Chapter 21 A Guest at the Table Chapter 21 A Guest at the Table Compared to Yvonne's constant apologies , Mandy's approach was far more effective . After this incident , John looked at Mandy in a new light . +10 Free Coins She might have been acting out lately , but when it came down to the company's real problems , her methods actually worked . " Exactly . Quinton Wayne just called me earlier . He's coming over to our house tonight for a formal visit . Get the chef to prepare a grand feast . " " Got it . We'll get on it right away ." That evening , Quinton arrived at the Tate residence with his daughter Nancy Wayne and his butler . The butler , Matthew , appeared to be in his fifties . He stood respectfully behind Quinton , hands behind his back , every inch the professional . Compared to him , Sally really was a mess . She'd interrupt the host and gossip freely - nothing like Matthew , who went to the same school as her . Mandy said to him , " Matthew , the dining table's huge . No need to be so formal - have a seat and eat with us ." As she spoke , she even pulled out a chair for him herself , inviting him to join them . Nancy smirked slightly and said in a faintly mocking tone , " By the rules , Matthew isn't allowed to eat with the hosts . Didn't you know that ? " Mandy wasn't angry , just taken aback . " Really ? But Sally sometimes eats with us . I've never heard of that rule . " John spoke up suddenly . " That's true. Most of my sons are away getting experience , so with fewer people around , we let Sally eat with us to liven things up . " " Matthew , please have a seat . " Jade added . " Yes , Matthew , join us . You came a long way , the more the merrier . " Even the hosts had spoken . Nancy said , " Matthew , sit . " Her tone still carried some dissatisfaction with the arrangement . It was clear how strict Matthew's life must be in the Wayne household . Mandy turned to Yvonne . " Weren't you so worried about Sally ? Now that Matthew's eating with us , why don't you go bring her down too ? Her tone made it sound like she was bossing Yvonne around . Yvonne replied , " Even if you didn't say so , I was going to . Sally's always been kind to me . " The way she said it made it sound like she was bragging - like she had plenty of people who loved and cared for her . Soon enough , Yvonne brought Sally downstairs to join them for dinner . John and Quinton chatted about business , getting along so well they were already discussing contracts . Suddenly , Mandy turned to Matthew . Matthew , I have a question I'd like to ask you . " 1/2 P P. Chapter 21 A Guest at the Table Matthew answered respectfully , " What would you like to know , Ms. Mandy ? " +10 Free Coins Mandy cleared her throat and raised her voice so everyone could hear . " Matthew , I really admire your professionalism as a butler . May I ask which academy you trained at ? " Nancy answered proudly from the side , " Matthew graduated from Grant Academy , the best butler school in the country . Of course he's top - notch . " " Oh . " Mandy played the part of someone wide - eyed and inexperienced . " Sally also graduated from Grant Academy . Same year as Matthew , actually . Matthew , you two should know each other . " Clang ! Sally's fork dropped to her plate . Her face turned pale .. Everyone turned to look . John quickly scolded her . " You just got out of the hospital and you're not fully recovered . Go lie down . " " Yes , sir . " Sally stood quickly , bowed her head , and left in a hurry . Matthew didn't answer Mandy's question . He looked like he didn't want to . Mandy thought John's reaction was a little too harsh - almost like he was deliberately sending Sally away . She didn't press the issue and continued eating in silence . After dinner , while Yvonne and Jade chatted with Nancy , Mandy quietly pulled Matthew aside . " Matthew , you still haven't answered my question . At Grant Academy , did you know Sally ? Or at least see her before ? " Matthew wasn't the type to stir up trouble . He knew exactly what could and couldn't be said . , He replied respectfully , " If Ms. Mandy has suspicions , perhaps it would be best to investigate personally . There are always clues , if you look close enough ." He hadn't said anything - but in a way , he'd said everything . Mandy didn't push him further . " Thanks for the advice . " Matthew said , " In all my years of service , today was the first time I've ever been invited to eat at the same table as the hosts . I truly appreciate your kindness , Ms. Mandy . I hope you find the answers you're looking for soon . " It was just a meal , and yet he still expressed such gratitude . And then she thought of her own family - how she cooked for them day in and day out , and never once received a kind word in return