The Invincible Billionaire

7

The only reason why Finn went to the Palate Haven, a restaurant only for the rich kids in school, was because Nick wanted it. He was just one of the many people good to him since the start of school.

Nick was his best friend.

When Nick saw him, he was happy and he quickly led Finn to a private dining room on the second floor.

When he entered, he met more familiar faces.

Nick’s other friend, Billy Jones, Angela, and two of her female friends were present.

And none of them liked him which made the situation more awkward.

Billy had a deep glare at him which was actually understandable after a huge fight happened between them, and he broke a nose and fractured a hand.

For Finn, though, it had been one of the best days of his life. He wanted nothing more than to crack a joke about Billy finally being free of his cast, but for once, he decided to hold his tongue.

Upon seeing Finn, they all suddenly laughed.

Wanting in on the reason for the sudden laugh, Nick asked with an amused smile. “What, what, what? What’s funny? What were you guys talking about? Fill me in.”

Billy scoffed, glaring at Finn. “As I always knew, you're not a man, Finn. How could a piece of trash like you be with someone as gorgeous as Dana, anyway? It always bugged the hell outta me. Finally, she has left you.”

“And what’s the big deal? People break up, don't they?” Finn answered casually.

“Break up?!” Angela laughed loudly. “Oh, my God, you're such a clown! Don't flatter yourself, Finnick. Say it as it is, Dana dumped the hell outta you! Gosh, Rita just showed us Dana’s post on I*, that girl has more guts than I thought. She uploaded some intimate photos in bed with none other than Jerome Danvers! Finally, she listened to my advice! How poor are you?! You have such guts to think you can keep dating a girl like Dana! In your dreams!”

“Angela, just shut the fuck up!” Nick yelled with an uncomfortable frown on his face.

Angels replied disapprovingly, “Why are you telling me to shut up, Nick?! I'm only saying what needs to be said! If Dana was still with Finn, he would not have brought her to this restaurant or have her dine in a private room, just like where she currently is with Jerome. We saw her, and one could tell how relieved she was making do with such a stain like Finn. Look at him, he's even here for free food. What a freeloader!”

Billy added, “I remember when he was claiming to be Baron Lancaster’s son. Those days were laughable!”

“Well, I wasn't lying,” Finn told him and went to take a seat. “As a matter of fact, I can afford this place now.”

Everyone was taken aback.

Nick frowned, feeling embarrassed for Finn. He quickly pulled Finn away from the chair, saying in a low voice, “Finn, what are you doing? I told you to stop saying things that aren't true. It’s only gonna make them see reasons to laugh at you. I know how much you earn a day, Finn, and damn, you have been so reckless, giving everything to Dana all the time, and leaving yourself with nothing. Haven't you learned your lesson?”

Finn nodded. “I guess I have…”

Angela chimed in with a sneer, “Wait, people, is it just me, or did I just hear Finn say he could buy this place? Is something wrong with my ears, or what? Gee, some people can't even pick the right place to brag. Do you even have an idea where we are?! Any meal at Palate Haven costs at least five hundred bucks, and you can afford this place?! Do you think you're in a dream, or what? Don't make a fool of yourself. There's nothing a pauper like you can say that’ll actually be believable. You… Baron Lancaster’s son? The Midas of Citadel City?! Impossible!”

Finn smiled at her. “It’s impossible to you because your brain can’t fathom it.”

Angela slammed the table in anger. “Do you really want me to kick you out of here?! Do you know how embarrassing it is to have someone like you around me? Did you mother teach you how to lie…”

“Okay okay, enough of this yelling,” Nick shut Angela up tiredly. “Do your throat not hurt at all? I told you to join the choir, but you refused. We’ve all spoken way too much, and that’s not why we are here. This place is for eating, and I'm super hungry. Hey, waiter, we are ready to order!” He hollered at the door.

When Angela mentioned his mother, Finn’s jaw clenched in anger.

Angela glared at Finn with a face full of contempt.

Then she looked at the two girls next to her and said loudly, “Rita, Caroline, you can order anything you like. My dad gave me five thousand dollars today. As you can see, I'm not someone who doesn't even have fifty cents but dares to boast like some pauper...”

“Yeah, well, suit yourself,” Finn said dismissively and went back to sit down.

Nick exhaled deeply and also went to sit down in the middle of Finn and Billy.

They all finished their orders, and asked for a bottle of red wine with a brand they thought Finn knew nothing about.

But Finn didn't order.

“Come on, man, order something,” Nick insisted as he enjoyed his food.

“And give your sister more reason to disrespect me? No way!” Finn said, shaking his head.

Angela scoffed, a frown on her face, “I don't even want to spend my money on you because you deserve to starve to death! Good riddance! I don't give a damn if you're missing the chance to taste a meal you can only ever have in your dreams! Waiter, check, please!”

Nick looked at Angela in dissatisfaction. “God, you talk too much.”

“Let her be, Nick. She's only saying the truth,” Billy said from beside Nick.

Nick glared at him. “And you talk too much too, Billy.”

The waiter came and brought the bill with a smile.

“Okay, your balance is $14,500 in total. Would you like to pay with card or cash?”

Everyone’s eyes bulged at the bill.

More than ten thousand?!