Beep.The sound of the successful transaction echoed in the showroom.The saleswoman’s face lit up with professional happiness. “Payment approved, sir. The full transaction of two million five hundred and eighty thousand dollars has been successfully processed. Congratulations on your new BMW M8 Competition.”She returned Drex’s card along with a thick stack of receipts, her hands trembling with excitement. “These are yours, sir. Please keep them secure. I’ll have the vehicle detailed and ready for you to drive off the lot in exactly thirty minutes.”Vicky’s smug expression shattered. Her jaw dropped, and her eyes bulged as the reality of the situation hit her hard.“W-what…? That’s impossible…”“He actually bought it?” Dana Leon whispered, her voice cracking. “In full? Not even a payment plan?”The guy who had offered the job application stood frozen. “No way… that card cleared? Just like that?”Everyone else was stunned. The wealthy patrons who had been jeering just moments ago sudd

“And who, exactly, do you think you are to be showing me the door?” Drex asked, his brow arched in a look of mild amusement.Tom faltered for a second, the words momentarily stuck in his throat before he regained his bluster. “There is absolutely no world in which you were legitimately invited here. You’re an intruder, and you need to leave before you make a scene.”Drex shook his head slowly. “I’m afraid I can’t do that. It would be quite rude to disappoint my host, wouldn't it? Look, Tom, there’s no need to be so anxious. I’m just a ‘nobody,’ remember? What could someone like me possibly do at an event this prestigious? If I step out of line, I’ll likely be eaten alive anyway.”Kaden let out a dry, mocking chuckle. “Well, at least you’re self-aware.”Drex turned his gaze toward him and gave a compliant nod. “I try to be. To be honest, my only real interest tonight is the catering. I’ve heard the dishes at these Knight Group events cost more than a year's rent. I’d hate to miss out o

“And before I conclude my speech…” Lord Aric Pierce’s powerful voice boomed across the grand hall, instantly commanding the full attention of every guest. The room fell into a respectful hush as all eyes turned toward the stage.“I would like to give a special shout-out to the true owner, the Lord and Master of the Knight Group, the one and only son of the late Master Alexander Knight. He is here among us tonight.”Shock and excitement immediately swept through the crowd. Guests began looking around frantically, whispering urgently to one another as curiosity spread like wildfire.“Where is he? Why does he always hide himself like this?”“The real Lord and Master of the Knight Group… he’s practically a legend. Everyone wants to catch even a glimpse of him. Even most of the staff at Knight Group don’t know his true identity, and those who do wouldn’t dare speak his name. He moves like a ghost in the corporate world.”Harold Lance also scanned the room with sharp, calculating eyes. Th

All of a sudden, Joseph’s voice exploded across the grand hall like a thunderclap. “JANICE!!!” Every head in the room snapped toward him in shock. The elegant atmosphere shattered instantly. Janice shot to her feet, her heart hammering violently against her ribs, fear flooding her system. “What’s going on here?” People began murmuring, their voices rising in a wave of curiosity and scandal. “Is that Joseph Holland yelling?” Joseph stormed toward her, his face twisted with fury, eyes blazing. “Have you been playing me for a fool this entire time, you lying bitch?!” The Ellingtons rose from their seats in unison, unease washing over them like ice water. “What is happening?” Madame Olivia demanded, her voice trembling with worry as she clutched the edge of the table. Joseph scoffed, turning his glare on the old woman. “You’re asking me that?” He jabbed a finger directly at Janice. “This granddaughter of yours has been lying to my face the entire time! So she’s nothing but a whore,

Leila tried her best to remain polite, though her patience was wearing thin. “Well… you’ve just rendered me speechless. I don’t know how to counter your words right now. After all, I’m no one compared to you. I cannot afford to offend you.” Kaden, who had been watching from a distance, noticed the interaction and beamed with satisfaction. He turned to Madame Olivia. “Grandma, look. That’s Leila talking to Harold Lance, the young master of the Lance Group.” Everyone turned their attention toward the pair. Madame Olivia’s eyes lit up with clear excitement. “Why? Is there something going on between them?” Kaden quickly replied, “Yes. I didn’t tell you guys this before, but Harold Lance is very interested in Leila, and he asked me to help him out. I’ve been assisting him behind the scenes.” Madame Olivia’s expression brightened even more. “This is it. This is the moment our family can truly rise and grow again. Do you know what it would mean if Leila married into the Lance family?