Chapter 3

I kept eating calmly and refused Finn's and Yvonne's kindness.

I said, "Thank you, but I'm happy with my job. I'm not planning to switch."

A former classmate chimed in, "Sylvia, why aren't you grateful? Finn and Yvonne are kind-hearted. They're giving you money and a job. Take it!"

"Right. Your life's already tough. What pride do you even have left? You showed up just to grab resources, didn't you? Stop pretending!"

Yvonne plastered on an insincere smile. "Guys, don't say that! Maybe Sylvia really loves her current job!"

She turned to me and said, "Sylvia, we're offering this because of our past friendship. Don't miss out on this opportunity just because of your pride!"

I honestly had no idea why they kept trying to pressure me into accepting money and job offers.

I insisted, "I really don't need it. Thanks."

Yvonne's smile stayed gentle, yet her eyes were full of mockery and disdain.

Finn gripped the check and sneered. "Useless! We're trying to give you a hand, and you still won't take the chance! Stay poor forever!"

Right after that jab, a group of guys rushed over and tried to make me drink.

"Sylvia, you look so pitiful. Take one shot and I'll transfer you a thousand dollars."

"If you really need money, I can pay you even more!"

They were ogling me. The others laughed, and no one came to my aid.

I frowned. This class reunion was nothing like I had pictured. If I weren't waiting for someone, I'd have walked out already.

I was about to call security when Finn crushed his cigarette and grabbed the arm of the man hassling me. His eyes were cold and full of anger. "Back off."

The man's hand hurt so badly that he howled.

Yvonne tugged at Finn's sleeve and asked, "Finn, what are you doing?"

His expression remained cold. "I'm stepping in. This is a class reunion, not a place for you to do whatever you want."

With that, he flung the man away. The guy didn't dare argue, but he shot me a vicious glare.

I couldn't help looking at Finn. I hadn't expected him to help me.

Yvonne almost ground her teeth to dust, but she still forced a smile. "I heard that the heir and CEO of Crestford Group are meeting upstairs. Maybe we'll get lucky and catch a glimpse of the wealthiest man in Abgate City!"

The faces of my former classmates lit up at once.

The wealthiest man in Abgate City was young and handsome. He was just over 30 years old and already had a five-year-old son. Yet, no one had ever seen his wife.

"So we might see his wife today? I have to post that on TikTok!"

"We might be the first ones to catch a glimpse of her!"

Soon, a line of bodyguards escorted a young boy into the hall. The crowd buzzed with excitement.

"That boy must be the son of Abgate City's wealthiest man! He's really good-looking!"

The guy who had teased me earlier hadn't dared to say a single word when Finn hit him, but now he was spouting nonsense in front of me.

"Sylvia, if Yvonne hadn't booked this place, a nobody like you would never have had the chance to see the son of the wealthiest man in Abgate City.

"If I were you, I'd be kneeling right now to thank her. You might even land a good job and marry a guy like me. You know, I make six grand a month."

Idiot!

I ignored him and turned to look at the boy.

Everyone rushed over to the boy with fawning smiles. They pulled out their phones, eager to take pictures and videos with him.

Even the usually arrogant Yvonne came over, putting on a warm, friendly act for the boy. "Hello! What would you like to eat? It's on me."

She tried to pinch his cheek.

But a second later, the boy ignored everyone and walked straight toward me. No one saw that coming.

He smiled sweetly and threw himself into my arms before saying, "Mom, you're finally here."