Chapter 35: I am here to deliver a gift.
At that moment, Chasel Mills appeared to be quite ordinary. Compared to the wealthy young men around him, dressed in expensive clothes and looking sharp, he seemed like just another struggling guy.
However, Charlotte Walker noticed something different about him right away. Despite his plain appearance, there was an air of confidence about Chasel that suggested he looked down on the world around him. It gave her the impression that none of the wealthy elites in the room could catch his interest.
Charlotte had thought she would see Chasel Mills again, but she expected it to be when shewas ready to strike, easily pushing him back into the depths of despair while looking down on him with pity. Instead, she found herself unexpectedly face-to-face with him now.
This surprise encounter sent a flicker of panic through the usually composed Charlotte Walker, the queen who manipulated the winds of Verdant City. But she quickly regained her cool.
With the poise of a proud queen, she regarded Chasel Mills, a hint of coldness in her smile. "It's been a while. It seems you've done well for yourself these past five years."
Her words left everyone around them stunned. The goddess really knew him?"Not bad. I've faced a lot of hardships, but I've also gained a new life," Chasel Mills replied casually, holding his champagne glass without breaking his stride.
In the past five years, he had faced countless near-death experiences and endured a lot of suffering. If it weren't for Charlotte Walker's betrayal, he might have been one of the privileged elite by now. Instead, he had become the world-renowned Northern Commander, Aurelian Mills!
At that moment, Nora Mills, who had followed him in, felt a sharp pang in her heart upon hearing Chasel Mills' words. Five years in prison—he must have truly suffered a great deal.Nora recalled the dark rumors she had come across online about life in prison. Was Chasel's impressive strength now a result of his time behind bars? But wasn't all of this his own doing? He had a bright future ahead of him; why did he have to make such choices?
Even if Chasel genuinely desired a woman, given their close relationship at that time and Gilberto Mills' constant talk of marrying her off to Chasel, she likely wouldn't have refused him if he had just asked. So why did he have to go down that path?
With these thoughts swirling in her mind, Nora felt a surge of resentment and anger. Her hatred for Chasel Mills was not just about his monstrous actions; it was also about the betrayal that cut deep. "What do you want?" Charlotte Walker asked, her voice cool as she looked at Chasel Mills, who had stepped closer to her.
Chasel Mills was no longer on the same level as Charlotte Walker. After the initial chaos, Charlotte had transformed back into the commanding queen she always was. Chasel Mills was beneath her notice now.
"It seems you still don't know what's going on," Chasel said, a playful smile spreading across her face.
At her words, Charlotte's heart skipped a beat. Could something unexpected have happened at the bidding event? But she hadn't received any news."I'm here to deliver a special gift to you," Chasel continued, raising her glass and taking a delicate sip of the champagne.
Charlotte replied coldly, "I don't know you, and I don't need any gifts from you. Please leave; you're not welcome here."
As the brightest star of the day, Charlotte was firm in her dismissal. She was already preparing to call Clayton Cain to check on the status of the bidding, but since she was in a formal gown, she hadn't brought her phone with her. She had never doubted that securing the Qing Shui Mountain project was a done deal, so she hadn't worried about any unexpected issues.
Cecilia Clarke, the assistant, hadn't come to report any bad news. However, the appearance of Chasel Mills inexplicably stirred a sense of unease within her.
As Charlotte Walker issued her eviction order, Cecilia seized the moment to step forward, a cold smile on her face. "This is not a place for you. Please leave immediately."
After saying that, Cecilia finally felt a sense of relief wash over her. With Tyra backing her up, she had to hold her ground. However, she never expected that Charlotte Walker would personally order Chasel to leave.
Tyra held a high status, but she was still just a junior compared to Charlotte, who truly held the reins of the Walker family business.At that moment, many young elites began to emerge, eager to seize this opportunity. If they didn't perform well in front of Charlotte, it would be a shame considering how close they were to her.
Immediately, the well-dressed youths around them chimed in. "Where did you come from? Didn't you hear what Charlotte said? Get lost!""A nobody like you, making such bold claims about presenting a grand gift to President Walker? Where's your gift? You really think you can use this gimmick to get close to President Walker? What a delusion!"
"Where are the security guards? And the reception staff at the entrance? How can anyone just waltz into the venue like this?"
Inside the venue, some of the real power players watched the scene unfold with great interest. Among them, a few recognized Chasel Mills. After all, even five years ago, Chasel had kept a low profile, allowing Charlotte Walker to take the spotlight. Most people only knew Charlotte Walker of the North Qing Group and didn't recognize Chasel Mills. "A nobody like you, making such bold claims about presenting a grand gift to President Walker? Where's your gift? You really think you can use this gimmick to get close to President Walker? What a delusion!"
"Where are the security guards? And the reception staff at the entrance? How can anyone just waltz into the venue like this?"
Inside the venue, some of the real power players watched the scene unfold with great interest. Among them, a few recognized Chasel Mills. After all, even five years ago, Chasel had kept a low profile, allowing Charlotte Walker to take the spotlight. Most people only knew Charlotte Walker of the North Qing Group and didn't recognize Chasel Mills.However, Chasel wasn't completely unknown; he had crossed paths with some influential figures. Yet, only a couple of people who recognized him wore amused smiles, while Emily observed the unfolding drama.
Times had changed, and who still remembered Chasel Mills? In their eyes, the Chasel Mills of five years ago couldn't compete with Charlotte Walker, and the Chasel Mills of today was even less of a match for her.
Charlotte Walker watched the privileged youth around her, who were clamoring to have Chasel thrown out of the venue. A cold, proud smile played on her lips, and a glint of amusement sparkled in her eyes.
At that moment, Charlotte elegantly raised herchampagne glass, finally taking a sip since entering the venue.
Now, with just a casual remark, I can make you the target of everyone's disdain, drawing the ire of the entire elite circle of Verdant City.
And you, are left with no choice.
"With no money, no power, and no influence, all you can do is bow your head." Charlotte Walker took a couple of long strides closer to Chasel Mills, leaning in to speak softly, "Now that you're out of prison, you have two options: either leave Verdant City and find your way elsewhere, or you can keep your head down and play it safe. If you choose to stir things up and act recklessly, the outcome may not be as pleasant as it was five years ago."Chasel Mills was no longer the same man he had been five years ago.
And Charlotte Walker was no longer the same woman she had been five years ago, either.
Chasel Mills had become ruthless.
And she would be even more so.
Otherwise, how could the Walker family have risen so quickly, eliminating countless competitors through both legal and illegal means?
The business world is a battlefield.
Though there are no gunshots,
people can still get hurt.