chapter 057 Helping"Tina took out The Offer of Assistance

Tina reached into her bag and withdrew another stack of money from her bag and handed it to, which she extended towards Eric.

"" "This is twenty thousand dollars. It should be a significant amount for you.""

""I.""I've already told youmade it clear, I'm not interested,""," Eric said coldly.

After saying that, Ericresponded, his tone icy.With those words, he turned aroundon his heel and walked towardbegan striding towards the school.

""You..."" Tina stompedcould only watch his retreating figure, her feetfoot stamping in frustration as. "You..." she watched Eric leave like that.

If other boys saw this, they would definitely be envious.

She had been trying her best to get close to himbegan, but what was the result? Eric showed no enthusiasm towards her. Hethe words died in her throat. Any other boy would have been green with envy at her attention. She had been making every effort to get close to him, yet what had been the result? Eric had shown her nothing but indifference. He had even bluntly stated that he wasn't interested.his lack of interest. This was thea first timefor her; she had never encountered such a man.

quite like him.As Eric's figure receded, Tina watched as Eric walked away, stompingstomped her foot once more in frustration.

"""I know you're just pretending! I'm so beautiful! I refuse to believe that you have no interest in me!""

!"Eric, however, didn't think much ofgive this matter. much thought. It was just a trivial thing forto him. As for Royce, Eric was not afraidheld no fear of him at all. If he didn't come looking forRoyce chose not to seek trouble, it would be to his good fortunebenefit. But if he dared to come and cause trouble forprovoke Eric, he would be digging his own grave.

The first class of the afternoon had just ended.

""Eric, Tina is looking for you outside the door!"" A boy sittingconcluded when a boy seated near the door shoutedcalled out to Eric.

Upon hearing these words, "Eric, Tina is waiting for you outside the classmates in the classdoor!"The classroom immediately erupted in excitement.

"" at these words. "Wow! The school flowerbeauty is looking for Eric?""

""?""Eric is so lucky!""

In the eyes of !"To most of the boys, Tina was aan unattainable goddess who was out of reach. Tina's. Her aloofness was well-known inthroughout the school. Now, thethis goddess was actually taking the initiative to look forseeking out Eric. This made, which filled their classmates extremely envious.

Of coursewith envy. However, they were onlymerely envious, and no one darednot daring to be jealous. BecauseAfter all, Eric was the ownerproprietor of Gourmet Restaurant, he was many times stronger thanmaking him far superior to them.

Big Teddy excitedly patted Eric's clapped Eric on the shoulder and said, "". "What's going on? Tina came to look for you. If this spreadsgets out, who knows how many people will be green with envy you!""

""!""I don't know.""," Eric helplessly shrugged.

helplessly. The incident of beingwhere Tina had used him as a shield by Tina at noon had already passed. Why was she still looking forseeking him?

out?With a sigh, Eric got uprose from his seat and walked out.

made his way towards the door. He didn't know why she camehad come to find him, but since she was standing at the classroom's entrance, he had to go and see what she wanted.

SittingSeated in the front, Sharon heard every word clearly.

"" "The school flowerbeauty is looking for him?""

When Sharon?" she thought of this, she couldn't help but feel, a sense of loss. washing over her. Could it be that Eric had some kindsort of relationship with the school flowerbeauty? She felt a little anxiouspang of anxiety, knowing that she couldn't compete with someone like Tina, who was both beautiful and wealthy.

Then, Sharon self-mockingly said, ""then chastised herself, "I'm not Eric's girlfriend. Why should I even thinkbe thinking about these things?""

?"Outside Thethe Classroom.

"""Why are you looking for me?""?" Eric leaned against the wall, glancinghis gaze indifferent as he looked at Tina indifferently.

""."You... Is this the attitude you have towardtowards me? I'm the school flower!""beauty!" Tina lookedretorted, clearly displeased.

She was very annoyedirked. Other boys would getbecome excited and act infatuated when they sawupon seeing her, butso why was this jerkman so indifferent toward her?

""?"If you have something to say, say it. If not, I'm going back to the classroom,"" Eric said and then turned around, walking straight into the classroom.

""," Eric stated, turning to reenter the classroom."Hey! Come back here!""!" Tina stomped her foot in anger.

TinaShe was about to explode with angeron the verge of exploding. No boy had ever treated her like this way before.

Eric turned around again and said, ""back to face her. "If you have something to say, just say it.""

"".""I came to find you to help you, and yet you have this attitude!""!" Tina pouted and glared, glaring at Eric.

"""Help me? What do you want to help me with?""With what exactly?" Eric crossed his arms and gave her, a playful smile.

"" playing on his lips."Of course, it's about Royce. I thought about itI've been thinking. You pretended to be my boyfriend at the school gate at noon, so he wouldhe'll definitely come and cause trouble for you.""," Tina said.

Pausingexplained.She paused for a moment, Tina continued, "" before continuing, "You were helping me divert his attention, and that's how you offended Royce. He will most likely seek revenge on you, and I can't let anything happen to you. I will arrange a few bodyguards to protect you for a while.""

."Eric smiledcouldn't help but smile. Despite Tina's princess-like attitude, it was evidentclear that she had a good heart.

"""I appreciate your kind intention, but I can take care of myself,""," Eric replied calmly.

With Wolfman protecting Erichim, why would he be afraid offear Royce's retaliation? Does EricDid he really need Tina to arrange bodyguards for him? DefinitelyCertainly not.

Even if Eric needed bodyguards, he could easily afford them himself.

"""You can take care of yourself? Since you don't appreciate it, I'll drop the idea. Don't blame me when Royce comes to retaliate against you.""," Tina pouted.

Given Tina's temper, she certainlyfiery disposition, it was clear she wouldn't try to persuadeattempt any further. It's not persuasion; it simply wasn't in her style.

""nature."Is there anything else? I'm goingheading back.""," Eric turned around again.

""Stopdeclared, already turning to leave."Wait, I'm not done yet!""finished!" Tina exclaimed.

""protested."What else? Say is there? Just say it all at once.""," Eric turnedretorted, turning back helplessly.

""to face her with a helpless expression."Tomorrow is Saturday. There's a gathering that Royce will attendbe attending, and I'll be there too. Since you pretended to beplayed the part of my boyfriend today, you should followsee it through untilto the end. Accompany me to the gathering tomorrow to preventkeep Royce from botheringpestering me again,""," Tina said.

""explained."A gathering? Who allelse will be there?""?" Eric asked.

""They areinquired."They're all richwealthy kids, aroundabout ten or so,""," Tina replied.

""But whyresponded."Why should I help you, though? Give me a reason to help you.""," Eric shrugged.

""challenged, shrugging nonchalantly."Because I'm the school belle! So manyThere are countless people want to help me but haven't hadwho would jump at the chance yet,""to help me," Tina declared confidently said.

""."Sorry, I'm not one of them. I won't trybend over backward to please you, so thisyour reason of yours can't movedoesn't sway me. Go findFind someone else.""," Eric dismissed it.

""You..."" her with a wave of his hand.Tina's expression changed.shifted dramatically. How could this bastardman be so intolerantdismissive of her, the school belle?

Switching tactics, Tina then changed her tone and said, ""Okayproposed, "Alright, how about this? Fifty thousand dollars! I'll pay you fifty thousand dollars to continue pretendingthe charade. Since you've already helped me pretend played the part once today, I can't just find someone else.""

"".""Do you think I'm shortin need of money?""?" Eric asked with, a smile.

""What? playing on his lips."Fifty thousand dollars! That's definitely a huge sumsignificant amount for you. It's enough toIt could change your life. JustAll for just pretending to be my boyfriend can earn you so much money. Isn't this deal worth it?""?" Tina said.

Eric pondered forargued.After a moment and of contemplation, Eric decided to help. ""acquiesce. "Give me the address then. I'll be there.""

Since he helped."Having already assisted her once, he figured he could help herdo so again. Besides, Eric didn't likeheld no fondness for Royce, and onwith no plans for Saturday, he had nothing to do, so he might as well go and have some fun.

"""You've finally agreed! I thought you were sotoo proud, but in the end, you succumbedgave in to the allure of money,""," Tina laughed.

Based onJudging by Eric's appearance, Tina concluded thatassumed his family background must not be good, so she believedwas less than stellar, leading her to believe that Eric couldn't refuse such a largesubstantial sum of money.

""."Enough with the nonsense!talk! Give me the address, or else I might change my mind,""," Eric interjected impatiently said.

.Eric, the grandson of the wealthiest man in Chicago, would never lack 50,000be in need of fifty thousand dollars, right? Of course, he wasn't doing it for the money. He justsimply didn't feel like explaining too much.

himself.Eric also didn't plan on takinghad no intention of accepting her 50,000fifty thousand dollars. He justsimply wasn't interested.

"""Just give me your home address, and I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning,""," Tina said.

offered.After thinking for a momentmoment's hesitation, Eric gave therelayed his address to Tina.

Back In The Classroom

""in the classroom, Eric's friend, Big Teddy, couldn't contain his excitement. "Eric, you're so lucky! She's the school belle!"" Big Teddy said with!" he exclaimed, a mischievous smile.

""grin on his face."It's also troublesome,""a hassle," Eric helplessly said.

""replied, a helpless look on his face."Yeah, Eric, look at Sharon. She seems a little downbit upset. She won't misunderstand, will she?""?" Big Teddy whispered.

Eric glancedcast a glance at Sharon, who sat in front of him, and then gave a bitter smile.

Eric wantedHe wanted to explain, but he and Sharon weren't officially dating, so it didn't seem appropriate to explain, but then he thought that he and Sharon weren't even boyfriend and girlfriend yet, so it wouldn't be good to explain proactively.

unprovoked. Besides, he was innocent, and explaining proactively without being asked would only make ithim look more suspicious.

The next morning at 8eight o'clock, Eric received a call from Tina, saying she had arrivedannouncing her arrival outside Eric'shis house.

In Frontfront of Eric's House

Ahouse, a red Ferrari sports car was parked outside.

Next. Standing next to the car stoodwas a beautiful, fashionable, and elegant young woman. Just from her Her attire, one could tell that she alone was from a wealthy family.

enough to indicate her affluent background.She was Tina.

"""Wow! Such a beautiful car, such a beautiful lady!"" the!" onlookers couldn't help but exclaim.

Tina, paired with thisthe red Ferrari sports car, was definitelya sight that was turning heads.".