Life at the Top

He waved his and Wendy’s interlocked hands before Ben as he spoke, “Wendy isn’t a piece of property. She’s not something anyone can just buy over just because they’re willing to propose a higher price. Plus, why would I need to take up a fair fight with you when I’ve already won?”

Jasper then pulled Wendy away. She had wanted to leave long ago.

A pair of cold eyes watched the duo leave, and Ben flushed in humiliation and fury. His molars ground together as he shouted, “You’re just too much of a chicken, Jasper! Admit it!

“You’d take on my challenge if you were a man!”

Jasper did not even look back as two words drifted over to them, “F*cking stupid.”

“You’re just afraid! You just don’t have the guts to take me on!” Ben clenched his teeth and roared.

Jasper did not even reply this time and walked farther away.

“Don’t waste your time getting angry at people like them, Benny. From what I see, Wendy’s just a stupid girl. She’s not worth your

cold eyes when he spoke, “The more unattainable she is, the more I want her! I’m Ben Hull. Since when has anyone dared to humiliate me like

and spoke, “The banquet is in two days, Benny. We could contact a few friends then so that you can show off how capable you are in

“People with contacts and ability will always rise above in a society like this. He’s dead wrong

Jasper doesn’t show up. We just need Wendy to understand that I’m the only one who’s a proper match for her. But if he does come, hmph! I’ll

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was known for its

a fan of French cuisine, nor did she like dishes that included a lot of deep-frying. As such, the

for roasted duck and a bowl of noodles instead of going to a romantic or grand restaurant? I’m on a date with my

lips and scoffed lightly. “But I like these dishes. What’s so good about French or other high-class restaurants anyway? A simple

“That’s fair,” Jasper agreed.

most of whom were from foreign lands. There were quite