It wasn't long before Darren and Victoria arrived at the McArthur mansion.From the moment they stepped out of the taxi, it was obvious that a grand celebration was taking place inside. The mansion was brightly illuminated, and expensive cars lined the driveway. Guests dressed in elegant suits and beautiful gowns moved through the entrance while waiters carried trays of drinks and refreshments.Music drifted through the open gates, and the entire place was filled with the lively atmosphere of a wealthy family's celebration.Darren paid the taxi driver, and he and Victoria headed toward the entrance."We're already late. I hope we’ve not kept them waiting for long," he muttered hopefully as they moved closer to the gate.But as they approached the gate, Victoria noticed something troubling about Darren's appearance.His clothes were covered in dirt and grease from his attempt to repair their car. There were dark stains on his shirt and trousers, and some engine oil had smeared across

Charles was stunned by the way his father had spoken to him.He had never expected to be scolded so harshly, especially in front of the security guards he was supposed to command.However, Mr. McArthur had no intention of comforting his son. He was more concerned about the disrespect Darren had suffered at their hands.Turning toward Darren, he offered an apologetic smile.“Mr. Hilton, I’m truly sorry for the way you’ve been treated today. This was never how I expected things to go. Please forgive us for this unfortunate incident.”Darren nodded politely.“It’s fine, Mr. McArthur. I understand that misunderstandings happen. I only hope this won’t happen again.”“Of course. I assure you it won’t.”Mr. McArthur turned toward Charles, his expression hardening.“What are you still standing there for? Get on your knees and apologize to him!”Charles’s face changed.“Dad, I—”“Did you not hear me? You were the one who insulted him and ordered the security guards to attack him. If you have a

Mr. McArthur leaned back in his chair and looked directly at Darren.“Darren, I have been away from this country for a long time. During my years abroad, I worked hard and made a considerable amount of money. Although my wealth cannot compare to that of the Hilton family, I can confidently say that I am not a poor man. My current net worth is around nine hundred billion dollars.”The moment those words left his mouth, several people around the table exchanged glances. Although they were all successful businessmen, nine hundred billion dollars was still an enormous fortune.Mr. McArthur continued, “I have spent years building this wealth, and I don't want it to sit idle or go to waste. I have been looking for a reliable way to invest it, but finding someone I can trust with such a large amount of money has not been easy.”He paused before continuing.“I have worked with your grandfather in the past, and I trust him completely. In all my years as a businessman, both inside and outside t

By the time Darren and Victoria left the McArthur mansion, it was already late into the night.Since they lived in different directions, they boarded separate cabs. Victoria headed to her house, while Darren returned to the Hilton mansion.Despite the late hour, Darren spent some time thinking about everything that had happened at the McArthur mansion. Mr. McArthur's proposal had caught him completely off guard, and he still wasn't sure how to respond to it. Eventually, however, he put the matter aside and went to bed.The following morning, Darren woke up and prepared for the day. As he stepped out of his bedroom, one of the maids approached him.“Good morning, Young Master.”“Good morning. Is there something you need?”“Your grandfather has asked you to join him in the living room.”Darren nodded. “All right. I'll be there shortly.”The maid bowed slightly and left.Darren made his way to the living room a few minutes later. Derek was already seated on the sofa, looking through som

With Adrian's announcement, everyone turned their attention toward him. After a few more exchanges, the reunion officially began, and the activities planned for the evening proceeded as scheduled.The atmosphere was lively. Former classmates caught up with one another, shared stories about their lives after graduation, and discussed their achievements. Some talked about their businesses, while others spoke about their careers and the challenges they had faced since leaving university.After a while, Adrian took the stage.He adjusted the microphone and looked around the room, waiting for everyone to settle down.“Ladies and gentlemen, I think we should take a moment to look at ourselves and consider how far we've come since graduation.”The room gradually became quiet.“Some of us have done very well for ourselves. We've built businesses, secured good jobs, and achieved things we once only dreamed about. Unfortunately, not everyone has been so fortunate. Some of our classmates are