"A demonstration?" Clementine asked in disbelief."Yeah. You have to promise that you won't let anyone know I'm the one playing, though. This includes your teacher, Theodore. How's that?" Marcus smiled."I can do that, but … Mr. Abernathy won't necessarily be interested in getting to know you!" Clementine pouted.If she were to be honest, she thought he was bluffing. Marcus sounded good in theory, but when it came to practical application …He didn't resemble a pianist in the slightest!And so, Clementine agreed. "It's a deal!"With that, Marcus headed to the hotel's chairwoman's office. Clementine returned to the banquet hall. She couldn't help wondering whether Marcus knew the hotel's chairwoman.At this moment, a gorgeous woman moved to stand in the middle of the banquet hall. She was the hotel's chairwoman, Sally Fowler.Tonight, she wore a crimson, figure-hugging dress. It showed off all her curves, making her look sexier than ever."Ladies and gentlemen, we've had the ho

"What? What happened to Faye?" Vivian and Brenda emerged from their rooms at the same time. They couldn't help glancing at Marcus, who was yawning.He stopped mid-stretch and shrugged. "I know as much as you guys do.""Nora didn't go into detail. She only said it was a serious and urgent matter. She wants everyone to gather at her villa!" Lisa said rather nervously.20 minutes later, the four of them arrived at Nora's villa. There were already several people gathered inside. Nora sat at the head of the table, looking gloomy.As they made their way inside, Marcus looked around and finally spotted Faye crying in a corner. She was surrounded by people around her age."How dare you show your face here, you loser! It's all your fault! You're gonna be the death of me!" Faye looked up, her face ashen.When she saw Marcus, she became hysterical. If not for people holding her back, she would've pounced on Marcus and bitten him."Me, the death of you?" Marcus looked stunned."That's enou

"Kevin Fence is your uncle?" Brenda clapped a hand over her mouth.Vivian looked at William in surprise.Marcus was the only one still engrossed in his TV show."Yeah, he is! Look, this is a photo of us from last month's family gathering." William pulled out a photo from his wallet, looking pleased. He handed it to Vivian.In the photo, Kevin had a hand around William's shoulder. They looked cheerful."Vivian!" Brenda tugged on Vivian's sleeve excitedly."Alright, alright. William, please help us out with this. Please let your uncle know that we're willing to pay for his son's medical bills and anything related to this. We just hope he'll let Faye off the hook!"Vivian couldn't help sighing in relief. She'd been pulling her hair out, trying to think of a way to reach the mysterious billionaire. Thank God William could help!William instantly sat up straighter. He was so agitated his face turned red. He was sure the look in Vivian's eyes had changed now that she knew he could he

A few minutes later, Marcus left the store cheerily. He held a bottle of wine that cost two dollars.He called, "If you lied to me about there being industrial alcohol in here, I'm gonna return this!"The store owner almost tripped and fell. "This brat buys the weirdest stuff whenever he's here!" He muttered.Then, he smiled. "But at least he's interesting."…It didn't take long for Marcus to arrive at a towering building. It was the headquarters for the Alliance of Industry and Commerce."May I know who you're here to see?" A burly security guard stood in his way."Kevin Fence," Marcus said calmly."You've got guts, boy. How dare you call our head by his name so rudely! Do you know where you are? Are you here to cause a scene?" The security guard scanned Marcus and took in his plain attire."I'll only say this once more. I'm here to see Kevin Fence. Either let me in or tell him to come down here." Marcus was starting to lose his patience."You want Mr. Fence to come down he

"Grandma, there's one more day until the deadline, right? I-I'm still trying to think of a way." Vivian bit her lip."What? You're still thinking? Didn't you try to reach that mysterious billionaire? Are you trying to kill me, Vivian? If something happens to me, I'll haunt you for life!" Faye shrieked."What's this supposed to mean, Vivian?" Nora's expression turned grim. After yesterday's meeting, she'd set aside her pride to beg others for help.It had taken some effort, but at least they'd managed to buy some time. Yet Vivian hadn't made any progress despite a whole day having passed!"I … I honestly have no way of contacting the mysterious billionaire! We did manage to ask someone for help, though. He's Mr. Fence's nephew!"Maybe he can help turn the tides!" Vivian said hesitantly. She glanced at Marcus anxiously. To her surprise and dismay, he was chewing on some snacks."I only want to see results! Call whoever it is you've asked for help and see what he says," Nora command