"I owe you a favor!"
In the manor hidden within the dense woods, Mr. Pato raised his glass, a rare smile appearing on his face.
He clinked glasses with Lynch, and they each took a small sip.
The serene outdoor lunch included only the two of them and a butler; everyone else was far away.
"Try this…," Mr. Pato signaled the butler to bring Lynch a steak.
The butler brought the steak from a cooking cart in front of a chef from a distance. The steak, sauce, and some pickles looked very appetizing.
"Looks great!" Lynch said as the butler steadied the steak, picking up the knife and fork to cut another piece.
The steak was extremely tender.
It wasn't the kind of tenderness that comes from being undercooked, but rather the tenderness that comes after being fully cooked.
The knife and fork met little resistance as they completed their task.
