The taxi slowed to a gentle stop in front of a towering glass structure that seemed to stretch endlessly into the evening sky. Large illuminated letters at the top boldly displayed the name Desktron Technologies, and the entire premises buzzed with activity. Expensive cars lined the driveway, security personnel stood at attention near the entrance, and well-dressed guests moved in and out with an air of importance.For a moment, neither Justin nor Thalia spoke.Then Thalia’s eyes changed, and suddenly froze.Her gaze locked onto a familiar car parked just a few meters away from the entrance.Her breath caught.“Justin…” she whispered urgently, her hand instinctively reaching out to tap his arm. “Justin, look… look over there.”He followed her gaze casually, his expression unchanged.“That’s Steven’s car,” she said, her voice trembling slightly. “That is definitely his car. I remember it clearly.”Justin glanced at it for a brief second, then leaned back against the seat as if it mea

After listening to Britney boast endlessly about Desktron Technologies and Steven’s so-called powerful family background.Justin could no longer hide the faint scoff that escaped his lips. He looked at Britney calmly, but there was something strangely composed and confident in his expression that made her slightly uncomfortable.“You really should not brag so proudly about something that does not even stand on a solid foundation,” Justin said quietly.Britney’s brows immediately furrowed in irritation. She turned briefly toward Steven.Trying to confirm whether she had heard Justin correctly, then she faced Justin again with visible annoyance written all over her face.“What exactly is that supposed to mean?” she demanded sharply. “What nonsense are you talking about now?”Justin remained calm despite the hostility in her tone. He slipped both hands into his pockets casually before replying.“It simply means that you are boasting far too much over something that does not actually be

Justin remained standing calmly near the display platform while the call continued on speakerphone. The luxurious event hall had already become unusually quiet because almost everyone present was paying attention to the unfolding drama. Steven still held the phone proudly against his ear while staring at Justin with a smug expression. “You have to come and stop this fool," Steven said.The deep voice of Thomas Ward echoed through the speaker immediately.“What?” the man asked sharply.Steven smirked arrogantly before continuing his explanation.“Yes,” he said dramatically. “There's a fool here dressed like a beggar and is now trying to steal the display phones for himself and another poor friend of his.”The crowd immediately erupted into murmurs again.“Unbelievable.” “He actually said it openly.” “This is going to end badly.”Steven glanced toward Justin proudly before continuing. “Dad, the idiot’s name is Justin. You need to come deal with him personally because he refuses to li

Steven’s father stared at Justin with growing anger. His face tightened as he adjusted the sleeves of his expensive suit before speaking again.“So be it as you have said son he needs to be taught a lesson,” he said coldly.His voice echoed sharply across the hall, instantly drawing everyone’s attention back toward him.“I gave you more than enough opportunities to stop this foolishness,” he continued angrily. “But clearly, you do not have the brains to understand when trouble is coming your way.”Justin said nothing.Steven’s father pointed directly at him with fury burning in his eyes.“You and your fellow pauper have crossed the line tonight,” he declared loudly while gesturing toward Thalia. “And now I am going to teach both of you a lesson you will never forget.”Thalia swallowed nervously after hearing those words. She instinctively moved slightly behind Justin, clearly frightened by the dangerous direction things were taking.Britney noticed her reaction and smirked mockingly.

Steven himself stood motionless beside his father, staring blankly as though his brain had stopped functioning properly. His lips parted slightly, but no words came out.For the first time that night, Steven Ward looked genuinely afraid.Meanwhile, Britney was still trying desperately to convince herself that what had just happened could not possibly be real.She quickly stepped closer to Thomas Ward, forcing out an awkward laugh as though the entire thing had to be some kind of misunderstanding.“M-Mr. Ward…” she began nervously. “You’re joking, right?”Thomas did not even look at her.He remained standing there stiffly, his face pale while shock completely consumed him.Britney’s smile slowly disappeared.“Right?” she asked again, this time more anxiously. “This has to be some sort of mistake.”Still, Thomas said nothing.His silence alone was terrifying.Britney immediately turned toward Steven and grabbed both his hands tightly. Panic was beginning to rise in her chest now.“Steve