If feeling a bit indulgent, one might also order a dessert after the meal, perhaps a slice of French mousse cake or a plate of macarons made with almond cake and cream. During this leisurely time, the coffeehouse was filled with laughter and chatter, with people enjoying both the food and life.
Sitting in the coffeehouse waiting for guests, Victor saw several familiar figures alighting from a carriage outside. The 55-year-old legendary detective greeted his uneasy friend sitting beside him before pushing open the coffeehouse door to welcome them.
Although older, Victor's physique remained as strong as ever. Arthur grabbed the hand of the Security Department head, who was as robust as an ox, and joked, "Mr. Victor, long time no see. Honestly, I once wanted to recruit you to work at Scotland Yard. Little did I expect that you're still firmly in place at the Great Paris Police Hall, while I'm already out in London."
