Eudora slapped a piece of paper on the dining table in front of Colbert. "Let's settle the bill."
On the paper, it read: [large pasta 8 dollars, milk 2 dollars, delivery fee 90 dollars, total 100 dollars.]
Although the large pasta wasn't that expensive, Eudora was a bit of a "swindler."
"Sir, I know you don't have cash. You can pay on credit. Here..." She handed a pen to Colbert. "Sign your name."
"Why is the delivery fee so expensive?"
Colbert took the paper and asked.
"It's different. I'm your sister and Grandma's surrogate granddaughter. My value has skyrocketed overnight! It might have been cheaper before, but now I'm a Steele. If the delivery fee were too low, it would disgrace the Steele family."
She spoke with seriousness and conviction.
Colbert was speechless.
But for some reason, he gave a slight smile and signed his name on the paper.
Eudora took the paper. "Thank you. I'll clean the table, free of charge."
She got up, cleaned the table, and diligently threw the trash into the bin, not noticing the cunning glint in Colbert's eyes.
"I need to go to the office. Stay home. Call me if you need anything."
"Okay, bye."
Eudora nodded vigorously.
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