Chapter 7


    George wouldn''t dare to call Lucinda "Lucy" anymore. The man had a grip that made George''s wrist


    ache, and he could still feel it even now.


    Stefan chuckled coldly, and George''s face turned beet-red. Stefan’s scornfulugh was even more


    unbearable than direct mockery.


    "Mr. Mitchell, you might wanna look in a mirror. Compared to me, your looks do fall a bit short. The


    term ''kept man'' seems quite suitable for you.”


    George was even more speechless.


    Lucinda couldn''t help but burst intoughter.


    Stefan shot her a nce and she quickly covered her mouth, stifling herughter.


    George couldn''t ept that Stefan had stolen his ex. He and Lucinda had four years of history


    together. He believed that Lucinda still had feelings for him. Standing tall, George challenged


    Stefan, "Can you provide a good life for Lucinda? Judging by your outfit, I doubt you even make 500


    bucks a month. I''ve heard Lucinda has tens of thousands of dors in debt. I can help her out right


    now. Can you?"


    Stefan didn’t directly say how much he made, instead, he turned around and left.


    The intrigued onlookers were a bit disappointed to see Stefan leave without putting up a fight


    against George.


    Even Cecilia couldn''t help but ask Lucinda, "How much does he make a month?"


    Lucinda shook her head, whispering, "I don’t know. He works at Ascend Global and lives in


    Diamond Ridge Estates. His rent and utilities alone are over five thousand dors a month."


    Who in their right mind would think that a resident of Diamond Ridge Estates makes only 500 bucks


    a month?


    Cecilia tilted her head and looked at Lucinda. Didn''t that gentleman say Lucinda was his wife? And


    Lucinda doesn''t even know how much her own husband makes?


    Cecilia fell silent when she realized that she spends every day with Lucinda and didn’t even know


    she was married.


    "Lucinda, he can''t even help you pay off your debt, but I can. Can we start over? If you give me


    another chance, I''ll pay off your debt right now."


    Lucinda looked at George''s smug expression and retorted coldly, "Mr. Mitchell, aren''t you afraid


    your current girlfriend will find out you''re helping me pay off my debt and clean you out?"


    Lucinda thought to herself, this man, relying on the benefits gained from climbing socialdders,


    dares to show off in front of me.


    George nced nervously at the surrounding guests and whispered to Lucinda, "Lucinda, can we


    talk outside?" There were too many people here.


    Lucinda, expressionless, said, "Sorry, I don’t have time. Please leave, Mr. Mitchell. I have a


    business to run."


    Just as George was about to say something, Stefan walked back in and whatever George was


    about to say got stuck in his throat.


    Stefan had been gone for about ten minutes and came back carrying a box. Everyone immediately


    focused their attention on him, eager for the drama to continue.


    Some people who were about to leave, quickly returned to their seats, ordered more coffee and


    cakes, and prepared to enjoy the show.


    Lucinda came over and quietly said, "Stefan, you don''t need to stoop to his level. It''s not worth


    ruining your mood."


    Stefan looked at her, his gaze deep, making it hard for Lucinda to read him.


    "I''m not upset, but I can''t let othersugh at you." If he didn''t stand up for Lucinda, people would


    ridicule her for choosing a husband who barely made 500 bucks a month.


    Lucinda quickly said, "I don''t care."


    Stefan whispered, "But I do."


    Lucinda replied, "…Okay, Stefan, go ahead. I''m watching."


    George watched Stefan walk in with the box, a smug and scornful smile on his face. "I knew it. You


    dare topete with me for Lucinda when you can''t even make 500 bucks a month. Do you know


    how much I make in a month..."


    Before he could finish, George was cut off as Stefan threw the box at his feet, startling George who


    jumped up in surprise.


    The people around couldn''t help butugh.


    George''s face turned red. He wanted to rush at Stefan, but he didn''t dare to actually do it. Stefan''s


    grip on his wrist had made it clear that George was no match for him.


    "Open it!"


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    Stefan ordered.


    George wanted to argue, but under Stefan''s intense gaze, he found himself unable toe up with


    a retort. He obediently squatted down and opened the box.


    The room fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.


    It was a box full of cash. All new bills, bundled up. The sight was a punch in the gut for George.


    Lucinda was shocked too. She stared at the box of cash, wondering if it was a prop from a movie


    set.


    Stefan stood over the stunned George, his tone still gentle, but the words were like thorns, leaving


    George with nowhere to hide, "This is what I just took out of the bank."


    George wished he could find a hole and crawl into it to hide himself.


    He thought his wealth made him superior, but Stefan had just given his ego a brutal beating. He


    was mortified.


    Faced with such embarrassment, George hated Stefan more than ever. This man, whose name he


    didn''t even know, had made him look like a fool. He would make Stefan regret this!


    Stefan bent down, closed the box, picked it up, and asked George with a smile, "Mr. Mitchell, would


    you like to leave on your own, or do you want me to kick you out?"


    George rose to his feet, incapable of meeting Stefan''s gaze, his face flushed as he scurried out of


    the room.


    Everyone thought, what a show!


    Apuse erupted around the room, even Lucinda pped her hands.


    Stefan scanned the room, his eyes finallynding on Lucinda, who was enthusiastically apuding.


    He shifted the case to his other hand, then lightly tapped Lucinda''s forehead with the index finger of


    his right hand, "Lucinda, I did this all for you."


    "I know, Stefan. You''re amazing. I made the right choice choosing you. I''ve got such great taste!"


    Lucinda showered Stefan withpliments, all of which were heartfelt.


    Stefan silently watched her.


    Lucinda started to feel uneasy under his gaze.


    "I''m going to go return the money. I borrowed it from a friend who works at a nearby bank," Stefan


    said, picking up the case and walking past Lucinda.


    Lucinda and Cecilia exchanged surprised nces. So, the money was borrowed?


    The onlookers all chimed in, to borrow such arge sum of money in a mere ten minutes to prove


    himself, he’s still impressive!