The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 442

That evening, lan invited everyone to a private dinner at an exclusive chef’s table restaurant.

The venue was nestled on a quiet estate just outside the city, surrounded by manicured hedges and winding stone paths. Elegant wooden gazebos with copper roofs dotted the grounds, and a glassy pond sat at the center, reflecting the soft light of the setting sun. Water lilies floated on the surface, and a few goldfish weaved slowly through the ripples,

A charming arched footbridge crossed the pond, connecting one side of the garden to the other.

By the time they arrived, dusk had begun to settle. The golden hour glow painted everything in warm tones, making the whole place feel like a scene from a magazine spread.

“This place is gorgeous. Ian, you really know how to pick a spot,” Lena said, smiling as she took it all in.

Ian shrugged, looking pleased. “It’s owned by a friend of mine. Totally off the radar–invitation only.”

Mia narrowed her eyes. “A friend, huh? What kind of friend are we talking about?”

Ian smirked and clarified quickly, “A guy. His name’s Tyler Ziegler”

“He’s back in town?” Jordan asked.

“Yeah. He just moved back and opened this place not long ago. The menu focuses on seasonal cuisine with a farm–to–table twist. It’s seriously good.”

They crossed the bridge and wandered along the garden path, chatting as they walked. The entire property had a refined, almost rustic elegance. Natural wood accents, soft ambient lighting, and a peaceful atmosphere gave the space a quiet charm that made you want to slow down and savor every moment.

“You’ve been here before? With who?” Mia shot him a sharp look, the jealousy in her tone hard to miss.

Ian couldn’t help smiling. He loved seeing her jealous like this–so cute and feisty, it made his heart ache in the best way.

“I’ve only been here once, just me and Tyler. No girls involved. Even the servers were all guys.”

Mia looked satisfied with that answer.

“You know him too, Jordan?” she asked. “How come I’ve never heard of this guy?”

“I know of him, but we’re not close,” Jordan replied. “He was in the same class as Ian in college. After graduation, he went

overseas for further studies.”

“I see.”

They arrived at a covered patio where dinner had already been set on a long wooden table.

“I called ahead and pre–ordered everything,” Ian said. “These are all the house specialties. I figured after a full day out, you’d be tired and hungry. This way, we can dig in right away.”

“Finally, a smart move from you,” Mia said as she pulled out a chair and sat down.

“You’re really thoughtful, Ian,” Lena added with a smile.

Jordan pulled out a chair for Liz, who sat next to Lena, He took the seat on Liz’s other side. William sat beside Charlotte, while Han remained standing.

“Wait a second,” Ian said, scanning the table. “The food’s all here, but where’s Tyler? Let me give him a quick call.”

Just as he hung up, a man they hadn’t seen before strolled over and called Ian’s name.

“Everyone, this is Tyler Ziegler, my college classmate and the owner of this place,” Ian said, introducing him.

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Chapter 442

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