The Atelier had closed for the day.
The final customers had already left, the doors were locked, and most of the lights near the entrance had been dimmed.
But the restaurant wasn't empty.
After finishing the cleanup, the entire staff had gathered in the central dining area.
Chefs.
Waiters.
Kitchen assistants.
Cleaning staff.
Security personnel.
Delivery coordinators.
Everyone who had become part of The Atelier since its opening.
Tables had been pushed slightly aside to create more room.
Hope and Asher had immediately decided that an empty restaurant meant the dining hall had officially become their playground.
"Don't run near the tables!"
Daniel called.
"We aren't!"
Hope shouted back while doing exactly that.
Asher followed behind her.
Miles watched them race past.
"They definitely aren't."
Chloe covered her mouth and laughed.
At the center of the room, Monica looked toward Miles.
"Boss."
Miles raised an eyebrow.
"Yes?"
"Say it."
