"How can I race against a modified car with that much more power?"Alan sneered, "Hey Hamlin, you just said power doesn’t matter—that skill and guts are more important. Now that you lost, are you going back on your word?""I’m not!" Hamlin’s face flashed with panic as he argued unreasonably, "You tricked me, not the other way around!"Caroline scoffed, "Hamlin, you’re disgusting for going back on your word.Don’t forget the oath you just swore: whoever refuses to accept defeat will have their entire family die!""That’s right!"Many classmates who had been waiting to laugh at Alan now turned against Hamlin.It was clear he couldn’t stand losing—for someone his age, he couldn’t even fulfill a challenge he’d initiated.Someone chimed in, "Hamlin, this is ridiculous—everyone witnessed this.You challenged Alan yourself, said power didn’t matter, and swore that anyone who reneged would have their family die.Now you’re going back on your word. Does that mean you’d rather have your family

Thanks to classmate so-and-so for the $500 red envelope!Thanks to classmate so-and-so for a pair of gold ingots!Thanks to classmate so-and-so for a jade pixiu!Thanks to classmate Hamlin for the $2,000 red envelope!Most of the previous gifts, whether red envelopes or presents, were worth around $500 on the market.Then came Hamlin, who suddenly gave a $2,000 red envelope.All the classmates were instantly stunned. That’s way too generous!Many people stared at Hamlin in amazement, praising his generosity profusely.Hamlin looked proud—evidently, he had effortlessly outshone all the other classmates.Just then, Rosalie added, “Thanks to the couple Alan and Mia for an old painting!”As soon as she spoke, everyone burst into laughter!An old painting? Could it be worth $100?Are these two too stingy?Norris’s restaurant is opening, and he’s hosted such a sumptuous banquet.Each person probably spent hundreds of dollars just on the meal, yet you two gave an old painting?Aren’t you afr

Hamlin suddenly felt that his chance to shine had come!So he immediately stepped forward and asked, "Who do you guys work for?"The scar-faced man sneered, "Who the hell are you? Why should I tell you?"Hamlin snorted and said, "I'll call the director of the development zone right now to ask!"The scar-faced man looked at him warily and probed, "You know the director of the development zone?""Of course!"The scar-faced man frowned and said, "Fine. If you can find someone with influence to intervene, I'll never come to this shop again.But if you can't, you know what happens next."Rosalie said nervously, "Hamlin, please help us contact him—please!"Hamlin smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, I'm calling the development zone director right away!"Th Delaney Group also had projects in the development zone, which were overseen by Hamlin's father.Thus, the development zone director had frequent contact with his father and was acquainted with Hamlin.Hamlin immediately dialed the numb

"I came here for dinner with my husband. What about you?"Daisy exclaimed in feigned surprise, "Wow, what a coincidence! My husband and I are also here for dinner!"After speaking, she pretended to be curious and asked again, "By the way, which type of reservation did you get?A standard private room, a premium private room, or a luxury private room?"Mia was confused about Allen's arrangements and could only reply truthfully, "I'm not sure. My husband made the reservation."Only then did Daisy notice Allen's presence.She covered her mouth with a laugh and said, "So this is your live-in son-in-law Allen, right? He was quite famous as a poor guy in school back then!"The sneer hidden in her words was particularly harsh.Mia looked thoroughly embarrassed.Daisy suddenly realized her mistake and quickly apologized, "Oops, sorry! I'm too straightforward. Mia, please don't take it to heart..."Allen furrowed his brow slightly. This Daisy seemed to have ill intentions!Ignoring Mia's di

At this moment, she felt that all the grievances she had endured over the past three years were worth it!No matter how Allen had pulled this off, at least now, she was incredibly happy. And tonight, she was the happiest woman in all of Pras City!Through the hazy frosted crystal glass, the entire city witnessed this extraordinarily grand wedding.While countless people were filled with envy, they also wondered in their hearts: Who exactly were the couple getting married in Sky City?Moreover, the two were so mysterious—their wedding had only the two of them in attendance. There weren’t even any friends, family, or even a wedding officiant!On the crystal stage, Allen took Mia’s hand and pulled out a jade necklace he had prepared long ago.Mia, this is your wedding anniversary gift. I hope you’ll like it!Mia looked at the crystal-clear jade necklace and exclaimed, “Is this... the treasure of the Aria Jewelry Store?”“Allen, where did you get this?” she asked, her heart pounding with