Dagon was disgruntled at how Zayn was acting. He raised his brows twice, thinking that Zayn was blustering and putting up an act when he was near his ends, so he replied loudly, “Haha, compete with you? It’s not that I look down on you, but are you even qualified? Will you be able to produce that much money to compete with me? Let me tell you, I plan to donate 1.24 billion dollars tonight. If you can donate more than that, you’re the charity ambassador tonight.”1.24 billion dollars! To the guests, the sum dropped like a bomb as everyone gasped with widened eyes and looked at Dagon in reverence and admiration.1.24 billion dollars was not a small amount! It could already acquire many companies. The Northmob Council was really affluent!Right away, that shifted everyone’s impression of Dagon. In comparison, Zayn had no place next to him.That was right. Dagon was no rival against Zayn in terms of martial arts, but Zayn was similarly not Dagon’s opponent in terms of wealth. Moreover,
A donation fraud was nothing uncommon. In fact, plenty of celebrities had done so to increase their popularity, but it was simply embarrassing when they were ultimately exposed.A fraudulent donation could potentially be detrimental. To certain celebrities who donated less, it was not much of a risk as most of the consequences were a matter of morals. This charity gala tonight, however, was different. It was organized by the authorities to raise funds and lift the pressure off of them. That was why a significant title like the charity ambassador was offered. If one were to make a fraudulent donation in such an event, the consequences would be grim—even if it was Zayn, he would be penalized all the same.Well aware of this, Sean and Gordon were anxious. They were in the same boat as Zayn. If something happened to him, they would not get away scot-free.Zayn was unperturbed by the host’s question. Wearing a smile, he answered calmly, “Of course, I won’t do that. It’s only 1.24 billion
“I’ll donate…”As the host made the announcement, people began to offer their contribution, amassing nearly billions of dollars shortly!The sum was considerably large in the charity world. In combination with the charity projects before this, the total amount had surpassed 4.5 billion dollars.Swiftly, again, Dagon and Zayn were the ones left who had yet to donate. Everyone trained their eyes on both of them.The host asked, “Mr. Bones, Mr. Larson, may I know how much both of you plan to contribute?”Dagon had donated 2.5 million dollars more than Zayn, totaling 1 billion and 326.5 million dollars, which was already two years’ worth of income from all the projects the Northmob Council had. Just thinking about pouring all that money in as a donation hurt Dagon’s heart!If it were not for Zayn who had poked his head in, he would not even have to spend that much money. The person who came in third for donating the most had only donated some hundred million, damn it!Nevertheless,
1.6 billion dollars! What in the world!?Everyone there was fully cognizant of the fact that this was a sum an average person would not be able to go through in ten lifetimes—scratch that, 20 lifetimes or even 30, given the exorbitant amount!However, Zayn had mentioned it in passing, and he was not bidding for a precious gem at an auction but simply contributing it as a donation.What was more startling was that adding the 1 billion and 324 million dollars he had donated earlier, he had pledged a total of 2 billion and 824 million dollars!No one dared imagine the shock factor of it, so the hall was filled with silence. It was as if the pause button was hit. Not only were the people quiet, but it was also eerily silent. They were still staring at Zayn with dropped jaws and widened eyes.Even Dagon was surprised by Zayn. It was ridiculous. This was 2.8 billion dollars, a fifth of his Northmob Council’s worth, and Zayn was just dishing it out like that? Goodness!Dagon had seen pl
Snapping out of his stupor, Dagon gloated again. That was right. Zayn Larson was a fraudulent donor—the higher the sum he called out, the harsher the penalty he would have to face. Once Zayn was unable to pay 2 billion and 824 million dollars, he was doomed. The title of the charity ambassador was still going to be his, Dagon thought to himself and laughed inwardly.Sean and Gordon were panicking as they did not expect Zayn to go to this extent. With cold sweat breaking out across their foreheads, they felt like pins and needles were stabbing them all over.Nevertheless, Zayn could still chuckle as he replied, “Of course, I’ll be able to pay up. It’s less than 3 billion dollars—it’s not like it’s terribly a lot.”Just listen to what he said—what a brag! Would it kill him to not show off? This was basically on everyone’s minds at that very moment.Dagon guffawed while saying with a finger pointed at Zayn, “Zayn Larson! Since you’re such a boast who doesn’t think that 3 billion dolla
The transfer was actually successful!The moment felt unreal to everyone as if they were dreaming. It was not so much that they had never seen such a hefty amount of money but more because all of them did not think that Zayn could donate that much money, especially when the sum was not for the purchase of an auctioned treasure or the acquisition of a company but was a donation. The impact was unprecedentedly strong.Dagon was frozen on the spot. He appeared funny when various expressions flitted across his face in an instant while he dared not believe that this was real. He was determined to be titled the charity ambassador tonight and had forked out all he had—an alarming 1.34 billion dollars—for the said title! Now, that title was gone. This meant that he had spent 1.34 billion dollars in vain as it had all gone down the drain!He could not accept such a sudden change of events. It caused him to lose his mind in a split second as he pounced at Zayn with reddened eyes and a menac
The state legislator did not have the slightest care for Dagon’s plea as he ordered with a cold expression, “Take him away.”Men came swiftly to seize Dagon. Despite the four of them not being his rival in martial arts, Dagon dared not fight back at all. After all, a slight resistance would truly throw him into unsalvageable depths.The Northmob Council was strong, but it was not on the same level as the state legislator.Dagon was extremely regretful now. If he had known, he would not have stepped out just now no matter what. This was a double whammy for him—not only had he lost 1.34 billion dollars, but he had also infuriated the state legislator. His loss was immeasurable!Initially, even when Dagon had donated 1.34 billion dollars but failed to win the title of charity ambassador, he could at least leave a good impression with the authorities. Now? He had gotten nothing!He continued to plead and was close to getting down on his knees, but the state legislator ignored him, eve
Zayn was stunned as well. He was surprised that the state legislator would extend his invitation like this. After all, the man’s status was extraordinary.This man in front of him had a profound background. If Zayn could forge connections with the state legislator, his status would rise accordingly as well.There was no hesitation from Zayn as the thought was but a flash in his head. He quickly agreed with a smile. “I’d better comply than feign refusal since you’ve invited me, sir.”The state legislator chuckled aloud, looking immensely delighted.Half an hour later, Zayn arrived at an older residential area and was astonished upon entering the old man’s house. He had not imagined the state legislator to live in such a humble abode. He had to somehow stay in a massive mansion given his status!The elder noticed Zayn’s surprise and asked with a smile, “Hmm? Are you surprised that I’m staying here?”Zayn nodded honestly.“Heh, heh.” The state legislator chuckled and answered, “It’