“Does she now?Harvey York smiled.“That may be true…“But, she’s clearly looking down on me.“Though, I can’t be bothered.“She’s just an ant to me anyway.”Harvey shook his head before casually raising his teacup.Hadlee Kennedy looked horrible.She came to give Harvey a lesson…And yet she was the one being looked down upon.“You!“Ignorant bastard!Hadlee scoffed.“Just you wait! When Young Master Kartier’s here, I’ll tell him everything that happened! We’ll see how you end up after that!”Zhuri Vaus’ expression worsened.“You should apologize, Harvey.“You’d be in trouble if she spills everything to Young Master Kartier.”“So what?“Why would I be scared of a council’s son?”Zhuri stomped her feet in anger.“Do you think you’re actually the chairman?!“Why wouldn’t you be scared?!“At this point, even the council’s subordinate can easily crush you!”Hadlee and the others were just about to question Harvey after hearing Zhuri’s remarks.But at this very mome
Harvey York’s eyes lit up before smiling faintly.“Hello, Ms. Journi.“I’m Harvey.“I’m just a country bumpkin.“I came with Ms. Zhuri for some free food.“Hope you don’t mind.”Journi Stanton froze. She was in disbelief.She was a lot more interested in Harvey after that.After all, whether Harvey was telling the truth or not, saying something like this before the public was enough to show a lot of problems.At the very least, ordinary people could not replicate Harvey’s temperament.Zhuri Vaus had already expected nothing from Harvey. She felt instantly awkward after hearing Harvey’s words.“How interesting,” said Hadlee Kennedy after letting out a scoff.“He admits that he’s here for free food?“People like him get increasingly shameless after each passing day, huh?”Journi frowned.“Now that he’s already here, he’s a guest—a friend.“Please don’t say that about him.“Since you brought him here, Zhuri, you should take good care of him.”Journi stared deeply into Ha
“Sir York!Kartier Failes burst out laughing as he approached Harvey York.“Did these little bastards offend you since they didn’t know who you were?“You’re a benevolent man! Be the better person and let it go!”Hadlee Kennedy cackled up a storm.“That’s right! Everyone here has deep connections with the Country H Commercial Group.“We’ll all have to depend on you in the future!”“We should get to know each other better, Sir York!”The group was conspicuously making fun of Harvey despite the pampering words.It was apparent Harvey was just a big joke to the entire organization.Harvey pretended not to catch what everyone meant.“Sorry, but I don’t know any of you.“I won’t support you in any way.“You’re all on your own.”Everyone rolled their eyes.Hadlee was covered in cold sweats.“Harvey, you…“At least show the right attitude if you’re begging for support.”“I don’t like what any of you are showing right now.”Harvey could naturally tell that they were all maki
Harvey York pretended as if he did not hear anything.He was just about to leave…“How do I make you interested then?” asked Journi Stanton after raising the exquisite bow before looking at Harvey.“I’ll take any punishment if you win.“But if I win, you’ll be my personal secretary.”“Your personal secretary?Zhuri Vaus chuckled out of rage before Journi even said a word.“Are you insane, Harvey?!“Do you want the princess to be your personal secretary?!“Wake up!“Apologize to Ms. Journi right now!”Zhuri was instantly uptight.Within the organization, Journi was a lady with the highest status.Zhuri had an immense identity as well, but she was nothing compared to Journi.If her future were to be shattered because of Harvey’s pretentious words…She would not hesitate to slam her head to the ground.She felt nothing but regret at this very moment.‘Why would I even approach the damn bastard? It’s all because of Father!‘If I knew that he’d be such an ignoramus, I woul
Harvey York pretended not to realize that people were making fun of him.He would not be interested if Journi Stanton were not Elric’s daughter in the first place.He could not be bothered to talk to Journi if he was not the next chairman.That said…After casually glancing at Journi, Harvey shook his head.“I’m not interested in prize money.“If you want to play, then give me something that I’m interested in.“Be my secretary or my temporary girlfriend if I win.“I’ll only play if you do.“Of course, I’ll wash your house’s toilets for thirty years if I lose!“Well? Are you in?”After hearing Harvey’s playful words, everyone froze before looking at Harvey as if he were the biggest joke in the city.“Are you stupid, you bastard? Why would you say something like that?“You want Ms. Journi to be your temporary girlfriend? Wake up!“You don’t know, do you? Emery Wright is also pursuing Ms. Journi! You won’t have a place in the damn country if he catches wind about this!“Wha
Everyone, including Journi Stanton, was so shocked that their jaws dropped. They were rendered speechless at that very moment.They all sluggishly stared at the bullseye in disbelief.‘How much time did he even use?’‘A minute…?’‘No! Not even!’‘The country bumpkin already won the moment he made a deal with Journi!’‘More importantly, Journi was the one who set the rules!’‘This is true strength!’Journi quickly regained her composure when her eyes lit up while looking at Harvey York.She naturally knew Harvey was randomly chosen to be the next chairman.In the eyes of the higher-ups, Harvey was nothing more than a joke.That was why Journi wanted to test him.But then, the simple bet was already enough for her to figure something out.Harvey was merely playing dumb!Not just the crowd…Even the higher-ups had underestimated the new chairman!Journi was speechless. She did not even have a fighting chance.She had already lost from the start.“So, you’re giving up alr
‘What did he just say?’‘Little princess?’‘How dare you call Ms. Journi that?!’Everyone was on the verge of lashing out after hearing those words.They thought Harvey York was completely shameless even to call Journi Stanton with such a cute nickname.“The match counts.”Journi seemed a little resentful.“I started the bet, and I also made the conditions. I’ll admit defeat.“From now on, I’m your temporary girlfriend.“That said, this isn’t forever.“We can go shopping and watch movies together…“But, if you want us to go further, you must be my actual boyfriend first.“Otherwise, you won’t even get a chance!”Journi tried to stay strong, but her words could not properly reflect that.She already agreed to go shopping and watch movies with Harvey.It would not take long for them to deepen their relationship either.Maybe then…Journi’s face turned bright red.She had countless pursuers, but never an actual boyfriend.And yet she got her temporary boyfriend through
Without a second thought, Kartier Failes’ eyes burned brightly.He held his rage back as he raised his glass while giving looks to the people around him.“This is the first time Ms. Journi’s ever had a boyfriend!“This means that Harvey’s our prince!“Come! Let’s have a toast for the prince!“We’re not leaving this place till we get drunk!”The others did not understand why Kartier had such a huge change in attitude, but they all followed suit and had a toast with Harvey anyway.Harvey showed a calm gaze without saying a word. Journi went to Harvey’s side while smiling faintly.“Looks like it won’t be easy being my boyfriend…” she said while leaning beside Harvey’s ear.“I’m sure they’ll get you drunk enough so they can make a fool out of you…”Harvey looked at the woman beside him, who was showing an odd smile.“My dear…“Aren’t you scared of something happening between us if I use that as an excuse?”“You…“You’re shameless!”Journi’s face turned bright red.“Quick! D