Ali wore a bitter expression. Normally, he would be happy to collect this much money, but today was different. Mila was here to collect the management fee, and Talon was making him stay for a chat. Wasn't this disrespectful to Mila?
Of course, Ali also realized that Talon was deliberately provoking Mila.
"Sir, you should leave first!" Ali whispered. "I won't even charge you for today's drinks; consider it my treat. Mila has significant power in this area, and we can't afford to offend her."
Talon toyed with his glass and asked casually, "Is this place rented?"
"Uh, no, it's my father's." Ali didn't understand why he was asking.
"Then what authority does Mila have to collect management fees from you?" Talon continued asking.
"Well... I can't avoid it. A few years ago, a tavern in the
