Chapter 52 Finally Agreed

• Fred, with a warm yet slightly nervous smile, turned to Jake, who was still standing with undeniable authority. "Sir, perhaps you'd like to join us for breakfast?"
• Jake, who had previously looked like a marble statue, now showed a faint, almost imperceptible smile. "Very well," he replied, his voice low but clear.
• They sat down at the simple dining table, and Fred opened the conversation with vigor. "This is my cooking, a new recipe I'm trying out. I hope you like it, sir," he said, pouring a cup of black coffee whose aroma filled the room.