“One day? Earning a hundred thousand in just one day!” Everyone couldn’t help but gasp in amazement. By now, they all realized just how impressive Robert Miller had become. Most of them still hadn’t found suitable jobs; only a few, thanks to some family connections, had managed to become government employees. But when it came to wealth, none of them could compare to Robert Miller, who already owned a mineral processing plant. Some people knew what Robert Miller was currently doing, and after a brief explanation, everyone immediately crowded around Robert Miller.

Some were there to rekindle old friendships, some to curry favor, and some hoping to land a job with Robert Miller. In short, flattery and praise filled the air, and before long, Robert Miller was being put on a pedestal.

While Robert Miller was enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention, his eyes were searching for Emily Cooper. When he saw Emily Cooper sitting in the corner with David Clark, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. Holding his wine glass, he parted the crowd and walked toward the two of them.

Chapter 11: The Mean Woman

Jessica Brooks was the first to walk up to Emily Cooper, her face full of excitement as she said, “Fangrui, Robert Miller is treating everyone today. He’s a super big boss now! We haven’t seen him in years, and the change is just incredible.”

Emily Cooper nodded lightly. She had been happy to see Jessica Brooks at first, but seeing her sycophantic excitement, that happiness quickly faded.

At this moment, Robert Miller also walked up to Emily Cooper, swirling the wine glass in his hand, looking very courteous as he said, “Fangrui, we’re meeting again so soon.”

Emily Cooper gave a faint smile and said, “This is a class reunion. How could we not run into each other?”

Dressed in a high-end suit with a bright red tie—though he hadn’t worn that flashy gold chain—and with his hair slicked back and shiny, it was clear Robert Miller had made a special effort today. He did look a bit more refined than his usual flashy self.

At this point, Jessica Brooks grinned and said, “Robert Miller, you’re not still hung up on Fangrui, are you? She’s already taken, you know—she even brought her boyfriend.” There was a clear note of jealousy in her tone.

Robert Miller’s gaze swept over to David Clark, who was standing behind Emily Cooper, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He said, “That’s nothing. People get married and divorced all the time these days, let alone just having a boyfriend. My admiration for Fangrui started back in middle school, and it hasn’t changed—it never will.”

Robert Miller spoke loudly, so many people in the hall heard him. For a moment, everyone was stunned. Robert Miller clearly knew Emily Cooper had brought her boyfriend, yet he still openly declared his intentions to pursue her, completely disregarding Emily Cooper’s boyfriend. Instantly, all eyes were on Emily Cooper and David Clark.

Emily Cooper hadn’t expected Robert Miller to put her in the spotlight the moment he appeared. She opened her mouth, but for a moment couldn’t find the right words to say in this situation.

David Clark, on the other hand, just smiled and said, “Fangrui, your classmate is really something. He knows there’s a wall ahead, but insists on running into it. Not afraid of getting a bump on his head, I guess.”

“Oh really? Well, we’ll just have to see who ends up with a bump on their head—or maybe even bleeding.”

Sensing the tension, Matthew Reed quickly ran over and said, “Everyone, today’s a happy day for our class reunion. Let’s not talk about bumps or blood.”

Robert Miller glanced at Emily Cooper, then laughed and said, “I was just joking with Fangrui, don’t take it seriously. Why is everyone being so formal? The food’s already here, let’s all eat something first. I’ve got something even better to share with everyone later.”

“Wow! Something even better? Whatever Robert Miller brings is sure to open our eyes!” Jessica Brooks immediately exclaimed in an exaggerated tone.

“It might not be that amazing, but it’s definitely something you rarely see in Liao City. You’ll all find out soon.”

Robert Miller suddenly started acting very magnanimous, which won him a lot of approval, and the praise for Robert Miller grew even louder.

At this moment, Jessica Brooks suddenly acted as if she’d discovered a new continent, pointing at David Clark’s shirt cuff and shouting, “David Clark, why didn’t you even take the tag off your cuff? This isn’t the 1980s anymore—who wears a suit with the tag still on? That’s so tacky!”

Everyone’s eyes immediately turned to David Clark’s clothes.

“Ah! I knew it, it’s a fake. I saw it at the mall a couple of days ago—on clearance for only three hundred yuan a set.”

“And those shoes, they’re from a street stall—two pairs for a hundred yuan. How can you even wear those?”

“And that tie, the way you tied it is just awful.”

Jessica Brooks clicked her tongue as she critiqued David Clark from head to toe, basically tearing him down completely.

She then turned to Emily Cooper with a helpless look and said, “Fangrui, your boyfriend is just too lame. If you can’t afford the real thing, just don’t wear it—don’t try to show off with fakes. How could you pick a boyfriend like this? Even if someone gave him to me for free, I wouldn’t want him.”

Emily Cooper’s face turned pale, then flushed. When she and David Clark arrived, she’d only reminded him not to cause trouble here, but had forgotten to check his clothes. What hurt most was that it wasn’t just anyone pointing this out—it was Jessica Brooks, her former close friend, which made her feel even worse.