Instantly, silence fell over the table.

"Lilith, we are here today to celebrate you. We don't need to talk about anything else," Avery said calmly. Elliot had mentioned that he would destroy Alpha Technologies before and giving money to Natalie was only the beginning of his plan.

Mike, too, remained composed as he had already ripped into Elliot over this. He no longer wanted to waste any more time on Elliot.

"Don't look so grim, y'all, it's not like the world is ending! Do you have so little trust in me and Avery?" Mike raised his glass. "C'mon. Let's cheer and wish Lilith success in becoming a supermodel soon! Buy us dinner at a more expensive place next time!"

Lilith flushed. "Even if I become a supermodel, I wouldn't know where to take you. I don't know any place that's more luxurious than this restaurant."

"It's fine, I will book the place. You just worry about the bill," Mike teased and urged the others to drink.

The mood instantly lightened up.

"Avery, don't take this the