Author: BTMBeta

Zoey’s heartfelt words were sufficient to fill Levi’s heart with contentment. I could not care less about other’s opinions. All I want to achieve is to please Zoey.

Aaron and Caitlyn’s resentments toward Levi deepened upon hearing the whole story. \”He’s just an opportunist!\”

Everyone segued into the birthday banquet afterward.

Aaron and Caitlyn presented their gifts to Zoey, followed by Abigail.

Then Steve and June handed the presents they prepared as well.

Theo questioned Levi. \”I suppose your gift must be invaluable too, Mr. Garrison?\” I must humiliate him in front of everyone!

\”That’s right. What birthday gift did you prepare for Zoey?\” Caitlyn could not suppress her curiosity.

Levi smiled. \”I did not bring my gift. Well, it’s more like I can’t bring the present with me.\”

\”So what you mean to say is that you did not prepare a present. Isn’t that right, Mr. Garrison?\” Theo took out a delicate box and gifted the present to Zoey. \”This is my gift for you. It’s a necklace from Cartier, the same design worn by a princess from a foreign country. I spent a lot of effort to lay my hands on this accessory.\”

Caitlyn eyed the sparkling necklace. \”This must have cost you a fortune, Theo?\”

\”Not really, Aunt. It’s about eight hundred thousand only,\” said Theo with an indifferent tone.

\”What? eight hundred thousand? Oh my God!\” Caitlyn and the others were shocked.

\”Thank you for the goodwill, Theo. As for the gift, I am not going to accept it as it’s an expensive gift.\” Zoey rejected him firmly.

But Steve and the others gazed in their direction solemnly. \”How can you reject Theo’s kind intention?\”

Caitlyn accepted the present in Zoey’s stead immediately.

Theo looked at Levi. \”This is indeed a wonderful banquet all thanks to Abigail, Mr. Garrison. You could’ve prepared a gift for Zoey though, even a cheap necklace to express your sincerity will do.\”

June smiled. \”It is rather inappropriate for you to come empty-handed, not to mention with your ‘special’ status.\”

Aaron sighed and lowered his head shamefully.

Caitlyn was even more disgusted by Levi.

\”That’s enough. We’re a married couple for so long, so there’s really no need to fixate on that problem.\” Zoey smoothed things over in the end.

Levi and Zoey left for a stroll after the banquet ended. \”I did prepare a birthday gift for you.\” Levi said all of a sudden.

\”What?\” Zoey was surprised.

Levi took out a bunch of keys with a label. \”It is time for us to have our own house and move out of your parents’ house.\” Levi explained with a smile.

\”What? Bayview Garden?\” Zoey was astounded after she read the label on the keys because she knew of the overpriced properties in that area. Even Harry Lopez will not joke about buying a house in Bayview Garden.

\”Come on. Let’s go have a look.\” Levi brought Zoey to Bayview Garden.

\”Oh my God. What did you do?\” Zoey was losing her mind.

\”Don’t worry. I rented the house. What do you say if I’ll have you pay the monthly rent?\” Levi joked.

But he did not expect Zoey to believe in that joke. In her opinion, Levi certainly could not afford that house. He must’ve rented this place. But I’m touched, nonetheless.

\”I’ll pay for the rent.\” Zoey said in a rush.

Zoey had a wonderful night. She was smiling even in her sleep.

I know about the revolving restaurant Levi mentioned. Only someone with a status equivalent to Bryan can reserve the entire restaurant. Who does Levi think he is? This is an impossible feat for him! Moreover, I doubt Levi can afford a few million now.

Steve said, \”Let’s go and take a look at the revolving restaurant you’ve reserved then. The time is still early anyway. If anything goes wrong, we can always go to Kempinski Hotel since it’s nearby.\”

\”Alright. Let’s go have a look at the restaurant then.\” Theo and June could not wait for Levi to make a fool out of himself.

Aaron and Caitlyn had no other choice but to follow them helplessly.

Zoey’s mood dampened. I should really talk to Levi if things go south.

\”Aaron, why don’t you join us in our car with Caitlyn? Let the youngsters take the other car.\” Steve was creating an opportunity for his son.

In the end, Zoey and Abigail entered Theo’s Mercedes-Benz G.

\”I do not think someone as high and mighty as you should lower your status to sit in my car, Mr. Garrison. You should take a cab instead.\” Theo said to Levi with a smile.

\”Take my car.\” Zoey handed her car keys to Levi.

The three cars arrived at North Hampton city center one after the other.

Zoey started to feel uneasy. Her hands that were wrapped around Abigail’s arm, were trembling.

She was actually anticipating the surprise Levi prepared for her. But on the other hand, she was afraid of facing the harsh reality.

Theo stopped in his tracks abruptly and asked Levi, \”Oh. I heard that the revolving restaurant would provide customers with a gilded card after a successful reservation. That card is the pass to enter the restaurant.\”

Steve nodded in agreement. \”He’s right. The restaurant sends the card to the customer’s house in a Rolls-Royce, and the card is coated with real gold. Many celebrities and millionaires even keep the gilded card as a souvenir to signify their status.\”

Theo narrowed his eyes at Levi. \”Where’s your card, Mr. Garrison? Can we have a look at it?\”

Steve added. \”Yeah. We’ve never seen the card in person. Why don’t you enlighten us?\”

Zoey’s anxiety intensified.

She knew Levi did not have the card as soon as she looked at him. This restaurant requires a one month booking in advance. Levi was released from prison two weeks ago. There’s no way he made a reservation in time.

Even Abigail was dumbfounded. We really do not have the card.

Aaron’s displeased voice was heard. \”Do you have the card or not? Show us if you have it.\”

Levi said magnanimously. \”I do not have the card because I reserved the entire place. This is different from booking a table.\”

\”Hahaha… You don’t have to sugarcoat your words if you don’t have the card.\” Theo regarded Levi like he’s a fool.

Steve shook his head helplessly. This young man is nothing compared to my son, yet he was the dark horse of North Hampton’s business world six years ago? This is the extent of his capabilities?

\”I’ll apologize on his behalf, Steve and June. Levi never changed his rotten personality of talking big.\” Aaron explained.

June smiled without a care. \”Let’s go then. We should hurry over to Kempinski Hotel.\”

\”Wait a moment.\” Abigail stopped everyone from leaving. She suggested. \”Although Levi does not have the card, we can verify his statement once we’re there at the restaurant, am I right?\”

Steve scoffed. \”Sure. Let’s go to the restaurant then.\”

Everyone entered the elevator to go to the 88th floor.

Ding!

Zoey could feel her heart pounding heavily and restlessly against her chest as the elevator arrived on the 88th floor.

Thump thump thump…

But the next moment, everyone was showered with pieces of colorful glittery papers the moment they stepped out of the elevator.

\”Happy birthday to you…\” The birthday song was heard. Unexpectedly, it was a professional band performing the song.

Zoey looked up and saw the entire restaurant was decorated with huge pictures of herself. Every picture was a dear memory of the time she spent with Levi.

The venue was decorated lavishly with flowers. A sparkling chandelier illuminated the floor with a warm glow.

In the middle of the restaurant was a large, multi-tiered cake placed on top of a cart.

\”North Hampton City Center Revolving Restaurant wishes you a happy birthday, Ms. Zoey! You are the first and only person to have a birthday banquet here. So we dedicated a souvenir for you to remember this day.\”

The restaurant manager handed a present to Zoey.

At that moment, tears were already streaming down her cheeks.

How touching! This is the best birthday celebration a girl can hope for! Abigail looked at Zoey in envy.

On the other hand, Theo and the rest were stupefied.

\”Let’s go further into the restaurant, Zoey.\” Levi held Zoey’s hand and lead her towards the cake placed in the middle of the room.

Levi gave a signal with a click of his fingers just as Zoey was caught in perplexity.

Whoosh!

A series of noises was heard.

Bang!

Fireworks were seen outside the windows swiftly after.

Whoosh!

…

Volleys of fireworks were launched upward to the sky, and the people inside the revolving restaurant would get a perfect view of the mesmerizing scenery.

The fireworks were of the best quality as they lasted longer and covered a large area of the sky with dazzling sparks.

In the end, two large and colorful words embellished the sky. Happy Birthday!

Everyone in North Hampton was captivated by the breathtaking show of fireworks that filled the night sky at that moment.

Clarity washed over Zoey. All these arrangements are dedicated to me.

Finally, Levi grasped Zoey’s hands. \”Zoey, I promise to protect and cherish you for the rest of my life.\”

\”I will stay by your side for the rest of my life too.\” Zoey hugged Levi tightly.

Aaron and Caitlyn were touched by that scene. Levi really hosted a spectacular birthday banquet for Zoey in this place.

All the colors drained from Theo and his parents’ faces. I’ve made a thorough preparation for Zoey at Kempinski Hotel. But all my effort is completely insignificant compared to Levi’s arrangements.

Steve’s face darkened. His only desire was to leave the place immediately.

The birthday banquet lasted through the night.

Theo, unsettled by the unexpected outcome, began investigating the matter. I do not believe Levi has the ability to book the entire restaurant!

Looking into the matter was effortless with Nash Family’s influence.

Theo suddenly laughed after a few minutes. \”Haha. Now I know what’s going on. The young master of this restaurant is Abigail’s senior. Moreover, he’s been pursuing her. I finally understood how Mr. Garrison managed to reserve this place. So it’s all because of Abigail.\”

Everyone shifted their gazes onto Abigail, including Zoey.

Abigail nodded. \”Yes. This restaurant belongs to my senior’s family. But now…\”

Theo interrupted Abigail before she could finish her explanation. \”I see. We understand everything now, Abigail. But I can see Mr. Garrison did place the effort to decorate this venue.\”

Theo’s superficial compliments were actually an attempt to mock Levi.

They gave all the credits to Abigail for the successful birthday banquet because they thought Levi would never be able to reserve the restaurant without her help.

But Zoey did not let go of Levi’s hands. \”I am moved by your efforts no matter what.\”

Steve looked at Zoey and said, \”I heard about that Ecological Park project you’re working on. That’s indeed an impressive accomplishment. Keep working hard then.\”

\”Thank you, Uncle Steve.\” Zoey nodded.

June was friendlier in comparison. With a smile on her face, she said, \”Zoey is clearly a competent girl.\”

Caitlyn seized the opportunity to curry some favor from June and Steve by asking them to help their daughter whenever possible. After all, Steve is extremely authoritative in the field of business.

Steve looked at Levi displeasingly. \”Of course we’re willing to help your daughter, but have you thought about how others will see us if we assist someone that is not related to us?\”

Everyone knew Steve was implying for Zoey to become his daughter-in-law.

June added with a smile. \”After all, we have rules to follow in our family. All our family members must have proper conduct and manners.\”

June was informing everyone indirectly that Zoey can be accepted into the Nash family as long as she completely severs her relationship with Levi.

Aaron responded immediately. \”We understand that. How else did you manage to raise an extraordinary kid like Theo here?\”

\”Come on, It’s almost time now. We should head straight for the hotel.\” Theo said.

\”Hm. Let’s go.\” Steve nodded sternly.

\”Hold on!\” Levi voiced out all of a sudden.

\”What’s the matter? You have something to say?\” Everyone looked at him simultaneously.

Levi looked at Zoey. \”Zoey, actually, I’ve prepared a birthday banquet for you at a restaurant. Let me bring you there.\”

Caitlyn said impatiently. \”Hmph! So what? Theo arranged a banquet at Kempinski Hotel! One table there costs over a hundred thousand. I’m sure the place you’ve reserved paled in comparison to that.\”

Theo smiled politely at Levi. \”I’m afraid Zoey won’t be able to go to the banquet that you’ve prepared. I will suffer a loss of over a hundred thousand if we do not attend the banquet at Kempinski Hotel. Let me reimburse you the money, perhaps a few thousand is sufficient?\”

Steve glared at Levi in dissatisfaction.

Levi returned Theo’s smile. \”My loss will be greater than yours.\”

\”Oh? Which restaurant did you booked? I reserved the VIP private room at Kempinski Hotel with a minimum spending of one hundred and twenty thousand.\” Theo was curious.

Everyone gazed at Levi too.

\”I made a reservation at North Hampton City Center’s Revolving Restaurant.\” Levi answered.

\”What? That restaurant requires a one month advance booking before the desired date. There’s also a need to place a deposit in addition to the ridiculously expensive pricing.\” Theo was astonished.

\”Indeed. I heard of that restaurant. Only the wealthiest people in the society and famous stars dine in that place. It’s not uncommon for a dish to cost over a hundred thousand.\” Steve elaborated.

Theo asked with uncertainty. \”You really booked a table there?\”

\”Not just a table. I booked the entire restaurant.\” Levi replied nonchalantly.

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing Levi’s outrageous claim. Even Steve broke character and sneered.

\”What did you say? I’m afraid my ears are failing me. Did you say you’ve booked the entire restaurant? Do you know what’s the requirement to execute that action? Putting aside your status, the money needed to book that place for a day is easily a few million. Are you treating me like a fool?\” Theo chuckled aloud.

Caitlyn and Aaron grimaced. Why must Levi always embarrass us whenever there are outsiders? What a despicable person.

\”Do you feel proud by your actions? You’re just a joke in everybody’s opinion.\”

Even Zoey found it hard to believe Levi this time.

Zoey recognized the man as the door swung open. He’s the son of one of father’s friends. I heard he went to live abroad.

\”You’re getting younger by the day, Uncle and Aunt! Here’s some gifts I brought from overseas.\” Theo greeted politely.

He gifted Aaron with a few luxurious bottles of wine and Caitlyn with some expensive makeup products.

Aaron and Caitlyn were delighted to receive the lavish gifts from abroad. These presents will become a great topic of conversation with our friends and families. Levi is truly a useless son-in-law in comparison. He has never provided our family with anything useful.

\”You’re as pretty as ever, Zoey!\” Theo leaned closer to kiss Zoey’s cheeks as he complimented her. But she tilted away to avoid him instinctively.

Clap!

Levi stood in between Zoey and Theo. \”I’m sorry, we do not practice this form of greeting here!\”

Theo ignored Levi and said to Zoey with a smile. \”Happy birthday, Zoey! You will like the surprise I’ve arranged for you tonight!\”

Zoey nodded. \”Ah? Thank you!\”

Theo shifted his gaze onto her parents. \”Uncle and Aunt, my parents will be attending the birthday banquet tonight as well.\”

\”Oh? Really? That’s great!\”

Aaron and Caitlyn were excited to learn that news. We rarely keep contact with our old friends since our family’s downfall, especially Theo’s parents. They are both influential figures in government departments. His father, Steve Nash, is a high-ranking and powerful officer in the Department of Commerce, while his mother, June Webb, holds a leadership position in the Department of Education. With Theo’s family background, he is the perfect son-in-law candidate for everyone. Any girl will be considered lucky to marry him. We had the idea to pair him and Zoey up, but Steve did not want to establish any connection with our family previously. This is a golden opportunity to build a good rapport with Steve and June since they are willing to attend the birthday banquet later.

The thought invigorated Aaron. The best outcome will be for Theo and Zoey to become a couple.

Aaron and Caitlyn exchanged glances to express similar thoughts in their minds. This desired outcome will be rendered impossible with Levi’s existence. Let’s hope Zoey will think wisely for herself. We can tell Theo is interested in Zoey judging from the effort he’s putting in to celebrate her birthday.

Theo and Zoey’s parents chatted while Levi, Zoey, and Abigail sat beside them without saying a word.

\”I’ve started a business overseas, and the prospect of the company is bright…\” Theo began to describe his experiences overseas.

Aaron grinned. \”You don’t really have to do anything on your own either, Theo. You are sufficiently excellent with your parents’ support.\”

Before long, a Passat arrived.

Aaron and his family went to welcome the visitors at the door.

A couple got out of the car. They were Theo’s parents.

Steve was dressed formally with his hands behind his back. He appeared to be competent and gave off a stern vibe from the look of his neatly-combed hair.

Standing beside him, June wore a relatively casual outfit. But her outstanding temperament from years of working experience in the governmental department was clear to see.

\”Welcome, Steve, June.\” Aaron greeted them passionately.

\”Hm.\”

What’s going on with him? I know Zoey is not doing well now. That means he relied on himself to afford this house. He is still as successful as before. Perhaps he rebuilt his empire since he was released from prison. From my experience, I can tell his net worth is at least over a billion at the moment. His current status is surely comparable to six years ago!

Chloe felt as if Levi was emitting a holy glow.

She regretted her behavior earlier. If I did not act that way, perhaps there might be a chance for us to be together. At the very least, I know I am prettier than Zoey.

The purchase contract was printed swiftly.

Levi pondered shortly before signing the agreement. \”I’m only staying in this house temporarily because the villa will be completing soon. Let’s do this instead. You should sign this contract!\”

Levi looked at Abigail.

Abigail was astonished.

She signed the papers in a daze. So Levi actually bought the house for me.

Chloe, Mary, and the others were losing their minds. He casually bought a fifty million house for his sister-in-law… How rich is this man?

That transaction attracted the attention of Bayview Garden’s boss as well. He hurried over and treated Levi like an honored guest.

Chloe received a whopping commission of one and a half million from that sale alone.

Although she achieved her largest sale thus far, Chloe felt extremely bitter in her heart. I can’t believe I missed out on the opportunity to enjoy ten or a hundred billion.

Mr. Wesley, the boss of Bayview Garden handed his name card to Levi. \”It is my pleasure to be acquainted with you, Mr. Garrison…\”

\”Forget about that. You should fire that woman!\” Levi looked at Mary. I need to teach her a lesson for looking down on others.

Mary broke down into tears, sprawling on the floor. But her fate had been sealed.

All the employees at Bayview Garden lined up to send Levi and Abigail off in the end.

He turned around and glanced at Chloe with a smile. \”Don’t worry. I will attend the reunion.\”

\”Okay.\” Chloe’s mood worsened to the brink of despair. Did I just give up a man with a net worth of over ten billion?

Abigail looked at Levi with admiration glinted in her eyes. \”Does that mean I have a house now, Levi?\”

\”I am staying in that house with your sister for now!\” Levi corrected her.

\”Then I can stay there too.\” Abigail wanted to move out of the dormitory to stay in that house because she wanted to see Levi every day.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye as Zoey’s birthday arrived.

Everyone paused their work to celebrate her birthday together.

Before Levi could inform Zoey about his dinner reservation at North Hampton city center’s revolving restaurant, Caitlyn said first, \”Someone arranged a birthday banquet for you, Zoey. You will receive a huge surprise soon!\”

Aaron agreed with a smile. \”She’s right. The banquet will be held at Kempinski Hotel!\”

Sensing her parents’ mysterious behavior, Zoey said, \”Kempinski? That place is very expensive. A meal alone costs over ten thousand! I do not need an extravagant birthday party!\”

Aaron explained. \”We’re not the ones that made the arrangements, Zoey. Someone took the initiative. Moreover, we are talking about Kempinski Hotel’s most luxurious meal. A table reservation amounts to over a hundred thousand.\”

Zoey looked at Levi subconsciously upon hearing that.

Caitlyn snorted coldly. \”Don’t worry, that person is definitely not him! He’s not capable to even host a birthday party for you!\”

Levi stopped Abigail as she was about to spill the truth about that revolving restaurant’s reservation.

A Mercedes-Benz G came to a halt outside Zoey’s house shortly after.

A man wearing a white suit with a bouquet of fresh flowers in his hand strode towards the door.

Levi stared at Chloe. \”Well, that’s not going to work for me. I want to buy a house in North Hampton only.

\”Hahaha…\” Mary and the others laughed out loud. How long is he going to put up that act?

Chloe laughed as well. \”Old friend, I must remind you. We only accept full payment in cash for properties under our agency. Even if you accept a unit with a mortgage loan, you will have to pay a few million for the down payment. I don’t think you can afford that amount as of now!\”

Levi said coldly, \”I am making full payment in cash as well!\”

\”Full payment in cash? Are you sure?\” Chloe was shocked. He only dares to utter such outrageous nonsense because he cares too much about his pride. Hmph! I will see if he can live up to his own words. He will only embarrass himself in the end. Then I will spread this shameful incident to our high school friends tonight!

But everyone was dumbfounded after Levi added. \”Let me see the most expensive unit you have here!\”

Everyone fell silent as they looked at him in bewilderment.

\”What did you say? The most expensive unit? Are you sure?\” Chloe asked in a low voice.

Abigail scolded impatiently. \”Are you deaf? He wants the most expensive unit!\”

Chloe regained her senses. Hmph! The most expensive unit, you say? I can’t wait to see how you are going to pay for the house!

\”Alright, follow me!\” Chloe brought the crowd to the real estate model and pointed at one of the units. \”This is the most high-end house in Bayview Garden, measuring at five hundred square meters. We will also include a free underground garage and storage for you. The price for this unit is fifty million!\”

\”What do you think?\” Chloe looked at Levi smugly after she gave them a thorough explanation.

Mary and the others gazed at Levi mockingly. How are you going to pay now, since you talked so big?

Levi nodded his head satisfyingly. \”Not bad!\”

\”I think this is not bad too.\” Abigail nodded in agreement.

Chloe smirked. He could win an Oscar for that rhetorical statement! The question remain though, how are you going to afford a fifty million house?

Chloe had resolved to humiliate Levi then and there. She wanted to drive him into a corner with nowhere to escape. \”Let’s look at the showroom, shall we? This is a ready unit, available for you to move in right away!\” Chloe said with a smile. I will never let him leave so easily.

But she did not expect the subsequent turn of events.

Levi took out a credit card and said, \”There’s no need for that. I’ll purchase it now.\”

Everyone was stunned.

\”What? You are purchasing the unit now?\” Mary was the first to snapped herself back to reality.

\”Are you sure?\” Chloe’s voice trembled.

Levi handed the card to her. \”Get on with it now! I have some other matter to attend to!\”

Chloe received the card with shaking hands because she recognized the Centurion card she was holding. There’s no credit limit to this card! Is he really qualified to possess such a card?

Chloe proceeded to check out the payment with uncertainty.

The payment was successful after Levi entered the password.

He paid fifty million in one transaction! Chloe, Mary and the other sales agent were shocked to their cores. He really spent that much money to buy a house!

They stared at Levi with disbelief in their eyes.

Even with my capabilities, I have to earn this consistent amount for over ten years to afford that house. But Levi just paid the sum so effortlessly? Chloe thought to herself.

\”Oh? It’s you?\”

Levi recognized Chloe as well.

Chloe was Levi’s high school classmate. She was one of the most beautiful and popular girls in the school, with plenty of admirers pursuing her.

Chloe had tried to pursue Levi in the past, but Levi rejected her.

After high school, Chloe merely entered a normal university and ceased all contact with Levi.

But she kept herself updated about Levi’s news.

Chloe was especially grateful for Levi’s rejection after she heard about his imprisonment. I’d be so embarrassed if we got together back then. I’m feeling mixed emotions facing him in person now, but I am feeling more excited than ever. I finally have the opportunity to flaunt my achievements in Levi’s face! I want him to regret his decision of rejecting me!

\”When were you released from prison?\” Chloe asked.

\”A fortnight ago!\” Levi answered.

\”Ahh, you were once the most successful upstart in North Hampton’s business world. Such a pity you were sent behind bars. Otherwise, you might have become one of the richest men in this city. I remember I once confessed to you because you were so excellent and extraordinary. But you rejected me. I wonder if you will accept me now if I confess to you again? Hehehe…\” Chloe lamented.

\”What? You’re an outstanding person now, Manager! You are the manager of Bayview Garden Real Estate Agency, as well as the top sales agent! You’re earning a couple million a year, and you have your own house and luxurious car! Not to mention your captivating beauty. He’s not good enough for someone like you.\”

\”He must be regretting his decision of rejecting your confession back in the day! He may even offer himself up to you, now that he’s released from prison.\”

\”You’re too good for someone like him, Manager. He is just a lowly person compared to you!\”

…

The other sales agents were experienced and quick to assess the situation. They understood Chloe’s intention immediately after she spoke. So all of them cooperated in her scheme.

Levi gazed at the employee’s tag on Chloe’s chest. She is the manager of Bayview Garden Real Estate Agency. I guess Chloe is a competent person in her profession.

Chloe said with a smile, \”With my academic qualifications, I have no other choice but to become a sales agent. Although my achievements and a monthly salary of a few million may be insignificant compared to your earnings in the past, I am still doing better than you currently are…\”

Chloe deliberately left her sentence hanging in an attempt to scorn Levi. She could not feel more pleased, looking at Levi’s pitiful appearance. He was once the cream of the crop among our peers but look at him now. This must be fate.

Levi smiled. \”Indeed, you looked like you’re doing well for yourself!\”

Chloe pretended as if a thought popped into her mind. \”Oh right. We are having a high school reunion on the 7th of this month. Are you coming? If you are, please don’t feel inferior by that time. It is a virtue to celebrate another friend’s success, after all.\”

\”High school reunion? Sure. I’ll be there.\” Levi nodded.

\”That’s great.\” Chloe’s cheerful smile did not reflect her disappointment in Levi inwardly.

In Chloe’s opinion, Levi merely wanted to attend the reunion to butter up their ex-classmates.

She grinned. \”Oh, are you here to purchase a house? I’m afraid that the cheapest unit available here will cost you at least thirty million, even if I provide you with all the offers and discounts I can. Why don’t you consider houses that are around three million instead? You should be able to afford that. However, you will have to look for properties outside of North Hampton for houses in that price range!\”

Levi is simply amazing!

His heroism had completely swept Abigail off her feet!

How she wished there were nobody around, so she could grab him by his neck and give him a big hug.

Levi and Abigail entered the revolving restaurant after ordering some men to whisked Kyle away.

\”There’ll be no changes to your duties and everybody get to keep your jobs. I’m sure you guys are aware that I’m hosting a banquet on the day after tomorrow.\” Levi said with a half-smile, \”I’ll double your pay if you guys do a good job for me.\”

His words were a real shot in the arm for all the staff in the restaurant.

Levi and Abigail stayed behind for their lunch after he had made known his requirements to the staff.

\”How I wished there’ll be a guy who would throw me a birthday banquet here too.\” Abigail gushed, \”I’d be sure to cherish him my whole life.\”

Levi turned a deaf ear to what she said and switched to something else, \”Now that we’ve got the venue for the birthday banquet, it’s time to choose a birthday present.\”

\”Huh?\” Abigail gave a start, \”Do we still have to look for a present?\”

\”Just follow me.\”

Levi took Abigail to a real estate agency in North Hampton Center.

\”Isn’t this the real estate agency of Bayview Gardens?\” Abigail squealed in surprise, \”Are you out of your mind, Levi?\”

Bayview Garden was in the most sought after neighborhood in the Uptown District. The minimum price of its apartments starts at seventy thousand.

Given its premium location, Bayview Garden would only fetch the highest price per square footage. The asking price for its apartments came in tens of millions.

\”This is the place, Abigail. Let’s go in.\”

The office was sparse since this was an upscale property where few could afford.

A female sales executive immediately came up to greet them when they entered the office.

Yet her enthusiasm waned when she saw how Levi was dressed. Besides, he looked relatively younger compared to the typical middle-aged buyers she frequently encountered.

There was nothing in Levi to convince her that he was somebody who could afford an upscale property like Bayview Garden.

\”Sir, are you looking to rent a property?\”

The sales executive asked with a tinge of contempt in her tone.

\”Do you know this is the exclusive sales office for Bayview Garden? This is not the place for you to rent an apartment.\” She waved them away impatiently, \”This is not something young chaps like you could afford. To rent an apartment at Bayview Garden would cost over ten grand a month, let alone buying one. I’d advise you to go somewhere else instead.\”

\”You’ve mistaken my purpose for coming here. I’m not looking to rent an apartment, I’m here to buy one!\” Levi rebuked her sternly.

\”Did you just say that you’re here to buy an apartment at Bayview Garden?\”

Mary, the sales executive, looked askance as she assessed Levi from head to toe.

Apart from the pretty girl who came with him, he hardly looked like someone who could afford to buy such an expensive property.

\”Do you know how much it would cost to buy an apartment at Bayview Garden?\” she eyed them cynically, \”Even the cheapest ones are priced at seventy thousand per square meter. The apartments we have for sale ranges between eighty-five thousand per square meter to a hundred thousand per square meter! Any one of them could easily cost twenty to thirty million.\”

\”How could you afford such an expensive property?\” she said with a sardonic grin.

\”What do you mean we can’t afford it? How dare you look down on us?\” a peppery Abigail fired back at her.

\”Let’s be honest here! How could you guys afford a property worth tens of millions?\” Mary refused to back down and shouted back at them, \”Even a blind person could tell from that beggarly look of yours!\”

Their outburst of words attracted the attention of unwanted eyes, who had come over to watch with an air of curiosity.

The leader of the pack was a woman clad in an all-black business suit in skirt and jacket. Her legs were long and slender, which looked extremely sexy in those beguiling black lacy stockings.

Her shapely figure oozed hotness as her voluptuous bosom arced up and down when she breathed.

Men could not peel their eyes away from her pretty face and her curvaceous body when they were here.

The woman was Chloe Macy, the General Manager of Bayview Garden Real Estate Agency.

\”What’s going on here, Mary?\”

Chloe came up to Mary with a puzzled look in her eyes.

\”This couple is trying to stir trouble here, Chloe.\” Mary gave Levi and Abigail a hard glare, \”They refused to leave even though they know they couldn’t afford to buy our properties.\”

\”Hmm? Aren’t you L-Levi Garrison?\”

Chloe was astounded when she saw that it was Levi.

\”Oh, I’m impressed with your efficiency! So you’ve even brought the contract along, eh?\” Kyle scoffed at the scene in front of him, \”What makes you think my dad will sign it? This is just too funny!\”

Kyle’s mobile phone buzzed at the same time.

\”What’s up, dad? Yes, I’m at the North Hampton Center now.\”

Kyle did not expect to receive a call from his father.

\”You stupid idiot!\” Lloyd Jarvis was about to explode in rage as he lashed out at his son over the phone, \”Do you know who you have run into? How could you antagonize him? Now you’ve cost us the whole revolving restaurant! It’s gone!\”

\”Dad, what are you talking about?\” Kyle snubbed, \”He’s just a dud who looked like some vagrant to me!\”

\”What the hell do you know? He’s way above our league and not someone we could afford to mess around with! I want you to kneel and apologize to him immediately, or you might not get to live till tomorrow! I’m not joking, son. I’ve already sold the revolving restaurant!\”

\”And it’s all because of you that made me lose the restaurant! I’m going to beat the hell out of you when you get home!\”

Kyle’s face turned pale when he heard the wild rant from his dad.

His face turned as white as a ghost.

He realized with a pang that this was not a joke anymore.

This guy had really just bought over the restaurant in ten minutes!

Kyle cast a wary glance at Levi.

Meanwhile, Levi and Abigail were going through the contract to finish up with the formalities of the acquisition.

Levi finally put his signature to the contract, and he was now officially the owner of the restaurant!

A herd of people rushed out of the restaurant the moment the contract was inked.

Leading the herd was Yahir, the general manager of the restaurant. He ran up to Levi and greeted him with an ostentatious grin, \”It’s our pleasure to meet you, Mr. Garrison. You are now the one and only boss of the restaurant. This way, please, Boss!\”

\”This way, please, Boss!\” all the rest of the staff behind him echoed synchronously.

Kyle could only watch with stupefied eyes.

He could not believe what his eyes were telling him. So my family’s restaurant now belongs to somebody else?

All in just a matter of ten minutes?

\”Hold on,\” Levi waved at Yahir, \”there’s still some unfinished business left to do!\” he flicked his eyes over to Kyle.

\”Didn’t you just insulted Abigail by calling her a b***h and spat on her? I want you to kneel and lick away all your spit on the floor. The floor has to be spotless before I let you go.\”

\”Who the hell do you think you are to ask me to kneel and apologize?\” Kyle hit back at Levi.

Known for his haughtiness in North Hampton, Kyle was fearless of Levi.

\”Ahh!\”

Levi grasped Kyle’s finger at such lightning speed that it caught Kyle by surprise. Before he could figure it out, Levi had already bent his finger back to almost ninety degrees.

Crack!

Levi applied a little pressure, and his finger was broken.

The cracking sound pierced through the air and horrified everyone!

Bang!

Levi thrusted his leg forward and shoved Kyle to the floor.

Crack!

Another cracking sound rocked the air.

Kyle’s kneecap fractured as he slammed his knees to the floor, right in front of Levi and Abigail.

Thud!

Levi stamped his foot on one side of Kyle’s face, with the other side pressed to the floor.

\”I want you to apologize and eat up you own spit!\” Levi ordered mercilessly.

His foot on Kyle’s face was hurting him so badly that he felt his head was about to split.

It was the most torturous pain Kyle had ever suffered in his entire life. He was sure he would never want to go through it again.

\”Yes, yes, I’ll apologize!\”

Kyle finally gave in.

\”I’m sorry, Ms. Rogers! Please forgive me!\”

Not only had Kyle apologized, he had even eaten and licked away his own spit, under the horrified gazes of everyone.

The scene was too nauseous for many of those who were watching on with saucer eyes. They were utterly shocked to the core!

It bewildered them to think that the once proud and arrogant Kyle Jarvis would stoop to do such a shameful act.

The man whom they called Levi Garrison was ruthless as hell!

Abigail’s heart was thumping so hard and fast that she felt like it was about to burst from the strain.

Kyle had stood out in Abigail’s group of friends as the undisputed leader of the pack. Yet he seemed more like a rat in Abigail’s eyes now, rubbing his nose on the floor like some mouse gnawing on leftover breadcrumbs.