A restaurant of a five-star hotel.
Reginald was having lunch with David. Suddenly, Gordon called David on the phone. After ending it, David looked sullen. “So troublesome!”
“What happened?” Reginald asked.
“Snowy failed to sign a new contract with the Robin-Sophia Group. She even offended them and was kicked out. According to our investigation, the Robin-Sophia Group’s chairman of the board has a high military rank. He could call a troop easily.”
Disappointment and anger were written all over his face.
“He was from the capital, unlike us. We don’t need to be against them aboveboard. Elise Houry gained the project because she was lucky. Her gift happened to be that guy’s favorite.”
After a pause, Reginald continued, “I never expected an officer with such a high military rank to like a 20-dollar rum. Alas! Shouldn’t a man like him like famous liquors such as Chivas Regal?”
“By the way, Elise Houry called my grandfather again for the chairwoman’s position. She’s just a woman. Think she can really be in that position? The chairman of the board is destined to be mine,” David squeezed words between his teeth in anger.
Then he hurriedly reminded Reginald, “It’s your turn to make a move now.”
“Sure. We’ll make trouble to Lands Corporation soon. You can directly let Elise Houry solve them so she won’t have any energy to compete for the chairman of the board. I won’t let go of Robin Bailey, either.”
When mentioning Robin, Reginald had a murderous look.
A beggar repeatedly ruined his plans and even made him suffer from alcoholism.
Reginald swore to himself that he must avenge. However, he needed to plan well and use some special means.
…
In the afternoon, Elise went back to work. Her supervisor let her solve much trouble, which was said to be caused by her. Elise couldn’t refuse. However, her competence allowed her to easily solve them.
Meanwhile, Nina went to Robin.
“I want to make a deal with you. In or not?”
Nina wore a tight black outfit with a leather jacket, showing her teenage-like body. Holding a helmet, she leaned against the wall while talking to Robin.
“A deal? What’s it about?”
Robin was mopping the floor, wearing an apron.
“A deal that can let you make money. You are only a security guard now, making 800 bucks a month at the most. My father requested you to make 400, 000 dollars. I don’t think you can possibly make it in six months. I can let you make more money,” Nina explained, trying to convince Robin.
Robin told Elise and her parents that he had become a security guard in the Robin-Sophia Group.
Since the opening ceremony, Miranda didn’t contact Elise and Robin yet. Elise went to her apartment, but Miranda hid from them, seemingly still feeling guilty.
“You dislike me, don’t you? You always hope to kick me out. Do you want me to stay now? Are you reluctant to let me go?” Robin asked.
“Bah! Stop flattering yourself. I lack money. Although Doug stopped bugging me, I should return the money I owed him.”
“What kind of deal do you want to talk about?”
“The underground car racing. The sign-up fee is 400 bucks. The first prize winner will get 60, 000 dollars, the second 30, 000, and the third 10, 000. 24 cars in total.”
Nina pulled out a brochure and showed him.
“Aren’t you afraid your sister will be mad at you?” Robin asked.
“If she is, I’ll tell her you’ve taken me there. She doesn’t know the truth, anyway. You need to earn 400, 000 dollars in six months. I’m sure you want money eagerly.”
Nina sounded as if she had caught something on Robin.
“You’ve owed 600, 000 dollars.”
“I don’t care. You must be in. I’ll take 70% of the prize, and the rest 30% will be yours.”
“Nope. I’ll take 90%, and the rest 10% will be yours.”
Robin bargained with Nina. A while later, they agreed on letting Robin take 60% and Nina take 40%. However, Robin added, “I have another condition.”
“Name it.”
“Tell me what you’ve done with the money you borrowed.”
“It’s none of your business.”
“All right. I quit.”
“Wait! If you won the first prize, I would tell you.”
Nina flicked her hand and compromised.
After finishing the housework, Robin went downstairs. Seeing Nina standing next to her motorcycle, Robin frowned. “Elise drove the Porsche to work. What car will I drive for the race later?”
“I borrowed one for you.”
Nina flicked her hand to hint at Robin to sit on the motorcycle.
In less than 20 minutes, they arrived at the underground race track. It was a considerable place, holding almost 1. 5 acres. Bunches of people gathered around, and the scene was lively and noisy.
“Where is the car?”
Robin glanced around but failed to see an empty racing car.
“There it is.”
Nina walked in a direction where many people were surrounding something. She sent them away hurriedly, “Guys, move. Please make your way.”
After the people stood aside, Robin saw a Honda.
It was a seven-seated Honda, old and shabby, on which there was a sign “24”. The Honda was the last racing car for this match.
“Oops! The driver is here. Are you guys kidding me? I’ve been watching the race in this rack for many years. This is the first time I have seen someone drive a Honda. It’s so hilarious!” a mid-aged man chuckled after seeing Nina.
“You are a pretty girl, but you must have some problem. How can you race with a Honda? It has never happened before. I’m impressed.”
“The Honda is the cheapest car, which costs around 4, 000 to 5, 000 bucks. You know what? Even the engine of another racing car costs more than 5, 000 bucks. Some even cost more than 50, 000 bucks. How can you race with a Honda?”
“Are you here just to join the fun?”
Others echoed and laughed loudly. They gathered because seeing a Honda on such a race track was rare. Since this race track was used, they had never seen a Honda.
Robin looked at Nina.
“Too poor,” Nina answered him. Then she added, “I borrowed some money to rent this Honda. You can’t lose. Or my sister won’t let go of you.”
“Haha… I heard someone would drive a Honda for the match today. I wonder who it is.”
A man walked toward the crowd.
“Hello, Mr. Chase,” others greeted him one after another.
Brian approached triumphantly, glanced at Robin and Nina, and snorted, “Neither of you is skillful in car racing. You’ll lose for sure. I’ll also join the match. I’m sure you’ll be the last one arriving at the destination.”