The Protector (The Return Of The God of War) novel Chapter 41

The Return of God of War Chapter 41

“Oh? It’s you?”

Levi recognized Chloe as well.

Chloe was Levi’s high school classmate. She was one of the most beautiful and popular girls in the school, with plenty of admirers pursuing her.

Chloe had tried to pursue Levi in the past, but Levi rejected her.

After high school, Chloe merely entered a normal university and ceased all contact with Levi.

But she kept herself updated about Levi’s news.

Chloe was especially grateful for Levi’s rejection after she heard about his imprisonment. I’d be so embarrassed if we got together back then. I’m feeling mixed emotions facing him in person now, but I am feeling more excited than ever. I finally have the opportunity to flaunt my achievements in Levi’s face! I want him to regret his decision of rejecting me!

“When were you released from prison?” Chloe asked.

“A fortnight ago!” Levi answered.

“Ahh, you were once the most successful upstart in North Hampton’s business world. Such a pity you were sent behind bars. Otherwise, you might have become one of the richest men in this city. I remember I once confessed to you because you were so excellent and extraordinary. But you rejected me. I wonder if you will accept me now if I confess to you again? Hehehe…” Chloe lamented.

“What? You’re an outstanding person now, Manager! You are the manager of Bayview Garden Real Estate Agency, as well as the top sales agent! You’re earning a couple million a year, and you have your own house and luxurious car! Not to mention your captivating beauty. He’s not good enough for someone like you.”

“He must be regretting his decision of rejecting your confession back in the day! He may even offer himself up to you, now that he’s released from prison.”

“You’re too good for someone like him, Manager. He is just a lowly person compared to you!”

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The other sales agents were experienced and quick to assess the situation. They understood Chloe’s intention immediately after she spoke. So all of them cooperated in her scheme.

Levi gazed at the employee’s tag on Chloe’s chest. She is the manager of Bayview Garden Real Estate Agency. I guess Chloe is a competent person in her profession.

Chloe said with a smile, “With my academic qualifications, I have no other choice but to become a sales agent. Although my achievements and a monthly salary of a few million may be insignificant compared to your earnings in the past, I am still doing better than you currently are…”

Chloe deliberately left her sentence hanging in an attempt to scorn Levi. She could not feel more pleased, looking at Levi’s pitiful appearance. He was once the cream of the crop among our peers but look at him now. This must be fate.

Levi smiled. “Indeed, you looked like you’re doing well for yourself!”

Chloe pretended as if a thought popped into her mind. “Oh right. We are having a high school reunion on the 7th of this month. Are you coming? If you are, please don’t feel inferior by that time. It is a virtue to celebrate another friend’s success, after all.”

“High school reunion? Sure. I’ll be there.” Levi nodded.

“That’s great.” Chloe’s cheerful smile did not reflect her disappointment in Levi inwardly.

In Chloe’s opinion, Levi merely wanted to attend the reunion to butter up their ex-classmates.

She grinned. “Oh, are you here to purchase a house? I’m afraid that the cheapest unit available here will cost you at least thirty million, even if I provide you with all the offers and discounts I can. Why don’t you consider houses that are around three million instead? You should be able to afford that. However, you will have to look for properties outside of North Hampton for houses in that price range!”

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Levi stared at Chloe. “Well, that’s not going to work for me. I want to buy a house in North Hampton only.

“Hahaha…” Mary and the others laughed out loud. How long is he going to put up that act?

Chloe laughed as well. “Old friend, I must remind you. We only accept full payment in cash for properties under our agency. Even if you accept a unit with a mortgage loan, you will have to pay a few million for the down payment. I don’t think you can afford that amount as of now!”

Levi said coldly, “I am making full payment in cash as well!”

“Full payment in cash? Are you sure?” Chloe was shocked. He only dares to utter such outrageous nonsense because he cares too much about his pride. Hmph! I will see if he can live up to his own words. He will only embarrass himself in the end. Then I will spread this shameful incident to our high school friends tonight!

But everyone was dumbfounded after Levi added. “Let me see the most expensive unit you have here!”

Everyone fell silent as they looked at him in bewilderment.

“What did you say? The most expensive unit? Are you sure?” Chloe asked in a low voice.

Abigail scolded impatiently. “Are you deaf? He wants the most expensive unit!”

Chloe regained her senses. Hmph! The most expensive unit, you say? I can’t wait to see how you are going to pay for the house!

“Alright, follow me!” Chloe brought the crowd to the real estate model and pointed at one of the units. “This is the most high-end house in Bayview Garden, measuring at five hundred square meters. We will also include a free underground garage and storage for you. The price for this unit is fifty million!”

“What do you think?” Chloe looked at Levi smugly after she gave them a thorough explanation.

Mary and the others gazed at Levi mockingly. How are you going to pay now, since you talked so big?

Levi nodded his head satisfyingly. “Not bad!”

“I think this is not bad too.” Abigail nodded in agreement.

Chloe smirked. He could win an Oscar for that rhetorical statement! The question remain though, how are you going to afford a fifty million house?

Chloe had resolved to humiliate Levi then and there. She wanted to drive him into a corner with nowhere to escape. “Let’s look at the showroom, shall we? This is a ready unit, available for you to move in right away!” Chloe said with a smile. I will never let him leave so easily.

But she did not expect the subsequent turn of events.

Levi took out a credit card and said, “There’s no need for that. I’ll purchase it now.”

Everyone was stunned.

“What? You are purchasing the unit now?” Mary was the first to snapped herself back to reality.

“Are you sure?” Chloe’s voice trembled.

Levi handed the card to her. “Get on with it now! I have some other matter to attend to!”

Chloe received the card with shaking hands because she recognized the Centurion card she was holding. There’s no credit limit to this card! Is he really qualified to possess such a card?

Chloe proceeded to check out the payment with uncertainty.

The payment was successful after Levi entered the password.

He paid fifty million in one transaction! Chloe, Mary and the other sales agent were shocked to their cores. He really spent that much money to buy a house!

They stared at Levi with disbelief in their eyes.

Even with my capabilities, I have to earn this consistent amount for over ten years to afford that house. But Levi just paid the sum so effortlessly? Chloe thought to herself.

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What’s going on with him? I know Zoey is not doing well now. That means he relied on himself to afford this house. He is still as successful as before. Perhaps he rebuilt his empire since he was released from prison. From my experience, I can tell his net worth is at least over a billion at the moment. His current status is surely comparable to six years ago!

Chloe felt as if Levi was emitting a holy glow.

She regretted her behavior earlier. If I did not act that way, perhaps there might be a chance for us to be together. At the very least, I know I am prettier than Zoey.

The purchase contract was printed swiftly.

Levi pondered shortly before signing the agreement. “I’m only staying in this house temporarily because the villa will be completing soon. Let’s do this instead. You should sign this contract!”

Levi looked at Abigail.

Abigail was astonished.

She signed the papers in a daze. So Levi actually bought the house for me.

Chloe, Mary, and the others were losing their minds. He casually bought a fifty million house for his sister-in-law… How rich is this man?

That transaction attracted the attention of Bayview Garden’s boss as well. He hurried over and treated Levi like an honored guest.

Chloe received a whopping commission of one and a half million from that sale alone.

Although she achieved her largest sale thus far, Chloe felt extremely bitter in her heart. I can’t believe I missed out on the opportunity to enjoy ten or a hundred billion.

Mr. Wesley, the boss of Bayview Garden handed his name card to Levi. “It is my pleasure to be acquainted with you, Mr. Garrison…”

“Forget about that. You should fire that woman!” Levi looked at Mary. I need to teach her a lesson for looking down on others.

Mary broke down into tears, sprawling on the floor. But her fate had been sealed.

All the employees at Bayview Garden lined up to send Levi and Abigail off in the end.

He turned around and glanced at Chloe with a smile. “Don’t worry. I will attend the reunion.”

“Okay.” Chloe’s mood worsened to the brink of despair. Did I just give up a man with a net worth of over ten billion?

Abigail looked at Levi with admiration glinted in her eyes. “Does that mean I have a house now, Levi?”

“I am staying in that house with your sister for now!” Levi corrected her.

“Then I can stay there too.” Abigail wanted to move out of the dormitory to stay in that house because she wanted to see Levi every day.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye as Zoey’s birthday arrived.

Everyone paused their work to celebrate her birthday together.

Before Levi could inform Zoey about his dinner reservation at North Hampton city center’s revolving restaurant, Caitlyn said first, “Someone arranged a birthday banquet for you, Zoey. You will receive a huge surprise soon!”

Aaron agreed with a smile. “She’s right. The banquet will be held at Kempinski Hotel!”

Sensing her parents’ mysterious behavior, Zoey said, “Kempinski? That place is very expensive. A meal alone costs over ten thousand! I do not need an extravagant birthday party!”

Aaron explained. “We’re not the ones that made the arrangements, Zoey. Someone took the initiative. Moreover, we are talking about Kempinski Hotel’s most luxurious meal. A table reservation amounts to over a hundred thousand.”

Zoey looked at Levi subconsciously upon hearing that.

Caitlyn snorted coldly. “Don’t worry, that person is definitely not him! He’s not capable to even host a birthday party for you!”

Levi stopped Abigail as she was about to spill the truth about that revolving restaurant’s reservation.

A Mercedes-Benz G came to a halt outside Zoey’s house shortly after.

A man wearing a white suit with a bouquet of fresh flowers in his hand strode towards the door.

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Zoey recognized the man as the door swung open. He’s the son of one of father’s friends. I heard he went to live abroad.

“You’re getting younger by the day, Uncle and Aunt! Here’s some gifts I brought from overseas.” Theo greeted politely.

He gifted Aaron with a few luxurious bottles of wine and Caitlyn with some expensive makeup products.

Aaron and Caitlyn were delighted to receive the lavish gifts from abroad. These presents will become a great topic of conversation with our friends and families. Levi is truly a useless son-in-law in comparison. He has never provided our family with anything useful.

“You’re as pretty as ever, Zoey!” Theo leaned closer to kiss Zoey’s cheeks as he complimented her. But she tilted away to avoid him instinctively.

Clap!

Levi stood in between Zoey and Theo. “I’m sorry, we do not practice this form of greeting here!”

Theo ignored Levi and said to Zoey with a smile. “Happy birthday, Zoey! You will like the surprise I’ve arranged for you tonight!”

Zoey nodded. “Ah? Thank you!”

Theo shifted his gaze onto her parents. “Uncle and Aunt, my parents will be attending the birthday banquet tonight as well.”

“Oh? Really? That’s great!”

Aaron and Caitlyn were excited to learn that news. We rarely keep contact with our old friends since our family’s downfall, especially Theo’s parents. They are both influential figures in government departments. His father, Steve Nash, is a high-ranking and powerful officer in the Department of Commerce, while his mother, June Webb, holds a leadership position in the Department of Education. With Theo’s family background, he is the perfect son-in-law candidate for everyone. Any girl will be considered lucky to marry him. We had the idea to pair him and Zoey up, but Steve did not want to establish any connection with our family previously. This is a golden opportunity to build a good rapport with Steve and June since they are willing to attend the birthday banquet later.

The thought invigorated Aaron. The best outcome will be for Theo and Zoey to become a couple.

Aaron and Caitlyn exchanged glances to express similar thoughts in their minds. This desired outcome will be rendered impossible with Levi’s existence. Let’s hope Zoey will think wisely for herself. We can tell Theo is interested in Zoey judging from the effort he’s putting in to celebrate her birthday.

Theo and Zoey’s parents chatted while Levi, Zoey, and Abigail sat beside them without saying a word.

“I’ve started a business overseas, and the prospect of the company is bright…” Theo began to describe his experiences overseas.

Aaron grinned. “You don’t really have to do anything on your own either, Theo. You are sufficiently excellent with your parents’ support.”

Before long, a Passat arrived.

Aaron and his family went to welcome the visitors at the door.

A couple got out of the car. They were Theo’s parents.

Steve was dressed formally with his hands behind his back. He appeared to be competent and gave off a stern vibe from the look of his neatly-combed hair.

Standing beside him, June wore a relatively casual outfit. But her outstanding temperament from years of working experience in the governmental department was clear to see.

“Welcome, Steve, June.” Aaron greeted them passionately.

“Hm.”

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Steve looked at Zoey and said, “I heard about that Ecological Park project you’re working on. That’s indeed an impressive accomplishment. Keep working hard then.”

“Thank you, Uncle Steve.” Zoey nodded.

June was friendlier in comparison. With a smile on her face, she said, “Zoey is clearly a competent girl.”

Caitlyn seized the opportunity to curry some favor from June and Steve by asking them to help their daughter whenever possible. After all, Steve is extremely authoritative in the field of business.

Steve looked at Levi displeasingly. “Of course we’re willing to help your daughter, but have you thought about how others will see us if we assist someone that is not related to us?”

Everyone knew Steve was implying for Zoey to become his daughter-in-law.

June added with a smile. “After all, we have rules to follow in our family. All our family members must have proper conduct and manners.”

June was informing everyone indirectly that Zoey can be accepted into the Nash family as long as she completely severs her relationship with Levi.

Aaron responded immediately. “We understand that. How else did you manage to raise an extraordinary kid like Theo here?”

“Come on, It’s almost time now. We should head straight for the hotel.” Theo said.

“Hm. Let’s go.” Steve nodded sternly.

“Hold on!” Levi voiced out all of a sudden.

“What’s the matter? You have something to say?” Everyone looked at him simultaneously.

Levi looked at Zoey. “Zoey, actually, I’ve prepared a birthday banquet for you at a restaurant. Let me bring you there.”

Caitlyn said impatiently. “Hmph! So what? Theo arranged a banquet at Kempinski Hotel! One table there costs over a hundred thousand. I’m sure the place you’ve reserved paled in comparison to that.”

Theo smiled politely at Levi. “I’m afraid Zoey won’t be able to go to the banquet that you’ve prepared. I will suffer a loss of over a hundred thousand if we do not attend the banquet at Kempinski Hotel. Let me reimburse you the money, perhaps a few thousand is sufficient?”

Steve glared at Levi in dissatisfaction.

Levi returned Theo’s smile. “My loss will be greater than yours.”

“Oh? Which restaurant did you booked? I reserved the VIP private room at Kempinski Hotel with a minimum spending of one hundred and twenty thousand.” Theo was curious.

Everyone gazed at Levi too.

“I made a reservation at North Hampton City Center’s Revolving Restaurant.” Levi answered.

“What? That restaurant requires a one month advance booking before the desired date. There’s also a need to place a deposit in addition to the ridiculously expensive pricing.” Theo was astonished.

“Indeed. I heard of that restaurant. Only the wealthiest people in the society and famous stars dine in that place. It’s not uncommon for a dish to cost over a hundred thousand.” Steve elaborated.

Theo asked with uncertainty. “You really booked a table there?”

“Not just a table. I booked the entire restaurant.” Levi replied nonchalantly.

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing Levi’s outrageous claim. Even Steve broke character and sneered.

“What did you say? I’m afraid my ears are failing me. Did you say you’ve booked the entire restaurant? Do you know what’s the requirement to execute that action? Putting aside your status, the money needed to book that place for a day is easily a few million. Are you treating me like a fool?” Theo chuckled aloud.

Caitlyn and Aaron grimaced. Why must Levi always embarrass us whenever there are outsiders? What a despicable person.

“Do you feel proud by your actions? You’re just a joke in everybody’s opinion.”

Even Zoey found it hard to believe Levi this time.

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I know about the revolving restaurant Levi mentioned. Only someone with a status equivalent to Bryan can reserve the entire restaurant. Who does Levi think he is? This is an impossible feat for him! Moreover, I doubt Levi can afford a few million now.

Steve said, “Let’s go and take a look at the revolving restaurant you’ve reserved then. The time is still early anyway. If anything goes wrong, we can always go to Kempinski Hotel since it’s nearby.”

“Alright. Let’s go have a look at the restaurant then.” Theo and June could not wait for Levi to make a fool out of himself.

Aaron and Caitlyn had no other choice but to follow them helplessly.

Zoey’s mood dampened. I should really talk to Levi if things go south.

“Aaron, why don’t you join us in our car with Caitlyn? Let the youngsters take the other car.” Steve was creating an opportunity for his son.

In the end, Zoey and Abigail entered Theo’s Mercedes-Benz G.

“I do not think someone as high and mighty as you should lower your status to sit in my car, Mr. Garrison. You should take a cab instead.” Theo said to Levi with a smile.

“Take my car.” Zoey handed her car keys to Levi.

The three cars arrived at North Hampton city center one after the other.

Zoey started to feel uneasy. Her hands that were wrapped around Abigail’s arm, were trembling.