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Chapter 176 You’re Not Even a Worthy Opponent
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The hotel’s general manager trotted over and bowed respectfully to Leander, his tone filled with reverence and awe.
“It’s been a while, Jamero p>
Leander nodded slightly. The man who had just entered the lounge was none other than Jamero Coppell, Frankie’s right–hand man.
When Sky Hotel first opened its doors, Frankie had put Jamero in charge of running and growing the business.
Moments ago, he’d been fooling around with his side chick on one of the waterbeds in a suite. As soon as Frankie called to say that Leander had arrived at Sky Hotel, he rushed downstairs in a panic, not daring to waste a second.
After witnessing the battle at Glidewing Mountain, Leander’s power and presence were imprinted in his mind. This man was a born overlord. All Jamero had to do was follow him loyally and execute every command without fail.
“Mr. Ashcroft, it’s been ages since we saw you! If Mr. Wainwright did not know how strong and influential you were, he would’ve put out a missing person notice for you p>
Jamero, who was usually stoic, let out a rare grin. He continued, “Why didn’t you let me know you were coming?
“I would’ve placed you in the Golden Palace. That’s your exclusive private lounge, you know p>
Seeing Jamero and Leander chatting and laughing like old friends, many classmates were left puzzled. Liam and Shirley had no idea what was going on, whereas Victor’s jaw fell to the floor.
Given his ties with Otto, he knew plenty about the general manager of Sky Hotel, Jamero was one of Frankie’s most trusted, valued men.
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Yet, here he was, acting like a subordinate in front of Leander, respectful to the point of flattery, How was that even possible?
What had Leander done to deserve such treatment from someone like Jamero?
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Meanwhile, Otto stood there motionlessly, his expression locked stiffly in place.
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Needless to say, he’d heard of the Golden Palace. It was the most luxurious private lounge in the Sky Hotel. Despite being a manager, Otto had no access to the lounge. Only Jamero would get someone to clean the room from time to time.
And from what he knew, that room had been custom–built by Frankie for one specific person- the actual, hidden chairman of Jeff Enterprises and the mastermind behind the empire.
If Jamero was arranging for Leander to use the Golden Palace, didn’t that mean Leander was the chairman? That was absurd!
Otto’s heart skipped a beat, and he nearly let out a shout.
Was Leander, a mere high schooler that Victor kept talking about, the actual chairman of the commercial behemoth that was Jeff Enterprises? How was that even possible?
Otto couldn’t stop screaming internally.
“You can do that later. I’m treating my friends to a meal right now. By the a favor p>
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With that, Leander’s gaze swept the room and landed on Otto. The man’s heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively took two steps back in fear.
“Was he the best candidate you could find p>
Jamero frowned. “Mr. Ashcroft, did this b*stard do something to make
you unhappy p>
Leander smiled slightly, his expression tinged with amusement. “I refused to drink when he proposed a toast, which led to a tiny argument and him trying to kick me out of the hotel.
“This business is all about hospitality, but a manager who kicks out guests? This is honestly my first time seeing something like this happen p>
As soon as he heard Leander’s words, Jamero’s face darkened. He turned sharply toward Otto, causing the latter to tremble from head to toe.
“Jamero, I p>
Otto tried to explain, but before he could finish talking, Jamero lunged forward and slapped him across the face.
“You b*stard! This is Mr. Ashcroft, the chairman of Jeff Enterprises! How dare you offend him by kicking him out? Do you think you’re some big shot just because you’re a manager here p>
Otto spun like a top and fell to the ground, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He
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didn’t dare utter a word and only stared at Leander in sheer terror.
After knocking Otto to the ground, Jamero turned and bowed deeply to Leander.
“I’m truly sorry, Mr. Ashcroft. Actually, he’s my brother–in–law. He majored in hotel management and previously handled logistics at a five–star hotel. I thought he had the potential, so I got him the job here. I surely did not expect him to pull off something so outrageous. Please punish me as you see fit p>
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Right now, Jamero wished he could just get rid of Otto on the spot. Leander had only just returned after nine months, but the moment he came to visit, Otto caused such a disaster.
“This has nothing to do with you,” Leander said, waving his hand dismissively. Then, he looked directly at Otto, his gaze cold. “Do you remember what I told you just now?
“You can head over to HR, pick up your wages, and leave this place. From this moment on, you’ll be banned from working in any of our subsidiaries, no matter the industry. Got it p>
Otto’s face turned ashen, his heart sinking into despair.
He never imagined the tables would turn this drastically. The high school dropout he had looked down on, someone he thought didn’t even deserve a proper seat at the table, had suddenly become the exalted chairman of Jeff Enterprises.
He had joined the company as a hotel manager. While it wasn’t a senior role, he was still part of an elite company. Given his experience and abilities, climbing the corporate ladder wasn’t out of reach. His future had looked promising.
However, Leander had shattered all his hopes and dreams with a few words. Even if he managed to find work at another hotel or company someday, he would never again be associated with Jeff Enterprises.
“Well, Mr. Ashcroft has already spoken. What are you still doing here p>
Jamero glared at him sharply, his eyes filled with menace. Only then did Otto snap back to his senses and flee the private room in utter embarrassment.
Indeed, there was a fine line between heaven and hell.
Everyone else in the room was rooted to the ground, their eyes wide with shock. Even Liam, who had always been the closest to Leander, hadn’t yet recovered from the dramatic turn of
events.
Jade, who used to be class president, wore a confused expression, her pretty face trembling with
emotion.
All this while, she had never once looked at Leander properly. Even after he’d left a new
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impression on her, she felt she couldn’t compare to Victor.
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Only now did she realize just how completely wrong she had been. Leander wasn’t even in the same league as them. He was the chairman of Jeff Enterprises–a terrifying achievement that surpassed them all.
Leander was only eighteen, yet he already held control over a massive corporation worth hundreds of billions. What was more, they were still growing rapidly and expanding into international markets. In just a few more years, who could possibly imagine the kind of wealth and power he might possess?
A trace of regret, like a venomous snake, coiled and twisted through her heart.
She deeply regretted not recognizing Leander’s value back then. Even if nothing romantic happened between them, at the very least, they could’ve been friends.
That alone could have brought lifelong rewards, but now, it was far too late for any of that.
As for Victor, he was undoubtedly the most shocked of all.
He stared blankly at Leander, his expression stiff and mechanical, while his heart plunged into a deep abyss.
He had been the top scorer in the SATs and was bound for Stanton Academy, which he believed would shape him to become the future pillar of society. He thought he’d already left Leander far behind.
But now, he finally realized Leander had reached a level so high that he couldn’t even dream of achieving the same.
The fact that Leander was the chairman of Jeff Enterprises crushed Victor completely.
Under everyone’s gaze, Leander calmly wiped his mouth, got up, and cast a sidelong glance at
Victor.
“Keep basking in your ridiculous sense of victory. You thought you’d beaten me, didn’t you? The way I see it, you’re not even a worthy opponent p>
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