Chapter 1650


    Chapter 1650


    Garrett slumped into a chair, his face the very picture of heartbreak. “Man, I’m in no mood for games


    right now.”


    Zavier, barely looking up from hisputer screen, replied with a cold, “Then you can just get out.”


    “Seriously? Is that how you ask for my help with game testing? Now that it’s making bank, look at you,”


    Garrett retorted. “Zav, you can’t treat people this way. You’re gonna end up friendless.”


    Zavier quirked an eyebrow. “How did you even manage to get a girlfriend with that mouth?”


    “Are you kidding? I had a girlfriend because I’m a catch. First off, I’m hot. Secondly, I’m loaded.”


    Zavier couldn’t help but chuckle. “A fine specimen of humanity, and here you are, talking about yourself


    like you’re a piece of merchandise.”


    “I’m just telling the truth, Zav,” Garrett shot back, exasperated.e2


    Zavier, done with the conversation, checked his watch, stood up, and headed for the door.


    “Where are you off to? Everybody’s here breaking their backs testing your game,” Garrett called after


    him.


    “Marc and the guys are back at school. We’re grabbing a bite to eat, Zavier replied, slipping on his


    jacket.


    “Marcus? Steven? Lucas?” Garrett’s interest was piqued.


    Yeah, it’s been a couple of months, Zavier said, a hint of excitement in his voice.


    Garrett hurried to catch up. “Zav, those guys are legends. Marcus, especially. He’s only twenty and has


    been running the Hartley Group for years, turning it into a global powerhouse.”


    Marcus, Steven, and Lucas were all students at Capital College, but Marcus had taken over his family’s


    empire even before starting college. Despite rarely attending sses, Marcus managed to top his


    courses, making his presence on campus a rarity.


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    Garrett had long wanted to meet these titans of the industry but never found the opportunity. “Zav, take


    me along. I want to meet them.”


    Zavier didn’t respond but gave him a look that said it all.


    “Fine, fine, I won’t go. I’ll keep an eye on the testers here and make sure they get their reports done,”


    Garrett conceded.


    “Appreciate it,” Zavier said, and with that, he left.


    Garrett grumbled to himself, “Appreciate it, my foot.”


    The rendezvous was at a private bistro near the school, owned by Marcus himself. Known for his picky


    pte, Marcus had not only brought his personal chef to Capital College but had also built his own


    restaurant.


    Marcus’ bistro was an exclusive spot that didn’t serve the public, only his inner circle. Its privacy,


    cuisine, tastes, and hygiene were beyond reproach. When all four were at Capital, they enjoyed


    meeting there for meals, tea, and cards. However, with their busy schedules, it was rare for the four to


    gather.


    Today’s full house wasn’t just because of the new semester but also because the Rivera family had


    arranged a fiancée for Zavier.


    As soon as Zavier stepped in, Steven’s teasing voice greeted him, “Zavier, congrattions on snagging


    a delicate bride!”


    Without missing a beat, Zaviernded a yful punch on Steven’s arm. “Are you looking for a beating,


    Steven? You know I can’t stand her, and I’m being forced into this. What’s there to congratte?”


    Lucas chimed in, “If you truly didn’t like her, with your expertise, this engagement would have never


    happened.”


    In other words, the sessful engagement had something to do with Zavier’s own ns.


    Zavier grinned. “At least you guys get me.”


    Steven continued, “We all know you’ve got your eye on taking over Rivera Inc., but you’re not yet sure


    you can beat those eyeing thepany. So you’re ying this game to throw them off.”


    “Can you leave me some dignity? Don’ty me bare,” Zavier protested, turning to Marcus, who had


    been silent. “Marc, I’m curious about your take on this.”