That night, Sarah Anderson ate three full bowls of noodles before she left, satisfied.
Downstairs, there was a black Maybach parked.
I sent Sarah to the entrance and watched her get into the car and leave.
After Sarah left, I gazed in the direction she disappeared for a long time.
There was an indescribable feeling in my heart.
"I must be falling for her," I thought silently.
But soon, I shook my head forcefully.
As a divorced man, how could I be worthy of someone as outstanding as Sarah?
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In the car, Sarah regained her usual indifference, listening to the secretary report the work on her side.
"Miss, the invitations have been prepared, and they will be formally sent tomorrow," the secretary said.
Sarah nodded, and suddenly said, "Tomorrow, help me buy a batch of quality herbs and send them to Tyler."
Upon hearing this, the secretary's face turned a bit unsightly.
"Miss, I know I shouldn't say this, but..."
"If you know you shouldn't, then shut up." Sarah interrupted the secretary coldly.
With a bitter smile, the secretary could only give up.
"Just remember, get top-grade herbs. The older, the better," Sarah reminded.
"Yes, Miss," the secretary sighed inwardly.
He couldn't understand how a loser like Tyler could win Sarah's favor.
...
News of the Anderson family's investment in Crestview City had already spread throughout the city.
The upcoming banquet had even made the headlines of Crestview City News.
In an instant, nearly the entire Crestview City was discussing the matter.
At the Wright family residence.
Randy Phillips had seemingly become an honored guest at the Johnsons'.
Waving a red invitation in his hand, he said triumphantly, "Do you see what this is?"
Elizabeth Wright excitedly took the invitation and said, "Babe, you are amazing!"
Randy said indifferently, "As long as we can work with the Anderson family, getting out of Crestview City is not a problem!"
Elizabeth opened the invitation, looked carefully, and exclaimed, "Honey, why is my name on this invitation?"
Randy took the invitation and glanced at it.
Indeed, there were two names written on it: Randy Phillips and Elizabeth Wright.
Randy's brow furrowed slightly.
Why would the Anderson family invite Elizabeth? What qualifications did the Wright family have to attend this banquet?
"Honey, you must have helped, right?" Elizabeth asked excitedly.
Although Randy was somewhat puzzled, he still said, "Of course, I specifically requested the Anderson family to add your name."
"Honey, you are fantastic!" Elizabeth excitedly kissed Randy's cheek.
Megan Wright chimed in happily, "Randy is really capable! Unlike some people who can only cook and do laundry."
That "some people" referred to Tyler Thomas, of course.
"Ah, don't mention him on such a happy day. It's upsetting!" Elizabeth said unhappily.
Megan quickly covered her mouth and chuckled, "I'm sorry... I said something wrong."
The entire Crestview City was discussing the matter.
From the wealthy families to ordinary citizens.
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I alone was unconcerned about this event.
At the moment, the most important thing for me was to improve my own strength.
I sat in the courtyard, carefully going through my related memories.
"If I can refine a Qi Gathering Pill, I might be able to breakthrough to the Second-Layer Qi Refining stage soon," I thought to myself.
The Qi Gathering Pill was the simplest Pill in cultivation methods, with very low requirements for herbs, making it the most suitable for me right now.
Although only a step away from the first to the second layer of Qi Refining, the gap in strength between the two was enormous.
"It's a pity I've run out of money." I checked my pockets and sighed softly.
After thinking about it, I decided to rummage through the trash to find the herbs I bought yesterday.
As I reached the entrance of the residential area.
I was about to rummage through the garbage when a black Bentley stopped in front of me.
I saw four or five men in black suits get out of the car.
The man in the lead was Sarah's secretary.
I remembered him, so I immediately turned and greeted him politely.
But the secretary's face was icy, his eyes full of disdain.
"These are the herbs Miss asked me to bring you," the secretary said coldly.
The four bodyguards behind him were each carrying a large bag of herbs.
I was very excited. I hurriedly said, "Please thank Miss Sarah for me. I will definitely return this favor!"
"Return it?"
"With what, you useless trash?" the secretary sneered.
My brow furrowed slightly.
I tried to maintain politeness and said, "Just because I have nothing now doesn't mean I'll always be so down and out."
"Ha ha ha!" Hearing this, the secretary could not help but burst into laughter.
"Kid, I don't deny your future, but even given time, what great achievements can you have?" the secretary said teasingly.
"Become a wealthy man? Crestview City's richest man? Or Crestwood's richest man?"
I frowned, "What do you mean?"
The secretary snorted and said, "Do you know who our Miss is?"
"I don't know," I said coldly.
"All I know is she's a good person," I replied calmly but assertively.
The secretary sneered, "Then let me tell you."
"Our Miss is the princess of the Sterling City's Anderson family! She's the family's jewel! She's Mr. Anderson's favorite granddaughter!"
"What makes you think you have the right to approach her!"