America: The neighbor's wife is so incredibly hospitable!

Katie turned her head, her bright green eyes sparkling with excitement.

"This quality is rare even in Piedmont! How did you manage to snag it?"

"Throw money at it."

Chen An shrugged, leaned against the doorframe, and looked at her. "I think the only way to avoid wasting it is to give it to you."

"You're smart to know what's good for you."

Katie snorted and picked up her special truffle peeler. "Tonight I'm going to make truffle tartare, truffle risotto, and... truffle ice cream."

"You can just wait in the restaurant, don't come in and cause trouble!"

Although her tone was harsh, a warm feeling welled up in her heart as she watched Chen An's retreating figure as he turned to leave.

This man...

Not only did they give her double her salary and unlimited access to top-quality ingredients, but they even took her on a trip to Las Vegas.

He also made sure to bring her back this legendary gift.

"Perhaps... working for this nouveau riche isn't so bad?"

Katie bit her lip, her cheeks slightly flushed.

She suddenly remembered that night, that "teaching" session filled with provocative undertones in the darkness.

"Damn it... what am I thinking!"

She shook her head vigorously, trying to clear her mind of those inappropriate images, and focused on the truffles in front of her.

………………

Dinner time.

The restaurant was brightly lit.

A white tablecloth was laid out on the long dining table, and silver candlesticks were placed on it.

Chen An sat in the main seat.

Sarah sat on the left, dressed in casual clothes, looking gentle and virtuous.

Jessica sat on the right, looking radiant in her newly bought dress that hadn't yet been torn.

Katie, as the head chef, usually doesn't sit at the table, but tonight Chen An forcibly dragged her over to sit next to Jessica.

"Come, let's drink to our victory!"

Chen An raised the crystal glass filled with Louis XIII.

The three women also raised their glasses.

"Cheers!"

Dinner was very enjoyable.

The powerful aroma of white truffles paired with the freshness of blind trout.

In addition, the various interesting stories Chen An brought back from Las Vegas kept the dinner table filled with laughter.

Even Katie and Jessica, who usually don't get along, managed to stay quiet under the influence of the delicious food.

"List."

After a few rounds of drinks, Katie's face was flushed, and she looked at Chen An with slightly drunken eyes.

"Um... I also want to learn how to operate an excavator."

"puff--"

Jessica, who was drinking soup, spat it out.

"You want to learn too?" Jessica looked at her rival warily. "Are your legs long enough? Can you even step on the gas pedal?"

"Mind your own business!" Katie snapped, puffing out her small but shapely breasts.

"I have a great sense of balance! And... I also want to contribute to the company!"

Actually, what she was thinking was:

Why can Jessica spend an afternoon with you in that cramped cockpit, but I can't?

Chen An couldn't help but laugh as he looked at the two girls who were fighting like cocks.

"Can."

Chen An nodded, "But the excavator is too big and not suitable for you."

"Perfect timing, I'm planning to build an ice fishing hut on the lake this winter."

"We'll need snowmobiles. Would you like to learn how to ride one?"

"Snowmobile? I want one!" Katie nodded vigorously.

"Then it's settled. Tomorrow afternoon, private lesson."

Chen An put down his wine glass and gazed intently at the dark night outside the window.

Although everything is peaceful now.

But he knew that in that darkness, a huge net was being cast.

Old Joe's comeback won't last long.

He needs to reinforce every "fortress" around him before the storm arrives.

It's not just about fortifications.

There is also the human heart.

"tonight……"

Chen An's gaze swept over the three women.

Sarah looked on with tender anticipation.

Jessica gave a hint that was both shy and excited.

Although Katie was still confused, she showed no intention of leaving and even stayed in her chair eating the last dessert.

I want to watch a movie tonight.

Chen An stood up and walked towards the huge leather sofa in the living room, large enough to accommodate four people.

"Are you interested in... movies that don't require wearing too many clothes?"

The air instantly became hot and dry.

In this kingdom that belongs only to them, the rules are set by the king.

Happiness, however, is something to be shared.

………………

The aurora is a natural phenomenon that is very difficult to capture.

But in the living room of Titan Manor, a different, even more enchanting aurora borealis unfolded that night.

That Italian leather custom-made sofa, which I bought casually at an auction, originally belonged to a bankrupt tycoon.

This perfectly illustrates why it is expensive: it is large enough and extremely flexible.

Most importantly, it's effortless!

The projector projected a classic old movie, "Malèna," onto the wall.

Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, Monica Bellucci's alluring walk sways across the screen.

On the other hand, the atmosphere is even more intense when the screen is on.

"This movie selection... is really educational."

Jessica leaned against Chen An's right arm, holding a glass of red wine that was half full.

Her legs were unceremoniously placed across Chen An's knees, her toes even moving in sync with the rhythm of the movie.

"Beauty is a sin," Chen An commented casually, "but for me, beauty is currency."

Sarah sat on his left, gently peeling the expensive grapes Chen An had brought back, feeding them to him one by one.

And Katie...

The silver-haired young female chef was currently huddled in the corner of the sofa, hugging a giant cushion.

She had drunk quite a bit of Louis XIII, and her eyes were already a little glazed over; her face was as red as a freshly baked apple pie.

"Feed...you..."

Katie pointed at the screen with a slight lisp, then at Chen An, "This...this kind of movie isn't suitable...for a group viewing, is it?"

"Shhh."

Chen An reached out a hand and accurately grabbed Katie's flailing wrist, pulling her closer with a slight force.

"You need to concentrate when watching a movie. But if you can't get into it, you can do something else."

Jessica was clearly not interested in the movie; she saw Chen An pull Katie away.

With a quick glance, he mischievously stretched out his foot and tickled Katie's side.

"ah!"

Katie was ticklish, and with a jolt, she leaned towards Chen An.

Chen An caught her without hesitation.

Her petite body fell into my arms, carrying a unique scent of vanilla and cream.

Katie struggled for a moment, but the struggle sounded weak and feeble under the influence of alcohol, more like a coquettish act.

"Boss...I...I suddenly want to go back..." Katie whined.

"Go back where? It's ten degrees below zero outside, and the roads in town might be closed at this time."

Although Chen An was talking nonsense, he had the confidence to do so.

He had one arm around Sarah, the other on Katie's shoulder, and Jessica on his lap.

At this moment, he was the absolute master of this living room.