"Yeah, it has been a while since we saw each other last time.
| didn't expect to see you here today,"
Austin responded calmly.
Even though they had broken up, Austin would occasionally think of his ex-girlfriend whom he had been crazy in-love with for three
years in college.
After all, she had kept him company during those years. They also had a lot fun together and spent almost every single moment in
each other's arms. They had enjoyed their youth well exploring each other and expressing their love for each other in fiery passion.
It was really difficult to erase those unforgettable memories.
But now, Austin was looking at Alice, tightly holding the fat, old man by the arm.
It wasn't hard to notice that the fat old man was almost at her father's age.
At the sight of this, Austin laughed inside. What was he thinking? There was nothing to cback to with Alice. He was finally able
to get over Alice and move on.
Alice was no longer that girl he knew and loved. The woman in front of him was after money, and she would do anything she could
to lead a comfortable, wealthy life even if it cost her, her pride and dignity.
Having been helplessly in love with Alice for three years, he knew her very well, inside and out. He knew what she liked and
disliked, her goals and dreams, her hobbies and even her charities.
The sight of stout, old men like the one she was seeing now, used to disgust her.
But now, she clung onto the old man and acted like a harmless and obedient pet cat.
Ten years ago, Austin had secretly investigated on the fat old man and found that he was a married man with children. Alice was
nothing more than an extra on the side—a mistress.
But the fat old man was filthy rich.
According to Austin's investigation, the old man ran a five-star hotel in the Smile City and was also involved in steel and
construction industries.
Hisworth was at least several hundred million dollars.
Men like him were considered super rich for Austin and Alice ten years ago.
But now money meant nothing to Austin.
If he really wanted to be rich, it would be so easy for him. With all the skills he had at his disposal, he could instantly becthe
wealthiest person on the planet
He was a brilliant pill refiner when he was in the PrMartial World back then. Later, he cto the Immortal End World and he
had learnt a lot about pill refining.
Once he made spills that could help people live longer and sold them in the market, he could make a lot of money.
"Austin, | heard that you were in a car accident.
| can't believe you survived that! I'm glad to see you safe and sound now.
By the way, | heard that only rich people have access to this auction, sort of by invitation only.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHow did you get in here?
Ah, | see. Austin, you are now a waiter in this auction house, am | right?
Well, Austin, looks like you have changed a lot.
You would never do such things.
| can't believe that you have changed so much.
You even grabbed snacks during work hours!" Alice exclaimed.
When she spoke, she looked Austin up and down. Judging by his suit, she thought he was just a poor guy who did not belong in the
luxurious halls of the auction house. As a result, she felt herself superior to him and did not hide the contempt on her face.
When old friends met, especially those who hadn't seen each other in a long time, many people had a tendency to compare their
current situations, often competitively. They might not say it directly but it was what they had in their minds.
Ten years ago, she dumped Austin and chose to get in a relationship with the rich old man.
At the thought of breaking up with Austin, she felt a little sad, deep inside her heart.
But now she met her ex-boyfriend again and found that he had done nothing to improve his life, still as poor as ever. She thought
that she had made a wise decision. This lit up her mood instantly.
'It seems that | made a good choice back then.
If I had not broken up with him... If | hadn't chosen to follow my dreams, | would still be living in poverty with him.
That is not the life | want."
A smile of satisfaction appeared on her face as she thought of this. She had not kept her eyes off Austin, and her contempt grew,
creeping up in her eyes.
"Alice! What the hell is going on between you and this brat?"
The stout old man was getting impatient.
"Nothing, darling. He and | went to the scollege.
Don't be angry,"
Alice explained in an alluring voice, as she held the old man's hand.
Austin was speechless at the sight.
‘Damn it! | can't believe | had a crush on such a woman. | was like a fool and did not see through her true colors, ' he thought with
disgust.
"Well, don't think that | do not know what is going on between you and this guy.
Your ex-boyfriend's nis Austin, isn't it?
It must be him.
Brat, | don't care if you dated Alice before. I'm warning you. Stay away from her.
She is my woman now.
You are just a poor guy who works in this auction house. You do not deserve her. She is out of your league.
If | find out that you bother her again, | will make sure that you don't have job that sday.
Well, now get lost and don't let us see you again," the stout man said in an agitated tone as he looked at Austin with sheer disdain
in his eyes.
As he spoke, he pointed at Austin with his fat finger.
"Mr. Yang, you think too much. A poor wretch like this man here is not qualified and does not have the means to take a woman
away from you."
"Yes, he is right. Mr. Yang, you are the owner of several companies. You're a billionaire.
And this bagger is just an employee in this auction house. Even if he works every minute of his life, he won't earn what you can
make in a day. There is no doubt about that!
Mr. Yang, this guy is penniless. What threat can he pose to you?
There is no need to get jealous of him. It's like comparing a Ferrari and a rusty old cab.
He does not deserve your attention at all. Anger will do your body more harm. So please let this one go and don't be mad."
The men around began sweet talking Alice's man to make him feel better, while looking down on Austin.
"Con, honey. | have been with you so many years. You know how much | love you!
You are much better than him. Do you still need people to tell you that? | mean, look! He is just a bagger. | promise you, | have no
feelings for him and | will never turn my back on you. Do you really think that my standards are that low?
He is even not worthy to hold your shoes for you!"
Alice said to her fat, old date, to appease his anger.
"All right, Austin, stay away from me. | don't want my man to feel uncomfortable.
| will never ever get back together with you.
He has already bought a beautiful house forin another country.
| live abroad. And this time, | cback just to relax.
| am leading a comfortable life that you can never even imagine. You will never have such life,"
Alice said, as she gestured at Austin to go away, in the smanner one would try to shoo away a stray dog.
Upon hearing this, the stout man calmed down.
He looked at Austin with a satisfied and triumphant smile.
Eyeing the people around him, Austin shook his head slightly.
He only spoke to Alice because they had a past together.
But now he thought that talking to her was a mistake and a waste of his time. He even had to put up with the insults thrown at
him.
"Fine! Go away then.
Just leavealone," Austin said with an indifferent expression.
Then he looked away from Alice and continued to enjoy his wine and snacks.
"Austin, you've gone too far!"
Alice was irritated by Austin's indifferent attitude.
"You poor bastard!
Who do you think you are?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHow dare you behave so rudely in front of me!
Don't you know that there are speople that you cannot afford to mess with?
For your information, | know the manager of this auction house well.
What's more, | am a top VIP member of this auction house. | will fill your manager in on your rude behavior and tomorrow, consider
yourself unemployed!"
the stout old man bellowed as he pointed at Austin.
"Manager! Cover here now!"
the stout man shouted as he caught sight of the manager of the auction house.
"We don't have to cto this. But you leave us with no choice.
Ten years have passed, but you are still that immature and stubborn fool.
Although the salary of the Cassede Auction House is not very high, you don't have much work here. It's perfect for lazy asses like
you.
And now you are going to lose your job!
Austin, apologize right now!
If you kneel before him and beg him, he might let it go so you can keep your job,"
Alice said, pretending to feel sorry for Austin.
"What's going on here, Mr. Yang?"
The manager of Cassede Auction House heard the stout man calling to him and strode towards them quickly.
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