"What? This place is also one of Mr. Martin's businesses?"Justin was quite surprised. He had known Mr. Martin owned many enterprises, but didn't realize this hotel was one of them. His reach was truly enormous.What Justin didn't know was that Mr. Martin had stakes in 80% of Nova City's restaurants and hotels. And all of this ultimately stemmed from Mr. Martin's mysterious backer. No one knew who they were, but it wasn't Justin's concern since it wasn't his business. While Justin was still processing this, the other students had already been stunned speechless, especially Grant, whose face was darker than the bottom of a pot.He felt extremely frustrated. What was supposed to be his moment to show off had somehow turned into this, with him losing face while this former nobody in his eyes was now lording it over everyone."Sir, please keep your card. And I hope you can kindly rate my service before you leave. Ten out of ten would be most appreciated and help me greatly."The server
Although Grant wanted to embarrass Justin, he didn't want to get tangled up with a woman like this. He immediately pushed her away and walked to the side alone, gazing seriously at Justin. With Grant's experience with women, he naturally wouldn't look at Ava as superficially as the others did. He could tell that although the girl was plainly dressed, she had an air of ethereal purity and elegance, like sunshine on snow, white flowers after rain. This was not something ordinary people could compare to. And although she wore a simple coat, it didn't look shabby on her at all. It was as if anything she wore would suit her perfectly.In short, the girl was flawless, not shabby as the others claimed. In some respects, she was even better than his own girlfriend.Grant became somewhat entranced the more he looked at her. His girlfriend beside him was furious but powerless. After all, she was just a pet canary to him. If he got angry and told her to get lost, her cushy lifestyle would be go
"Stop right there. Where do you think you're going?" Justin's voice made Grant and the others halt in their tracks and turn around, their expressions sour. "What more do you want? Don't tell me you really want to tear off the veneer of civility? I'll admit, Justin, you've exceeded my expectations, but I, Grant, am not someone you can casually trample underfoot. I'm warning you, don't provoke me further, or you'll regret it."Grant's face was suffused with menace, as if he would resort to violence at the slightest provocation.Justin smiled coldly. He went over, picked up a half-empty bottle of wine, and slowly poured some into a glass, savoring it."Take it easy, Master Grant. Have you forgotten to settle the bill?"Before Grant could respond, Grace piped up angrily, "What do you mean, Justin? The waiter just said our drinks were on the house and we could leave. Don't you find it disgusting to insist on payment?"The savvy waiter immediately came over to explain, "My apologies, miss
“Hmph, so what if you have Sunrise Corporation? Our company only partners with Stellar Corporation. Even as a shareholder, you can't touch me. Stellar is run by Mrs. Ross. I'd like to see you try and take me down. But you can't! I love seeing you seethe impotently.” Justin was stunned speechless. In recent days, he had met all sorts of characters, but never someone so extremely stupid as to beg for their own ruin.If he acquiesced, it would reflect poorly to torment a classmate so severely. Yet to refuse would be failing to grant this fool's wish.Well, to fulfill his desire, a phone call was in order.Justin smiled and took out his phone, calling Mia directly. But this time, she didn't answer.“Hahaha! What nonsense are you up to now? Calling Mrs. Ross? Who do you think you are? You're just a minor shareholder. Do you really think Mrs. Ross will cut ties with our family at your say-so? And without Stellar, you think we can't survive?Let me tell you, countless companies work with ou
"You bastard! What have you done?! Who did you offend?! You idiot! Do you know all our partners have terminated their contracts and sworn to never work with us again? Mrs. Ross from Stellar Corporation herself just called to end our cosmetics development project.Do you realize I feel the sky is falling?! If I hadn't swallowed my pride and begged Mrs. Ross, I wouldn't even know you were behind this. Are you still there? Apologize to this esteemed figure right away by whatever means necessary - kneel, send gifts, anything! Just get back in their good graces no matter what until I get there to deal with you myself."Grant was stunned speechless. Never in his life had he seen Father so furious or speak so harshly. What was going on? Could the family really be in serious trouble? Skeptical, he called several trusted friends to investigate what had happened to the family. But those sworn brothers either avoided him like the plague or equivocated, shunning him like he had a contagious dise
Grant was seized by the urge to beat himself. Why start trouble with this damned reunion and pretending to show off? Now the family business hung by a thread, the cost too great."Don't just stand there, help me beg Justin!""Caleb, didn't you say you wanted to work at my company? I already promised you. Help me with Mr. Wilson and you can be department manager, name your salary.""Forget it. Your company is struggling to survive. Who'd want to work there? I'll pass on the job offer, thanks. Justin, we were classmates for 3 years. Got any openings I could fill at your company? I'll take any lowly clerk job.""Sorry, I don't keep idlers. But I'm holding a recruitment in half a month. If you think you're capable, come and prove it. No backdoors here." Justin flatly rejected him. Caleb had joined the insults earlier. Sparing him was gracious enough without expecting a job. That was sheer delusion."Colin Baker, didn't you want me to invest in your project? Hurry and put in a good word f
In his furious mortification, the two quickly became entangled in a brawl. Though the woman had seemed gentle and demure earlier, once engaged in a fight, she was no less fierce than any virago.One had to be more than simple to survive in the tumultuous entertainment world. When provoked, this woman pulled no punches, going for the eyes, ears, spitting and biting, every dirty trick employed.Soon, Grant's face was left scratched and bloodied while he could barely fight back. Although he had studied some taekwondo and kickboxing, those skills were useless against this hellcat. She dominated him all the way, thrashing him soundly. What an entertaining spectacle it was.Just then, the private room door suddenly opened from outside. A middle-aged man in a white suit and gold-rimmed glasses strode in, followed by several bodyguards.Seeing the brawling pair before him, he was so incensed he nearly kicked Grant, though he truly wanted to kick the damn annoying brat to death. With this fool
Hearing Justin wanted money, Mason relaxed. Anything resolvable by money was no issue. Although his company was in dire straits now, he still had ample private funds.He respectfully offered a gold card to Justin. "Mr. Wilson, there is $5 million inside. Just a token of my apologies. Please accept it."Justin naturally accepted the card without hesitation. Just as everyone thought the matter settled, unexpectedly, Justin was not satisfied.They had assumed Justin would let it go after this concession.But Justin deliberately did otherwise. He slowly rose, sipping red wine languidly as all watched."Mr. Hicks, I mentioned desiring to start a cosmetics business as a side venture. As you know, building a new company is difficult. Why don't we partner up?"Hearing this, Mason's face lit up. He had thought Justin was letting him off. He knew the current turmoil in his company was solely created by Justin. If Justin agreed to collaborate, those investors who pulled out might come groveling