Chapter 40 The Tables Turn
"Michelle's mother, Katharine, happened to be standing at the doorway and witnessed this scene. Naturally, sShe naturally recognized Antony, a prominent figure in both the lawful and unlawful realms of New York. He was one of the most influential bosses in New York, someone with whom even the city mayorlord had to give some facerespect.
If
For an ordinary person managed to exchange even a few words with him, they would was something to be incredibly proud of. And now, thatis poor man, William, had managed to makemade Antony turn around and personally pour him a drink. This truly astonished her.
""When did he get to knowmeet Mr. Jones?"" Katharine was astonished.
Even more astonished were Michelle's relatives and friends present at the scenewere even more astonished. They never imagined that Antony would turn back just specifically to offer a drink to a poor person from the impoverished district.
""Isn't he just Michelle's poor boyfriend?""
""Oh my God! Thatis poor person actually made Mr. Jones personally pour him a drink. What's happening heregoing on?""
""Has Mr. Jones mistaken him for someone else? How could thatis poor person man possibly make Mr. Jones personally offer him a drink?""
People began speculating and questioning, with doubts and curiosity in their hearts. They even gathered around, wanting to see what would happen.
Meanwhile, William, who was now surrounded by all thoese people, appeared calm and composed. However,But being the center of attention made him reluctant to appear too ostentatious.
"I couldn’t trouble you to pour me a drink, "Mr. Jones, how dare I trouble you to personally pour a drink!"" William said.
""It is my duty to pour you a drink, for Mr. Brown,"" Antony replied, not. He didn’t wanting to appear too eager, lest they everyone suspect something was up. Hand he would be scoldedget an earful from by his young masteremployer if that happened, which wouldn't be good.
After exchanging athey had a drink, Antony suddenly noticed Michelle intimately holding William's arm and asked keenlywith a keen eye, ""Mr. Brown, is this your girlfriend?""
Before William could respond, Noad, who was standing nearby, anxiously spoke up anxiously,. ""Yes, she isthat’s Michelle, William's girlfriend, Michelle. I’ am her father, Noad Wilson."" Noad finally hadgot a chance to say something. He was gratified at being able to speak Speaking to the second most influential person in New York., it was truly a face-saving experience.
""Mhmm,"" William simply nodded, acknowledging the situation. H Although he had only agreed to be Michelle's boyfriend for a day, but thisit was still happening within the agreed time frame.
""So that's how it isI see. You have a great wonderful daughter!"" Antony didn't dare to neglect the William’s girlfriend of the prince and her father. He iImmediately, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a golden the Power Group super VIP card, handing it to Michelle.
""This is the gold member gold card from the Power Group. Holding With this card, you can’ll be able to enjoy a 50% discount on any purchase within theour Power Group industries.""
As soon as he finished speaking, all the female friendswomen present couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, casting envious and jealous gazes toward Michelle.
The Power Group hads industries in various sectors in New York, such as hotels, entertainment, real estate, dining, and the internet, among others.
Thatis super gold card wais not just something that everyone cananyone could obtain. It wasn’t's not just about the 50% discount. It was a status symbol as well., but rather the symbol of status it represents.
""I'm so enviousjealous. I can’t believe Michelle has gotten actually got the Power Group's super gold card.""
The beautiful and wealthy ladies in the Wilson family's circle of second-generation elites envied Michelle when they saw her receive that super gold card.
Michelle turned her head to look at William, seemingly silently asking him whether she should accept it. However, her eyes revealed a look of desire. William smiled and said, ""Since it's from Mr. Jones, go ahead and take it.""
With William's affirmative answer, Michelle happily accepted the super gold card.
Next, Antony took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Michelle's father, saying, ""This is my business card. Feel free to contact me if you need anything.""
Noad was overwhelmed with excitement when
Seeing Antony proactively handed him a business card; Noad, overwhelmed with excitement, and didn't know how to respond at first. However, he quickly composed himself and remembered that he should also give Antony his own business card too. After fumbling around for a while, he finally found one and handed it back to him.
"You’re too kind, "Mr. Jones you are too kind. This is my business card.""
Noad's siblings and friends turned green with envy The scene ofwhen they saw the two men exchanging business cards made Noad's siblings and friends turn green with envy. They had dreamed of bBeing able to establish a relationship with Antony was something they had dreamt of. They never expecteddidn’t think that Noad, whom they had previously despised and looked down upon, would achieve what they had always desired.
""Mr. Brown, I'll take my leave now, Mr. Brown. Let's meet again when we have the opportunity."" After bidding farewell to William, Antony turned around and hurriedly left the crowd.
At this moment, the relatives and friends who were watching finally reacted. T, and they all crowded around William and the others.
""Noad, I never expected you to establish a connection with Mr. Jones, Noad. You're truly very impressive."" Benjamin, who had previously looked down on William and Noad, was the first to approach them. He held, holding a glass of wine, wanting to toast Noad.
""Noad,Don’t forget about your big brother now that you have a connection with Mr. Jones, Noad, don't forget about your big brother!"" Kevin, the his eldest brother, added.
""DNoad, don't forget about me, Noad!""
Noad pretended to be nonchalant with as he held his wine glass. These people had previously regarded them asthought he was worthless, but they had all come forward to introduce themselves as distant relatives now thatafter they saw him networking with Mr. Jones, they all came forward to introduce themselves as distant relatives. However, Noad thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of being admired.
""I just rode on the coattails of my daughter's poor boyfriend to have a chat with Mr. Jones. Otherwise, how could I establish a connection?""
Noad emphasized the word ""poor"" loud and clear, deliberately aiming trying to humiliate them. ‘They had previously scoffed at my my daughter for dating someone from an impoverished area, and now I want to openly humiliate them,’. hHe thought to himself.
Noad's siblings immediately felt embarrassed, but they quickly disguised it. They weren’t concerned about being offended, since they had been After mingling in the business world for so many years, they were not concerned about losing face.
""NoadY, you misunderstand us, Noad. Our eyes We were just blind. H, otherwise, how could we showcase your exceptional vision otherwise?"" Benjamin, the most opportunistic of the four siblings, was the first to flatter him.
The eldest brother and fourth sister couldn't help but follow suit, showering Noad with compliments that made him feel at ease.
Michelle, on the other hand, was now surrounded by her cousins, who were gazing enviously at the Power Group gold card in her hand. Thatis card not only provided a fifty percent discount, but it also symbolized social status among the upper class.
""MichelleL, let's go shopping together next time, Michelle!""
""Yeahs, Michelle, it's been a while since we went shopping together.""
""We should go to the BTY Club in the Power Group. I heard it's the most prestigious entertainment club in New York. I usually can't afford to go, but with Michelle's gold card, we can get in at half price.""
...
All the beautiful wealthy girls were attractive, but Michelle surpassed them all.
""Let meI’ll decide based onsee if I’m in the my mood!"" Michelle raised her head with a hint of arrogance, subtly showing off and making William smile.
At the same time, Munro, the head of the entire Wilson family, approached them. Despite being eighty years old, Master Mr. Munro had a healthy complexion and a robust body.
""WilliamC, come here, William. Let Grandpa me have a look at you.."" Munro's words once again directed everyone's attention to the impoverished William.
William obediently walked up as instructed, and Master Mr. Munro warmly took hold of William's hand, carefully examining him from head to toe before nodding approvingly.
""I believe in you. It doesn’t matter if you’re Being poor doesn't matter; what matters is having ambition. I was also very poor when I was young, but I worked my way up with my own handsmyself. I believe you can do it too.""
Master's Mr. Munro's words clearly struck a chord with everyone present. ""They were all born into wealth, and but I’ have experienced a life of poverty. Come, sit next to me,"" Master Mr. Munro seemed to have high regard for William, and he specifically pulled made him to sit beside him. Thatis surprised everyone present, causingand caused them to view see thatthis poor man within a different perspectivelight.
Krister couldn’t stand watching them, and he grimaced. ‘
The one who couldn't stand this scene the most was Krister, and his face revealed a grimace. ""Alright, I will let you can feel pleased with yourself for a while. W, we'll see how you embarrass yourself later.""’"
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