Everyone present was taken aback, thinking they had misheard. Matthew quickly asked, “Mr. Hudson, are you joking? $4, 020, 000?”
“Joking? Do I know you that well?” Ben asked, puzzled.
Matthew still couldn’t believe it. After all, four million was an enormous amount. Even if his family was wealthy, there was no way his parents would give him that much money.
Swallowing the lump in his throat, he said, “Mr. Hudson, are you sure there’s no mistake? We ordered the set meal which is $28, 000. Why has it become more than four million? How did the extra four million come about?”
“The set meal is indeed $28, 000, but the wine you drank costs two million per bottle,” Ben explained.
Matthew blinked and said, “But… but wasn’t that wine a gift from you?”
Ben snorted, looking Matthew up and down, “A gift for you? Who do you think you are? You think you deserve that?”
Matthew felt humiliated by Ben’s words and quickly said, “Mr. Hudson, I’m Ethan Williamson’s son.”
Ben’s expression changed instantly. He snorted and said, “So what if you’re his son? Even if your father were here, he wouldn’t deserve me gifting him that wine.”
“You… you’re clearly extorting us! You said the wine was a gift. We all heard it. Now you want to charge us? That’s extortion!” Matthew was furious, almost burning with anger.
Ben smiled coldly and said, “Extortion? No one has ever dared accuse me, Ben Hudson, of extortion. Besides, the wine wasn’t for you, but for this gentleman. Since he didn’t drink the wine and you did, it’s only right and reasonable for you to pay, don’t you think?”
Ben pointed at Kayden. Everyone’s jaws dropped in shock.
Even Leah was stunned. ‘What was happening? How did the wine become a gift for Kayden? Kayden was just a fool; how could he deserve Ben Hudson’s gift?’
“Do you know Mr. Hudson?” Leah asked, full of wonder.
“No, maybe he knows me,” Kayden shook his head.
Leah frowned, then rolled her eyes, “You’re so full of yourself!”
“Impossible! Mr. Hudson, you must be mistaken,” Matthew pointed at Kayden, “All his clothes and shoes combined are worth less than two hundred bucks. You gave him such expensive wine? Can you even say his name?”
“What? Are you saying so much because you don’t want to pay and want a free meal? If you don’t want to pay, that’s fine. One hand for a million dollars, I’ll chop off your limbs to settle the debt,” Ben said angrily.
With Ben’s words, several burly men suddenly entered the room. Each was over six feet tall, with large muscles, looking incredibly strong.
Seeing this, cold sweat broke out on Matthew’s forehead. He quickly said, “I’ll pay, Mr. Hudson, please don’t be angry.”
“We’ll split it evenly. There are nine of us, so that’s $450, 000 each. I’ll personally cover half a million. You guys handle the rest,” Matthew said coldly, dialing a number to ask for the money.
“Matthew, where am I supposed to get so much money? I don’t even have $4, 000, let alone $450, 000.”
“Yeah, Matthew, we didn’t know it would be this much. You said you would treat us, right?”
“I’ve paid $500, 000. How much more do you want me to pay? The rest is you guys’ problem,” Matthew said through gritted teeth, wishing he could swallow Kayden alive.
Seeing everyone begging, Leah grabbed Kayden’s arm with a pleading look and said, “Kayden, we’re all students with little savings. Almost none of us come from wealthy families. Could you help us out?”
Before Kayden could respond, Ben said thoughtfully to Leah and Kayden, “Then I’ll count them at $20, 000 each except for you two who are exempt from the bill!”
Matthew’s face twitched with anger, realizing this was clearly targeted at him. But what could he do? Ben Hudson was not someone he could mess with.
Soon, the bill was settled. Everyone thanked Leah, leaving Matthew and Henry to the side.
Matthew stared at Kayden, seething with rage. He thought, ‘This bastard has ruined my reputation!’ Now Matthew wanted nothing more than to tear Kayden to shreds. He shouted, “Henry, call our bros. I’m going to beat that bastard to death tonight.”
Matthew drove a Porsche 718 worth over $600, 000. After getting out, he sat in the car and said casually, “$500, 000 is just the price of a car to me, no big deal. Leah, let me give you a ride? It’s hard to get a taxi now. You can also experience the speed and handling of my car.”
Leah did want to ride in the sports car, but Kayden said, “No need, I drove here.”
Matthew couldn’t help but laugh, “You drove? What kind of car could you possibly drive? Judging by your clothes, it must be a Santana.”
Kayden didn’t say a word, pressing the car key. The headlights of a Mercedes-Maybach in front of the Porsche lit up. Kayden then led Leah to the Maybach, saying, “Let’s go.”
Leah was surprised and asked, “Is this your car?”
“It’s your sister’s,” Kayden said casually, getting into the driver’s seat.
Leah was shocked, then opened the door and got in.
The next second, Kayden drove off, leaving everyone staring. A three-million-dollar Mercedes-Maybach made the $600, 000 Porsche 718 look pathetic in comparison.
Matthew punched the steering wheel and yelled, “Fuck it!”
He drove off, disappearing down the road. This was the most humiliating day of his life, and he wouldn’t let Kayden off easily.
In the car, Leah asked curiously, “Kayden, how did you do it? Is this really Georgia’s car?”
“Yes, she just bought it,” Kayden nodded.
“Oh my god, this car is so luxurious. It must be worth at least a million, right? Why didn’t Georgia tell me she bought a car?” Leah stared at the car in awe, her eyes sparkling.
“That’s why I drove it to pick you up,” Kayden said.
“So, what do you do exactly? How do you know the owner of Moon Viewing Restaurant?” Leah asked.
“I fight in wars,” Kayden replied honestly.
Leah laughed, “Fight in wars? I fight in wars too, in video games.”
It was clear Leah didn’t believe Kayden’s words.
“By the way, your bone-setting skills are amazing. My foot is completely healed. Were you a doctor before?” Leah lifted her foot, showing off her delicate leg, making sure Kayden saw it.