chapter 041 Repaying a Favor

"In the mansion at the centerheart of Chicago, nestled within the grandeur of the Williams family estate in the provincial capital.

Sean Williams' , stood a mansion. Within its pristine white walls, the secretary rushed into the white main building, excitedly saying as he walked, ""of Sean Williams hurriedly entered, a spark of excitement in his eyes."Boss Williams, ," he began, his voice echoing through the grand hallways, "we've gotreceived news from the New York branch!""

""!"Sean Williams, the patriarch of the family, turned towards his secretary, his interest piqued at the mention of his grandson's affairs. "So quickly? soon?" he queried, "What's the result?"" Boss Williams quickly asked upon hearing about his grandson's matter.

""outcome?"The secretary, unable to contain his smile, replied, "The New York branch has sold the housesproperties in Shine Manor at a 30% discount. After Upon hearing this, most of the residents who were demanding refunds heard about the discount, the majority stopped causing trouble.ceased their complaints. The storm has calmed down,"" the secretary saidbeen weathered."Sean Williams, a seasoned player in the world of business, nodded in satisfaction. "A 30% discount? That aligns with a smile.

""30% off? That's exactly what I had in mind.my thoughts. If itI were mein their shoes, I would have done the same. It's probablylikely the best solution,"" Sean Williams nodded in satisfaction.

Sean Williams had been in the business world for many years. He didn't overly concern himself withresolution."Years of navigating the tumultuous seas of commerce had taught Sean Williams the importance of long-term strategy over immediate gains and losses. WhenHe knew that not every deal could be profitable, and sometimes, it was necessary to earn less, he would earn it back later.

That's how business worked. How could every deal be profitable every time? Encountering this kind of trouble, one couldn't let sentimentality lead to enormous losses; it would only be a lose-lose situation.

Immediately after, Boss Williams hurriedly asked, ""Who proposed this method of offering discounts?""

""It was the young master who suggested it. I heard that when take a step back to leap forward.The patriarch then inquired, "Who suggested this discount strategy?""Eric," the secretary responded, his smile widening. "Initially, there was some opposition from the other managers, but he stood his ground and made the final call."At this, a hearty laugh escaped from Sean Williams. "Excellent!" he exclaimed, his face beaming with pride. He had been concerned about his grandson's lack of experience, fearing that he might falter in the face of such a crisis. But to his surprise, the young masterEric first proposed it, the other managers had some doubts. But the young master pushed against the opposition and made the final decision,"" the secretary said with a smile.

""Haha, excellent!"" Boss Williams burst into laughter upon hearing this.

""I was worried that he wouldn't handle it well. After all, he lacks experience and is young. I was afraid he would hesitate and not make a decision definitively. I didn't expect him to make such a made a significant decision!"" Boss Williams' face was filled with pride.

Sean Williams was well aware of the difficulty in handling this matter. If it were an ordinary businessman facing this kind of trouble, they would undoubtedly be greatly troubled. Boss Williams originally thought Eric would have a hard time handling it.

But Eric’s approach surprised him pleasantly.

""Yes, making the decision to offer a 30% discount requires immense courage. I never expected the young master to have such audacity in making that decision,""had resolved the secretary marveled.

""He keeps surprising me more and more."" The smile on Boss Williams' face grew even bigger.

Boss Williams himself couldn't believe that Eric could perfectly solve such a significant trouble.

""Oh, by the way, the Horizon Group's ambush...""

""The Power Group, should we teach him a lesson?"" the secretary asked.

""Let my grandson do it, it will still be a training for him. When necessary, I will help him secretly,"" Boss Williams said.

issue.In New York, at the male dormitory of New York University.

Noon, male dormitory.

""Eric! , Eric Williams was greeted by an excited Big Teddy as soon as he entered."Do you know what that bastard Luis is up to now?""

As soon as Eric entered the dormitory,?" Big Teddy greeted him excitedly.

""asked, barely containing his excitement."What's happening?""?" Eric asked casually.

""Yesterday, the incident of him eating shit during a livestream has been known by the school. The school requested the forum administrator to delete the post, but the news has already spread, so deleting it is useless. responded, his tone casual."Luis no longer has the face to stay in the school. He has officially dropped out,"" Big Teddy said excitedly.

"" of school after his embarrassing livestream incident became public," Big Teddy explained, his excitement palpable."He dropped out? He deserves it,""," Eric sneered.

For Eric, it was already victory enough to ruin, a sense of satisfaction washing over him. Ruining Luis' reputation.

"" was a victory in itself."To celebrate Luis dropping out, I willLuis' departure, I'll treat everyone to lunch,""," Eric said, pattingannounced, his chest.

Eric's mood was not bad at the moment,buoyed not only because of what happened to Luis,by Luis' downfall but also becauseby the successful resolution of the Shine Manor project had been resolved.

""Eric is rich! We get to have a big meal again,"" .Big Teddy, aware of Eric's wealthy background, clapped his hands happily upon hearing Eric's treat.

Big Teddy knew that Eric was Sean Williams' grandson, so he understood that being treated by Eric meant they would have a luxurious meal.

""Oh, by the way, Eric, why don't we invite Sharon too?""in anticipation of the lavish meal to come. "Eric is rich! We're in for a feast," he exclaimed.In the midst of their celebration, Big Teddy smirked and signaled to Eric with his eyes.

Big Teddy's intention was suggested inviting Sharon, hoping to bring her and Eric and Sharon closer.

""Sure,"" Eric smiled.

To be honest, Eric was quiteagreed, looking forward to havingsharing a meal with Sharon.

So,her.As Eric took out his phone and called Sharon.

""Eric, I have good news to share with you!""

After the call connected, before Eric could say anything,dialed Sharon's voice of excitement came from the other end of the line.

""Oh? What good news?"" Eric quickly asked.

""Just now, anumber, he was greeted by her excited voice before he could even speak. "Eric, I have some great news!" she exclaimed."What is it?" Eric asked, intrigued."A manager from The Power Group foundapproached me. He said their company isThey're organizing a charity event, and my family has been chosen as the beneficiary!""!" Sharon sounded very excited.

""Really? shared, her voice filled with joy."That's greatwonderful news,""," Eric smiled.

Eric didn't expectresponded, a smile spreading across his face. He hadn't expected Cooper to beact so efficientswiftly. He had only gavegiven him the instructions in thethat morning, and nowby afternoon, everything hadwas already been arranged.in place.

"""Eric, I'mI find myself in the hospital right now. They have startedat present," Sharon's voice echoed through the phone, a note of excitement barely concealed. "They've begun arranging my mother's treatment, and all the expenses are coveredbeing handled by The Power Group. My mother can finally recover! BesidesIn addition to that, The Power Group also gavepresented me with $50,000 as a...""

""...""Scholarship."" Sharon's ," Sharon finished, her voice on the phone still sounded excited.

trembling with elation.From her tone, Eric could imagine that Sharon must bepicture Sharon's joy, so happy right now thatpalpable it seemed she could hardlybarely contain herself.

Hearing Sharon so elated, Eric felt warm inside as well.

He was it. Her happiness warmed him from within, a stark contrast to his former self, the impoverished man who could offer no longer a useless poor person, and nowassistance to those he had the abilitycared for. Now, he was in a position to help the people he wanted to help!

""...."Did you accept the $50,000 scholarship?""?" Eric understoodasked, understanding Sharon's personality, and with her character,. He knew she might nothave hesitated to accept the money.

"""I didn't want to accept it originally. initially," Sharon confessed. "I was already very satisfiedcontent with being able to treatthe prospect of my mom.mother's treatment. But they insisted, sayingclaiming they wouldn't helpassist with my mom'smother's treatment if I didn't accept it, so. So, I had no choice but to accept it,"" Sharon said.

When Eric heard that Sharon accepted the money, he felt completely relieved.

."Hearing Sharon's acceptance, Eric breathed a sigh of relief. Although $50,000 was nothing to Eric, a trivial amount to him, he knew it was a significant sum for Sharon, it was definitely a huge sum.

""."Eric, theThe Power Group completedfinalized the sponsorship task for me yesterday, and today they're helping our family again and helping my mom with her treatment.assisting our family again, aiding in my mother's treatment. They are my benefactors. When I graduate, I am determined to work for The Power Group to repay their kindness!" Sharon's earnest voice resonated through the phone.Eric could imagine the depth of Sharon's gratitude towards The Power Group is my benefactor. When I graduate, I will definitely work for the Power Group to repay them!"" Sharon's serious voice came through the phone.

One could imagine how grateful Sharon was to the Power Group.

. However, Sharon had no ideashe was oblivious to the fact that it was actually Eric who helpedhad facilitated her. If she knew, Eric assistance. He wondered how she would react.

"" if she knew the truth."Okay, you are a grateful girl. I understand,""," Eric replied with, a smile.

"" playing on his lips."By the way, Eric, why did you call me? Is there something you wanted to discuss?""?" Sharon asked.

""inquired."I wantedwas hoping to ask ifinvite you were at school so we could haveto lunch togetherat school, but since you're at the hospital right now, so maybe next time,"", we'll have to postpone," Eric said.

replied.With Sharon was inat the hospital, so therea lunch date was no way she could make it. Thereforeimpossible. Consequently, Eric and his friend Big Teddy leftdeparted from the school directly.

""."Eric, where should we go for lunch?""?" Big Teddy asked.

"""Let's gohead to Gourmet Restaurant!""!" Eric responded.

""suggested."What? Gourmet Restaurant again? Eric, I get angrystill seethe when I think about what happenedrecall our last time atexperience there, with that manager. Why would we return?" Big Teddy looked perplexed.Their last visit to Gourmet Restaurant, that manager, why would we still go there?"" Big Teddy looked puzzled.

The last time Eric and Big Teddy ate at Gourmet Restaurant, had ended in disaster when Eric's wallet was stolen. The manager insisted that Eric was a fraud and had accused them of diningfraud and dashing. He even threatened to callinvolve the police to arrest them.

. It was Aurora who paid theonly Aurora's intervention, paying their bill for Eric, allowing, that had allowed them to leave smoothly.

""Exactlywithout further incident."We're going precisely because of what happened last time, we must go this time. At least," Eric explained. "We need to show that manager needs to understand that we arewe're not poor people who can't affordimpoverished individuals incapable of paying for a meal, right?"" Eric said.

Last time, ."Eric was also angry. He was ridiculed while eating? But at that time, Eric was in a hurry to chase afterhad been equally infuriated by the incident, but his pursuit of Aurora, so he didn't settle had prevented him from settling the score with the manager!

""."Eric, with what you just said, I think I understand your meaning. We arereasoning. We're going this time to prove something to ourselves, right?""?" Big Teddy grinned.

asked, a grin spreading across his face.Eric nodded within agreement, a smile, "" mirroring Big Teddy's. "That's right, let's go.""

On the way."As they journeyed to Gourmet Restaurant, Eric calledcontacted Cooper and asked, asking him to contactreach out to the restaurant's owner of Gourmet Restaurant.. He wanted to buy ithad decided to purchase the establishment himself.

If the owner doesn't wantwas unwilling to sell, then Eric was prepared to offer more money! Eric has. He had plenty of it!

to spare.Gourmet Restaurant, the most upscale restaurantdining establishment near New York University.

, was their destination. Eric and Big Teddy walked into Gourmet Restaurant.

""made their entrance."Welcome!""

As soon as they entered the restaurant, a!" A waitress greeted them warmly.

"" upon their arrival."Please follow me, gentlemen."" The," a waiter gestured and led, leading Eric and Big Teddy towards a table."Hold on!" A loud voice interrupted their progress just as they had taken a few steps.
""Hold on!""

Just as Eric and Big Teddy took a couple of steps, a loud voice sounded."