It had long come to Mr. Newman’s attention that Zachary was aloof and not the easiest to get on with.

It was too early for Mr. Newman to say if he could get along with Zachary. Nevertheless, it was true that Zachary was an indifferent man. Mr. Newman had been around the business world for many years, and during his management of Newman Enterprise for more than a decade had turned a small business into a billion-dollar corporation.

Although the Newmans thrived in foreign business, Mr. Newman had influence and connections in Wiltspoon too.

“Mr. Zachary, I’m here to apologize on behalf of my daughter and wife,” Mr. Newman explained with a smile.

Zachary callously replied, “I’ve never met your wife and daughter.”

“Here’s the thing, Mr. Zachary. My wife and daughter got into a bit of a misunderstanding and conflict with your wife. I have given them a telling-off, but since my wife has to take care of my sick daughter, I’m here on behalf of them to apologize to your wife.

“I didn