Mira bluffed.
“Oh. When that manager came in just now, why did he call you ‘Ms. Mercer’ like you were the owner p>
“Did he? I didn’t notice. Maybe he misspoke p>
Neither of them genuinely believed
Mira was the chairman of the
restaurant chain. At most, they figured she was a singer, a celebrity, or a brand ambassador.
The group continued their meal.
Just as Mira and her friends finished eating and were about to leave, a loud
argument erupted in the private room next door.
“What kind of service is this? I booked this room ages ago, why isn’t it cleaned up
yet p>