Lyra's actions showed she knew social etiquette like the back of her hand.
Despite her frosty demeanor, her manners were as polished as any noble's. You'd never guess she hailed from Voidstar by her behavior.
Cohen quickly picked up that if he didn't initiate a conversation, she wouldn't say much.
Once dessert was served and the waiter left, Cohen decided to cut to the chase. "I heard you signed a contract with the school using my reputation?"
Lyra set down her chopsticks. "I plan to do some business here and want to use your influence. Name your price."
Planet Nagano held massive business opportunities, and to play in that arena, Lyra needed strong backing. It wasn't like Voidstar, where brute strength ruled. She had already spent over a million on a patent; without connections, it was just money down the drain.
