Chapter 17
To Swallow Your Own Spit
Doni and Jessica were silenced. Platinum members are of the highest
class in the hotel.
Accommodation, transportation, and food are free. The members gain a
lot of privileges and are treated like kings. This is because the
membership itself costs over one hundred million a year.
In Oregon, no more than ten people hold such membership. Only certain
people who can and will pay for the expensive membership fee.
Doni and Jessica do not belong to the membership. The cost of a
platinum membership is ten times the standard membership. They
dreamed of going platinum, but it is way beyond their reach.
"Wh… What? He is a platinum member?" Doni stuttered in disbelief.
"Impossible! How could a platinum member order a bowl of salad and
plain water?" he added.
The waiter slowly shook his head and explained, "For that, I don't know
Sir. But he is indeed a platinum member. Besides, that isn't just plain
water. The water is imported from Fiji, a source of the world's purest
water. Sir, Maam, please enjoy your meal."
It turns out the water originated from Mount Fuji, Japan's most beautiful
mountain. Rich in silica, calcium, and magnesium; free of pollutants and
additives; and effective in aiding the metabolism. It is the most expensive water in the world. A cup of water costs the same
as the bottle of wine Doni and Jessica are drinking. They were
dumbfounded.
They didn't expect the person they were mocking to be a very wealthy
man. He drinks water from Fuji; perhaps his salad and fruits come from
other corners of the world. Doni and Jessica felt embarrassed as they
were sure the man heard what they were saying.
"Wait, do you know who he is?" asked Doni curiously.
"I have no idea Sir. Please don't ask more questions. I feel uneasy," said
the waiter.
The waiter is a senior experienced in facing people like him. He wouldn't
openly share who the man is to keep his privacy.
There are no more than ten platinum members in Oregon. They can
easily do as they please in the hotel. Leon savored his food calmly. He
didn't care what the two were talking about.
They only knew he was a platinum member, and that surprised them.
What if they knew he was the owner of the hotel where the couple is
bragging about themselves? That would be even more terrible.
Leon finished his meal and left his plate looking clean.
So far, the service at the restaurant has been excellent. It's time to check
on the spa and hot water bath. Leon walked that way.
The air at the hot water bath was filled with hot steam. Leon took off his top and bared his chest. His muscles could be seen
clearly, unlike what the previous couple said about him. His figure is
athletic and well-kept.
His muscles are formed out of routine and proper exercise, not from
supplements, as most people would take.
Two women were seen soaking in the pool.
They secretly gulped when they saw Leon walking towards the pool.
Leon realized it. He looked at them and threw a smile before sitting at the
poolside.
The women didn't expect to see someone so good-looking; they acted
awkwardly.
After his observation, Leon assessed that the service here is just as
excellent, although not as impressive as the restaurant's service.
Leon went to immerse himself in the pool. Not long after, he sat in the
lounge for a drink.
Leon didn't need hot water to maintain his body; the body does itself. He
only wanted to test the hotel's hot water bath.
The two pretty girls sat on chairs right beside Leon. They threw glances
and smiles at Leon. He felt awkward and covered himself with a towel.
Being far away from home means he needs to keep his guards up.
Before the start of the shareholders' meeting, Leon inspected the hotel
himself. Everything was well, but one thing annoyed him.
A large man walked towards Leon. On his neck is a shiny gold chain
necklace. He pointed at Leon arrogantly and said, "Hey, how dare you
disturb my girls!"
"Disturb them? Did you see me do that?" Leon's emotions ignited at the
accusations.
"How dare you raise your voice at me! Do you know who I am?" the
man asked as he swung a punch.
Leon vigilantly blocked the punch and landed a hit at the arrogant man.
"Bang!"
The fat man was thrown back; his mouth spilled blood, and two of his
teeth are missing.
"I didn't only shout at you, I punched you too. What do you want?"
Leon asked.
Leon couldn't hold himself if people made accusations against him. They
must be taught a lesson.
Leon reached towards the man's neck and destroyed his necklace with his
power.
"Click!"
The golden necklace broke into pieces.
Leon used the necklace to threaten the man; it would be easy to finish
him if Leon wanted to. "I… My uncle is the boss of this hotel. You made me like this, you will
not get out of here!" the man explained his identity while holding back
his pain.
"Also, you destroyed my necklace. It's worth Half a million dollars! Do
you have money?"
He didn't realize the necklace wasn't broken at all. It was just a trick.
Leon smirked. Half a billion dollars? What is there Leon couldn't pay for?
It is nothing compared to the hotel's revenue.
Who is the arrogant man's uncle? Leon is the real boss here; no one is
higher than him. He could even make the uncle pay if he wants to. Why
should he?
"Oh, is your uncle named Sebastian?" asked Leon.
"You're finished! Sebastian is my uncle!" the man said proudly.
"Hmmm… Sebastian is not a hard worker. His son and nephew often
create trouble here in the hotel." Leon explained.
"Shut up! He is the boss here. How dare you call him by name!"
"Haha… your uncle is nothing but an employee!"