The Hidden Billionaire

CHAPTER 6: EDWARD WRIGHT AND GRAY BROOKS

Everyone was shocked. They looked at Thomas, hesitating to speak. Thomas glanced at them with a hint of amusement before casually saying, "So, you guys were just saying you wanted to fire me, right?"

Bryce, hearing this, forced a laugh and quickly replied, "I was just confused and spoke out of anger! I would never dare to fire you!"

"Hahaha..."

Thomas let out a cold laugh. Bryce seeing that the situation was turning against him, quickly changed his tune. It was clear he was no ordinary person to have climbed to this position.

"However, I'm officially notifying you that you're all fired."

As soon as Thomas's words sank in, several people's eyes widened in disbelief as they stared at him. Bryce's face turned an ugly shade, and he frowned, saying, "You can’t just fire us like that, without consulting with the other shareholders."

A smirk appeared on Thomas's lips as he coldly looked at them. "This is a prestigious school. Do you think it can't function without you? Don't worry, I'll find someone to take your place after I let you go. It won't fall apart." Thomas's demeanor was calm, yet it felt like a mirror exposing their true selves. Sweat beaded on their foreheads, and they were at a loss for how to cope with this sudden blow.

"What are you all still doing here? Hurry up and leave before you tarnish our school's reputation," Thomas said, unable to hide his amusement. He had to admit, King was quite impressive, with just a few words, he had left these people speechless.

All of them lowered their heads, their faces pale. The school was indeed a lucrative position, and now that they had lost their jobs, it was undoubtedly a significant blow they hadn't anticipated. Thomas chose not to dwell on these guys any longer. His gaze shifted to a corner nearby, where an ordinary employee was peeking over, glancing nervously in their direction.

Many of the teachers here came from humble backgrounds and didn't have the same clout as King, who often bullied them in their daily lives.

"Don't worry, I won't bring up the past," Thomas reassured them. Having been intimidated by Edward Wright before, these teachers felt compelled to choose sides, avoiding Thomas like the plague and not daring to approach him. When they heard Thomas's words, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he wouldn't dig up old grievances, otherwise, they truly wouldn't know what to do.

They had only acted out of fear before, thinking that keeping their distance from Thomas would ensure their safety. Now, it seemed that Thomas was indeed the one they were supposed to be scared of. Noticing the change in their expressions, Thomas smiled slightly and said slowly, "Not only will I not bring up the past, but l also want to

commend all of you, your salaries for this month will be doubled."

At his words, the crowd's eyes widened in disbelief. Had they heard him correctly? Thomas was offering them a raise?

Where could they find such a good boss?

Cheers erupted among them, while Bryce, King, and some other people standing at the school gate looked increasingly miserable, isolated like stray dogs.

Just then, the security guard stepped out, shouting, "What are you all still doing here?

Get moving!

Didn't you hear our big boss say you're ruining the school's image?"

Hearing the guard's words, Thomas couldn't help but chuckle. This old man was usually tough despite being a security guard, he was known for his integrity. He had always despised those who acted as lackeys, and now that he finally had the chance, he would surely take the opportunity to mock them. Bryce and his group immediately changed their expressions, glaring at the security guard. They couldn't believe how quickly their status had flipped, now even the gatekeeper was bullying them.

However, Bryce felt helpless against their anger. He could only widen his eyes and hurl back a parting shot, "You'll regret this." With that, they left in shame. Watching their retreating figures, the security guard couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Thomas felt a warmth in his heart. Aside from the powerful few, most people at this school were quite normal. It was just those few rotten apples that made the entire place seem so corrupt.

Just then, two sleek cars pulled up at the school entrance. Edward Wright and Gray Brooks swaggered out, exuding confidence. As soon as they spotted Thomas, their expressions shifted to anger, “Isn't this Mr. Thomas? Didn't expect to see you here. Did you enjoy the gift we sent you last time?"

Thomas listened to their taunts, a playful smile creeping onto his lips, but he remained cold and silent, staring at them. Seeing Thomas's indifference, the two grew frustrated. "Are we not speaking to you?

Stop playing dumb and say something!"

At that moment, a soft voice cut through the tension. Beatrice Paul couldn't hold back as she watched their antics. "You two students

shouldn't go too far. How dare you insult a teacher?"

When Thomas heard her voice and turned around, he was relieved to see it was indeed Beatrice. Like him, Beatrice didn't come from a wealthy background, but she was full of justice and had always looked out for Thomas. With her fair skin, oval face, and long legs, her beauty helped her avoid being bullied.

As soon as Edward laid eyes on her, he grinned, licking his lips as he walked closer. "Oh, it's the beautiful teacher! I'm just giving Mr. Thomas a lesson here. I sent him a big gift before, and he hasn't even thanked me yet." Beatrice didn't take their words to heart. She knew that this group of rich kids wouldn't say anything genuine, behind the scenes, they were probably plotting to make Thomas's life miserable.

She couldn't help but frown and said coldly, "You two need to tone it down.

As students, you should act like it."

Edward immediately frowned at her words, clearly displeased. "I don't like what you just said. What do you mean I don't act like a student?"

Suddenly, Beatrice felt a weight on her shoulder as Gray Brooks stepped forward, eyeing her with a malicious grin. "I think the beautiful teacher has a point. As students, we should behave like students. By the way, I have a few questions I can't solve. How about you come over to my house one day and give me a private tutoring session?"

Thomas casually walked over, staring at them with a playful smile on his lips. "You two gave me a gift the other day, and I've been thinking about how to return the favor."

The two boys turned at the sound of Thomas's voice, sneering dismissively. "Mr. Thomas, that was just a token of our appreciation. As for a return gift, even if you wanted to, I doubt you could manage it."

"Oh really?" Thomas raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. He slowly turned his gaze to Edward and said lightly, "You've been the best to me, so I think I should give you a special gift first."

As he spoke, he handed a thick stack of papers directly to Edward. Edward received a message, but when he looked down, his expression instantly shifted to one of anger. Gray Brooks, noticing his friend's reaction, leaned over with interest and asked, "What's going on? What did Mr. Thomas send you? Let me see!"

However, as soon as Gray got close, Edward swung his fist and landed a solid punch right on Gray’s face. His eyes widened in shock, disbelief written all over his face as he stared at Edward. "Are you crazy? Why did you hit me out of nowhere?"

"What did I do? Don't you know what you've done?" Edward shouted, his voice filled with rage. "I considered you a brother, and this is how you repay me?"

He threw a stack of photos in Gray’s direction, which landed with a slap against his chest. Gray instinctively looked down at the pictures, and his heart sank.

In the photos, he was seen getting cozy with a woman. And that woman just happened to be Edward's girlfriend.

"It's just one woman. What's the big deal?"

Gray muttered under his breath, trying to downplay the situation.

At that moment, Edward felt a wave of humiliation wash over him. He glared at Gray, his teeth clenched in anger.

"Look at what you've done! I treated you like a friend, and this is how you treat me!"

"Listen to me, it's just a fling!" Gray shouted, startled by Edward's fury, and he rushed forward to explain himself. But Edward wasn't in the mood for explanations. He delivered another punch, hitting his face hard again.

Gray, who had always been pampered and sheltered, had never faced anything like this from his parents. After taking that hit, he was furious and retaliated, and soon the two of them were caught up in a brawl. Just then, a cold voice suddenly echoed from behind them.

"I officially inform you both that you are expelled."

"What?!"

As soon as the words left Thomas's mouth, the two of them instinctively stopped what they were doing. They exchanged incredulous glances, and Edward shouted, "Mr. Thomas, are you out of your mind today? How can you just expel us like that? Do you even know who

my dad is?"

Thomas replied calmly, "I don't know who your dad is, but I believe I have the authority to expel both of you."

Gray Brooks couldn't help but burst into laughter, his face full of arrogance. "Mr. Thomas, you must be joking! Did our previous gifts make you run mad? You can't seriously be saying this in broad daylight!"

"What nonsense are you talking about?

He's a shareholder of the school now."

At Beatrice's words, the two arrogant boys paused, then shook their heads in disbelief.