The Waitress Asked Me to Pay Upfront—Unaware That I Own the Restaurant

Suspicious Patterns

Steve’s fingers danced over the keyboard, bringing up a list of records. “Here’s something,” he said, pointing to the screen. “The most recent cancellations are all tied to Emma’s tables.” I leaned in, feigning surprise. “Really? Isn’t that odd?” Steve nodded, his expression serious. Suspicion began to take root in my mind. Emma wasn’t just dealing with a bad attitude—there was something more going on. All I needed now was a plan to uncover what she was up to.

Cooking Up A Plan

Back in the kitchen, inspiration struck as I began crafting a spontaneous menu designed to catch Emma off guard. The goal was to create an experience she’d never see coming. “Alright, tonight we’re doing something different,” I declared, calling the chefs together. They exchanged curious glances, but the spark of excitement was undeniable. “Surprise dishes it is!” I added with a playful wink. To make this work, I needed everyone’s help to draw Emma into my plan.