Chapter 80: Too Realistic

In the room, Gilbert was the envy of everyone. With a villa, luxury cars, and a mother who was an executive at a major company, his family's assets were steadily growing. It was expected that within a few years, they would be worth over a billion dollars. His father's extensive network—being a former principal and a government official—was a level of influence ordinary people could only dream of.

Back in high school, no one paid much attention to Gilbert's background. But now, in their twenties, they understood the importance of connections and status. The crowd around Gilbert was large, full of flattery and sycophantic praise, making the atmosphere awkward and insincere.

Of course, not everyone was caught up in the frenzy. Some, like Arthur and Max, sat in the corners of the room, absorbed in their own conversation.

"Arthur, Gilbert's becoming more and more arrogant. It's just a Maserati. Why don't you bring the Koenigsegg and show it off in front of him?" Max suggested.