For the past couple of years, Ava had been unwilling to let James into her social circle. She was probably ashamed of him. But James had met her best friend, Emma Thompson before. Emma was mean and vicious. She always pulled a long face in front of him. It's just an ordinary gathering with my friends," Ava said, keeping her head down. "Besides, Emma heard that I had been promoted to manager of the branch office and wanted to celebrate the promotion." "I see... Why did you ask me to come along then?" James asked curiously. "This time, everyone else is attending with a boyfriend or husband," Ava said in embarrassment. "So... I thought that if you come along, I won't be alone." Naturally, James could read between the lines as he listened to what Ava was saying. "Alright, let's go." James got into the driver's seat, started the car, and drove to Givenchy Clubhouse. It was the most renowned club in the city. Its customers were all members of high society. The building was magnific
"Don't be too quick to judge. It's not certain yet who will win or lose," James said mildly. "Yeah, right," said Greg, rolling his eyes. "Don't talk big. I'm telling you, there's no need to compete. My man, Noah will win for sure." "Not necessarily," James retorted in a low voice. "Hey, you... Daniel Logan huffed, about to step forward to pick a quarrel but Noah immediately stopped him. "Fine, I'll make you concede and bow down to me wholeheartedly," with that, Noah took off his expensive jacket. "Watch and learn," a girl's voice chimed in softly at the side. "What a good for nothing arrogant fool! You'll suffer the consequences now that you have offended Noah." "That's right! Useless piece of shit with his trash talk," someone added. Ava was increasingly worried after hearing those comments. James took a pool cue and was about to step forward to play when Ava grabbed his arm to stop him. "What's the matter?" Asked James, knowing that she was worried. Ava was aware that he co
Everyone gathered at the french restaurant In the White Hotel in no time. Young service staff brought the menus once everyone was seated. Noah gave Greg a meaningful glance the moment James pick up a menu. Moments later. "Hey James, why don't you order for us?" Greg said with a fake smile," didn't Noah say earlier that we should order whatever we want with no expenses spared?" "Me?" James asked, putting down his glass of water. "Yes, you," said Noah, looking at everyone, "you see, you are the only one among us working in the food Industry. Of course, you are the expert and we trust you to place the order for us." "Hahaha..." The crowd burst into laughter, hearing Noah's words. Ava knew that Noah was deliberately making things difficult for James. So, she quickly speaks up to help James out of the predicament, "How about this? Why don't I order the food?" "Oh, Ava," Greg cut in again to say, "Are you worried that your husband won't understand the words?" "Of course, they don't
"Here, fill it up," Daniel opened all the wine bottles and poured all the wine into the bucket. Looking at the bucket filled with wine, Ava frowned again. "James, you have to know that Ava is the dream girl of the boys in our Hugh school back then," Daniel pretended to be tipsy and spoke slowly, staggering slightly. "But none of us thought she would marry a loser like you. You must be lucky to have a wife like Ava. "Isn't that so, guys?" "Yes," Greg supported, "what a lucky bastard. James remained silent and did not retort. He knew that saying anything would be wrong at times like this. "In that case, drink this bucket of wine," Daniel said seriously. Then he threatened, "You are not a man if you don't drink it." With them forcing him to drink the bucket of wine. James calmly said, "I'll drink. However, Daniel and Greg exchanged a malicious look when James picked up the bucket of wine. The two of them pushed the bucket, and the wine in it spilled on James' face. "Daniel, wha
"I may have a suggestion. There are many of you here. Why don't you split the check and pay?" The manager lifted his eyebrow and spoke. "What? Split the bill?" The woman in the black dress exclaimed. Others did not agree either. They did not want to pay for the bill Noah promised to treat them. Noah kept his head low and remained silent, ignoring the manager's suggestion. "Otherwise," the manager's tone sounded harsh compared to just now as he continued, "We have no choice but to call the police." "Call the police?" There was an uproar in the crowd when they heard the manager mention about calling the police. "No, you can't call the police. My parents will break my legs if they know." "Yeah, I'll never be able to have fun anymore." "What a bummer." Some were from wealthy families and relied on their parents to provide them with money. They did not want to get involved with this matter and ruined their future fun. Others who weren't from wealthy families had not enough money
"What's the matter?" Greg was alarmed. He asked in a daze, "Hasn't James paid for the meal? Why aren't you letting us leave?" "Yes, why are you stopping us from leaving?" Daniel asked impatiently. Others stopped walking out of the restaurant when they heard the commotion. "Well, the restaurant manager pointed at James politely and said, "Mr. Miller had only paid half of the bill. He said you will pay for the rest, Mr. Taylor." "What?" "Pay for another half of the bill?" Greg and Daniel gasped when they recalled how huge the amount of the bill was. It was still expensive, even with half of the bill paid. Both of them looked at each other. James had allowed others to leave but insisted Greg, Daniel, and Noah stay back and pay the bill. It made Greg and Daniel wonder if James was taking revenge on them. "Mr. Taylor," the manager still had a smile on his face as he said, "Please pay for the other half of the bill." Noah's face turned pale, and anger boiled in him. He had lost h
"Angela, you are a genius. You've everything planned," Allen exclaimed in admiration and joy after reading the document. Soon, it was Tuesday, the day of the board meeting. In addition to the project with Nymphoods, the Bailey Group had other real estate projects. Among them, the acquisition project of Waltson garment factory was imminent. Jackson Bailey, the chairman, sat in the main seat in the conference room with a stern look. "We must get the Waltson Garment factory's land. Otherwise, we won't be able to proceed with the Busteen Garden project, and the land we bought will have less value." As he spoke the managers and high chair executive officers complained. "Chairman, we went dozens of times, but we didn't even meet with the owner of Waltson Garment Factory." Even dozens of real estate companies like Bennett Group failed to meet the owner." "I think Waltson Garment factory's owner is trying to increase the selling price of their land and reap more benefits from us." Liste
"Drive carefully, James reminded Ava, who headed to the parking lot.Ava went to Bailey Group and reported to her grandfather about the progress of the project with Nymphoods."Ava, you did well in this project with the Nymphoods." Jackson put down the documents and nodded in satisfaction. "I believe that you would be able to purchase the Waltson Garment Factory's land with ease.""Don't worry, Grandpa. I won't let you down," Although Ava said so, she was not confident with that project."Grandpa..." Angela opened the chairman's office door and walked in."Angela, you are here," Jackson beckoned her to approach him."Angela, I have good news to share with you," Jackson pointed at her, who sat beside Ava and continued, "The representative of Walton Garment Factory that is negotiating the terms with you is one of your cousins from the Black family.""So, Angela is going to accompany you tonight."Ava forced a smile and said, "Oh, is that so? Okay."But Ava knew that Angela and Allen wou