Chapter 395

"I'm sorry, ma'am. All our private dining rooms are fully booked." The waiter maintained his professional smile.

"Open your eyes wide. I'm Sophia Evans!" Sophia yanked off her sunglasses, her flawless makeup gleaming under the lights.

The waiter hesitated briefly before regaining composure. "Miss Evans, we truly have no available private rooms."

"Is this how you treat VIPs?" Sophia drummed her manicured nails on the marble tabletop. "Shall I call your manager?"

"We do have window seats available in the main dining area if you'd like to wait."

Sophia scoffed and reluctantly moved toward a corner table. She lowered her voice threateningly. "If word gets out about my presence here, expect a lawsuit from my legal team."

"Guest privacy is our top priority." The waiter handed her a menu.

Sophia flipped through the menu impatiently, her gaze fixed on the VIP section upstairs. She needed to uncover Vivian's scheme.

"Miss... Miss Sophia?" A ponytailed server approached excitedly. "Is it really you?"

Sophia's eyes gleamed as she switched to a sweet smile. "Yes, darling. Would you like an autograph?"

"I'm your biggest fan!" The young girl blushed. "Could we take a photo together?"

"Of course." Sophia pulled her closer conspiratorially. "But first, could you do me a tiny favor?"

"What kind?"

Sophia whispered, "My boyfriend Ethan Roscente is being harassed by some gold digger. She's in one of your private rooms upstairs. Could you check what she's up to?"

The server hesitated. "That's... against policy."

"Help your big sister out." Sophia's eyes welled with tears. "We've been together seven years. Should I just watch some homewrecker destroy my happiness?"

"But..."

"I'll give you VIP tickets to my concert next week." Sophia produced a signed photo from her purse. "With a personal dedication. Deal?"

The server bit her lip, glancing between the autograph and the second floor. Sophia pressed her advantage. "Backstage meet-and-greet too. Imagine the likes on your socials."

"Just... one quick look?"

Sophia's victorious smile returned. "Get clear shots of her with that man."