Chapter 10

Jerry's face froze with a flicker of disbelief crossing his features.

"What are you talking about, loser? I got the information directly from my uncle."

"Well, your uncle must have missed the latest update," Dave replied calmly.

Jerry burst into laughter as he turned to Dave with a sneer.

"You know what, fool, it's pretty bold of you to claim the banquet is cancelled. Do you even know who Carl Mullen is?"

He laughed once again with a condescending tone lacing his words.

"Someone like you probably doesn't even know what a banquet is, let alone anything about its status."

Dave remained composed, unfazed by Jerry's mockery. He took another sip of his drink and met Jerry's gaze steadily.

Jerry, feeling confident in his superior status, continued, "You shouldn't envy my connections and background, jerk. It's not something someone like you could ever understand."

Jerry's tone took on a sarcastic edge, masked with a veneer of politeness.

"But, if you really want to attend the banquet,