Emmeline spoke up, determined to reclaim her territory. “You guys have taken everything for yourselves, leaving nothing for me to enjoy!”
“It’s just a game, isn’t it?” Waylon responded. “If you’re happy, then everyone’s happy!”
“But if you keep snatching everything, I won’t be happy,” Emmeline retorted. “I want to see genuine customer support.”
Upon hearing this, Waylon had a change of heart. “Alright then, I’ll immediately notify Abel and Ben. No more snatching. We’ll support Emma’s business!”
“That’s more like it,” Emmeline said with a satisfied smile as she hung up the phone. She instructed Sam, “Prepare thirty more.”
“Got it!” Sam quickly responded and restocked the cart with thirty servings.
Emmeline thought to herself, It’s time to take it slow this time. Let’s see everyone’s desire to purchase.
But in the blink of an eye, everything was gone again.
Could I be this popular?
Emmeline was puzzled as she stared at the names of the order snatchers. Great Grand Adam?
What the hell, Adam?
Her head spun, and she nearly fainted.
Enough is enough. I won’t play this game of live-streamed sales anymore.
One after another, what’s left for the outsiders?
It might be Adrien next!
Sure enough, the cart remained empty, and Adrien, under the account name “Addy the Rain,” asked, “Are there any left? I’m waiting! Serve them up, serve them up!”
Emmeline felt a bead of sweat forming on her forehead. She pondered for a moment but couldn’t be biased.
Alright, let’s give Adrien a chance.
She instructed Sam to prepare another round, and predictably, Adrien snatched them all.
Benjamin grew dissatisfied. “@Ermalicious: Hey, sis, Addy the Rain may be your uncle, but I’m your brother. Taking care of him should mean taking care of me too!”
Adrien, thoroughly amused, floated on the screen, “Hahaha!”
Emmeline had no choice but to let Sam prepare another round of servings.
Benjamin hurriedly snatched some, but Abel proved to be his equal, with each of them taking fifteen servings.
Abel was ecstatic.
Benvolio Adelmar mentioned @Dad of Fours: You’re tough!
Ermalicious floated a message: Now I finally understand what it means to keep the best things within the family.
The first day of live-streamed sales was a success!
But dealing with orders that were snatched by her family members kept Nightfall Cafe busy for most of the day.
Indeed, the online orders merged with the in-store sales, keeping everyone busy until almost six in the evening.
Fewer people would come for coffee if it got too late…they were afraid it would disrupt their sleep.
However, there were still plenty of orders for pastries.
Emmeline and Doris worked together, trying to keep up.
After the rush of orders that came along with the end of the workday, things started to quiet down.
The four staff focused on cleaning and tidying up.
Emmeline, Doris, and Sam sat behind the coffee bar, talking and summarizing their experiences while taking a break.
By this time, it was almost seven o’clock, and Abel called.
Emmeline answered, greeted by Abel’s delightful voice on the other end. “Babe, are you done with work?”
“Just finished,” Emmeline replied. “Are you done too?”
“Yeah,” Abel said. “No business engagements today. We’re going to Levan Mansion for dinner to see the kids.”
“Alright then,” Emmeline said. “I’ll prepare some pastries that Dad, Mom, and the kids love.”
“Sounds good,” Abel replied. “I’ll be there in half an hour to pick you up.”
“Alright.” Emmeline ended the call, and Doris joined her in preparing the pastries upstairs.
“Ding-a-ling,” Doris’ phone also rang, and she saw that it was her elder sister calling.
Doris walked to the side to answer. “Sis.”
Jennie’s voice came through the other end. “Are you done with work?”
“Just about to leave,” Doris said. “What’s up, Sis?”
“Your brother-in-law is on a business trip, and I have a client engagement. Could you accompany me?” Jennie asked.
“But I need to go home to see the kids,” Doris expressed her reluctance. “I haven’t seen them all day.”
“But I need you,” Jennie pleaded. “I’ve always taken care of you. Can’t you sacrifice a little for me?”
