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The chef served the dishes that had been prepared on the table. Everyone was already sitting around the table.

Eric and betty sat next to one another while their parents also sat next to each other.

"so, Betty, your dad here tells me about the course you took abroad and how you came out top of your class as the best designer," Eric's dad said.

Betty smiled. "yes, I did."

Eric was at least glad that he was praising someone other than his step-brother, for a change and he was also glad that his brother wasn't at the dinner.

"that's really impressive," Eric's mum said.

"She will be taking over the daisy's one day so we have to get her prepared. So, she can design the best dresses and all," her dad said.

"so, Eric, is there anything new that you are working on?" he asked.

"just trying to come up with better ideas for our company," he said.

"I have no doubt that you would make a great C.E.O," her dad said.

"Betty always tells us how hard you work and how much you love the company," Betty's