Meanwhile, Gideon remained completely unaware of the conclusions the manager was drawing. After Ashley finished placing the order, he merely lifted his hand slightly, signaling for the manager to retrieve the tablet and leave the private room.
The manager immediately stepped forward respectfully, carefully taking the device before quietly retreating, not daring to linger any longer, but before he left, he turned back and asked.
"Sir, we have also recently acquired a bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Would you perhaps like to add it to your order?" the manager asked carefully, though his voice still carried a slight stammer from nervousness.
In truth, he only dared to bring up such a legendary wine because the person sitting before him was Gideon Augustus Walker. Someone of Gideon's status was more than capable of affording a bottle of that caliber. More importantly, if he successfully sold it, the commission alone would be enough to make his heart race.
