Chapter 22
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Nolan let out a small laugh and shook his head like he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He looked at all of them with amusement in his eyes, then finally said, “Why on earth should I pay for you guys?”

Everyone went silent for a second, surprised by how calm he was.

“That doesn’t make any sense,” he continued with a smirk. “And I will be doing no such thing. If you want to eat in the VVIP room so badly, then ask your savior…” he pointed directly at Jett “…to help you out with the payments. Isn’t he the one that said he can pay for everything?”

Nolan tilted his head a little and added, “It shouldn’t be a big deal for him, right?”

“Oh, please!” Dora snapped quickly, rolling her eyes and stepping forward. “You really think we want you to pay for us? Don’t flatter yourself.”

She crossed her arms tightly and looked at Nolan like he was beneath her. “You must be feeling proud now, right? Thinking we’re begging you or something. Well, get over yourself. Nobody gives a damn. Because in r
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