chapter 065 The Capable Son-in-Law

"Moreover, theduring his last time Grandpa came visit to New York to visit , his grandfather had gifted Eric, he rewarded him with a staggering ten billion US dollars. Eric hasn't used that moneyhadn't touched this fortune yet, but if necessary, he knew he can takecould access it out. All of this adds up to a if the need arose. The sum total of his assets was a whoppingmind-boggling twenty-five billion US dollars!. With so much moneysuch a vast fortune at his disposal, Eric iswas confident that he can crushcould outbid the Horizon Group at thisthe upcoming auction.

New York Grand Hotel

From nine in the morning, variousan array of luxury cars began to arrive atroll into the parking lot of the New York Grand Hotel. Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bentley... - all kinds of luxury cars gathered together. People passing by manner of opulent vehicles congregated in one place. Passersby were astoundedtaken aback by the sheer number of luxury cars and couldn't help but wonder what day it was and why so many luxury cars were gathered.

Naturally, it was because of today'swhat occasion had brought them all together.The reason, of course, was the day's auction, where almost. It was an event that had drawn nearly half of New York's business elites had gathered.. Those with a net worth of less than one billion US dollars were not eligible to enter.

didn't even qualify for entry.At thisthat moment, a sleek black Mercedes-Benz droveglided into the parking lot. Eric and Cooper got out of the car. This black Mercedes-Benzdisembarked from the vehicle, which belonged to Cooper.

After gettingStepping out of the car, Cooper said, ""relayed, “Mr. Phillips, the president of the New York Chamber of Commerce, wantshas expressed a desire to meet you.""

"".”“Oh? Where is he?""?” Eric asked.

""He isqueried.“He's already inside the hotel. If you agreeyou're amenable to seemeeting, Mr. Phillips, I can showguide you the way,""to him,” Cooper said.

""offered.“Okay, let's go meet him then,"",” Eric said.

Since agreed.Ever since Eric hashad expanded the New York branch of the Power Group, it is naturally better to make more friends.

""he had understood the importance of forging new alliances.“Mr. Phillips!"" Just then, a!” a respectful voice camecalled from behind.

Eric turned his head and found that it was swiveled around to find Fred from Moon Hot Spring Resort.

"" approaching.“Oh, it's you, sir,"",” Eric said, looking atacknowledged, eyeing Fred.

""“Mr. Phillips, you can just call me Fred,"",” Fred said with an awkwardresponded, a sheepish smile.

Pausing for a moment gracing his features.After a brief pause, Fred continued, ""proposed, “Mr. Phillips, since wewe've coincidentally met at the entrance, shall we go in together?""

""?”“I have some other matters to attend to, so you can go in first,"",” Eric waved dismissed with a wave of his hand.

Eric did indeed have something have other business to take care of. He - he needed to meet the president of the Chamber of Commerce.

""“I won't disturb you then. , I'll go first,"",” Fred nodded understandinglyin understanding and tookmade his leave.

exit.Inside a VIP lounge at the New York Grand Hotel....

LedGuided by Cooper, Eric entered the privateprivate room and was greeted byto find an elderly man in his sixties with, his hair graying hair.

""with age, waiting for them.“Hello, you must be Mr. Phillips!""

!”Upon seeingspotting Cooper and Eric, the old man quickly stood uppromptly rose to his feet and greeted them with a warm smile.

""“Mr. Phillips, this is the president of the New York Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Johnson.""

"".”“Robert is an esteemeda highly respected figure in the New York business community,"",” Cooper saidintroduced to Eric.

""“Hello, I'm Eric,"",” Eric repliedresponded with a friendly smile, extending his right hand.

""“Mr. Phillips, hello!""!” Robert eagerly shook Eric's hand with palpable enthusiasm.

Robert knewwas well aware that Eric was Sean's grandson, so his warm reception was to be expected.

""“Robert, please take good care of me in the future,"",” Eric saidrequested with a slight smile.

""“It should be me who takes good care of Mr. Phillipsyou? Hhaha,"",” Robert laughed.

Following thatAfterward, Robert took outproduced a business card and respectfully handedoffered it to Eric, offeringextending his assistance infor any way Eric may need in the future.

needs.Robert was well aware that Eric was bounddestined for greater heights outsidethings beyond New York, with unlimitedhis potential.

limitless.Eric politelygraciously accepted the business card Robert handed him.

On the second-floor lobby.

TMeanwhile, the auction hadn't officially begun yet, and the business owners and wealthy heirs attending the auction were gatheredcongregating in the second-floor lobby.

The business owners formed an inner circle at the forefront, engaging in lively conversations with each other.

They would say, ""“I heard you recently opened another hotel. Your business is thriving, I assume.""

"".”“You invested another 50 million dollars in a project. How is the return?""

""?”“I heard your business partner is also here. Introduce me, will you?""

?”The wealthy heirs, on the other hand, formed an outer circle.

Each group had their own conversations, with the young ladies mainly discussing new releases of luxury handbags and similar topics.

As for the wealthy heirs, they gathered to talk about sports cars, beautiful women, and other related subjects.

At this moment, Royce and over ten wealthy heirs were also gatheredhuddled together. Royce's family had a total fortune of around 800 million dollars, placing him at the top among these wealthy heirs, naturally earning him their admiration.

""“Royce, look! Fred has arrived!""!” one of the wealthy heirs pointed towards the entrance.

Sure enough, it was Fred.

""“Let's go! Let's greet Fred!""!” Royce led the group of wealthy heirs towards Fred.

Although Royce stood at the top among these wealthy heirs, he was still far inferior compared to Fred.

""“Fred!""!” Royce and the others approached, and they promptly greeted Fred.

""“It's you guys,"",” Fred responded.

""“Fred, you just came back to New York, and you don't have many friends. How about joining us?""?” Royce suggested.

Of course, Royce wanted to establish a connection with Fred. If he could become friends with Fred, the benefits would be significant.

""“I'm sorry, I have some other people to meet,"",” Fred declined directly. If it weren't for his consideration of relying on these wealthy heirs to take care of his hot spring resort business in the future, Fred wouldn't bother with Royce.

The reason was simple; Royce was far beneath him.

""“In that case, we won't disturb you,"",” Royce said, nodding in understanding after Fred's polite refusal.

After leaving the group, Fred headed straight towards the inner circle.

""“Fred!""

!”As soon as Fred entered the inner circle, he heard someone greeting him from behind.

Turning his head, he saw Tina's father, George.

""“Fred, I heard you just returned to New York. I was planning to visit you sometime, but I didn't expect to run into you here today!""!” George warmly approached Fred and extended his hand.

With a net worth of around one billion dollars, George was quite a prominent figure in the business world of New York. However, compared to Fred's father, his wealth still had a considerable gap. Fred's father had a net worth of around three billion dollars.

"""Mr. Gory, didn't seehave you seen Tina around?""about?" Fred smiled and shook hands with inquired, his smile broad as he extended a hand in greeting to George.

""George took the proffered hand, shaking it firmly. "My daughter can be quite stubborn. a handful at times," he confessed, a rueful smile tugging at his lips. "I wanted her to comehad hoped she would accompany me to this event, but she refused,"" George said helplessly with a bitter smile.

""was quite adamant in her refusal."Fred chuckled, his response laced with understanding. "It's normalnot uncommon for girlsyoung ladies to not be interested in this kindshy away from these sorts of reception,"" Fred replied.

At receptions," he assured George.In that moment, George leaned closerin, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Fred and whispered, ""Fred, I've been meaning to ask, what do you think of are your thoughts on Tina? You areYou're a talentedpromising young man, and I can't help but think that you and Tina make a suitable couple.""

After hearingenvision a fitting match between the two of you."Fred's face flushed at George's words, a look of embarrassment appeared on Fred's face. Fred wasn't foolish; he clearly . He was no fool; he understood thatthe blatant implication in George's words were a blatant attempt to encourage a. The older man was attempting to foster a romantic relationship between him and Tina.

ButEv wEven so, would Fred dare to pursue it? Absolutely not!

Because Fred knew that Tina was Eric's girlfriend, and he entertain such a notion? Not in the slightest!Fred was well aware of Tina's current relationship with Eric. He wouldn't dare to have anyentertain thoughts aboutof pursuing a woman who belonged to Eric.

""What? Don't you think Tina is beautiful?""was already claimed by another man."Is it that you don't find Tina attractive?" George asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.

""It'sFred let out an awkward chuckle. "No, that's not that,it. Tina is certainlyundeniably beautiful, but... as far asfrom what I know, she already has a understand, she's already spoken for," he admitted.George's surprise was evident. "You're aware of Tina's boyfriend,"" Fred chuckled awkwardly.

""You know that Tina has a boyfriend?"" George was surprised.

Immediately after, ?" he asked, taken aback.In the next moment, George shook his head and said, "", his voice laced with disdain. "That boyfriend ofboy Tina's, he still lives in a slum area seeing, he's from the slums, his family is poor. Does he even deserve Tina?""

has nothing. Is he truly worthy of my Tina?"Fred couldn't suppress a laugh at George's words were filled with disdain for Eric.

Upon hearing this, Fred couldn't help but cover his , his hand flying to his mouth and laugh.

In his heart, Fred couldn't help but think,in amusement.Internally, Fred found himself wondering if George, do you really consider your truly saw his daughter's boyfriend as a poor man. Little did George know, the man in question was the heir to be a poor person?

That boyfriend is the grandsonone of Chicago's richest person, way more powerful than me.wealthiest families, far surpassing Fred in power and influence. How can you not know about such an impressivecould George be so oblivious to his prospective son-in-law and still complain like this?

law's true identity?After pondering for a moment, Fred smiled and said, "" of thought, Fred decided to drop a subtle hint. He flashed George a knowing smile. "Mr. Gory, doare you happen to know aboutfamiliar with the newnewly appointed chairman of the Power Group's New York branch?""

?"Fred knew aboutwas privy to Eric's hidden identity, soand while he couldn't directly reveal it, but outright, he decided to indirectly remindhoped this indirect hint would lead George about it."to the truth.