"Well, what do you think? Is my cooking passable?" Evan couldn't help but feel a surge of pride at their enraptured expressions. The Super Cooking Technique was truly miraculous!"Passable? It's far beyond that!" the women exclaimed in unison. "We're at a loss for words. You've elevated this dish to a hundred times its inherent value. It's truly a celestial delicacy!"Simultaneously, both women found themselves entertaining similar thoughts: the woman who married Evan would be blessed with a lifetime of culinary delights. They resolved to redouble their efforts to win his affection.It seemed that exquisite cuisine could not only capture a man's heart through his stomach but also ensnare a woman's heart just as effectively.As if sensing their thoughts, Evan's lips curled into a mischievous smirk, his gaze filled with affection. "If you enjoy it so much, I'd be happy to cook for you every day, whenever I have the time.""Really?" Bella gazed at Evan with admiration, while Ava's eyes s
Evan rose languidly and made his way to the underground garage, once again opting for the formidable Bugatti Veyron. As he settled into the driver's seat and pressed the accelerator, the mechanical beast roared to life, shooting forward like an arrow released from a bow, heading straight for Lumina City Airport.En route, he attempted to call Daisy, only to find her phone switched off.Frowning, Evan dialed Adam again. "Adam, why is Daisy's phone off?""Rest assured, Mr. Smith. Miss Daisy is fine. Our company's employee just reported that her phone was damaged when it fell during the bodyguards' intervention this afternoon. She's now checked into a hotel, and her harasser hasn't been seen."Adam's voice carried a note of reverence and trepidation.Steering with one hand, Evan glanced at the blurring landscape and spoke calmly:"Have our employee keep vigil outside Daisy's hotel room all night. Ensure her safety at all costs. Reward him with $5 million upon his return. Also, send me th
Upon entering the auction venue, Evan found an unmarked seat in a secluded corner at the back. He settled in, patiently awaiting both the commencement of the auction and Daisy's arrival.During the ensuing half-hour, he observed a parade of influential figures passing by. Naturally, he recognized none of them, nor did he feel any inclination or necessity to make their acquaintance. After all, he himself was now a figure of considerable importance, surpassing even those in attendance!Yet, amidst the ebb and flow of the crowd, Daisy remained conspicuously absent. After a moment's contemplation, understanding dawned on him—the grand hall was divided into two levels, with the upper floor consisting entirely of private boxes. The VIPs who had entered earlier had all ascended to the second floor, undoubtedly to occupy these exclusive suites.As the President of Clark Group, Daisy would have arrived even earlier than himself. In all likelihood, she was already ensconced in one of the upstai
"Ah, this must be the pendant Daisy wants," Evan mused, a wry smile playing on his lips. "It seems our disheveled friend also intends to bid on it. He probably hopes to win it for Daisy. How unnecessary—she's perfectly capable of bidding herself, and it's not as if she lacks the funds!""The starting bid for this jade pendant is $50 million. Let the bidding begin."The auctioneer's gavel fell.The main event of the auction's latter half had commenced.The auctioneer's words had barely faded when the grand hall fell into a momentary hush, only to erupt into a frenzy. The assembled tycoons began outbidding one another with reckless abandon."I bid $51 million!""$51.5 million!""$55 million!"Evan chuckled softly to himself. "No wonder Daisy was reluctant to report that scruffy fellow for harassment. With so many vying for this jade pendant, filing a police report would've meant both parties giving statements at the station. If that had caused a delay, she might've missed her chance to
As she grappled with this dilemma, a composed voice drifted from another corner of the hall:"You think you're wealthy? You believe $600 million is a princely sum? Hmph. Did you imagine your little display with those gold bricks would intimidate anyone? I had no intention of intervening, but your arrogance offends me. I cannot abide such pompous behavior in my presence."From the shadows, a tall figure rose. His gaze, otherworldly and intense, seemed to pierce through the very fabric of reality."I simply can't stand your pretentious behavior in my presence!"As these words fell, the crowd collectively drew in a sharp breath. When they turned to identify the source of the voice, they were utterly astounded!The person who had risen was clearly a young man not yet twenty years old!Moreover, this youth was breathtakingly handsome. His black hair flowed elegantly, framing a face of striking beauty with chiseled features. His eyes were like pools of ink, set in a tall, athletic frame.Ts
Damn it, this fake protagonist is truly wealthy, forcing me to use the private savings I've accumulated over years of medical practice!However, before his $800 million bid could reach the auctioneer's ears, Evan casually added another $200 million on top: "$1000 million! A billion!"Crack!In an instant, the entire venue fell into dead silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop!Everyone's jaws dropped, their movements frozen in an instant, their eyes filled with incredulous expressions!How could this person be so rich??Spending $1 billion on a Han dynasty jade pendant, has this person gone mad??Does he even comprehend how much $1 billion is, how many things it could do? How many houses it could build??Daisy's expression also changed slightly. She bit her little tongue, a hint of shyness flashing in her beautiful eyes. Oh, Evan, you said you didn't care about me, but you're willing to spend $1 billion for me? How is that not caring??However, spending $1 billion on this jade pen
Noticing their mistress hadn't retreated upstairs, Daisy's retinue of bodyguards descended from the second floor, taking up positions behind the pair.The sight of such intimacy between Evan and Daisy once again inflamed the disheveled man's fragile and sensitive ego. His anger reaching a boiling point, his handsome features twisted into an increasingly grotesque mask of rage. Through clenched teeth, he snarled, "Fine, enjoy your moment of triumph. Soon enough, I'll ensure you meet a grisly end!"The auction resumed its course.Naturally, the dragon and phoenix jade pendant was secured by Evan for $1 billion.As the auctioneer's gavel fell, the venue once again erupted into a cacophony of gasps and shrieks, punctuated by a few derisive chuckles aimed at the disheveled man.This only served to darken his countenance further."Excellent, let's proceed with our auction. Our next items are quite unique, each one a true masterpiece," the auctioneer announced."These are various rare medici
In the bidding for the next few medicinal herbs, Evan repeatedly drove up the price on the disheveled man several more times. This left Evan puzzled - how could this person's intelligence be so low? Failing to learn from being duped once, could he truly be such a fool?In truth, it wasn't that the disheveled man lacked intelligence, but rather that he found himself in an impossible situation. These herbs were truly once-in-a-lifetime finds, crucial for enhancing his abilities.He had already lost any chance of winning Daisy's affection, and he couldn't bear to lose this opportunity to increase his power as well. Unable to have both the bear's paw and the fish, he had to choose between the beauty and strength!And Evan had chosen this precise moment to throw a wrench in his plans, ensuring that his $600 million in gold bricks and $200 million check wouldn't even last until the auction of the thousand-year ginseng. Forget the ginseng - he couldn't even secure the penultimate item, the h