OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE

CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX. SHATTERED EGO

"Oh , not again," Oliver muttered under his breath. The evening was supposed to be a chance for him to relax and enjoy himself, but it seemed it was not meant to be.

At that very instant, Harry cleared his throat loudly, drawing attention to himself and Oliver. With an arrogant smirk, he leaned forward and spoke.

“Well, well, wonders will never end, If not, how can a pauper be seated beside us? I guess it’s true what they say, some people just don’t know their place.”

He then turned to Oliver with a cruel smile and continued. “Remember when I promised to make your life miserable? I’ve kept that promise. I’ve called your boss,” he said, pointing to Mr. Smith, “and he has done the needful."

Oliver’s boss, Mr. Smith, who had been quietly observing, now turned his attention to Oliver with a scowl.

“What the hell are you doing here?” Mr. Smith barked. “This is a high-profile event for influential people, not some charity function. Just like Mr Harry has said, you no longer have a job at m