Balfour arched an eyebrow. "It's so late, and you still haven't had breakfast?"
Ellinor was hungry, so she took a bite of her sandwich before responding, "Yeah, I had a bit of a breakfast hiccup today, and now I finally managed to grab a bite. I assume you've eaten by now, Mr. Howard, so I won't bother offering you some."
Balfour didn't care whether or not the Blanchet family included him in their breakfast plans. He was not there for a meal.
"Given your current state. Is having breakfast this late and eating just a sandwich enough for you?"
Ellinor shrugged it off. "Today's an exception, and I'll be having lunch soon."
Balfour checked his watch. "It's about two hours before lunch. You plan to stay hungry till then?"
Ellinor waved her sandwich. "I'm not starving; I'm eating!"
Balfour frowned, looking at the Blanchet family's butler, and spoke with a displeased tone. “Is this how you guys take care of her?”
Devin was a bit puzzled, not understanding why Balfour was upset, but he explained politely anyway.
“Mr. Howard, it’s not what you think. We have fresh ingredients delivered every day, and we prepare a hearty breakfast for her. It's just that she didn't make it in time for breakfast today. And today's lunch ingredients haven't arrived yet, so she's making do with what we have."
Balfour stared at the sandwich in Ellinor's hand, his dissatisfaction evident. "So, do you guys have flour on hand?"
Devin replied, "Yes, we have all those ingredients. It's just that we have fresh veggies and meat delivered daily. We don't keep stock."
Balfour stood up, "Bring out the flour. I'll use it."
Devin paused before he responded. "Sure, Mr. Howard, just a moment."
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