chapter 012 Whose Car Is This?

"At 8 PM, outsideThe clock struck eight in the evening, and the Taste Bar.
was alive with activity. As soon as Eric enteredstepped through the bar, deafeningentrance, a wave of thunderous music filled his ears. Eric didn't really enjoy this kind of environment. It was washed over him, assaulting his senses. He wasn't particularly fond of such environments, but the bar was at its peak hour and full.
""teeming with patrons."Eric, over here!"" Kyle waved!" Kyle's voice cut through the cacophony, his hand vigorously at Eric.
Eric nodded and quickly walked towards where Kyle was.
When Eric satwaving energetically to catch Eric's attention. Acknowledging his friend, Eric navigated his way through the crowd, making a beeline for Kyle's table.Once seated, Kyle leaned close to Eric's ear and whispered:
""in, his voice barely audible over the din, "Eric, since you're heartbrokennursing a broken heart, let me introduce you to a beautiful girl. Forgetlovely lady. It's time to forget about your ex-girlfriend.""
Eric finally understood and a bitter." A wry smile appeared on Eric's lips. Kyle’stugged at the corners of Eric's mouth. While he appreciated Kyle's concern was indeed , he found it unnecessary, but of course, Eric was still somewhat. However, he was touched.
Apart from Kyle, there were two young ladies sitting at the table, both of them by his friend's gesture.Two elegantly dressed.
One of women occupied the young ladies table alongside Kyle. One was Kyle’sMichelle, Kyle's girlfriend, Michelle. As forand the other girl,was Peggy, a stranger to Eric hadn't met her before. She wasand the personwoman Kyle wantedintended to introduce him to Eric.
"". "Eric, go say hello to the lady,""," Kyle nudged Eric with his elbow.
"", encouraging him to make the first move."Hello, I'm Eric."" Eric proactively stretched out," he extended his hand.
Although Eric wasn't interested in this girl in front of him, he still wanted to save face for Kyle, right?
towards Peggy glanced at Eric and, upon seeing . Despite his lack of interest, he wanted to maintain the decorum for Kyle's sake. Peggy's response was less than enthusiastic. She glanced at Eric, her eyes taking in his appearance and attire, sneered. A hint before a sneer formed on her lips. A flash of disappointment flashed acrosscrossed her pretty face.
"" as she replied, "I'm Peggy.""
She casually replied," without choosingbothering to shake hands with reciprocate the handshake.Eric.
Eric shook his head wryly and retracted withdrew his hand. He could naturally tell that Peggy, his smile fading. It was clear from Peggy's gaze that she looked down on him from her gaze, which is why she didn't even shake hands with him.
. At that moment, Michelle, Kyle’s girlfriend, spoke up:
"" decided to voice her thoughts, "Chubby, you said you'd introduce Peggy to a potential boyfriend. Who would've thought it'd be him? Why don't you tellenlighten Peggy about Eric's family background?""?"Eric's brows furrowed at her words. He was well aware of his humble background, but Michelle's blatant attempt to ridicule him was uncalled for. He had never held a high opinion of
Upon hearing this, Eric furrowed his brows slightly.
Eric knew that his family was poor, but Michelle brought it up willingly, obviously wanting to mock him for being a poor guy.
Eric never had a good impression of Michelle; he had and had even warned his friend, Kyle, not to be with against dating her in the past.
. Unfortunately, Kyle’s love had clouded hisKyle's judgment, and he didn't listen to Eric.
""had disregarded Eric's advice."I'm just a child from a poor family, struggling to make ends meet. There's nothing impressive about me,""," Eric said as he sipped on admitted, taking a sip from his drink.
Recognizing Sensing the awkward atmosphereawkwardness that had settled over the table, Kyle quickly triedattempted to smooth things over.
""... lighten the mood."Although my brother Eric comes from a modest background, he hashe's always been an excellent student! After He's bound to secure a good job post-graduation, he will definitely find a good job, and his future will be bright.""
," Kyle defended his friend. Peggy sneered, ""scoffed, "Haha, just an ordinary second-tier university. What good job can he find? Even if he works hard all his life, he can never compare to someone born into wealth.""
." Michelle chimed in, """That's right! There's a mysterious rich student in our school recently who casually donated ten million. With a background like Eric's, no matter how hard he tries, he can never catch up!""
""!""I certainly can't compare to that mysterious rich student,""," Eric chuckled.
Eric wanted to say, choosing to remain silent about the fact that ithe was himthe one who had made the generous donation, but he realized. He knew they wouldn't believe him. Instead, they and would mockinstead ridicule him for bragging, so Eric chose to remain silent.
""."You still have a bit of self-awareness. Do you know what kind of family Peggy comes from? Let me tell you, her family owns a company. Can you measure up to that, Eric?!""?!" Michelle said arrogantly.
""taunted. "Sorry, it's actually her who can't measure up to me,""," Eric replied nonchalantly.
As the grandson of Chicago's richestwealthiest man and, he found the idea of comparing himself to a little'little rich girlgirl' from a company-owning family, Eric truly looked down upon them.
"" laughable."What? Are you saying that Peggy can't measure up to you, a pauper? Can you believe the audacity of this man?"" Michelle seemed to have?" Michelle's voice dripped with disbelief, as if she had just heard the most shamelessoutrageous statement inof her life.
Peggy's beautiful face also showedmirrored her displeasure. How dareThe audacity of a pauper sayclaiming she couldn't measure up? It made her extremely angry.
to him was infuriating.Peggy took outproduced an invitation.
"" from her purse, "Kid, do you know what this invitation is? It's an invitation to the gala of The Power Group's New York branch. A pauper like you probably won't attend such a high-end event in your lifetime!"" Peggy said arrogantly.!" she boasted."Wow, The Power Group's gala! I'm so envious!" Michelle exclaimed, her face alight with envy. The reputation of The Power Group was unmatched across the state. An invitation from their New York branch was considered an impressive feat. In Michelle's eyes, it was something to aspire to!Eric couldn't help but reveal a mischievous smile at their ignorance. He was, in fact, the chairman of the New York branch of The Power Group. He found it amusing that Peggy was flaunting an invitation to his own event. "Peggy, are you going to attend this party on Saturday? Maybe we'll run into each other," Eric said, his smile widening.As the host of the party, it was inevitable that their paths would cross if Peggy attended. Eric couldn't help but wonder what expression would cross Peggy's face when she discovered that he was the new chairman of the New York branch.
""Wow, The Power Group's gala! I'm so envious!"" Michelle added, her face filled with envy.
There's no need to mention the reputation of The Power Group in the province of Chicago. Even an invitation from their New York branch was considered extremely impressive in their eyes.
Furthermore, The Power Group's New York branch was highly regarded in New York in terms of fame and status. In Michelle's eyes, it was something to look up to!

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Upon hearing this, Eric couldn't help but reveal a mischievous smile.
Eric himself is the chairman of New York's branch of the Power Group, so he didn't expect Peggy to show off with an invitation letter.
""Peggy, are you going to attend this party on Saturday? Maybe we'll run into each other,"" Eric said with a smile.
Eric is the host of this party, so if Peggy attends, it's inevitable for them to meet.
However, Eric wondered what expression Peggy would have when she discovered that he is the new chairman of New York's branch.
""Meet you? How iscould that be possible! DoAre you even have the qualificationsqualified to enter?"" Peggy sneered.
""?" Peggy's words were laced with a sneer. Michelle stifled a laugh before replying, "Well, you never know. What if he ends up working as a janitor at the hotel by that time? Maybe then he'll have the qualifications,"" Michelle said, stifling a laugh.
""Alright, enough talking. Let's go dance in the dance floor,"" then? Maybe that would qualify him."Fat Boy suggested, hoping to lighten the mood.
"", interjected, "Alright, enough talking. Let's hit the dance floor."He then proposed, "I'll partner with Michelle. Eric, Peggy, why don't you two dance together?"" Fat Boy proposed.
""?"Peggy's response was as cold as ice. "Sorry, he's not worthy of dancing with me!"" Peggy said coldly, not !" She didn't even givingspare Eric a second glance.
After saying With that, Peggy got upshe rose from her seat and walkedstrode towards the dance floor alone.
Fat Boy feltwas left feeling embarrassed. He initially wanted His initial intention was to introduce Eric to a potential girlfriend, but his good intentions went wrong and it turned into this.
""had backfired spectacularly. "Eric, I'm really sorry. I didn't expect it to turn out like this,""," Fat Boy said apologetically.
""It's alright, Fat Boy,"" apologized. Eric patted his shoulder. Eric , "It's alright, Fat Boy." He knew that Fat Boy's intentions were goodBoy had meant well, he was just trying to help him.
Fat Boy didn't go to Instead of joining the dance floor either, but instead , Fat Boy stayed with Eric and drank.
Eric receivedthey shared a drink. Eric's phone rang, it was a call from the Lamborghini 4S store, as the. The bar was noisy, so he wentexcused himself to the restroom to take the call.
They said the informed him that his car was ready and asked Eric where he wanted it to be delivered and how long it would take.
for delivery instructions. After thinking for a momentmoment's thought, Eric asked them to deliver the car directly to the door of the bar, so he couldbar's entrance, planning to drive it home later.
About half an hour later, Peggy returned from the dance floor.
"" "It's so boring tonight. Let's go,"" Peggy said.
After leaving ," she suggested. As they exited the bar, a brand-new orange Lamborghini Aventador was parked at the bar's entrance, the very same one Eric sawhad seen at the 4S store in thethat morning.
"" "Wow! What a cool Lamborghini! It's so beautiful!""
""!" "Whose Lamborghini is this? The fact that it's parked at the bar's entrance means the The owner must be inside the bar, right? If someone has good lucksomeone's lucky, they might be able to catch the attention of this wealthy young man tonight!""
""!" "If only I could drive a car like this, it would be so awesome!""
There were many !" The car had attracted a crowd of young men and women around the car, , all discussing and taking photos with their phones.
There were even a A few girls whoeven waited herenearby, ready to flirt with the owner as soon as they appeared!
. The Lamborghini Aventador was nicknamed the nightclub killer because of its allure.
"" "This is definitely not a baseless rumor! In a southern city like New York, there are very few rich second-generation individuals who can afford such a luxury car!""
""!" "Wow! A Lamborghini!""!" Peggy and Michelle couldn't help but exclaim when they saw the car.
"" "If my boyfriend could have a car like this, it would be so amazing. It would definitely be a show of face!""!" Michelle, the girlfriend of the guy, said admiringly.
"" "Don't daydream. This car alone costs seven to eight million, and I don't think I'll be able to afford it in my lifetime.""." The guy shook his head wryly.
Peggy also envied, ""couldn't hide her envy, "I wonder who the owner of this car is. It would be great if I could get to know them!""!"
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