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None of them questioned it further. After all, weekends at Eversoul Bistro were demanding. It wasn't unusual to feel exhausted after days of nonstop service.
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Romand slowed just enough to answer without turning around.
"I need to inspect and prepare some of our newer ingredients.” His tone was casual, almost absent-minded. "I'll be away for a little while. The cooks can handle the kitchen until I return.”
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A yawn escaped Élie in the pantry. Besides him, Arnault rubbed at his eyes while waiting for the next course to leave the kitchen. Archer nearly called the wrong table number before catching himself at the last second.
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