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Finn didn’t mind spending a thousand five to three thousand dollars. He couldn’t spend more even if he wanted to anyway, let alone spend twelve thousand dollars for a bouquet. She turned to look around, desperately wanting to avoid the mocking glances of the restaurant’s guests. Instead, all she saw was Gerald looking toward her. He seemed to be happily chatting away to that unsightly girlfriend of his. Without warning, Sara burst out in a fit of rage. She stood up and pointed directly at Gerald, who was at the VIP table, before screaming at him at the top of her lungs. “Damn it, Gerald! What are you laughing at?!” That pathetic loser! What was so funny? Didn’t he reserve a VIP table just to act rad? How dare he laugh at her? “Huh? Who said I’m laughing at you? I am just looking at the flowers. Why?? Does that bother you too?” replied Gerald in anger. Since he saw that Queta seemed to fancy those roses a lot, he asked her which ones she wanted. For that, he got one hell of a reprimand from Sara. “Oh, god! Are you actually interested in the roses? What makes you think you’re worthy of them?” Sara sneered. Gerald shook his head helplessly and said nothing after that. Instead, he snapped his fingers and motioned the waitress selling the flowers over to him. When she saw that her services were being required, the waitress smiled and eagerly pushed the cart over to Gerald.
“How many roses are there?” “Sir? Are you asking about the number of roses in this cart?” the beautiful waitress asked in astonishment. “A total of one thousand and one roses, sir!” she went on enthusiastically. “One thousand and one roses. So, that should be about thirty thousand dollars then?”
“That would be about right, Sir. May I ask, Sir, what do you intend to do?” the waitress asked as she stared at Gerald with her eyes wide open. Queta, meanwhile, realized what Gerald was about to do. Indeed, she’d been staring at those Damascus roses for a while now. She remembered seeing them in her textbooks when she was young. A sudden and surprising turn of events today helped her finally see the magic of the Damascus rose. Having only seen the roses in pictures, she couldn’t help but stare at them in a daze. Gerald must be planning to buy all the roses since he could tell that she really wanted them. She was just about to dissuade him when it was already too late. Gerald had already taken out his bank card, and nonchalantly, he said, “I’ll take all of them, and I’ll pay by card.” “Excuse me?” The waitress was stunned. Sara gulped in shock, feeling as though she had just been served a tight slap on her face. This couldn’t be happening. Was that pathetic loser still playing rich? He had to be putting on an act. How could he possibly have that much money? However, the card’s successful transaction’s unmistakable sound felt like countless slaps pattering Sara’s face, one after the other. That was thirty thousand dollars! Oh god. Gerald actually had more than thirty thousand dollars, and he spent all of it as if it didn’t matter the slightest? “I will be sending these to your residence, and I’m sure they’ll find a place in your beautiful home!” Gerald wasn’t even bothered to look at Sara’s shocked expression. Instead, he continued chatting with Queta as they enjoyed their meal together. Once they were done eating, they left the restaurant. Not even once did Gerald bother to look at Sara. Sara felt an awful pain in her after seeing Gerald ignoring her completely. Good god… a man she’d despised and looked down on all the while turned out to be filthy rich? What?! No. She had to figure it out! Snapping out of her stupor, Sara immediately chased after Gerald. However, all she saw was the rear end of the Lamborghini pulling away from the front of the restaurant. Where were Gerald and that girl he was with? “Isn’t that a luxury sports car? Oh, god, finally! I see somebody driving that thing. It seems as though the mysterious rich young man has already made an appearance. Why didn’t I approach him earlier? If only I was a step quicker, I would have seen who that rich and young man was. What a waste!” Sara stomped her feet anxiously. Once again, the boat had left the dock, and she missed the opportunity to meet the rich and young man. But then… Something seemed to cross Sara’s mind. She gasped in horror. No! Where was Gerald???
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She saw the Lamborghini leaving as soon as she came out. Gerald was gone too. But where could Gerald be then? Could that mean that… Damn! She did not even dare think about it. She really didn’t dare think about it anymore! Sara took a deep breath. Wasn’t that confirmation that Gerald was the Lamborghini’s owner? Sara suddenly thought of the first time she met Gerald. At that time, unceremoniously sliced watermelon on the Lamborghini’s hood. Now, Gerald was here, and that car was also here! Not to mention how Sara personally witnessed Gerald blowing off thirty thousand dollars without hesitation whatsoever! Argh!
Gerald was the owner of that car? How wealthy was Gerald really? Sara was petrified, unable to accept her own unbelievable deduction. It wasn’t right! It couldn’t possibly be true! Gerald, on the other hand, had driven back to school after sending Queta home. He headed to the small remote parking lot, where he usually parked his car. He then got out, locking the car behind him. “Hello, Gerald!” A girl suddenly jumped out from the bushes, leaving Gerald started. “God-damn it! What are you doing?” He took a step backward in shock. He didn’t know if he should cry or laugh when he saw the face of the unintended visitor.
The girl standing in front of him turned out to be Whitney. “Hehehe.! I have been waiting for you for a long time, Mr. Crawford. I know you’ve been parking your car here.” “Wow! You are really amazing, Gerald. I really didn’t expect this car to be yours. You’re one bad guy. Why didn’t you tell me earlier that this car belongs to you? You made me misunderstand you!” Gerald ran into Whitney and her family when he masqueraded as Jane’s boyfriend to meet her parents. Thanks to that meeting, Whitney discovered that Gerald was the owner of the beautiful coupe. Nobody should have known about this. After returning home, Whitney had a sleepless night, where all she could think of when she closed her eyes was Gerald. Memories of everything that had happened between them unceremoniously invaded her mind. The Gerald of the past used to be a pauper who had constantly gotten bullied by her. He would always do whatever she asked him to do. In her eyes, even a dog was worthier than Gerald could ever be. However, Whitney had no idea what had gone wrong with her, not knowing when her attitude toward Gerald had changed. She even wondered if she was in love with Gerald. It did not make sense that she kept dreaming of him. And now, no matter how she looked at him, she couldn’t help feeling Gerald was absolutely stunning and charming. He was so attractive, she really wanted to bite him. Whitney had been thinking about him and dying to see her handsome Gerald as soon as she could; she had come early to wait for him. “Gerald… why don’t you say something?” Whitney gently asked. Gerald could feel goosebumps sprouting when he saw the look on Whitney’s face. “Erm… Whitney, you don’t have to be like this. To be honest, I used to hate you for that constant bullying and mocking…. Now that I think about it, I prefer how you used to treat me. So, stop being like this, okay?” Gerald replied with a gulp.
“Hmph! I realized you have masochistic tendencies, Gerald. Well… so… do I have to scold and beat you up like I used to so you can be happy?” Whitney winked. Obviously, Gerald knew what the wink was all about. He could feel pins and needles pricking his scalp. If he knew that Whitney was this kind of girl, he would have never made known his identity. ‘How could you possibly be interested in me, sis? You are only interested in my money!’ Gerald didn’t dare say it out loud, though. Whitney tapped her feet anxiously. “Oh! You, you, you have always been so quiet since we first met. Can you be more gentlemanly? Hmph! I mistreated you in the past, and I’ll now give you a chance to punish me. You can punish me in whatever way you, okay?” Whitney approached Gerald, grabbing his arms tightly. She’d been thinking so much about him that she was about to go insane.
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Of course, she was more than determined to devour Gerald whole. Her current behavior indicated that she very strongly intended to meet her goals. Back then, Gerald would have felt a certain sense of accomplishment if he met someone as stunning as Whitney. Now, after all that awful bullying, she was reduced to pestering him like a dog. Now, Gerald couldn’t help but panic. He felt his scalp tingling and goosebumps sprouting all over him. Not knowing how to react, he instinctively ran away. “Gerald, come back here!” Whitney yelled as she jumped anxiously. She smiled to herself as Gerald ran for dear life. Hehe! She initially thought that Gerald would hate her to the point of loathing when he saw her. Now, it rather seemed that Gerald was actually more afraid of her. It could only mean that she still had a chance! Thoughts coursed through her mind. Whitney crossed her arms, looking out at the Lamborghini’s passenger seat. “One day, I, Whitney, will definitely sit beside Gerald as he drives me around the school!”
Meanwhile, Gerald had already run all the way back to his classroom. This was the very reason he never wanted to so carelessly disclose his identity. It was definitely not narcissistic. Gerald knew all too well that materialistic gold-diggers the likes of Whitney or Xavia would pounce on him like no tomorrow. They would simply cause a disruption in his life. Regardless of how he was going to live after this, Gerald wholeheartedly yearned to complete his studies first. After returning to his classroom, Gerald spotted his coursemates having an eager discussion among themselves. He could roughly make out what they were so enthusiastic about.
They must be all talking about Silas, a guy who had recently transferred to their university. The topic was about his greatness, and the large number of girls who had confessed their love for him although he had just transferred over. In short, everything seemed to be very glamorous. “Gerald! You’re here! Come, you’ve got to listen to this thing about Silas! After this, you better give us a good explanation of why you didn’t tell us, your brothers, that you were getting together with Alice?” Harper flashed a fist at Gerald. “Gerald, too bad you were on leave yesterday. You should have been at the event the university held to welcome Silas!” said Harper. “Why? Did they host a welcome party just for him? How could the university do something like that?” Benjamin chipped in: “Well, they didn’t exactly call it a welcome party. Silas is one pretty incredible dude. His dad invested seven and a half million just to hold a special celebration party at our university. To put it straight, wasn’t it a hint that the university should hold a welcome party for Silas? Hah!” Benjamin’s tone had a hint of jealousy in it. “Oh, you know what’s even funnier? Since Cassandra, our lecturer, is one of the prettiest lecturers on campus, she was sent to welcome the guest. Guess what? She was flirting with Silas all the way! Was she drunk or what?” Harper replied as he smiled. “Well…” Gerald chuckled, simply smiling wryly and shaking his head. Surprised to find out what Cassandra was really like? In reality, Gerald had long known of the lecturer’s true nature. Just look at the photo she recently sent him. As he thought about it, Gerald secretly logged into his WeChat. He was angry the other day and didn’t take a good look at the picture. After hearing his coursemates mentioning her, he felt a sudden urge to look at the photo again. He then took a proper look at the pictures Cassandra sent him almost every night ever since that day. All of them had her face in it, and to say that they were inviting and seductive was a gross understatement.
Gerald was filled with enthusiasm. He said all but one word: Promiscuous! Out of the blue, Cassandra replied to his text in seconds. “Who’s promiscuous? Even if I am what you say I am, I only behave this way with you. It’s not like I’m like that with anyone else. Hmph! Did you get jealous when you saw Silas and me getting cozy at the meeting last night? You can tell me if you are. I’ll just stop looking at him then.” “I’m not jealous.” “Pfft! I don’t believe you. Brother Ordinary Man, if you promise to meet up, I will show you my ***, okay?” “We will cross the bridge when we come to it.” “You are so hateful! Okay… anyway, I’m heading to class.” Gerald felt a sense of hostility as he continued chatting with her. The more Cassandra acted like that, the stronger his yearning for revenge got. Suddenly, the door to the lecture room flung, and a woman’s shouting was heard. “Time for class, people! Now, what’s with all that noise?!” Cassandra stormed into the classroom, phone in hand, with her face darkened and expression somber. There was a tinge of coldness in her eyes. She eyeballed the room with the stare of a woman scorned. Finally, her gaze fell on Gerald.
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”Gerald, come out!
Cassandra scanned the classroom with a cold stare before calling Gerald out
“Gerald, there is something that I want to tell you. The husband of a college mate is opening a bar tomorrow. They are short of manpower, and there’s a part-time job over there. They pay a lot more compared to the other bars,” she harrumphed loudly as she crossed her arms.
“Part-time? I…”
Gerald was dumbfounded.
“You what? Don’t you understand what I just said? They’ll be too busy tomorrow because it’s opening day and he can’t find enough people to help him out. Did you think you could keep working there? Know where he’s going to open it? On Mayberry Commercial Street. Yes, that Mayberry Commercial Street! He’ll only be recruiting tall and handsome guys.”
“I…”
“You what? It’s settled then. I will be attending their opening ceremony tomorrow night, and you’re coming with me!”
Cassandra then looked at Gerald blankly.
“I… damn you!”
Gerald could not help but curse in his heart.
He wanted to tell her that he wasn’t feeling like it, and there was no need for him to be there at all. Cassandra, however, was an adamant woman, and there was nothing Gerald could do.
For the past three years, he had done everything Cassandra asked.
He couldn’t help thinking about how Cassandra misbehaved that night and the cold demeanor she was currently displaying.
Seriously? Haha!
But the situation had gotten a little awkward now. Gerald felt that it was an inappropriate time for him to be present.
He would only be helping out for one day anyway. He scratched his head before returning to his seat.
The class that morning was dull.
Most classes at the university ended at noon.
Gerald received a text message from Alice.
‘Will you be free at noon, Gerald? Come out and have lunch…’
A few short and dry words.
It suddenly struck him that he had yet to clear things up with Alice.
Alice suddenly became his girlfriend yesterday, thanks to some misunderstanding.
Gerald was a little frustrated.
Alice obviously intended to cozy up to him this time.
Frankly, if only Alice didn’t disparage him in the past, he would have been more than delighted to have her as his girlfriend.
He would have treated her well, regardless.
Alice was, after all, a stunning beauty.
Despite that, all that Gerald could think of right now was Mila.
If his relationship with Alice continued to be this vague and ambiguous, he must be a real scumbag then.
If he didn’t like her, why maintain the boyfriend-girlfriend association?
He should have just explained it plainly to her, or the misunderstanding would only worsen if the relationship dragged on.
Gerald thought to himself for a bit before replying in one sentence:
‘Alice, let’s meet up at the park after class. Come alone. I need to clarify something with you.’
Alice responded very quickly with an, ‘Okay.’
After class, Gerald headed to the small park where Alice was already waiting for him.
He could tell that she had dressed up today.
When she saw him, she seemed stunned.
“Gerald! You’re here?”
Alice greeted Gerald with a sweet and enchanting smile. Complicated feelings ran through her heart when she saw him.
In the past, she had always despised Gerald, looking down on him. Now, she suddenly felt that Gerald was, in fact, very handsome and his temperament particularly attractive.
She didn’t know why she felt this way.
“I wanted you to buy me dinner last night, but you carried an attitude. What was that supposed to mean?” Alice asked as she walked toward Gerald.
Alice’s fragrance wafted into Gerald’s nose.
At the scent, he felt dreamy. The goddess he could only dream of back then was standing right here in front of him.
Hehe! It really felt like some sort of soap opera.
However, whether it was a drama or not, Gerald intended to tell her the truth.
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”Because I do not want to be in this relationship anymore!” blurted Gerald without holding back. “What did you say?!” “Erm, Alice, there’s been a big misunderstanding. I… I didn’t go there to pursue you. Ahem, ahem. There, I said it out already. I went there that day that I wanted to ask Mila, one of your coursemates in your department, out for dinner. However, as soon as I entered, the girls from your department started surrounding me. They thought I was there to confess my love to you! After that…” Gerald had blurted out everything he’d been holding back in his heart. Alice started breathing hard. Every word that Gerald said felt like a sharp thorn violently piercing its way into her heart. She felt her tender body tremble. “Then, I happened to show up, and I was mistaken that you were there to confess to me? Moreover, I even promised to become your girlfriend, right?” Alice answered with a deep frown across her brow. “Yes! I couldn’t explain the situation there and then, considering the situation. The consequences would have been too embarrassing for you to bear!” “Hah! I understand everything now. It turns out that I, Alice, am nothing but a fool! I’ve been played like a fiddle!” Alice replied coldly. She had been desperately trying to get closer to him, but she got slapped before she could even do so at the end of the day. Alice felt like a joke. When she fell in love and got into her first relationship, she thought Quinton was the one who helped her, the reason why she got together with him in the first place. In the end, she ended up embarrassing herself.
Then, when she got into her second relationship, it was with Gerald. He was the one who always helped her out. However, he turned her down and made her feel extremely embarrassed. Enough! She really had enough!
Wasn’t finding a wealthy and well-behaved boyfriend all she wanted? It was all but a simple matter, so why was it so difficult for her to achieve? Slap!!! Alice slapped Gerald hard in frustration and anger. “You’re an asshole, Gerald! All you have is just a tiny bit of money! You think I am one to be mocked just like that? Just you wait! One day, I, Alice, will definitely find myself a filthy rich boyfriend. I will make you regret your actions today!” The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. After slapping Gerald, Alice glared at him with hatred and resentment in her eyes before turning around and leaving. Gerald subconsciously touched his face. It was then that the corners of his mouth turned upwards as he smiled bitterly. “Well, I shouldn’t be saying this, but how could anybody possibly be richer than me in the entire world? Ahem!” Nonetheless, the matter was resolved, and he had made everything as clear as day. Gerald, too was glad and relieved that he didn’t cut too deep a wound on Alice as well. So be it then. Gerald sat down at the small park, feeling a rare sensation of deep serenity as he admired the lake’s beautiful view. His phone rang suddenly. Gerald was a little surprised when he saw the number on the caller ID. It turned out to be Mila. Mila had broken all ties with Gerald yesterday, and she had not contacted him again since then. He answered the call in a hurry, to a peculiar sounding Mila. “Gerald, sorry to bother you. Is it a good time to talk? There’s something I need to tell you!” Gerald smiled bitterly. “Of course, it’s a good time. I have no girlfriend, after all!” “Hahaha. You made a sensational confession yesterday, Gerald. You really thought I wouldn’t see it?”
Gerald quickly understood the meaning behind Mila’s words. He began to thoroughly explain everything that took place between him and Alice to Mila. “Oh?” After hearing Gerald’s explanation, Mila simply replied with one word. She didn’t even say if she believed him or not. “Why did you want to meet?” Gerald asked. “Do I have to have a reason to look for you?” retorted Mila, annoyed. “No, but I am just asking because you told me that you have something to say. What is it?” “Forget it! There’s nothing anymore!” Beep…beep…beep… Mila had abruptly hung up. Gerald felt as though he was about to go crazy, feeling extremely anxious and unsettled. Girls were tough to handle, to say the least. Smart girls were even worse! He could never understand or figure out what went on in a girl’s mind. Argh! Forget it! He better look for Mila again…
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