The restaurant, modest yet refined, was tucked away in the center of the recovering Anspia. The aroma of freshly prepared dishes filled the air, blending with the gentle buzz of chatter from diners spread throughout the space. Alfraed and his crew were guided to a secluded dining section, where Reuben Gold and the proprietor of the Finance House were waiting.
Reuben Gold stood as they entered, his polished demeanor immediately putting everyone at ease. He was a man of calculated charm, his tailored suit and confident smile signaling his position as a skilled negotiator. Beside him sat a female elf with long silver hair who exuded an air of quiet authority, her sharp eyes scanning the newcomers with a mix of curiosity and appraisal.
Alfraed stepped forward, extending his hand with a polite smile. "Mr. Gold, it's a pleasure to see you again."
