Cassius balanced the large tray in his hands, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. The dishes beneath the silver platter were his masterpiece—something he hoped would make Maria's eyes light up the way he had been dreaming about.
Behind him, the kitchen buzzed with quiet admiration.
"Young Master, that's incredible!" One of the women chefs breathed, peering over his shoulder. "I've never seen plating like that!"
Another chef nodded enthusiastically. "Please, Young Master, you must teach us. I want to learn how to make such creations out of food!"
Duncan, the head chef, was practically salivating.
"My lord, we could add these to the menu. A children's section, perhaps? Or special occasion plates? The customers would go wild!"
Cassius waved them off, though he couldn't quite hide his pride.
"Later. Right now, I have a date to attend to."
He carried the tray out of the kitchen, through the restaurant, and toward the garden where their table was waiting.
