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“Believe me when I say that even if you worked your *ss off, you would not hold the same influence as me p>
Although he said those words calmly, he turned to Victor with a razor–sharp gaze, causing everyone else to be shocked.
As he had just become the top scorer with a future full of potential, Victor was riding high. He was already regarded as one of Astria’s most promising stars.
Conversely, Leander appeared to be someone whose time had passed. It would probably take him another year or so–at the very least–if he wanted to catch up now.
How could he even dare to claim that I won’t become his equal despite decades of effort? That sounds delusional and beyond arrogant, Victor wondered. Indeed, he could become a national leader or a business tycoon in a few decades and even a billionaire.
Can Leander do this as someone from the countryside?
Everyone in the room looked at each other, with some softly chuckling.
“Well, whatever you say, Leander,” Victor responded with a fake smile, not taking Leander seriously. “We’re here to have fun. It’s just a class gathering, so let’s keep toasting p>
Ever since becoming the top scorer, he had shifted his sights to competing with the country’s elite students.
Leander? He was now nothing more than a footnote, even though he had once been way ahead.
Everyone else took Leander’s words as a desperate bluff, only a cry from someone who was holding on to his past fame. They did not realize they were sitting across from one of the most powerful figures in all of Astria.
Sensing that Leander was done with the evening, Liam patted his shoulder and whispered, “Leander, let’s go. This party’s a waste of time p>
“What’s with the rush?” Leander smiled faintly. “I’m not done yet p>
Surprised, Liam said nothing and sat down.
After that, Leander, Liam, and Shirley found themselves completely ignored. The entire attention of the crowd turned to Victor, who received toasts and praise. He basked in the attention, drinking freely and enjoying every second of it.
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The private room’s door opened after a while.
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A young, well–dressed man came in great suit with a glass of wine. With a lovely smile, he toasted the room.
“Good evening, everyone. I’m the hotel manager. The name’s Otto Anworth. I want to raise a glass to all of the alumni in attendance tonight p>
He wore thin gold–rimmed glasses and had a scholarly air about him.
The classmates were surprised. Victor made it possible to hold a reunion in the Sky Hotel, which was already a great occasion. Even Otto was toasting them, which made it seem like a rare honor.
After all, this hotel was owned by Jeff Enterprises, which was one of the biggest powerhouses in Astria.
Anyone who held a position in the company was someone important.
It would be useful someday to get along with Otto, even if only by name. Everyone got up to lift their glasses with excitement.
“By the way, this is my cousin,” Victor introduced proudly as Otto appeared. “He was appointed as the manager here last week. I’m sorry for not bringing it up earlier. Should we all have a glass p>
The crowd raised their glasses in unison, except for Leander, who stayed seated. He continued his meal calmly, seemingly oblivious to Otto’s presence.
Liam was also not willing to stand, but after Shirley gave him a gentle prod, he reluctantly accepted the toast.
Otto waved his hand after clinking glasses with the crowd. “All right, everybody. Please take a seat p>
As the room settled, his gaze swept across the group until it fell on Leander before he squinted. From the moment Otto walked in, he had noticed only one person who had not stood for the
toast.
With a smirk, he began, “Excuse me. How do I address you p>
“Call me Leander Ashcroft,” came Leander’s smirking answer. He was too busy picking at his food to even look up.
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He treated Otto as if the man was invisible, whereas Otto was being treated with respect and deference by others.
“Oh? So, you’re Leander Ashcroft?” Otto repeated with a sneer in his voice. “Victor has brought you up a lot. He said that you’re the only person who could ever defeat him in school. I’ve been curious about you p>
He grinned and continued, “But what a shame. Seems like you didn’t value your education. What a waste to drop out halfway through the senior year p>
Although Victor remained silent, his smirk showed just how satisfied he was. He had complained more than once to Otto about his hatred for Leander and his defeats in school.
Otto was clearly trying to swipe at jab at Leander now.
“Whether I dropped out or not is my business. What does it have to do with you?” Leander replied
Otto chuckled and nodded. “Fair enough. You’re right; that’s none of my business. ”
“I toasted everyone here, though. Everyone else stood up to return the toast. Heck, even the big shots around town show me deference when they dine here. As for you? You only sat there eating, treating as if nothing happened p>
His smile was gone, and he set his wine glass down. “What’s wrong? Do you think I’m not good enough to drink with you p>
The room became silent just as Otto’s expression darkened.
He had been treated with respect by wealthy businessmen and high–ranking officials alike ever since he became Sky Hotel’s manager, commanding respect. Updates are released by.net
How dare a dropout like Leander ignore me? he thought. Everyone knows the beef between Victor and him. I am not letting this slide.
The rest of Leander’s classmates exchanged looks with each other. Apart from the higher management, Otto was practically untouched in this hotel.
Leander sounded arrogant when he dismissed Otto.
Some of them had never liked Leander living by his own rules. So, they waited for Leander’s humiliation while watching the show.
Victor remained silent and observed icily from the sidelines, eager to see Leander humiliated. Otto was now hot on Leander’s tail.
Everyone knew this–Otto could ban people from the hotel if he wanted to. He would not let it
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slide if Leander did not play along.
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Liam tightened his fists and was about to say something in Leander’s defense, but Leander spoke first in a calm tone. “You’re right. You’re just not qualified”
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