Shard felt embarrassed to use public funds to order dishes like "pan-fried foie gras with premium black truffles," but he didn't show much restraint with ordinary dishes like Green Lake's signature smoked meat soup. The club's service was excellent, and the food arrived quickly. Meanwhile, negotiation representatives from City Hall also arrived.
Among the first group through the door was the "Earl of Newcastle from Laketon," and Shard memorized his face along with the person he was conversing with. It was ten minutes later when the Furen Brothers, dressed formally and wearing monocles, entered.
Shard had already informed the waiter, so they were brought directly to Shard's table. The brothers looked puzzled as they sat down and saw the dishes Shard ordered for them. They wanted to inquire about Shard's identity, but Shard spoke again:
"Why haven't I seen Earl Lewis? I wonder how his injuries are."
