There were many armed and dangerous men gathered around their house now. Sunny's mother was almost paralyzed with fear. Her entire body trembled as she said, "What should we do? What should we do?"Worried that something might happen to Elio, Sunny urged him anxiously, "Just leave already. Don't worry about us."However, Elio said in a tone that allowed no argument, "Listen to me, and go into the house. I'll take care of this."Sunny was helpless in the face of Elio's stubbornness. She could only whisper, "Then be careful, and find a chance to escape." After that, she helped her mother into the house and closed the door. She then watched nervously from the window.The men roared and rushed forward, swinging their clubs at Elio. "Bastard, I'll beat you to death!""You should have known better than to pick a fight here!"Elio moved as fast as lightning, snatching the wooden club from a man's hand and kicking him to the ground. Then, he raised the wooden club to block another atta
There were now almost forty people lying on the ground around the house. These usually ruthless bullies were like mangy dogs in front of a stronger predator. All of them were too scared to get up.Many people watched from afar and basked in the schadenfreude. Those scumbags had finally gotten their just desserts!However, the residents did not know who their savior was. Who could be powerful enough to torture Pardo and his gang like that?The crowd whispered, "I didn't expect the Davises to have such a strong backer. Even Pardo can’t stand up against them!”"That man is probably some rich and powerful friend Sunny made. That girl is so pretty and sweet. Any man would like her!"Sunny and her mother came out of the house uneasily. When they saw the scene in front of their house, they could not believe their eyes. The insufferably arrogant Pardo was completely defeated. His subordinates had been beaten black and blue!Elio's cold gaze swept across the mobsters. "Listen up, scum. My
Elio had no idea Sunny was in such a predicament. He made up his mind to help her and her mother out of their situation, telling them in no uncertain terms that he would take care of their debt. Sunny's mother used to sell vegetables at the market, earning less than fifty dollars a day. Elio gave her a job at Evamor, which included food and accommodation at the employee dorms. Her salary and bonus would add up to at least three thousand a month.It was more than they could ever hope for. Sunny's mother thanked him profusely, saying that her hard days had finally come to an end.Sunny was even more moved. They had only met by chance, but Elio had repeatedly helped her out. She really did not know how to repay him.Elio looked at her gently and said, "Sunny, I just established my own company, and I'm officially asking you to join me as my assistant. Will you work for me?"The sudden good news surprised Sunny. Her red lips parted slightly, and her eyes were filled with joy. She nodd
Although the flowers were ordinary and inexpensive, they had grown nicely under Sunny's meticulous care. Their bright and healthy buds, just on the brink of blooming, sometimes reminded Sunny of herself.She had been thinking of coming back for them later. After all, it would be too troublesome to take them away now, not while Mr. Rinz and the others were still waiting for her. She understood how much a wealthy tycoon’s time was worth. Every second was precious… yet Elio was willing to spend his time on her whims."Thank you!" she said sincerely. Henry and the others understood what they had to do. That young woman had already achieved a meteoric rise and become the chairman's assistant in an instant. She was an important figure in the company now, so they became even more respectful toward her. They walked into the house and carried a pot out each, making sure to take care of the flowers.Once the door was locked behind them, Sunny and her mother looked back and sighed inwardly.
The saleswomen all went green with envy!It was all because they had judged a book by its cover. When Elio first came to the shop on an electric scooter, they looked down on him and ended up missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime. What did Sunny do to deserve such wonderful look?Everyone turned to Sunny, who said, "Thank you for your guidance thus far, manager. However, I feel that the position Mr. Rinz offered me has brighter prospects, so I'm leaving the store. This is my resignation letter. Please take a look."Taylor accepted the letter and sighed. "You’re an outstanding employee, Sunny. I was hoping to groom you into my successor, but I can understand that you want to explore greener pastures. Mr. Rinz has a discerning eye. I’m sure you have a bright future ahead of you. I accept your resignation.”"Thank you!"Not long after that, everyone watched as Sunny left in the luxury car with Elio. She was like a celebrity in the limelight.Once they were gone, the saleswomen
Sunny said obediently, "Thank you, Mr. Rinz." She did not want Elio to spend any money on her, but her current outfit did not match her new position as his assistant. Besides, she could not simply defy her boss’ decision.Elio was driving a luxury car worth millions, and he had a beautiful assistant by his side. It was no wonder that he was in a good mood. He had finally made a comeback! He held the steering wheel with one hand and swiped the multimedia screen with the other, playing an old favorite song of his. “And don't speak too soon, for the wheel's still in spin,“And there's no tellin' who that it's namin',“For the loser now will be later to win…”The song was too old for Sunny. She had never heard of it before, but she could hear the weary helplessness in the lines. She could not help but sneak a glance at Elio. Although he was only a few years older than her, she could tell that he had gone through a lot in life.…Goldpeak Tower was the largest shopping mall in Cloud
"Sunny Davis?" A seductively dressed woman called out suddenly. Beside her stood a curly-haired young man with an arrogant expression. He held a handbag under his armpit.Sunny did not expect to meet a familiar face here. She turned around, her expression stiffening. She wanted to run away, but she could not.The woman was her university classmate who used to bully her. The year they spent together was a waking nightmare for Sunny.Seeing the look on Sunny's face, Elio asked, "What's wrong? Who is that woman?""Nothing’s wrong. She's my classmate from college, Liliana Harris," Sunny whispered back.Liliana's heavily made-up face cracked into a cold smile. She led her boyfriend closer and said sarcastically, "It really is you! How dare you set foot in a Valentino store? You don’t belong here. Back in university, you couldn't even afford the food in the canteen, remember?”The other female customers were jealous of Sunny's beauty, so they were happy to add on the insults. One of th
The curly-haired young man was Liliana's boyfriend. Seeing that Sunny was sweet, slender, and a hundred times better than his girlfriend, his heart burned with jealousy. He already had a bone to pick with Elio. That poor loser did not deserve such a beautiful girlfriend!As a result, the young man was more than happy to pick a fight with Elio. A ferocious glint flashed in his eyes as he growled, "Do you want to die, kid?”Elio was almost impressed. Who did this punk think he was?Of course, it was beneath Elio to fight the wannabe casanova in public. He simply sneered and said, "I don't have time to waste on you. Just do your own thing and mind your own business. Leave us to our shopping.”Liliana sneered. “Oh, but I’m waiting to see you try and buy anything here. Don't just brag! Valentino is no ordinary brand. Every item here costs thousands of dollars. My boyfriend's father is a contractor. His family is well-off, so he can afford to buy these things for me. What about you? Are
"What?" Charlie's anger boiled over, his face turning bright red as he yelled, "This is too much! I want to see your chairman! He needs to apologize, or he'll regret it when I trash this place!"Laird gave a cold snort, grabbed the ready walkie-talkie, and called out, "Security, get in here, quick! We've got someone trying to wreck the place."In a flash, four security guards in black suits rushed into the room, grabbed Charlie, and marched him right out the door.The poor Jones family heir thought he could throw his weight around, but instead, he got a beating from the guards and ended up tossed outside, his suit torn and his face a mess of bruises.He tried to get up, wanting to shout insults, but the angry stares from the guards scared him silent. He scrambled into his Audi and sped away.Afterward, General Manager Howe filled in the chairman on what had happened. Elio could not help but feel a rush of glee. 'Charlie, you think you can take me on? Look where that got you!' Elio
That night, the news about the Aerin Group taking on the shanty town makeover project was all over the Cloudsea TV show. It shook up the whole business world in the city. Bosses from real estate and construction companies were all on the phone, trying to get the scoop.The Aerin Group was pretty new and not well-known in Cloudsea. Now, all of a sudden, it was the talk of the town. The big project that everyone wanted had somehow ended up with them, and it was really weird.The project to fix up the old town was massive, and lots of companies wanted to work on it. If they got even a piece of the job, they would be rolling in dough. So, they all rushed to make connections, hoping to meet with the big boss of Evamor Group to talk business.What surprised all the big shots was that nobody knew a thing about the boss of Evamor. It was like a big secret. Clearly, that person liked staying out of the spotlight, pulling strings from behind the curtain.Who would have guessed that this amaz
York nodded non-stop, apologizing. "Got it. Please forgive me. I'm really sorry."With the bill canceled, Elio felt they had done enough. "Let's call it even. Time to go."They walked out, heads high, leaving the staff and the hostesses in awe. York sat on the couch, face grim, and gulped down the fake Louis XIII. It was liquor from some other brand, cleverly resealed to look like the fancy stuff. It tasted pretty good, and hardly anyone could tell it was not the real deal. However, somehow, that kid figured it out. Who was he, anyway?York was fuming. Ever since his shop opened, he had sold bottle after bottle of this top-notch liquor to all sorts of important people, and no one had ever called him out. Now, some nobody had caught him."That little troublemaker, causing a scene in my shop," he grumbled. "Just you wait. I'll take care of you."As the boss was getting worked up and ready to get even, one of the girls spoke up, "That Mr. Rinz seems pretty impressive. I heard he even
York asked with a friendly smile, "I don't think I've met this young man before. Can someone introduce him?"Yvonne replied with a grin, "This is Mr. Rinz, a dear friend of ours. He's the one who wanted to meet you."York did not know Elio's story, and he looked like an average guy. However, he had ordered three bottles of the fancy Louis XIII cognac and seemed to be friends with some pretty important people, including a famous TV beauty. York could not help but be impressed."Really? I'm super honored and happy to meet you, Mr. Rinz. Hope you'll come to hang out with us more," York said with a big smile. He's the kind of guy who knew just what to say and was ready to shake hands, showing lots of respect. However, Elio did not reach out his hand at all, which made York's smile disappear, and he felt really annoyed inside.Elio just frowned and said, "I think once is enough for this place." Yvonne and the others exchanged puzzled looks. They had no clue why Elio was upset and wh
"You think you can hit me and get away with it? I could ruin your family in an instant. Now, get out of here, do you hear me?" Tanner yelled at her."You..." Fear flickered in May's eyes. She was too scared to argue, worried about what he might do to her.Jenny let out a sigh, went over to help her friend up, and whispered, "Let's just go. We can't stand up to him. We've just got to deal with this bad luck."May knew the truth. She and Jenny might come from money, but they were nothing compared to Tanner's powerful family. What could she do? If she pushed him too far, she was afraid he might make her disappear for good.May had no choice but to follow her best friend, looking all messy and upset. She did not think she would end up like that, feeling so angry. She was mad at Tanner for messing with her feelings and even madder at Elio, thinking he had a big part in her troubles.The room was super quiet; no one wanted to talk. Tanner was in a bad mood—he got tricked by someone not
As Evelyn's figure vanished from view, May frowned deeply and sneered, "She's so hopeless. She can't even handle her husband. Being a woman like that is just embarrassing.""Come on, don't be so hard on her," Jenny said. "Evelyn's got guts. She was ready to divorce Elio to stand up for what's right. Friends like her are rare.""Hmph, what good does that do? She still didn't get the stuff back. I really thought she could handle that jerk, but it was a waste," May said, not hiding her scorn."May, just a heads-up," Jenny lowered her voice, "the divorce might be good for Evelyn, but it puts you at risk. I've noticed Tanner looking her way a lot. Be careful."May felt a chill, sensing trouble, but she pushed back, "No way. Tanner told me he only loves me. You're just worrying too much."Jenny could tell what her best friend was thinking but kept it to herself. "Okay, let's just say I didn't mention anything. Let's head back."In the private room, Tanner was eager to hear the news. Wh
Jenny and May were shocked, staring at each other and not knowing what to do.The couple was at a breaking point. May felt a rush of panic. Did that mean she would never get back the fancy watch and the big Benz? She quickly pulled on Evelyn's arm, trying to tell her friend not to say things she could not take back. However, it was too late."That's for the best," Evelyn snapped. "From now on, we're nothing to each other.""Let's just hope we're both happy from here on out," Elio said, trying to sound indifferent. However, inside, it felt like a thousand needles were poking his heart.Evelyn did not look back. She turned and walked away fast, a cold air swirling around her.Jenny and May ran after her, calling out, "Evelyn, wait up!""Don't leave, wait for us!"Evelyn felt a heavy sadness. They had been married for three years, together every day. To say she felt nothing would be a lie. Even though she never really respected Elio, going their separate ways was still hard to take
The Seven Fairies Team was a tough bunch, and except for Helen, each one had fought their way to success in the cutthroat world of business. They were not about to let anyone push them around.With a loud "smack," Jenny's cheek stung from a fierce slap. She let out a sharp cry and glared at Yvonne. "Ouch! How dare you hit me?""You insult us, and you think a slap is too much?" Yvonne spat back, her teeth clenched in anger.May was not lucky, either. She, too, got slapped, leaving a bright red mark on her face. Lydia, who did it, shouted at her, "Who are you calling names, huh?"Jenny and May were no pushovers, but now, with their cheeks burning from the slaps and surrounded by a group of fierce-looking girls, they were boiling with rage inside. Yet, they did not dare to strike back, appearing utterly defeated and powerless.It was not the super-tough opponents they needed to worry about. It was the teammates who messed everything up!Evelyn had been sure she could get back those
The women finally got it—the beautiful woman was Elio's wife. Yarely and the others stood up for a better look.A bunch of girls with eyes as wide as saucers were watching everything unfold, each one silently agreeing that Evelyn was the picture of perfection. It was no surprise that Master Rinz could keep his cool, even with all those stunning girls around him.Evelyn scanned the room, and it hit her—they were all gorgeous girls, and Elio was the only boy. It was just like the old saying: he was the lone rooster in the henhouse.When Yvonne tried to be friendly, Evelyn was not having any of it. She huffed, "Forget it. I just need to talk to Elio about something private. I'll be out of your hair in no time."That made Evelyn seem super stuck-up and hard to talk to. Yarely and the others felt put off, so they just sat back down on the couch.They were all tough cookies, top dogs in their own right. If she was going to act all high and mighty, why would they want to hang out with he