After several tense minutes, Victor, drenched in cold sweat, finally settled the remaining half of the bill.
This brought him a bit more confidence, easing his anxious mind. "Humph... It's just over eighty thousand dollars. It's not like I can't pay! Who are you trying to scare with those two security guards? What kind of service is this?" Victor slammed a hand on the table, clutching a handful of bank cards and angrily gesturing at the woman. Although it felt like his heart was bleeding, Victor put on a brave front, trying to maintain his dignity. "I'm sorry, sir, that's my fault. I'll have them leave right away!" The woman waved her hand, signaling the security guards to go, then bowed apologetically to Victor, though the contempt in her eyes was hard to hide. "Well, since it's over, I'll leave now!" After enjoying Victor's embarrassment, Henry stretched, stood up from his seat, and grabbed his backpack, ready to leave. "Yeah, I'm leaving too!" "Me too, let's go together!" Maureen immediately stood up, closely followed by Charles and Maurice. "Mr. Wright, let me see you out!" The woman hurried to Henry, warmly showing him the way, her demeanor noticeably more enthusiastic than before. When Victor first entered, he mentioned leaving her a tip, but he barely scraped together enough to cover the bill. The promised tip ended up being nothing at all. Compared to Victor, Henry's generosity stood out, making the woman feel grateful while other thoughts crept into her mind. "Mr. Wright, here's my business card. Please take it! You can call me to book the room in advance next time, and feel free to reach out anytime!" After escorting Henry to the entrance, she pulled out her business card and slipped it into his jacket pocket, throwing him a flirtatious glance. Henry, usually poor and frugal, was experiencing such treatment for the first time, and his heart raced as he thought how nice it was to be rich! "Henry, wait up! Where did you get all that cash? You're not borrowing high-interest loans, are you?" After leaving the hotel, Maureen, who had been following Henry, couldn't hold back any longer and grabbed his arm, concern etched on her face. Charles and Maurice stopped, equally worried and eager for answers. "It's nothing. I just casually robbed a store on my way to work!" Henry glanced at the three of them and replied with a smirk. "What?!" Maureen and the others exclaimed in disbelief. "Hahaha, I'm just kidding!" Seeing they seemed to buy it, Henry quickly waved his hands, chuckling as he explained, "Don't worry, I didn't take out any loans or rob anyone. I won this money in the lottery!" After hearing this, the three of them finally relaxed a bit. Maureen thought for a moment and couldn't help but advise, "Henry, while this money came easy, you shouldn't spend it recklessly! Use it to rent a nicer apartment closer to work, get a few decent suits, and invest it to make even more money. That would be worth it!" Charles and Maurice nodded in agreement, advising Henry not to waste money, especially on meaningless comparisons and vanity. "Okay, I get it. Thanks for your concern! I'll see you later, bye!" Fearing that further conversation might give him away, Henry said his goodbyes and hopped on his bike, pedaling homeward. "Well, men and their pride…" Maureen watched Henry's retreating figure, shaking her head with a hint of helplessness. Charles and Maurice exchanged glances, a wry smile on their faces. They shared Maureen's thoughts, believing that Henry's spending on meals was his way of trying to regain some dignity in front of Jane. Meanwhile, back in the lavish private room just vacated by Henry and the others, only Victor remained, along with Jane, Lily, and Vivian. Kent and the others sensed the awkward atmosphere and left early. Victor sat there with a dark expression, clearly still angry about what had just happened. "Darling, everyone else has left. Let's head back!" Jane stepped forward, wrapping her arm around Victor's and gently pulling him up from his seat. Victor didn't respond, simply pinching Jane's butt hard. That bastard Henry had embarrassed him in front of everyone; he was determined to reclaim some dignity through Jane later! Jane knew Victor was fuming, so even though his pinch hurt, she didn't dare say a word. Lily and Vivian quietly followed behind, having agreed to keep silent about the earlier encounter with the rude man in the restroom. They didn't want to provoke Victor further and weren't too bothered about the incident anyway. As Victor embraced Jane and approached the door, a group of thuggish-looking men in leather jackets and colorful hair suddenly appeared, blocking their path. The leader was none other than the Mohawk guy who had been kicked in the groin by Jane and the others earlier! "Hey, you filthy b*tch, we meet again!" The guy, reeking of sweat, grabbed Jane by her hair, a malicious grin spreading across his face. Meanwhile, Henry was cycling home, humming a tune, enjoying his leisurely ride. As he passed an Apple store, he casually spent over a thousand dollars on the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max, replacing his old Motorola that he had used for years. To him, this amount was insignificant, even less than what he had tipped the waiter earlier. "Nice, this new phone works great! No lag at all!" Henry opened the door to his apartment, plopped down on the living room sofa, and happily toyed with his new phone. As he played, the effects of the alcohol started to kick in, and his eyelids grew heavy. He quickly dozed off on the couch. "Hmm… what time is it…" Later, a sudden urge to pee woke him up. Henry reached down and adjusted his crotch, uncomfortable from the pressure caused by holding in his urine. He glanced at the time and prepared to get up for the bathroom when the front door burst open. A stylishly dressed, attractive woman walked in, looking exhausted. "I'll never do outdoor live streams again; they're killing me… Ouch!" The woman complained as she kicked off her high heels and leaned against the wall, massaging her feet encased in black stockings. Her name was Evelyn Lytton, and she shared the apartment with Henry. Although they had lived together for half a year, they weren't very familiar with each other. Henry only knew she was an online streamer but didn't know what she streamed. Just as Henry was about to greet Evelyn, he watched in shock as she peeled off her sleeveless dress right in front of him, revealing her pink bra and black lace panties!Latest Chapter
Chapter 011
After several tense minutes, Victor, drenched in cold sweat, finally settled the remaining half of the bill.This brought him a bit more confidence, easing his anxious mind."Humph... It's just over eighty thousand dollars. It's not like I can't pay! Who are you trying to scare with those two security guards? What kind of service is this?" Victor slammed a hand on the table, clutching a handful of bank cards and angrily gesturing at the woman.Although it felt like his heart was bleeding, Victor put on a brave front, trying to maintain his dignity."I'm sorry, sir, that's my fault. I'll have them leave right away!" The woman waved her hand, signaling the security guards to go, then bowed apologetically to Victor, though the contempt in her eyes was hard to hide."Well, since it's over, I'll leave now!" After enjoying Victor's embarrassment, Henry stretched, stood up from his seat, and grabbed his backpack, ready to leave."Yeah, I'm leaving too!""Me too, let's go together!" Maureen i
Chapter 010
"Huh?" Victor was still in shock from what Henry had just done, his mind completely blank. He only snapped back to reality when he heard the woman speak to him, and he looked at her with a bewildered expression."Sir, will that be cash or card?" the woman repeated with a smile, holding the bill out toward him.Henry had casually handed her a $5,000 tip, which filled her with gratitude and made her hopeful that Victor, who had promised a generous tip upon entering, would do the same."I-I need to look at the bill first…" Victor took the bill, trying to hide his panic. His eyes darted around as he frantically thought about his next step.Seeing this, the woman showed a hint of disdain in her eyes. Victor had the bill upside down, which showed that he had no money to pay and was trying to figure a way out!"Ahem… Well, you see, most of my money is tied up in the stock market, and getting it out is a hassle. Kent, why don't you cover the bill for me, and I'll pay you back later?" After a
Chapter 009
"Hmph, let's see how long you can keep up this act!" Sitting beside Victor, Jane looked at Henry with disdain.Jane wasn't worried about Victor not being able to pay the bill. She thought that Victor might feel a bit distressed, but Henry would have to spend all his savings and end up in debt because of this meal.So what if he won this round? Their social status and wealth gap wouldn't change at all. In the end, Henry would still be a broke loser!A man who did something so foolish for the sake of saving face was just stupid!Jane sipped her wine, a cold smile playing on her lips. She felt that leaving Henry and getting together with Victor was the right choice.An hour later, everyone had finished eating and was leaning back in their chairs, sipping wine and resting."Henry, we're done eating. Go settle the bill! You're not planning on skipping out on it, are you?" Kent rubbed his bulging belly, looking at Henry with ill intent.Except for Charles, Maurice , and Maureen, who looked
Chapter 008
Victor was pleased by the attention. Smiling, he nodded and said, pretending to be generous, "We don't have a reservation. Could you find us a larger private room? If your service satisfies me, you'll get a generous tip!"The woman's smile brightened, and she quickly explained, "Certainly, sir. We have three different types of private rooms: the regular room for 28,000 dollars, the VIP room for 58,000 dollars, and the supreme room for 88,000 dollars. Which one would you like?"Victor instinctively wanted to choose the cheapest room, but he stopped himself, remembering his goal for the day."Henry, we're all colleagues, and it's rare for us to get together. I think the regular room is too low-class. Let's go for the VIP room!" Victor suggested, looking at Henry. After all, today's bill would be split between them."No way! I disagree!""Victor, don't push it. The minimum spend for the VIP room is 58,000 dollars. If you want it, pay for it yourself!"Charles and Maurice immediately obje
Chapter 007
Henry had never been able to afford to join gatherings because after repaying his student loans and paying rent, his monthly salary was mostly spent on Jane.Now that he no longer had Jane as a financial burden and had inherited a vast fortune, he no longer needed to be as frugal as before."Hahaha... Henry, no wonder you'd rather be late and risk losing your bonus just to go deliver takeout. Looks like you made quite a bit of money! But using work hours for your side gig and pushing your responsibilities onto your colleagues isn't right. If you ask me, you should cover the bill for this meal as an apology!" Victor said with a smirk, his arm around Jane.Even though Victor was the manager of the Marketing Department and not from the same department as Henry, Jane was his subordinate. Given his relationship with Jane and his status as a manager, no one objected to him joining the gathering."You're hilarious, Mr. Lewis! Poor Henry can't even afford to treat us to breakfast, let alone c
Chapter 006
Recalling the humiliating scene at the hotel last night, Henry muttered coldly to himself. Just then, his phone suddenly rang."Henry, where are you? The boss is here for an inspection, and we've got a meeting soon! If they find out you're not here, you can kiss this month's bonus goodbye!" Charles' anxious voice came through the phone. Charles Buck was one of Henry's few friends at the company and a college buddy from back in the day."I see, I'm on my way!" Henry replied. He flagged down a taxi and headed toward the company. Even though he had inherited a fortune and achieved financial freedom, he still wanted to work. After all, he wasn't the type to lose his humility just because he suddenly became rich!Ten minutes later, Henry pushed open the conference room door, drenched in sweat. Unfortunately, he was late. Marsh Simpson, the general manager, was on stage, his large belly sticking out as he gave a speech.As soon as Henry walked in with his backpack, everyone in the room turn
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