2024-10-28 14:56:18The hall fell into an abrupt silence, every eye fixed on Liam as if he were the main act of a circus. Then, the quiet was shattered by bursts of loud, derisive laughter.
"A hundred million dollars?!" Carl repeated, barely containing his mirth.
"How desperate is this man?" Melissa scoffed, her contempt unmistakable.
"Does he truly believe we're that gullible?"
"You? A hundred million?" Yona sneered, her eyes narrowing. "You're out of your mind."
Mia felt her cheeks flame with embarrassment. She couldn't fathom how Liam was making such a fool of her.
What an insufferable boaster!
How could he continue to posture so arrogantly when it was clear he didn't possess a hundred million dollars?
She stormed over to him, her eyes ablaze with indignation, and clutched his hand firmly, pulling him aside.
"Please stop this!" she implored whispering, her brow furrowed in irritation.
"You're not just humiliating yourself, but me as well."
"I know I asked you to play along, but I have everything under control, and you're ruining it with your absurd lies! Do you really think anyone here believes you have that kind of money?"
"But..." Liam tried to interject.
"Enough! You've said enough, so just stop and don't say anything else!" she demanded calmly.
Liam surveyed the room, witnessing the rest of the family still laughing at him.
He sighed, raked a hand through his hair, and turned back to Mia,
"I'm not lying," he said softly, "I have no reason to deceive anyone."
Carl smirked triumphantly and stepped closer, "You know you don't have to feel ashamed."
He looked down at Liam,
"Look around, no one here is buying your ridiculous story. I know you must feel out of place among us, but if you let go of your pride, maybe I can help you. We always need people like you for the menial tasks and running errands."
He spoke in a condescending tone.
"So if you're thinking about a career change..." he paused for effect, chuckling,
"Oh wait, I might be assuming too much. Do you even have a job?" Carl grinned as if he'd made a witty remark.
"If you're looking for a job, perhaps I can assist. I'm the manager at Space Corporation—the largest company in Springfield, I'm sure you're aware. I could probably find a department for you, Liam."
"Did you at least get a college education?" His voice dripped with sarcasm.
Liam stood quietly, one eyebrow raised.
"Space Corporation?" He smiled slightly.
He was the heir to the Maron family, worth trillions, Space Corporation was his one of his family's business.
Carl laughed, "Oh, of course. A country bumpkin might not know Space Corporation...But I believe you could start with a janitor? How about 3000 dollars per month? It must be a great income for you."
He approached Liam, placed a hand on his shoulder, his expression darkening.
"We look out for each other in this family, consider this an act of generosity towards you."
"Huh, that's interesting," Liam said with a calm smile.
"What is?" Carl tilted his head, puzzled.
"I won't be the janitor of Space Corporation, I'm actually here to take over as the new CEO of the company." Liam replied, his tone casual.
The moment those words left his lips, the entire hall burst into uncontrollable laughter.
Mia pinched the bridge of her nose and shook her head, utterly embarrassed. At this point, she couldn't fathom why Liam was continuing with this farce.
Liam looked around again, nonplussed by their reaction. Everything he said was the truth; why didn't they believe him?
Carl shook his head, barely containing his amusement,
"CEO of what company? Losers Inc?" He mocked.
"You're pathetic," he said, shaking his head.
"You're so desperate to appear wealthy, you'd say anything just to get people to think you are, but all you are is a poor liar. Men like you disgust me." Carl sneered.
"I don't know where you got the news that we would have a new CEO, but the new CEO is supposed to be at the welcome banquet tonight, so why are you here?" He asked.
Liam shrugged, "I was supposed to attend the company's welcome banquet tonight, but I canceled it for dinner with all of you."
The room fell silent, though everyone seemed tired of hearing what they believed to be more of Liam's absurd claims.
Carl laughed loudly, glaring at Liam.
"Are you high?Mia...As your brother-in-law, I don't really suggest you to marry this...crazy person." Carl said, chuckling dryly.
To prove his words, Carl took out his phone.
He explained, "Even though I had no qualification to join this banquet, my supervisor, the vice-president would be on this banquet for sure."
He typed, "Sir, how was the banquet? Hope you enjoyed it. When could we meet our new CEO?"
Carl smiled confidantally, "See? Your lie will be exposed soon."
Saying this, Carl's phone buzzed. But when he saw the message, his smile was rigid.
"The banquet was canceled."
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