Eren noticed everything—Kael glanced at him for a moment and then quickly looked away.
Mark caught that tiny exchange too, and his face darkened for a second before he forced himself to appear normal again.
Meanwhile, Kael was politely speaking to the angry Alpha customer.
"Sir, I understand this was a mistake," Kael said in a calm, respectful tone. "The drink was spilled accidentally, and for that, we sincerely apologize. He is still new here, and it wasn't intentional. Please I request you to calm down. We'll clean it immediately and make sure it won't happen again."
The Alpha glared at him furiously.
"Apology? Do you really think a simple sorry fixes this. he shouted his voice echoing in the club. Look at my clothes completely ruined Do you idiots even know how expensive this suit is Worth more than your entire month's salary .
Kael lowered his eyes slightly and said.
"I understand your frustration sir. Truly I do. But yelling won't solve anything. We'll cover the cost of the damage, and you'll receive compensation from the management as well. I only ask you to please lower your voice. You're disturbing the entire hall.
The Alpha slammed his hand on the table.
"Are you lecturing me now . A waiter dares to tell me how to behave Do you even realize who you're talking to People like me own places like this—you should be on your knees begging for forgiveness."
Kael took a short breath, his fingers tightening around the napkin in his hand. But his tone didn't rise.
"I'm not lecturing you sir I'm only asking you to show a little kindness. He didn't mean to he just tripped."
At that moment, the club manager rushed over, his face plastered with smile. He bowed deeply before than said.
"Sir, sir, please forgive us," the manager said quickly, his voice smooth and flattering. "This is absolutely our fault. Such service is unacceptable and I assure you we will handle it. Please don't be upset. To compensate tonight all your drinks are on the club . Consider this our way of apologizing for this terrible ."
The Alpha leaned back still glaring.
"Hmph. At least someone here knows how to speak properly. Learn from your manager" he said, shooting Kael a disdainful look. "You should keep your waiters under control. They don't know their place."
The manager nodded hurriedly.
"Of course, sir, of course. Once again our deepest apologies Please enjoy your drinks and I'll make sure this doesn't happen again."
As soon as the Alpha turned his attention back to his table the manager's expression hardened. He turned sharply toward the young boy who had spilled the drink.
"Useless How many times have I told you to be careful Can't you even carry a tray properly Do you want to lose your job tonight?"
The boy shrank back, mumbling, "I-I'm sorry, sir…"
Then the manager's eyes snapped to Kael. His tone turned colder.
"And you what were you thinking, interfering in this Who told you to speak to the customer Is this your responsibility When something like this happens, you call me not try to play hero. Do you understand?"
Kael clenched his jaw but kept his head bowed. "I was only trying to help her, sir. The man was shouting ."
"Enough!" the manager cut him off sharply. "I don't want excuses Do what you're paid to do. Clean this mess right now and next time stay out of it unless I tell you otherwise."
For a moment, silence hung heavy in the air. Kael bent down without another word, grabbing a cloth to wipe the floor, his shoulders stiff but his face calm.
From a distance, eren eyes never left him.