My Mother-in-Law Brought 38 Friends to My Restaurant and Ordered $23,289 of Food—She Stopped Smiling When I Put the Folder Beside Her Bill

“Camilla is wonderful in the kitchen, but Lucas understands money.”

The irony became extraordinary later.

PART 3 — THE MOST EXPENSIVE MENU

Beatrice sat at the head of the long private-room table.

“I want the premium tasting menu for everyone.”

Gavin asked:

“With the reserve pairing?”

“Obviously.”

He looked at me.

I nodded.