Jason stood just outside side the hotel, his eyes narrowing as he spotted Robert walking in with Natalie. The sight of her made Jason’s stomach twist in knots. Natalie wasn’t just some girl; she was Jade’s best friend, and Jade was Jason’s ex-girlfriend. To see Natalie with Robert was a shock to him; he wasn't expecting to see her here and with someone like Robert. At that moment, his mind immediately raced back to the incident that had led to this moment.Natalie had been punished by the mayor for lying about Jason during a clash at a restaurant.Her punishment involved working overtime at Mr. Landon’s restaurant. But now that Mr. Landon had been tragically killed, and the restaurant was temporarily shut down, Jason couldn’t help but wonder if that’s why she was here now. Still, the thought that she had seemingly stepped into Jade’s place so quickly made his heart ache.Jade had taken a leave from school after the humiliation Jason had caused her, and now it seemed Robert was using
Summer's heart sank when the front desk clerk informed her that the booking number wasn't valid. She stood there, frozen for a moment; the shock was evident on her face. Her hand, still clutching her phone, trembled slightly as she stared at the screen in disbelief. This can't be happening. She had been so confident, so sure that everything was in order, that she got the confirmation message on her phone. Beside her, Robert’s loud and mocking laughter broke the silence. He doubled over, clutching his stomach as he sneered at Summer. “I told you it was an error earlier, Summer! You should have known better, never to cross paths with me. Now, pay up. I want my money.”Summer’s face flushed with embarrassment and anger. She wasn’t the type to make mistakes like this, and the idea of handing over $100,000 to Robert made her blood boil. But she wasn’t ready to give up. Not yet, not when she got the confirmation on her phone.“There must be some mistake,” Summer insisted, her voice shaki
The man at the front desk was visibly taken aback when he saw the ticket number. His eyes widened as he stared at the screen, the shock evident on his face. He had been working at this prestigious hotel for years, and in all that time, he had never once seen a booking for the Heavenly Box. It was the most exclusive and luxurious suite in the entire establishment, reserved only for the most elite guests—if it was ever booked at all. And now, here it was, a booking right in front of him, and it was booked by a young girl who looked like a university student.He finally managed to find his voice, though it was tinged with disbelief. “The Heavenly Box” He murmured, as if testing the words in his mouth. He looked up at Summer, then at Robert and the others. They were all frozen in their place, stunned by what they had just heard.Robert, who had been so full of arrogance just moments ago, now looked completely dumbfounded. His eyes darted from the man to Summer, and then back to the man
Robert’s mind was spinning immediately; he couldn't believe he will have to pay such an amount of money to the bastards. At that moment, disbelief was etched on his face as he tried to process what had just happened. How could Summer and his group of friends, who he had always looked down on, can afford something as extravagant as the Heavenly Box? It didn’t make sense. Anger and confusion warred within him as he tried to understand the situation, but the more he thinks about it, the more confused he becomes. Immediately he gazes at Jason, who demands an explanation for all of this. His voice was shaky, his usual arrogance now laced with desperation, knowing he made a bet, and he would be so humiliated to back out of it now.“This has to be some kind of joke!” Robert exclaimed, his eyes darting between Jason and the hotel staff. “There’s no way Summer could afford this! I want answers—now! I'm no fool; I want an answer immediately.”But before Robert could continue his words, a grou
Upon hearing the man's words, the atmosphere in the Heavenly Box was thick with shock and disbelief; they couldn't believe what they just heard. The girls couldn’t wrap their minds around the idea that one of the boys they had been casually hanging out with was capable of arranging such an extravagant experience.Their eyes darted from one boy to another again, each of them trying to guess who it might be. However, the more they looked, the more confused they became; none of the boys seemed to have money or come from a rich family; Summer never mentioned such to them.They all look confused.Jason remained calm, his face betraying nothing, though inside he couldn’t help but feel a slight satisfaction at their reactions; he knew something would happen, and that is the reason he doesn't want anyone to know he was the one.It's better this way everyone should keep on guessing, and eventually none of them would have any other choice but to respect everyone here because they don't know wh
By the time they reached the last painting, the group was fully aware of Jason’s knowledge and confidence. The man turned to him again; he was expecting Jasi to give the answer regardless; it's too easy for him.“And the year for this final piece?”“1776.” Jason responded, his voice calm as he smiled, knowing he just won $40,000The man nodded one last time. “Absolutely correct.”The girls looked at Jason with newfound respect, realizing there was more to him than they had initially thought. The admiration in their eyes was unmistakable.When the last painting was identified, the man smiled broadly. “Congratulations, Jason,”he said, handing him the prize money.“You’ve correctly answered every question. Ten thousand dollars for each, as promised.”Jason smiled as he accepted the money, not flaunting his victory, but simply nodding in appreciation. He knew this would only solidify his status among his friends and the girls. It wasn’t just about the money; it was about showing that
In the VIP ward, the atmosphere became tense, with the kind of tension that comes when you're caught somewhere you shouldn’t be. The room is usually reserved for the city's elite.The shock was mutual—Jason and his friend had not expected to see Robert and his friend dressed like cleaners; they didn't understand what was happening at that moment.Robert and his friends were also shocked to the core that they had not anticipated seeing anyone else in this room, especially not Jason and his friends; they were the last person they had anticipated to see.Robert’s eyes widened; his expression was filled with disbelief and quickly shifting to suspicion. He recognized Jason and the others as being poor, but they managed to book the heavenly box, which was still a shock; he had not fully recovered from now they are here inside the VIP room. His head was full of thought; without being told, he could tell something was wrong. Why were they here? His mind raced, trying to piece together the puz
Robert's heart pounded in his chest as Mayor George Winston entered the room. The sheer presence of the mayor, a man known for his strictness and zero tolerance for nonsense and his father being scared of him, sent a chill down Robert's spine. He had expected to encounter resistance from Jason and his group, but the mayor’s appearance was something he hadn’t anticipated at that moment. Sudden sweat covered his forehead; he didn't know what to do at that moment. Without being told, he could tell his father is going to kill him if he finds out he crossed paths with the mayor, someone he's trying to avoid by everything possible.“What the hell is the mayor doing here?” Robert whispered to himself, his voice trembling. He could feel his palms grow clammy, and his mouth went dry. The confident look he had tried to maintain crumbled instantly. His mind raced, desperately searching for a way out of this mess.Mayor Winston’s sharp gaze swept across the room, landing on each person as i