Evelyn put a warm hand gently onto Margarethe's trembling shoulder to reassure her completely.
She looked directly into the eye of the wealthy investor who looked frozen cold.
Elegant Woman: You were supposed to be watching Leo while I parked the car outside.
Angry Man: Evelyn, please, I was just trying to control the chaotic scene!
Elegant Woman: You cared more about carpet stains than my child's life right now.
The man tried to step forward and offer a quick apologetic handshake to her.
Angry Man: I didn't realize he was actually in real danger, I swear it!
Boy: He told me to sit still and stop making noise, Mom!
Evelyn's face hardened like polished stone as she heard her son's honest words.
She turned her attention back to Margarethe and looked at her dark canvas apron.
Elegant Woman: What is your name, young lady?
Waitress: Margarethe, ma'am. Margarethe Miller.
Elegant Woman: You acted without a single second of hesitation, Margarethe.
Margarethe nodded softly as the fear in her chest finally began to melt away.
The restaurant manager hurried over with a broom but Evelyn stopped him with a wave.
Elegant Woman: Clean this up gently, but do not touch Margarethe's standing here.
She turned back to face the man in the green suit with cold determination.
Elegant Woman: Our financial merger contract is officially canceled as of this moment.
Angry Man: You can't ruin a twenty million dollar trust fund deal over this!
Elegant Woman: I can, and I just did, because character matters more than money.
The man stood stunned as nearby guests began quietly clapping their hands together.
He grabbed his coat off the chair in total embarrassment and walked away fast.