The Hidden Billionaire

CHAPTER 11

"I don't care if he takes it seriously or not. There's no way I'm going to that crowded place. Just tell him to find a quieter place to meet," Thomas said without looking up. David sighed and pulled out his phone and made a call. The other end picked up quickly.

"Hey, David! Where are you guys right now?"

Mr. Keira asked cheerfully when he picked up. David glanced at Thomas and replied, "The young master does not like crowded places crowded place. Can you find somewhere quite to meet?"

After hanging up, Andrew immediately asked, "So? Where are they? They are taking forever. Don’t tell me they ditched us.”

"Why are you so anxious? I'm not worried at all, so why are you?" Mr. Keira replied, rolling his eyes. Hearing his father's words, Andrew quickly shouted, "I just can't stand that guy. He's so arrogant, acting like we're nothing. We're billionaires!”, Andrew was quite popular among the rich kids. He had never encountered anyone who looked down on him like this, which made him increasingly frustrated. Mr. Keira, listening to his son's complaints, suddenly lost his temper. He gave Andrew a smack on the head and snapped, "If you keep talking back, I swear I'll cut off your allowance for next month.

Andrew went quiet, looking confused. It felt like his dad was acting completely different—like he was scared of these guys or something. Mr. Keira just shook his head. Andrew was still too young to understand how the world really worked outside their privileged life.

"Enough whining. Just do as I say," Mr. Keira instructed firmly. Andrew sulked behind his father, silently thinking that when he finally met this person, he would see what made his dad wait so long in the blazing sun. The two hurried to their hotel suite, and when they pushed the door open, they found Thomas lounging casually on a chair, dressed in ragged clothes.

Andrew felt a surge of indignation rise within him.

"What the heck is going on? Could this be the big client they were supposed to meet? Dressed so plainly, he doesn't look like a wealthy person at all. Dad must have mistaken him for someone else," Andrew thought to himself, his gaze fixed on Thomas, filled with disdain. This guy looked like a laborer from a construction site, not at all like a serious business client. There was nothing about him that exuded the poise expected of someone in that position. Andrew scoffed internally, rolling his eyes. It was because of this guy that he had missed out on hanging out with his friends.

He thought, "Maybe I can take advantage of Dad not paying attention and deal with this guy. Watching him squirm with fear would be quite entertaining."

Andrew couldn't help but entertain the thought, his eyes glinting with mischief as he watched Thomas. However, Mr. Keira suddenly gave him a sharp smack on the back of his head, silently warning him with a glare.

Reluctantly, Thomas wiped the smirk off his face, but his gaze remained on his father, who had hurried over to David, eagerly extending his hand in a way that left William puzzled. David, standing there unfazed, extended his hand as if he were waiting for Mr. Keira to come to him. Andrew felt a surge of frustration, thinking, "These two must be con artists trying to swindle Dad."

But to his surprise, when his father finally shook the man's hand, his smile grew even wider, and he became so excited he was nearly incoherent.

"Mr. Torres! It's so great to finally meet you! I can't believe it took so long to find you. I don't even know what to say!"

Despite his father's enthusiasm, David remained calm, responding only occasionally. It seemed Mr. Keira had misunderstood something, and only then did David turn to formally introduce the young man beside him.

"The person you're supposed to partner with isn't me; it's my young master. If you have anything to discuss, you should speak with him. He is the key figure in this partnership."

At David’s words, Mr. Keira finally shifted his attention to Thomas. Even he couldn't have imagined that this seemingly ordinary young man was the heir of Velox Group. As he recalled the rumors from before, his eyes flickered, and a storm of emotions surged within him. However, he quickly composed himself. With a smile plastered on his face, he looked at the person in front of him, while Thomas slightly furrowed his brow and casually said, "So, what business do we have to discuss? Let's get to it, I have other matters to attend to."

So rude! Andrew couldn't help but think to himself. Upon hearing this, Mr. Keira swallowed hard, feeling nervous and unsure, like a rookie just stepping into the business world. Seeing his father's expression, Andrew frowned. He couldn't understand why his father seemed so oblivious to the obvious scam. Wasn't he supposed to be a sharp businessman?

As if afraid of wasting Thomas' time, Mr. Keira painfully swallowed again and quickly said, "Actually, I do have something to discuss. Our company is looking to expand into overseas sales, but we're facing some funding issues. I've thought it through, and if you could invest 50 million, I could offer you 25% of the company's shares."

As he spoke, he felt beads of sweat forming in his palms, nervously watching Thomas, fearing he might reject the proposal. To his surprise, Thomas shook his head. Andrew couldn't help but snort. He had said these guys were scammers. They had put on such a grand show, but now they were backing out and coming to this small place. Wasn't it obvious they were afraid of being exposed?

However, Thomas kept his head down. When he finally looked up, he calmly extended his finger and said, I can offer 80 million, but I want 75% of your company’s share. What do you think?"

Mr. Keira was so excited by this offer that he stumbled over his words. 80 million was such a big amount to invest. He never expected Thomas to make such a generous offer. But Thomas was proposing a huge percentage of the company’s share. Not receiving the response he was hoping for, Thomas frowned slightly, looking at the people in front of him with confusion. "What's wrong? Do you think my offer is still too low?"

"Should I add a bit more?" Thomas asked tentatively. Mr. Keira glanced at David, who stood nearby, seemingly indifferent to the situation. It was clear that David intended to leave everything in Thomas's hands. The terms Thomas was offering were tempting enough to attract any company, and it was hard to tell if he was genuinely clueless or deliberately playing it cool. Either way, it was a blessing for Mr. Keira. Excited, Mr. Keira stepped forward and grabbed Thomas's hand, his age showing as he blinked back tears of joy.

"No, no, that's enough! It's more than enough!"

Even Andrew, who had been skeptical of Thomas just moments ago, stood there dumbfounded, mouth wide open, staring at Thomas in disbelief. He couldn't believe this man could come up with such a huge sum!

His mind raced with shock, struggling to process the reality, realizing that this guy, who looked like nothing special, was actually incredibly rich. He had heard that wealthy people dressing casually often preferred to stay low-key and had quirks that set them apart from the average person. After what felt like an eternity, Thomas finally managed to close his mouth.

He never expected this man to casually throw around such a huge amount. And looking at the calm demeanor of the person standing next to him, it was clear that Thomas didn't think much of the money. Andrew was left in shock. His hands trembled in his sleeves, and a storm of emotions surged within him.

Remembering his previous judgments about Thomas, Andrew felt a wave of shame wash over him. As he looked at Thomas's composed expression, he realized just how blind he had been.

Now he understood why his father had been so respectful in front of these two, they were truly worth waiting for under the sun.

"When can we get the contract signed?

Let's head to the office to discuss the signing," he said. Thomas said casually, his calm eyes meeting Mr. Keira's gaze. A mix of emotions surged within Mr. Keira as he realized that this young man possessed an unexpected boldness. Suddenly, he felt a wave of courage wash over him.

"Rest assured, with this 80 million, I won't let you suffer any losses. I will pay you back double," he declared firmly. Mr. Keira's hands trembled uncontrollably. With this money, they could easily establish overseas sales channels. If everything went smoothly, they could easily get up to 800 million in profit. Soon, my company would be on its way to becoming a hundred-billion-dollar enterprise.

His heart raced as he looked at Thomas, who merely glanced back and nodded. "Since this matter is settled, it seems I have no further role to play here," he said lightly.

Thomas then turned to David, who immediately understood that Thomas was eager to leave. To him, this task was just another assignment. Staying here even a moment longer felt like torture.

He hadn't taken a few steps when Mr. Keira stopped him, holding a framed calligraphy piece with both hands, approaching respectfully.

"Thank you for your timely assistance. This piece, though it's just a token of my appreciation, is the best work I've ever done," Mr. Keira said earnestly. Andrew, witnessing this, felt a jolt of recognition. He knew exactly where this piece of art came from.