The Hidden Billionaire

CHAPTER 11: THE CALLIGRAPHY 2

"I don't care whether he takes it seriously or not. I'm not going to some crowded place. Tell him to find somewhere quieter to meet."

Thomas didn't even bother looking up as he spoke. David let out a helpless sigh. He already knew this would happen.

Pulling out his phone, he called Mr. Keira. The call connected almost instantly.

"David! Where are you guys?" Mr. Keira asked excitedly. David glanced at Thomas before answering. "The Young Master doesn't like crowded places. Can you arrange somewhere more private?"

After a brief conversation, the call ended. Immediately, Andrew stepped forward.

"Well? Where are they?"

His face was full of annoyance.

"Don't tell me they stood us up after making us wait in the sun." Mr. Keira rolled his eyes.

"Why are you more worried than me?" Andrew threw his hands up, "I'm not worried. I'm annoyed we're billionaires, Dad."

"Who makes people like us wait around like this?" Among the younger generation, Andrew was used to being the center of attention. This was the first time someone had treated him like he didn't matter. That alone irritated him.

Mr. Keira's face darkened.

Smack!

His hand landed directly on the back of Andrew's head. "If you keep talking, I'll cut off your allowance next month." Andrew immediately shut up. He rubbed the back of his head and looked confused. His father was acting strangely. Almost like he was afraid of these people.

Mr. Keira simply shook his head. His son had grown up with privilege. There were some things he still didn't understand.

"Just follow my lead," Andrew said nothing, but deep down he was even more curious.

Who exactly was worth making his father wait under the hot sun? The father and son quickly made their way to the hotel suite.

The moment they pushed open the door, they froze. Thomas was sitting comfortably in a chair.

His clothes were plain.

His posture was relaxed. There wasn't a single thing about him that looked impressive.

Andrew blinked.

Then blinked again.

Was this the important client? His eyes immediately filled with doubt.

No expensive watch.

No designer suit.

No bodyguards.

Thomas looked more like someone coming home from a construction site than a man discussing tens of millions of dollars.

Andrew almost laughed. Was this some kind of joke? Because of this guy, he had canceled plans with his friends. The more he looked at Thomas, the more ridiculous the situation felt.

Maybe later, when his father wasn't paying attention, he could scare this guy a little.

The thought almost made him smile.

Unfortunately, before he could enjoy the idea, another smack landed on the back of his head.

Andrew immediately looked up. Mr. Keira was glaring at him. The warning in his eyes was obvious.

Behave yourself. Andrew could only swallow his frustration.

Meanwhile, Mr. Keira hurried toward David. The excitement on his face surprised Andrew even more. David remained calm. He simply stood there and waited, It looked less like Mr. Keira was greeting a business partner and more like he was greeting someone he deeply respected.

"Mr. Torres!"

Mr. Keira's face lit up. "It's finally an honor to meet you."

"You have no idea how difficult it was to find you." Andrew stared blankly. His father was practically beaming.

Meanwhile, David remained composed, only replying occasionally.

After a few minutes, David finally spoke.

"Mr. Keira."

"The person you're meeting today isn't me." He turned slightly toward Thomas.

"The person you should be speaking with is my Young Master."

"He'll be handling this partnership." The room suddenly fell silent.

Mr. Keira's eyes widened.

Only then did he properly look at Thomas.

This young man?

The heir of Velox Group?

For a moment, countless thoughts flashed through his mind. But he quickly recovered and forced a smile.

Meanwhile, Thomas looked completely uninterested.

"So."

He lifted his eyes.

"What exactly do you want to discuss?"

"Let's make it quick, I have other things to do."

Andrew almost choked.

How arrogant.

That was the first thought that came to his mind. But Mr. Keira didn't seem offended at all.

In fact, he looked nervous.

Very nervous.

Like a newcomer standing before an industry giant. Taking a deep breath, Mr. Keira got straight to the point.

"Our company wants to expand into overseas markets." "But we're short on funds."

"If you're willing to invest fifty million dollars, I can offer twenty-five percent of the company's shares." After speaking, he stared at Thomas nervously.

Sweat had already formed in his palms.

Thomas listened quietly.

Then he shook his head.

Andrew immediately sneered inside.

See?

He knew it. The whole thing was nonsense. But before he could finish that thought, Thomas calmly raised one finger.

"I can invest eighty million."

The room froze.

"But I want seventy-five percent of the shares."

"What do you think?" Andrew's jaw almost hit the floor.

Mr. Keira looked equally shocked.

Eighty million. Thomas had increased the investment by thirty million without blinking.

Seeing nobody respond, Thomas frowned slightly.

"Is it too little?" His voice was completely serious.

"If it is, I can add more." Mr. Keira almost stumbled.

Add more?

Eighty million was already beyond his expectations. What kind of person casually offered that amount and then asked if it was too little? He subconsciously looked toward David.

David stood quietly nearby. His expression didn't change at all. It was obvious he had no intention of interfering. Everything depended on Thomas. At that moment, Mr. Keira understood.

This wasn't a test. Thomas genuinely didn't care about the money. His breathing became heavier. This was the opportunity he had been waiting for.

Excited, he stepped forward and grabbed Thomas's hand.

"No!"

"No need to add anything."

"This is already more than enough."

Beside him, Andrew stood frozen. His mind was blank.

Just moments ago, he had looked down on Thomas. Now he couldn't even find the words to speak.

Eighty million dollars.

Thrown out as casually as ordering lunch. And throughout the entire discussion, Thomas hadn't shown the slightest excitement. It was as if the money meant nothing to him. A wave of embarrassment washed over Andrew. He finally understood why his father had waited so patiently. He finally understood why David treated Thomas with such respect. The person sitting before him wasn't ordinary at all.

He was simply too powerful to care about appearances.

"When can we sign the contract?"

Thomas asked casually.

"We can head to the company right now if you want." Mr. Keira nodded repeatedly.

"Of course."

"Of course."

His hands were trembling slightly.

With eighty million dollars in funding, everything would change. The overseas expansion. The sales channels. The future profits.

If things went smoothly, his company could enter an entirely new level. Looking at Thomas, his eyes turned red with emotion.

"I promise you."

"I won't let this investment go to waste."

"I'll return double what you've invested."

Thomas simply nodded.

"Good."

"Then we're done here." He stood up and looked toward David.

David immediately understood.

Thomas wanted to leave. As far as Thomas was concerned, this was just another task completed. He had barely taken two steps when Mr. Keira suddenly stopped him. Holding a framed piece of calligraphy with both hands, he walked over respectfully.

"Mr. Thomas."

"Thank you for helping us when we needed it most."

"This is my most treasured piece." "It's not worth much compared to your generosity, but please accept it as a token of my gratitude."

Andrew's eyes widened.

The moment he saw the calligraphy piece, he instantly recognized it. His father had treasured that artwork for years.

And now...

He was willingly giving it away.