After a brief moment of contemplation, Gavin responded, "Yes, I am."
"I'll treat you to lunch today. Meet me at the French Room at noon." Before Gavin could reply, Alice hung up the phone.
Gavin looked helpless. "So, people don't even need the other person's consent to set up a meal, huh?"
He understood why Alice was inviting him. That night at the MilkyWay Nightclub, if it hadn't been for him, Alice's reputation would have been ruined, but she slapped him.
Evelyn had explained the truth, so Alice's invitation could only be a gesture of thanks. But Alice was as proud as Evelyn. She was too proud to say "thank you."
The French Room was one of the top restaurants in Texas, offering anything one might want to eat.
At exactly noon, Gavin arrived at the French Room. As he parked his car,
