Chapter 2 The New Year’s Party
Robin left by taxi and went to the Brown Group. At that moment, the Brown Group was celebrating the new year. Before the building, there were various fancy cars. The decorations looked colorful. There were big shots in Hallcester. Robin stood out among the well-dressed guests, looking like a fish out of water in his casual attire. But the receptionists didn’t stop him at the entrance. After all, many rich men loved to be low-key. It was hard to distinguish the rich from the poor according to clothes. After entering the hall, he came to the buffet. He was so hungry after a flight of over 20 hours. Not noticing people’s gazes, he got a plate of food and two glasses of red wine. Then he started eating. “He is here for food?” “I thought he was from a rich family and stayed low at the party on purpose.” “Wow, look at him go! He must have been starving for years, the way he wolfed down that food!” “He must be a poor guy who’s trying to make money by rubbing elbows with the wealthy at fancy parties.” “How could they let such a liar in? Ask the waiter to report this to the manager and drive him away!” *** Soon, Robin attracted people’s attention. Stephens Brown, the butler of the Brown family, came to him as people required. He frowned at Robin, who was eating. “Sir, did you get invited by the Brown Group to our New Year’s party?” Robin chewed the beef and said without looking up, “No. I’m Miranda Brown’s fiancé. I came to marry her.” It shocked everyone! What a liar! He even claimed that he was Miranda Brown’s fiancé! How ridiculous! Miranda was the president of the Brown Group. She was a gorgeous businesswoman in Hallcester! Countless rich and powerful men wanted to win her heart. But Robin, dressed casually, looked so poor. How dare he say that at the party! “How dare you!” Stephens snapped. “You are so bold. I can let you off if you get out now. Or I will break your legs!” The guests looked at Robin teasingly, laughing. “He must be crazy in hunger! How dare he talk nonsense at the party of the Brown family?” “How would Ms. Brown have a fiancé like you?” “Don’t flatter yourself. Look at you! Hahaha…” Robin hadn’t swallowed the beef in his mouth. Hearing their words, he looked up at people’s twisted smiles. He gave Stephens a once-over and snapped, “Who the heck are you? What makes you think you can just tell me to scram? I’m Miranda’s fiancé, so you better let her know I wanna talk to her.” Stephens staggered and snapped, “Young man, I’m Stephens Brown, the butler of the Brown family!” Robin paused and smiled, “Oh, Stephens? You are on my side then. OK. Now take me to my wife.” “Damn! He is not only poor but also crazy!” The guests got excited in the hall. “He talked like that to the butler? Impressive!” “Everyone knows that Stephens is an expert in martial arts. Few people dare to go against him in this city.” “Looks like he will be dead meat!” Stephens sneered, “Young man, I dare you to say it again!” Robin looked at him in confusion. “Shit! You seem to be slow. You don’t understand me?” His words made people laugh again. “That’s indeed something.” “He actually sees himself as Ms. Brown’s fiancé…” Stephens’ face changed in anger. He shouted, “You ask for it!” He got humiliated by Robin before so many big shots in Hallcester. Of course, he wouldn’t let Robin off. Then, he threw his punch at Robin. He tried so hard! Robin paused and looked at Stephens in confusion. He thought, “Damn! How dare you hit me? You are done!” Seeing his punch, Robin just patted him lightly. Stephens felt that his punch landed on a hard iron board. Losing his balance, he staggered away. Robin glanced at Stephens and shook his head in disdain. The laughter in the hall turned into shouts. Stephens was actually knocked down by an unknown man with a punch easily! They didn’t expect this crazy young man to be so strong. Stephens was shocked. He did his best! He believed that few people could take it in Hallcester. But Robin took it so easily by patting him! Was it a coincidence? Was he careless? A dozen bodyguards of the Brown Group came with tasers. “What’s wrong, Stephens?” Stephens was mad and pointed at Robin. “He messed around at the New Year’s party. Tie him and break his legs!” The bodyguards surrounded Robin accordingly. Robin sighed, wondering why they did so. He thought, “I told you I was Miranda’s fiancé. Why are you still messing with me? You wanna try me? OK! Go ahead!” Just as these bodyguards waved their tasers and wanted to jump at Robin together… They saw a figure move fast. Meanwhile, their necks got hit. Then, they fainted on the ground in an instant. Robin looked at them and shook his head. “You guys are so weak.” It made people scream in the hall. What happened? They saw nothing. But Stephens frowned as he watched. Robin was no pushover! Just then, another dozen guards came over from outside and wanted to fight Robin. Suddenly, a shout sounded in the hall. “Enough! What are you doing?” It became quiet at once. A young and pretty woman came downstairs from the second floor. People looked at her. She was well-shaped and had fine features. Her bright beautiful eyes gave out cold lights. It was Miranda Brown, the president of the Brown Group!