Chapter 29 Clearing the Venue
Lily watched as Dennis pulled out his phone and stepped aside to make a call.
She hid in the safety corridor, making sure Michael wouldn't see her.
Dennis finished his call and walked over, looking down at her with a calm but arrogant expression. "Let's go."
"Where to?"
"To watch the show."
Lily followed him to the elevator, and they went straight to the third floor.
The decor here was completely different from downstairs.
She stole a glance at the man beside her.
She'd heard that only members with a certain level could access the third floor of this restaurant.
In Imperial City, no one probably had that kind of membership.
How did Dennis get up here so easily? And the staff didn't stop him; they were even very respectful.
Lily whispered, "I heard regular members can't come up to the third floor of this restaurant."
"I know." He replied.
Lily looked at his profile. Was he deliberately avoiding her question?
What she wanted to ask was how he could get up here so easily!
While Lily was lost in thought, Dennis suddenly stopped walking, causing her to bump into his back.
Dennis turned his head, his eyes playful. "First, watch the show. I'll tell you later."
Then he turned and walked away.
Lily called out, "Where are you going?"
"Restroom."
Lily glanced at the restroom not far away, but Dennis took the elevator down.
Where was he going?
Lily then realized they were standing in the hallway, with a perfect view of the private room on the second floor.
She felt something was off, but saw Dennis walk out of the elevator.
The door to the private room opened, and Michael and Sophie came out, accompanied by a staff member who was saying something.
Michael's expression didn't look good, but he still led Sophie towards the elevator.
Dennis stood there, as if he had been waiting for them.
Michael saw Dennis and instinctively frowned. "What are you doing here? Did Lily come to find you?"
This restaurant suddenly cleared the area, meaning some big shot must be coming.
Although the Roberts family was quite influential in Imperial City, this restaurant had ties to Empire City, which had a much bigger influence.
Even the Roberts family had to show respect.
Sophie chimed in, "Impossible! This restaurant requires membership to enter. How could he, a school doctor, have a membership? Lily must have brought him in!"
A school doctor, no matter how handsome, was still just a school doctor.
Dennis's eyes showed impatience. "Take her out."
Two staff members suddenly appeared and walked straight towards Sophie, scaring her into hiding behind Michael. "Michael, I'm scared."
Michael stepped in front of her. "What do you mean?"
"Exactly what it sounds like. She's too noisy. I want to talk to you."
Dennis's expression was cold, his tone brooking no refusal.
Michael noticed the area had been cleared. He was puzzled.
Was this restaurant cleared because of this school doctor?
Last time Lily was taken away by this school doctor, Michael used the Roberts family's connections, but couldn't find them.
He had secretly investigated Dennis but found nothing.
This man named Dennis was a mystery. Was he deliberately approaching Lily?
Unlikely.
After all, Lily was just a young girl who had never left Imperial City and wouldn't have offended anyone.
Michael wanted to understand the relationship between Lily and Dennis, so he turned to Sophie. "Wait for me outside."
"Michael."
"Just do it!"
Sophie hesitated but eventually left.
Michael reassessed Dennis standing before him. There was something about his presence that was far from ordinary.
"Where's Lily?" Michael demanded.
"I don't owe you any explanations. But she's under my protection. Before her exams, don't do anything to hurt her."
"What do you mean by hurting Lily? She's my sister; I'd never hurt her. But you, some unknown school doctor, what do you want from her?"
Michael found Dennis's demeanor increasingly suspicious.
Dennis's eyes were sharp and cold. "That's none of your business."
"Lily is my sister. Why can't I be concerned?"
Michael recalled how Dennis had called the police last time, forcing Austin to move out and stay away from Lily.
With one hand in his pocket, Dennis looked smug. "Take care of your fake sister and keep your fake kindness to yourself."
Just then, the elevator doors opened, and a middle-aged man stepped out.
Michael quickly said, "Manager, there's an unknown person here."
He wanted to probe the manager about Dennis's identity.
The manager saw Dennis and respectfully said, "Mr. Roberts, our restaurant has been cleared. Please leave as well."
Michael looked at Dennis. "What about him?"
"Mr. Roberts, this way please."
The manager didn't answer Michael's question directly.
Politely, the staff escorted Michael into the elevator. He glanced back at Dennis, who stood tall and proud.
The restaurant manager stood beside Dennis, slightly bowing, indicating that Dennis was far from ordinary.
Michael suddenly thought of Lily.
When did she start meeting such influential people?
Reflecting on Lily's recent changes, Michael suspected Dennis might be the reason behind her newfound courage to oppose the family.
Michael felt a headache coming on. He needed to find out more about Dennis.
Before David found out, he needed to resolve this quickly.
Michael took out his phone, but Lily didn't answer or respond to his messages.
Lily watched Michael leave and then looked up to see Dennis walking out of the elevator.
His steps were slow and steady, his gaze calm. "They're gone."
Lily was surprised. "How did you manage that?"
When Dennis said to leave, it was them who left.
For a moment, Lily thought Dennis was bluffing, considering they were in Imperial City.
Dennis stood in front of her. "I called a friend."
"Your friend must be very powerful to get a third-floor membership and have this restaurant clear the area."
Dennis's tone was calm. "He's alright."
Lily's mood improved, and she became curious about Dennis. "Who is your friend?"
In Imperial City, there weren't many families capable of such things.
Dennis seemed reluctant to say. "Someone from Empire City."
"No wonder. He must be a super-rich kid."
Empire City was a hub of power and wealth. David had spent most of his time there in recent years.
Quest University was also the best school in Empire City.
Lily looked at him curiously. "How do you know such wealthy people? Were you classmates?"
Was he really just a school doctor?