"No way, the Crown Veridian Hotel?! That place is famous!" a girl whispered excitedly.
"I've heard their suites cost more per night than most people make in a month!" another added, her eyes darting to Noah.
"Forget the car, this guy owns that hotel?!" someone in the back exclaimed.
Olivia blinked rapidly, trying to compose herself. She cleared her throat, the professional demeanor she'd cultivated momentarily slipping as she pressed further. "Noah, forgive me, but that's a bit…unexpected. You're still so young, and yet you're the largest shareholder of one of the most prestigious hotels in the city?"
Noah's lips twitched into a faint smirk, his eyes gleaming with quiet confidence. "Age doesn't determine capability. The opportunity was there, so I took it."
The students who overheard this seemed torn between awe and intimidation.