Benjamin ignored Joanna's greeting, a prime example of male chauvinism.
Joanna was told to sit at a neighboring table with a group of strangers. She did not even get to speak to Benjamin.
On the other hand, Liam was treated very well, and was asked to sit at Benjamin's left.
While eating, Benjamin and Liam had a very happy chat.
It was clear that he liked Liam very much, and wished he had a son like him. Liam behaved obediently the whole time, making Benjamin very happy.
When it was almost time for the feast to end, he glanced at Joanna, and pretended to ask Benjamin casually, "By the way, Master, where is Taylor? Why didn't I see her?"
Both Taylor and Liam escaped from the red-light district together. They had become Benjamin's disciples at the same time, but Taylor chose to stay while Liam wanted to leave.
