The driver parked the car in front of the restaurant, and Lillian stepped out with Claude.
The restaurant occupied its own building, styled after Louis Philippe-era Parisian architecture. The exterior featured artistic embellishments, and small balconies jutted out from the private dining rooms.
Inside, the dining area was spacious yet intimate, with each table arranged to ensure privacy. The intricate details—right down to the patterned curtains and tablecloths—reflected a refined aesthetic that appealed to Lillian's designer eye.
There was just one problem...
This was clearly a couple's restaurant.
Every table was set for two, and love-themed decor was everywhere, leaving no doubt about the intended clientele.
Lillian had heard about this French restaurant from her classmates. Even
