Chapter 301 (2): Feeling Like I’ve Won
Bernthal observed Wayne from the corner of his eye while chatting with John. When Wayne ate with his head lowered, wordless, Bernthal’s smile widened.
Gradually, he and his family laughed and chatted increasingly cheerfully.
“You’re so noisy and undisciplined. Where are your table manners? Did you leave them back in the countryside?” Wayne set the knife and fork down with displeasure, accepted the napkin that Mona handed him, and dabbed the corners of his mouth gracefully.
“My apologies, I haven’t met John for years and ended up getting carried away. I’ve disturbed your meal.”
The sky had cleared, and the rain had stopped. Bernthal felt like he was in control again. He spoke with more humility.
Humility often signified confidence. The more outstanding a person was, the more they respected other people. Conversely, those who belittled others usually did it out of a sense of insecurity, hoping to feel superior.
Comparing himself with Wayne, Bernthal felt like he had already won.
“Bernthal, apologies for interrupting your gathering with friends,” John said smoothly. “This is a high-end restaurant, so it was rude of me to intrude.”
“It’s fine. We aren’t strangers. Let me introduce everyone. These are my family...”
Bernthal introduced everyone in order until he got to Wayne last. “This is Wayne Lando, a Londan noble. He’s something of a younger family member to me.”
“Wayne Lando. I seem to have heard the name somewhere...” John frowned bemusedly before shaking his head. “Never mind. I’m not here to eat, Bernthal. We’ll talk another day.”
“You didn’t come to the restaurant to eat?”