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Chapter 1391

Henry was surprised by Harvey's position in the county's local government. Even though it seemed high to the average person, it meant little to him.Henry thought of the powerful figures in Aurelia City, the influential people under the Golden Liberty, and the Holy Clan's high-ranking members. Even Brad, the governor of South Valley Province and a close associate of Henry's family, was a significant figure, too. Brad was the leader in South Valley Province, and his close ties with Henry made Deric's uncle's role seem insignificant by comparison.Seeing Henry lost in thought, Michael mistook it for shock and said, "Yes, so you must be cautious!"When we get to the restaurant, offer him a few drinks and apologize.""That's not necessary." Henry shook his head."Yeah, don't worry, Dad. Henry will be fine," Cecilia said quickly.She knew Henry's capabilities were impressive. Although she was not sure about his connections, she knew that with his control over the Hood Group and its ec

Chapter 1392

Amy supported her husband. She did not know Henry well enough to make a judgment but believed Cecilia would be well cared for by someone like Deric. At least Cecilia would not have to struggle as much for the rest of her life.Amy said, "Henry, it's not that I have anything against you. It's just that Young Master Pierson is genuinely exceptional and a good match for Cecilia. You may be a good person, but the difference between you two is quite significant."Henry was a little amused. He pretended to be Cecilia's boyfriend, but her parents looked down on him.He glanced at Cecilia with a smile.Cecilia was anxious and quickly defended Henry. "Says who? Well, I got my current job because of Henry.""Ridiculous! Cecilia, you've never lied to us! Now you're making things up. You think you can fool me so easily?" Michael scolded."It's true!" Cecilia protested."Stop lying. You're working for the Hood Group, right?""Yes.""The Hood Group belongs to the Hoods, and they're very pow

Chapter 1393

After driving for a while, they finally arrived at the East River Restaurant parking lot in Erstonia District.The East River Restaurant was a top-tier restaurant in Eastonia, renowned for hosting gatherings of the wealthy and influential. Ordinary people often found it nearly impossible to secure a reservation there.Even though Michael and Amy were not used to such places, they could tell it was far superior to the venues they were accustomed to in their county.Amy said, "Henry, this place looks quite fancy. Will the meal be expensive?"Not wanting them to feel uncomfortable, Henry replied casually, "Not really. We'll just have some simple home-cooked dishes. It'll probably cost about 100 dollars per pax.""That's good to hear. You look ordinary, so you mustn't overspend. By the way, your clothes may seem plain, but they fit well and look nicely-coordinated," Amy said after examining Henry closely.Henry chuckled and said, "Just something I picked up casually."Although his c

Chapter 1394

"Hmph, of course, he's not!" Deric sneered."He's just ignorant and fearless. He'll eventually kneel in front of my amazing abilities!" Deric continued with a cold smile."Yes, yes, Young Master Pierson. Let's go inside," Michael said, his heart filled with worry.Henry's sudden appearance had complicated things. Michael was afraid they might anger Deric, especially since the guy was arrogant and ignorant, making him even more dangerous.Henry shook his head, ignoring the remarks, and walked in.Michael and Amy were both displeased, so Cecilia hurried to catch up. However, she felt guilty for putting Henry in such an awkward situation.Deric followed them in. The group entered the venue, which was not lavishly decorated. It only had some simple and rustic decorations. That was a preferred style for some high-ranking officials and wealthy people.Deric looked around with a frown and shook his head. "What a crappy place. People in big cities spend less than 100 per person here. Th

Chapter 1395

Amy felt somewhat apologetic when she saw Henry in a daze. For Austin's sake, she hoped her daughter would marry Deric. Henry was the innocent party.She tried to smooth things over, saying, "Young Master Pierson, you must be kidding. This is just an ordinary restaurant. How can they possibly have such high-quality liquor?""Let's switch to another place then. Otherwise, I can't eat here," Deric said haughtily, thinking he could scare Henry by spending a few thousand dollars for a meal.Henry, however, glanced at Deric and said nonchalantly, "You weren't invited anyway. You don't have to eat here."Those words made Deric's face darken further.Michael hurriedly said, "Henry, how can you speak like that? It's a privilege and honor for us to dine with Young Master Pierson."Henry frowned.Cecilia hurriedly said, "Dad, how can you say that? Henry's treating us to this meal. Whatever he decides to serve is fine. How can a guest make such demands?""Henry, let me check what liquor t

Chapter 1396

"Henry, didn't you bring some liquor? Take it out. Cecilia's dad loves a good drink," Amy said.Michael wanted to say something, but Amy's stern look held him back. Deric noticed that Michael and the others were siding with him. He was confident that Henry would humiliate himself.Henry nodded and took out a bottle. It was only a bottle of ordinary white wine, unlike Maotai. However, it did appear to have some age to it.Michael paused when he saw the bottle. He was a fan of white wine. He had heard stories during drinking sessions with friends and knew a bit about it.That particular bottle looked like a 50-year-old National Collection white wine. A similar bottle had fetched over 300,000 dollars more than ten years ago at an auction in Aurelia City. Its current value would be even higher.Deric was not convinced that that was the same wine.He glanced at the bottle and sneered, "I knew it—it's not Flying Fairy Maotai. He just brought some trash from home."Deric noticed Michae

Chapter 1397

Michael had initially thought about downplaying the value of the wine, but when he realized that Henry knew its worth. So, he reluctantly said, "Indeed, at an auction in Aurelia years ago, this wine fetched over 300,000 dollars per bottle!""No way!" Deric exclaimed. He could not accept the idea that someone as unremarkable as Henry could possess such valuable wine.Amy and Cecilia were also curious about the authenticity of the wine.Henry shook his head and said calmly, "Mr. Leon can tell.""Alright, I'll give it a try!" Michael was eager.As a lover of fine liquor, he could not resist tasting such a rare find. He poured himself a small glass and savored it, feeling a sense of bliss that resonated deeply in his soul.Such fine wine!Even though he had never tasted that particular one, his experience told him it was genuine. The satisfaction on his face left no doubt for the others.Knowing her husband's deep knowledge and passion for liquor, Amy was taken aback.'Is the wine

Chapter 1398

Just then, Michael returned to the room.He had not gone to the restroom. Instead, he had rushed out to find the waitress. However, he must have been a step too late, as he could not locate her anywhere. He was regretful—if only he had not claimed the wine was fake.When he saw another bottle of wine on the table, he paused and asked, "What's that?""Henry brought that out. Unfortunately, it's just an ordinary bottle of Maotai. It's not even the Flying Fairy Maotai," Deric said.Henry glanced at Deric with disdain as if he were staring at an idiot. He remarked casually, "Is that so?""Of course!" Deric replied confidently."Have you never heard of Flying Fairy Maotai's predecessor?" Henry asked.Deric was momentarily taken aback—he genuinely did not know. He preferred red wine and was not well-versed in the intricacies of hard liquor."Five-Star Maotai!" Michael interjected, showing that he had a deep knowledge of alcohol.His eyes lit up as he asked eagerly, "Is that a bottle

Chapter 1399

As soon as Noel entered, he asked, "Is this your wine?"He was puzzled as to why someone would discard such a fine bottle of wine, mistaking it for a fake.Everyone was momentarily stunned by his question.Michael, however, felt a surge of excitement. He was regretful, but since the bottle of wine had been returned, he quickly answered, "Yes, yes, it's ours!"Noel frowned in disbelief. "Why would you think it's fake and want to throw it away? You're wasting a treasure!"Michael was at a loss for words. He was unsure if the wine was real, but it seemed legit based on Noel's reaction.Deric, however, could not stand it any longer. He sneered, "Old man, you're quite an actor. How much did this man pay you?"Noel's face darkened as he felt humiliated."Keep going, you're doing a great job," Deric mocked."Henry, why bother with the act? You're trying to fool everyone with a cheap bottle of fake wine?""I'm speaking the truth," Noel retorted angrily."Feel free to check the White

Chapter 1400

Noel's expression remained cold as he responded, "No need. I'm not worthy to hear such an apology."Deric was dumbfounded. He had not anticipated Noel to be someone so influential that even his uncle was terrified of him.Deric did not realize that Harvey's presence at that dinner was because he was from Redhoc. After all, the dinner was organized by Aden Whalen, the mayor, to welcome Aaron Clements, the wealthiest man from Redhoc, who was planning to invest there."Why are you standing there? Get over here and kneel!" Harvey barked, his face dark with anger.Deric was shocked. He knew he was in big trouble. He had always been in awe of his uncle, but kneeling in front of Cecilia and apologizing to someone else was something he could not stomach.Harvey, however, was beside himself with rage, ready to step in and force the issue. Realizing that kneeling was his only way out, Deric quickly knelt and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Ray. I didn't recognize you and spoke out of turn. Please for

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