Chapter 471 Lily is Incompetent!
"What do you mean?" Deborah's face twisted in annoyance as she glared at Ryder.
Ryder just gave a faint smile and said, "Oh, nothing much. Just thinking my car doesn't quite match your high standards."
"Glad you realize that!" Deborah sneered, crossing her arms.
She glanced out the car window at the nearby BMW, feeling a pang of envy for Philip and the others who got to ride in it.
With that, they headed towards downtown Jakarda City.
Since Louis had drank, Lily worriedly suggested to Betty and the others that they should consider taking a cab.
But Louis brushed it off, saying he could handle his liquor and had connections at the DMV, so even if he got caught for DUI, it wouldn't be a big deal.
With his assurance, Betty and the others naturally trusted him.
Lily had no choice but to give up trying to persuade them.
Luckily, nothing happened on the way.
Half an hour later, they arrived in downtown Jakarda City and headed to a bar, the biggest and most luxurious one in the city.
Even though it was just in Jakarda City, the expenses at this bar were far from modest. A large private room cost $400 per hour!
Only the rich could afford to hang out here in Jakarda City!
Deborah and Mario had lived in Jakarda City for years, and it was their first time here!
Standing at the entrance of the bar, they couldn't help but be amazed.
"Louis is quite wealthy! Tonight's tab for the private room, drinks, and some food will start at least at ten grand!"
"Ten grand! That's more than three months' salary for someone in Jakarda City! It's good to have money!"
"From now on, Louis is part of our family! This kind of money is nothing to him; all we need to do is enjoy it!"
Hearing these conversations, Luna was thrilled and kissed Louis on the cheek. "Honey, it's so good to be with you!"
Louis responded half-heartedly.
Then he glanced over at Lily, who was chatting with Ryder not far away.
He frowned slightly, feeling a bit annoyed.
He couldn't understand why Lily, a stunning woman, would have feelings with Ryder, an ordinary man.
Meanwhile, Lily apologized to Ryder, "I'm really sorry, I didn't expect things to turn out this way. I thought it was just dinner to tell them I have a boyfriend and end the blind dates."
Ryder checked the time and said, "How about this, I'll stick around a bit longer. I have to head back by midnight! So I'll keep playing the role of your boyfriend for a while longer!"
Hearing this, Lily's face lit up, and she grabbed Ryder's arm excitedly. "Thank you so much! I'll definitely make it up to you later!"
"No need for that!" Ryder quickly refused.
Lily pouted but didn't push it further.
At that moment, Susan walked over, raised an eyebrow, and said to Lily, "Are you two still flirting? Hurry up and come in!"
Then she turned to Ryder with a look of disdain. "Stop chatting and take a look around, Ryder! You should appreciate being in this fancy bar!"
Hearing this, Ryder couldn't help but shake his head.
Over the years, he'd run into plenty of arrogant folks, especially those from the Johnson Family. Today, he realized they were even worse than he thought!
And to think, these people weren't even on the same level as the Johnsons in terms of status and position!
Led by the hostess, they arrived at a private room.
Lily's relatives were thrilled to see the luxurious and grand decor inside. Deborah and Mario, in particular, whipped out their phones and started snapping pictures like crazy. They wanted to pick a few good ones to post on Facebook, showing off their newfound "status."
As for Betty, it was her first time in such a fancy place. She was completely at a loss, staring at the watermelon and other fruits on the table.
She couldn't help but ask, "Louis, how much do these fruits cost?"
Louis casually replied, "One hundred ten per plate! I ordered a lot, so everyone should eat more!"
"One hundred ten dollars?" Betty couldn't help but swallow, feeling like her entire perception of the world had been turned upside down since meeting Louis today.
On the other hand, she was also very happy that the younger generation was doing well.
She held Luna's hand and sat on the sofa, her eyes red, and said earnestly, "Luna! Our family is so lucky to have you!"
Luna felt very proud but tried to act modest. "Grandma, you're overpraising me. Compared to Lily, I'm still lacking in many ways. I need to learn from her!"
Hearing this, Betty frowned. "Nonsense! To be honest, I used to think Lily was steady, obedient, and ambitious! But now, I understand that you're the most capable in our family, and Lily can't compare to you! But that's her own choice, and we don't need to pity her!"
Betty's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just enough for Lily to hear.
Lily bit her lip lightly, feeling a wave of grievance wash over her. She had always been very respectful to Betty, but she never expected that her status in Betty's heart was like this.
Mia, who also heard this, looked very upset. She turned to Betty and said, "Mom! How can you say that? Lily treats you very well!"
Betty raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Treating me well is her duty! Besides, it's just buying me some things and giving me some money! Compared to what Luna's boyfriend has arranged, it's not the same level at all. In conclusion, Lily can't find a good boyfriend, and you should discipline her better!"
Mia was left speechless.
Susan and Deborah, along with other relatives, couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh. Betty standing on their side was really delightful!
Lily comforted Mia, "Mom! Don't worry about me! I'm fine!"
Mia sighed and choked up, saying, "I'm so sorry!"
Just as she finished speaking, the door to the private room was suddenly kicked open!
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