After Erwin took his seat next to the elderly gentleman, Lucas and Lina followed, settling on either side of Erwin at the family's head table. Being permitted to occupy these seats was considered a high honor within the family, a fact which did not escape notice, inspiring a mix of envy in relatives and friends alike.
Lina's mother, May, quickly made her way back to Lucas's side. She had witnessed the previous exchange and her impression of Erwin seemed to have subtly shifted.
"Why only return now? Mr. Adam was here to see us; he even gave me his business card, telling me to look him up if help was needed. Along with it, he handed Lina a High Build Group's elite gold card. You should be aware of its value; had you been here earlier, you too might have received such a generous token:
