"Ahahahahahahaha" Drew panted heavily as big lumps of sweat rolled down his face.
After much efforts, he finally raised all his stats to level one. However, it wasn't easy.
Throughout his breakthrough, he went through pains that he had never experienced in his life.
Although he still had more deci points capable of making him level up, he refused to do so. The pain he went through was still fresh in his mind.
"Are you okay?" Amelia asked, from besides him.
"Hah. It was just an allergy of mine. I hate cars with air conditioners" Drew lied.
"Oh" Amelia swiftly instructed her Driver to switch off the air conditioner.
Few minutes later, the driver informed them -
"We're here!"
Drew looked through the window and saw a huge gate made of pure solid gold. It seemed to be piercing through the sky, totally concealing what was hidden behind it.
"Isn't that pure gold?" Drew unconsciously murmured.
"Hm. Mr. Callahan is known for being one who lives a life of luxury"
"Plus this golden gate isn't really that impressive. Red Mist Auction house headquarters is built out of Jade ornite" Amelia boasted proudly.
Jade ornite? was that a stuff more precious than gold.
"Hm?" Drew suddenly noticed an anomaly.
There were a fleet of luxury cars parked at the entrance of the huge gate. The occupants were all clad in expensive clothing and led respectfully past the huge gate by some servants.
Amelia's vehicle parked at a corner, attracting some attention.
It was a G wagon after all.
"Please report your identities" a male servant knocked on the windscreen, a welcoming smile plastered on his face.
"Amelia Green. From the Red Mist Auction house"
The male servant's eyes lit up as his tone became more respectful.
"So it is Miss Amelia. Pardon my earlier disrespect"
"It's fine" Amelia and Drew both got down.
"Whoa! it's pretty lively here" Drew whistled as his eyes feasted on the amazing display before him.
So many cars!
Although he had seen some from saturday commercials and magazines, nothing beats the feeling of seeing it live.
"Please follow me" the male servant led the duo past the huge golden gates.
Drew felt his breath almost go away when he saw the huge mansion. It was unlike anything he had ever seen.
Although it looked antique, the wears of old age couldn't conceal its powerful magnificence.
"Where are you leading us to?" Amelia asked.
She felt confused. Why was the Callahan manor so lively today?
"To the garden of course. That's where the other guests are"
"Guests? just what is happening? Has Mr. Callahan recovered and is throwing a thanksgiving party?"
When Drew heard Amelia's words, he shuddered. If Mr. Callahan recovered, wouldn't that mean he won't be getting his hands on those ingredients.
"Darn it! i came too late!" he lamented.
However contrary to his expectations, the male servant's expression turned bleak.
"The master's condition has made no improvements. Rumors have it that in fact, it has worsened"
The servant's words caused Amelia to get even more confused.
As for Drew, he sighed in relief.
That's great.. I mean that's terrible!
"Today, the young miss made a public announcement. Whoever could heal the master's illness would not only claim the previous reward, but will also date her for a month" the servant revealed.
"Miss. Charlotte said that?" Amelia held her lips in shock.
She was quite familiar with Charlotte, the proud young miss of the Callahan family who was also one of the ten fairies of Delta city!
Many men attempted to court her every single day, but she rejected them all mercilessly.
Who would've thought such a twist would occur.
Although curious, Drew didn't say a word.
The trio arrived at the garden and the male servant led them to one of the few empty tables.
"Make yourself comfortable" he left after saying these words.
Drew observed his surrounding. There were a hundred tables, with four chairs. More than half of the tables were occupied.
Booz. Laughter. Food. The garden didn't lack any of it.
Drew and Amelia ordered some light refreshments and decided to pass time by engaging in small talks.
Drew found out alot about the beauty. Apparently, she had a masters in business administration and a doctorate in finance management.
She had been serving as a manager for five years and life was going quite good for her.
However recently, one of the veteran managers began hitting on her. As a young lady with high ambitions, how could she settle for an old geezer?
And so, the veteran manager began to make things difficult for her.
"Can't you report that old pervert to the higher ups?"
Amelia sighed.
"He has been working as a manager for more than twenty years. How can my web of connection compare to his own"
"Can't your family help? judging by that servant's reaction, they must be formidable"
"Even if they could, they wouldn't help me"
Drew read the strange atmosphere and didn't say anything further.
At that moment, a suave looking man clad in branded button down shirt that exposed his hairy chest swaggered into the garden, while being led by a servant.
"Hm?" he noticed Amelia's table and a strange glint flashed in his eyes.
Drew finished contemplating and came to a conclusion. Amelia was an important asset.
He was thinking of opening a company, but his knowledge regarding running a large business was quite shallow.
He was just a milk delivery man three days ago before he obtained the system.
But with somebody like Amelia, it would go smoothly.
"Amelia, what.." just when he was about to propose his plan to her, a loud voice interrupted her.
"Amelia! is that really you?!"
Drew turned towards the direction of the voice and saw a suave young man swaggering towards his table.
"Steve!" Amelia's body trembled when she saw the newcomer.
"You know this guy?"
"He's William's underling"
Drew nodded in understanding. William was the old pervert lusting after Amelia's body.
Due to Steve's earlier outburst, Drew's table became the center of attention.
"Who's that lady?"
"Wow she's pretty. Although she can't compare to Miss. Charlotte"
"Hmph. Who do you think Miss. Charlotte is? she's one of the city's ten fairies!"
Steve drew a chair and sat down, totally ignoring Drew.
"Ah. I never knew you would be gracing this event with your presence Miss. Amelia. Are you here to join the fun just like me? Why don't we have some fun together huh?" Steve snatched Drew's wine, downing it in one gulp.
Drew's face darkened.
"I wonder how that old man will react when he hears your words, hm?" Amelia clicked her tongue.
"Hmph. Don't get complacent. Once that old man's steals your one time, you will be my personal pet. Muhahahaha" Steve burst into laughter.
Pah!
Amelia landed a resounding slap on Steve's cheeks.
She was a lady afterall. How could she tolerate a man insulting her dignity in such a public place.
What would the public think of her?
What would young master Drew think of her.
"You slapped me?" Steve thought he was dreaming.
'How dare this bitch slap me!'
He felt extremely humilated.
"You had that coming" Amelia spat with contempt.
"You!!!" Steve's anger rose to the top.
How dare this bitch humilate him in such a public place.
Just as he raised his hands to slap Amelia and vent his anger, he felt a strong grip on his wrist.
"Isn't it humilating for a man to lay a finger on a lady?"
Before Steve could react, he felt a painful sting on his cheeks.
Slap!