2025-01-07 23:53:20Marcus paced back and forth in the corner of the ballroom, his fists clenching and unclenching as his mind raced with anger and frustration.
Jason and Dan stood nearby, their expressions mirroring his displeasure.
“I cannot believe this,” Marcus hissed, his voice low but seething with fury. “Of all the people to steal the spotlight, it had to be him. Oliver Donovan? A nobody. A failure. And now, suddenly, he’s the center of attention? This is absurd.”
Dan nodded vigorously, crossing his arms.
“You’re right, Marcus. There’s no way he has that kind of money. He probably borrowed it or begged for it just to save face. There’s no other explanation.”
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As the group made their way outside, Marcus turned to Jason and Dan, grinning smugly.“This is it,” Marcus whispered. “The moment we remind everyone who the real successes are.”Jason laughed. “Let’s see Oliver try to bluff his way out of this one.”Dan snorted. “Yeah, if he even dares to step near the parking lot.”The trio exchanged smug looks as the crowd gathered around the lot, the game about to begin.As Marcus finished explaining the rules, reactions rippled through the room like wildfire.“That’s not a bad idea,” someon
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The crowd erupted into cheers and jeers as they followed Oliver, with Marcus, Jason, and Dan leading the way.“This is going to be gold,” Dan sneered.“I bet it’s a rusty old hatchback,” Jason added.As they approached a section of the parking lot where older and more modest cars were parked, Marcus clapped his hands together. “A-ha! Here we are! Let’s see, Oliver. Which one of these beauties is yours?”The crowd roared with laughter, already crucifying Oliver.“Maybe it’s that dented Toyota over there!”“Or the Kia with the missing hubcap!”“I’m betting on the one with the peeling paint!”Oliver’s face remained calm. He turned slowly to Marcus, his voice smooth. “Are you done?”Marcus smirked. “Oh, I’m just getting started.”“Good,” Oliver replied. “Because my car isn’t here. It’s over there.”He gestured to a secluded area, and everyone turned, their laughter fading as they followed him.As the group approached, a single car stood out like a crown jewel among the rest—a Rolls-Royce
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The moment Oliver stepped into his luxurious home, the weight of the day finally hit him.He closed the door behind him, the silence of the house enveloping him, and a sigh escaped his lips. He was physically drained, the tension of the events at the reunion still lingering in the back of his mind.But there was a small, quiet satisfaction in the air, he had proven everything he needed to.Without a second thought, he made his way to his bedroom, shedding his clothes along the way. As his head hit the pillow, exhaustion took over.It wasn’t long before he fell into a deep, peaceful sleep, allowing his body and mind the rest they desperately needed.The next morning, however, Oliver woke up with a renewed sense of energy. The sun shone brightly through the curtains, and for the first time in a while, it felt like everything was in perfect alignment.He glanced at his phone, the notifications buzzing with messages, but he couldn’t bring himself to care about them just yet. Today, he was
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Oliver, now visibly angry, said, "Excuse me, don't you think its rude of you to leave a customer hanging?"The salesman turned back to Oliver with a smug expression fading slightly, clearly angry. "You're wasting my time; this isn't a charity, you know. Why don't you come back when you can actually afford something here?""You look like you walked in from a thrift store. Guys like you just come here to dream. It's pathetic. This place is for real buyers, not wannabes like you."Oliver, now fuming, said, "You don't have the right to insult me. You can make your points known without insults. I'm a customer like the others; you should treat me with some respect."The salesman sneered and began another round of insults, this time joined by his fellow salesmen."You? A customer?" the salesman laughed. "You must be joking. What, did you sell your bicycle to come here?"Another salesman chimed in, "Yeah, this place is for real buyers, not someone who looks like they got lost on their way to
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Oliver clenched his teeth in irritation and scoffed at her audacity to challenge him on something that was rightfully his! He knew he owed her no explanation, yet she demanded proof like a prosecutor grilling a suspect.“I have nothing to prove to you,” he said, managing to keep his voice steady despite the anger bubbling inside him. “Whether you believe it or not doesn’t change the fact that I own this car.”On hearing this, she burst into a hysterical, mocking laugh. "Yeah, right," she sneered. "That's exactly what a broke poser would say. Keep dreaming, poor boy." Oliver’s jaw tightened. This girl was relentless in her disrespect and attempts to humiliate him. He decided it was best to walk away with his dignity intact, rather than stoop to her level.But she continued, speaking into her phone, "Look, guys, I told you he's a poser, and now he's doing what posers do."One of her live followers chimed in,He's probably borrowing the car for his Instagram pics. What a joke!"“Do whate
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The saleswoman approached them, her eyes blazing with anger but maintaining a firm, polite tone. "Don't you think it's high time you stopped bothering him? I've been watching you, and despite his silence, you've continued to be a thorn in his flesh."The girl halted her livestream, giving the saleswoman a scathing look from head to toe, but the saleswoman responded with a calm, confident smile.The saleswoman pressed on, her voice steady. "I can see there's a bit of a mix-up here. I overheard some misinformation, and I’d like to clear a few things up about the car." She said, sweeping her hands on the elegant body of the car.“If you were truly knowledgeable about luxury vehicles or came from a background of class, you’d understand that this isn’t just any car. “This is an Audi RS Q8, a limited edition model. Only 250 units were made worldwide, making it an incredibly rare and prestigious vehicle,” the saleswoman explained, her tone unwavering.The girl paused, momentarily considerin
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The saleswoman's eyes widened as she stared at the screen, the confirmation of the payment almost looking like a dream."Oh my God," she whispered, barely able to contain her surprise. She had not expected the payment to go through, certainly not without a hitch. Her fingers shook slightly as she handed over the card to Oliver, who collected it with pride.Meanwhile, the comment section from the live stream was buzzing and almost exploding with comments. The shift in tone was immediate and brutal."OMG, he actually did it! Respect!" "So much for her big talk. She's just a fraud." "Bet she’s regretting this livestream now. What a joke!""She’s the real poser here. Total humiliation!""A World Bank card? That's next-level!" another added."He just dropped $2.5 million like it's nothing. Legend!"The girl, now completely deflated, reached out as if to touch Oliver in a desperate attempt to salvage some dignity.But Oliver's expression turned icy as he met her gaze. "Don't even think ab
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Lila's face turned a deep shade of red, her anger bubbling to the surface. She opened her mouth to retort, but no words came out. The sting of Anita's words cut deep, leaving her seething with rage and embarrassment. She could only watch, helpless and fuming, as Oliver and Anita walked away, leaving her and her companion in the wreckage of their shattered pride.As they exited the store, Oliver couldn't help but relish in the moment. The bewilderment, the disbelief, the raw anger—it all gave him goosebumps. He smiled to himself, satisfied that he had once again proven his doubters wrong. With Anita by his side and the memory of Lila's stunned expression etched in his mind, Oliver felt a sense of triumph that would stay with him for a long time.As Oliver drove through the city streets, the sun was beginning to set, he had just dropped Anita off at her house, and as he headed back home, he found his thoughts drifting. The day had been a whirlwind of unexpected events, and he felt th
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Oliver let out a calm smile, his eyes narrowing slightly as a cold expression settled on his face. "You're right, why won't I?" he responded, his tone icy and composed.Lila's scorn was unmistakable. She threw her head back and let out a sarcastic laugh, her eyes gleaming with mockery. "Really? Oliver afford a bag this much?" she sneered, her gaze landing on the $89,000 price tag of the bag Anita had been eyeing earlier. "You? A pauper like you? Trying to level up so bad—it’s laughable!"She continued, "You’re in way over your head, Oliver. You’re just digging your own grave, pretending to be something you're not. This is going to put you in serious trouble one day, mark my words."Her words dripped with disdain, but beneath her confident exterior, a seed of unease began to sprout. She couldn’t shake the memories of her past encounters with Oliver. She recalled their run-in at the Luxor Hotel—how she had expected him to be exposed as a fraud or a thief, yet, to her bewilderment, he h
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The words hit Lila like a slap to the face. Her eyes widened in shock, then narrowed in fury, her face flushing with a mix of anger and embarrassment. For a moment, she was rendered speechless, her mouth opening and closing as she struggled to find a retort. But soon, the anger boiled over, and she exploded into a furious rant."You—how dare you!" she sputtered, her voice rising in pitch. "You think you can talk to me like that? Do you know who I am? I’ve got more class in my little finger than you’ll ever have! Those bags—those bags are worth more than anything you’ll ever touch! You’re nothing but a lowlife, a pathetic little con man who can’t afford even a scrap of what I have!"Lila’s face contorted with rage, her voice dripping with venom as she continued to rant, her words becoming more disjointed and desperate as she tried to regain some semblance of control over the situation. "You’re the joke here, Oliver! A joke! And as for you," she spat, turning her glare towards Anita,
