Coincidentally, May came out of the private room and saw the crowd gathered in the corridor. She asked in confusion, "Who said my name?""Good, so you're here too," Elio said. "In that case, you can come and be the judge."May was also surprised to see Elio there, but then she saw a group of pretty girls and assumed they were seducing her boyfriend. She immediately flew into a rage, taking the opportunity to put Elio down. "You useless lout, why aren't you at home with your wife? Why are you running around? Look at your shabby clothes! You’re an eyesore.”Yvonne and the girls were all furious. After all, they regarded Elio as their best friend. They did not expect May to demean him out of nowhere like that. What had he done to offend her?! What a crazy bitch.Yvonne took a step forward and straightened up, instantly making May cower in the face of her height and beauty. May was not bad-looking, but she was nowhere near as beautiful or as busty as Yvonne. It It was a critical hit
The people in the corridor were all about the same age, so some of them knew each other. For example, Helen and Jenny were high school classmates. Later on, they went on different paths in their lives and gradually lost contact.However, they had already added each other on Instagram, so they could see each other's posts from time to time.Jenny looked the same as she did in school, so Helen recognized her at a glance. A look of displeasure flashed across her eyes. "Jenny, can you not say that about Elio? He may have married into his wife’s family, but he still has his dignity.""Helen…?" Jenny had not expected to meet her celebrity former classmate here. "Why are you with this useless trash?""Who are you calling trash, bitch? Your words are as ugly as your face. Are you looking for a beating?" Yvonne's face was cold. Although she was not too familiar with Jenny, she knew who she was.Jenny glanced at her angrily. She wanted to punch Yvonne in the face, but when she recognized th
Tanner and Bennet, along with the other guys, had stars in their eyes as if they had just spotted the most amazing treasure. Their hearts couldn't help but beat faster.Everyone in Cloudsea knew about Yarely. They called her Ms. Abbott. She was not just drop-dead gorgeous; she could do anything. She was that powerful.All the rich and fancy people in Cloudsea were proud to be members of the Orchid Harmony Club. They flocked to it, hoping to be seen as classy and cultured. They all wished they could win over that one-of-a-kind beauty, but no one ever did.Tanner's dad was super rich and a club member too. He had dined there and seen the breathtaking club owner. She made such an impression on him, but he never got the chance to get to know her, which he always felt bummed about.Now, running into her like that, Tanner was thrilled. Grinning from ear to ear, he said, "Oh, it's Ms. Abbott! It's really no big deal, just friends having a laugh."He was playing dumb on purpose, scared th
The Seven Fairies Team could tell that something was off. They thought the woman was pretty nasty, obviously trying to pick a fight with Elio, and she was not making any sense.Yarely moved quickly, her elegant figure in a traditional dress blocking Jenny's way. She reached out with her pale, delicate arm and gave Jenny a shove.She might have looked graceful, but Yarely was a martial artist with impressive skills.The shove was so strong that Jenny could not stay on her feet. She yelped, stumbled backward, and almost fell over."Are you trying to bully me? Don't think you're so great just because you're powerful. I'm not easy to push around. Bennet, what are you waiting for? Help me!" Jenny yelled, fuming.Bennet was really close to Jenny, like best friends, but he was hesitant to cross Ms. Abbott from the Orchid Harmony Club. All he could do was try to calm Jenny down. "Don't worry, Ms. Abbott didn't mean any harm. Let's just talk it out."Jenny's phone was already unlocked, an
With everyone watching, Tanner had no choice but to follow them into the private room. Ms. Abbott from Orchid Harmony Club was there, and if Tanner did not pay up after losing, he would get a bad reputation in the Cloudsea business world, and it would be tough for him to get by.Cherish pulled out paper and a pen from her bag and quickly put together an agreement that said that the watch and the car were being given to Elio voluntarily by Tanner to settle debts, and he had to help with the ownership transfer or pay for any losses.Being a top lawyer, Cherish made sure the agreement was airtight. Tanner read it, had no objections, and just signed his name, though he was seething inside and felt like stabbing that guy.Elio signed too, and there were witnesses. Yarely and some other girls signed as well, showing they really cared about what was happening to Elio.That just made Tanner burn with jealousy even more, and he could not figure out why such a loser was so popular with the l
Soon after, a team wheeled carts into the room, bringing in fancy liquor and a variety of snacks.There were hostesses in skimpy outfits and young servers. The group of men and women lined up to perform a simple ceremony to open the bottles. The customer had ordered such pricey drinks, so they were going to get the best service.The crowd welcomed Elio with a cheer: "Welcome to the Golden Age KTV, our most honored guest! We hope everything goes your way, that you find wealth at every turn, and that all your dreams come true!"One of the prettiest girls, dressed in a flowing dress that hinted at her figure, was the first to grab a snowy towel. She pulled a bottle of champagne from the ice bucket and, with a graceful flourish, used a saber to pop it open. The scent of the bubbly filled the air as the cork made a soft sound.Music floated through the room, and the other girls began to dance. They twirled and swayed so beautifully it was beyond words.The whole scene was eye-catching
May's face turned dark after being yelled at by her boyfriend, but she did not dare to talk back. Angrily, she said, "Elio, that beast. He really had the nerve to take them. I'm going to call Evelyn right now and tell her to keep her man in line." Tanner had an idea. Evelyn was a super beauty too. 'Elio, you just wait. I'll win over your wife.' He nodded, "That's a plan. Let her come over, and we'll see what to do."May knew she could not waste a second. She grabbed her phone and quickly told Evelyn that Elio was in trouble and she needed to come right away before hanging up.Evelyn was staying late at work when her best friend's call came in. Her face turned icy with anger. She could not help but wonder why she had married such a troublesome man who was always getting into messes.However, he was her husband, and she could not just ignore him!In just over twenty minutes, Evelyn pulled up to the KTV and walked into the private room where May was waiting. Even in a simple white s
Knowing Evelyn's kind heart after years of friendship, May pulled her aside with a worried look. "Evelyn, you're the only one who can help me. If you don't, Tanner is going to break up with me. Could you please get Elio to give back the watch and car keys?"Best friends were like sisters, and faced with such a plea, Evelyn softened. She nodded and said, "Okay, I'll talk to him and do my best to get your things back.""Awesome!" May beamed with excitement and said, "You're the best. Elio's in the room next door. Let's go see him. He listens to you like a puppy, so it's sure to work out."Evelyn knew the harsh words had a point. Elio really did act lowly around her, like he did not deserve her and always doing whatever she asked.Her mom and the whole family never treated Elio like he mattered, looking down on him for so long that it just became the way things were.So Evelyn did not think there was anything wrong with what her best friend said. However, she forgot: Elio was her guy
"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