The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 88

"Why did I feel the urge to punch that guy the second he showed up? Do you know him?"

Patrick asked Cash with a hint of exasperation in his voice, feeling instantly provoked by Arthur's presence. Even more so, Patrick had never seen him before, indicating he was certainly not someone of great importance.

It was natural for Patrick, who had a vast network, to be acquainted with many remarkable individuals in Southlake and even beyond its borders; however, this was not the case with the man standing before them.

"I haven't got a clue who that jerk is,"

Cash Todd fumed, his irritation growing as he saw Arthur, so young and yet presumptuous enough to think he was worthy of sitting next to him and Patrick, who had so much influence.

"Let's give him a lesson in manners and respect – show him who's boss," he added.

"I guarantee you," Patrick replied confidently, "that I will make him kneel before me in front of everyone."

Arthur stepped confidently up to Patrick and Cash with a nod and a warm smile.

"Good evening, Mr. Winter and Mr. Todd," he said briefly before taking a seat next to Cash Todd, who was in the middle. He then crossed his legs casually, his attention no longer on the two of them.

Patrick clenched his fists tightly, his anger boiling up inside him. This was an unbearable humiliation for someone with as much power as he had. He could tell that Arthur, the foolish young man, was completely oblivious to the consequences of his actions.

With a loud crash, Patrick slammed his fist into the glass table in front of him and rose, marching towards Arthur. "What do you think you're doing?" he demanded.

Patrick glared at Arthur, incredulous. "How dare you come so casually in front of me? Who do you think you are? Don't you know who I am? Do you think you're so important? Are you really that stupid that you think it's okay to act like that in front of me?” he added, pointing his finger at Arthur accusingly.

Arthur raised his two eyebrows, giving Patrick a questioning look. Then he raised his face to meet Patrick's gaze.

"Yes, Mr. Winter? Is there something wrong with my behavior? Please tell me if I did something wrong so I can improve for the future," he requested humbly.

Patrick sneered at Arthur and sternly said, "You need to learn some manners from your seniors, boy. Who do you think you are? Are you sure you're in the right place?"

Cash glanced at Arthur, not recognizing him. "You'd better leave, because this seat is reserved for people with money, and I don't think you fit that criteria," he said mockingly.

"Hmm..." Arthur responded thoughtfully. "If the qualifications to be a judge on this show are those who have money," he continued, his voice calm and confident, "I believe I meet that criterion."

The commotion that occurred in the studio when Arthur Gardner showed up had instantly caught the attention of the audience. Even though they were familiar with Patrick Winter and Cash Todd, not many of them knew who Arthur was.

"Who is that man? Arthur Gardner? I've never heard his name. Is it true that he is a credible person to be the judge? He's still so young, is he worthy?"