The waiter clarified, “Our manager instructed me to convey this message. He mentioned that during your previous visits here with your girlfriend, she disapproved of your drinking habits, and it led to disagreements.”

Cristofer simply nodded without offering any further comments.

As the waiter walked away, Mr. Brown inquired, “Mr. Hans, does your girlfriend also tend to control you?”

“Control?” Cristofer was confused by his words.

“I mean, does she try to restrict your actions, like not allowing you to smoke or drink? My girlfriend is quite strict about these things, which can be annoying,” Mr. Brown explained.

Cristofer swirls the wine in his glass gently and softly replied, “Smoking...