Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Dragon Bay was the best neighborhood in the whole ofHorington, constructed on the only mountain in the city. For that reason, not only was the scenery there astounding, but the air was also exceedingly fresh. Those who could live there were either wealthy orinfluential people from the upper echelons of society. Ordinary people couldn't even afford to pay the property management fee there, much less live in the neighborhood.

"Mr. Sullivan, this... this mansion is too expensive. I can't accept this!" Jared hastily returned the key toWilliam. "Of course, you can, Mr. Chance! Or is my life not worth amansion?" William remarked smilingly. Since he had said asmuch, Jared had no choice but toaccept it. Then, William proceeded to take out a bank card with ten million in it and handed it to him. Knowing that he wouldn't be able toturn it down, Jared could only pocket it. Just when he was about totake his leave, a clamor sounded from downstairs, the noise deafening. Jared's brows furrowed slightly. When William saw the frown marring his countenance, heimmediately summoned the hotel manager. "What's going on here? Why is it so noisy?" William demanded. "Mr. Sullivan, the heir ofthe Scott family is getting married today, and the wedding banquet isbeing held in the banquet hall onthe second floor. That's where the noise is coming from," the manager hurriedly explained.

Only after hearing that did William decide not to pursue the matter. After all, the hotel was open for business, and a racket was inevitable when someone was getting married. "I'll be leaving then, Mr. Sullivan." Jared waved toWilliam before exiting the private room. Just as Jared arrived downstairs, he coincidentally bumped into Leyton strutting into the hotel with Sandy in his arms. Leyton was stunned for a moment when he spotted Jared, but heguffawed in the next instant.

"I didn't expect you to really come and attend my wedding, Jared! Are you here for the free food and liquor?" Casting him a frosty glance, Jared said nothing and moved sideways to leave. "Hey, don't go!" Leyton blocked his path and drawled with mockery written all over his face, "Look at your ex-girlfriend. Isn't she beautiful now? Do you not have anything to say toher?" In truth, he was deliberately embarrassing the man.

"Let's not bother about him, Ley. We're running late," Sandy murmured coquettishly to Leyton without even sparing Jared a glance. "Don't entertain this piece of trash anymore, Leyton. It's bad to be late for your own wedding, so you two go into the banquet hall first. I'll kick this worthless bum out!" Melinda urged, echoing Sandy's sentiments. Subsequently, she turned to Jared and lambasted, "Can you just stop hounding us?

You're so desperate that you even came to the hotel after us! Doyou think my daughter will ever take a fancy to your peasant self? Go and take a look at yourself in the mirror! Hurry up and buzz off instead ofkicking up a fuss here!" Her censure was caustic and vile, drawing blood with every single word. The relatives around them whispered among themselves, snickering asthey stared at Jared. Right that moment, Jared was no more than afool who was made fun of byeveryone.

"One day, you will all fall to your knees before me and beg me!" Suppressing the fury blazing within him, Jared shoved Leyton, who was blocking his path, away before striding out. Leyton's brows knitted together. "Stop him! Regardless ofwhether you want to attend the wedding today, you've got to do so! Iwant you to see your girlfriend marrying me with your own eyes, you piece of trash!" As soon as hesaid that, Baldy and a few others instantly blocked Jared's path.

They were still harboring agrudge after being beaten up at his house, so they wanted to take revenge on him. At the sight of them blocking his path menacingly, Jared slowly turned back to look atLeyton. "Are you sure you want meto attend your wedding?" "Yes! Iwant you to see with your own eyes and know that you're not worthy ofgoing against me!" Leyton wore asneer on his face. All right, then. But a word of warning from me if Iattend your wedding, you won't begetting married today!"

After saying that, Jared whirled around and walked into the banquet hall on the second floor. There were more than a hundred tables set upinside. "Haha, I'll just see how you'regoing to accomplish that!" Leyton laughed uproariously, not believing his threat in the least. Nonetheless, to prevent the man from kicking uptrouble and dampening everyone'smerriment, he said to Baldy, "Baldy, bring a few men with you and keep a close eye on Jared.

Restrain him at once if he dares to do anything!" "Don't worry, Mr. Leyton. Just leave this matter tome!" Baldy nodded, his gaze turning chilly. This is the perfect opportunity for me to take my revenge on him! Inthe banquet hall, Jared took his seat in a corner. Those who could attend the heir of the Scott family'swedding were either wealthy orinfluential, all prestigious people inthe whole of Horington. In other words, an ordinary person like him wasn't even worthy of the honor.

Thus, his appearance had many of the guests in the banquet hall throwing him strange looks. After all, it seemed out of place for anordinary-looking young man toshow up at such an opulent wedding out of the blue. But soon, his identity spread like wildfire among the guests. With that, the gazes directed his way increased innumber, most of them mocking and derisive, though a handful was sympathetic.

Nevertheless, Jared wasn't at all bothered. He sat in the corner alone and nibbled at the snacks on the table with his face devoid ofexpression. Meanwhile, Baldy stood behind him with a dozen men, all watching him like a hawk. The second he made a suspicious move, they would restraint him without ahint of hesitation. "Hey, if it isn'tJared Chance! When did you get out of prison?" A voice tinged with sarcasm rang out.

Jared lifted his head and swung his gaze over, only to see a woman with heavy makeup on her face and dressed seductively sashaying toward him. A young man followed beside her. The woman's voice promptly snagged the attention ofthe guests around them. They initially thought that Jared was merely the bride's ex-boyfriend and was there to see his girlfriend for the final time, but they never expected him to have a record. Following that, they grew all the more intrigued.