Eli looked at the big chef and then at Anderson, unsure of how to react.
"Greetings Mr. Nouvelle, we are honored to be the first ones to try your new creation!" Anderson shot a glance at Eli and replied to the pastry chef.
Eli immediately understood Anderson's signal and also gave a nod. It must be some kind of a rule to the members not to reject Mr. Nouvelle's request to try a new creation.
"Good! Good!" Mr. Nouvelle let out a hearty laugh before slamming the door again to enter the kitchen, leaving the assistant, Eli, and Anderson speechless.
"I'll take you to your seat…" The assistant led them to a comfortable table near the window, which has the best view of the cafe.
"By the way, I'll get a dozen of those madeleines and the strawberry shortcake?" Eli told the assistant as she went back to her post.
"Gladly my lady!" The storekeeper politely smiled as she went on her way.
