Chapter 4 Do You Think You're Good Enough?

• Robin, noticing the disdainful expressions on Alice's family members, felt a surge of frustration.
• He had come to honor a promise made by his grandfather not to endure condescension based on wealth and status.
• With Old Fred's card holding at least two trillion dollars, he believed he didn't deserve to be demeaned by the Millers!
• "Enough of this!" Alice interrupted, her face etched with frustration as she cut off her family's barrage.
• Turning to Robin, she continued, "Today is the Miller Group's New Year's party, and my grandfather is overseas receiving medical treatment.
• "We'll discuss the marriage contract after the party, once we've had a chance to reach my grandfather.
• "We honor our promises!
• "Since you have the marriage contract, I won't ask you to leave immediately. You can stay and eat to your heart's desire.
• "But keep this in mind!
• "All the attendees here are prominent figures in Harmonfield, and they are our honored guests. You are not on their level and should not interrupt them, understood?"
• With a cold glance, Alice tossed the marriage contract back at Robin and walked toward the stage.
• Zachary sneered at Robin, saying, "Kid, know your place. Eat what you want, and leave afterwards. This isn't where you belong!"
• The crowd's laughter and derision were palpable, and their gazes towards Robin were filled with condescension.
• Robin felt a wave of revulsion.
• Alice's sophisticated face now seemed repellent to him.
• Eat to my heart's desire?
• Do they take me for a beggar?
• "I have no interest in your mediocre party. Please have your grandfather give me an answer immediately," Robin said, remaining unmoved with a shrug.
• Alice stopped and turned to face him, her expression one of exasperation.
• "Are you trying to force my hand?"
• Robin's smile remained indifferent. "You're mistaken. With your appearance and attitude, you're not worth me forcing your hand."
• Alice's anger flared.
• No one had ever dared to insult her so openly.
• She glared at Robin and quickly dialed Hank Miller's number before putting the call on speakerphone deliberately.
• "Grandpa, today at our New Year's party, a man named Robin showed up.
• "He has a marriage contract based on an agreement you made with his grandfather. What's that about?"
• On the other end of the line, Hank hesitated. "Alice, it's a long story.
• "Shortly after I began my business, I suffered an investment failure that nearly ruined the Millers.
• "I sought help from everyone I knew, but no one came through.
• "As the Millers faced collapse, Robin's grandfather offered a lifeline, lending me a million dollars to save the business.
• "At that time, you and Robin were not yet born.
• "To express our gratitude for saving the Millers, I arranged this engagement for both of you."
• Alice's frustration was clear. "Grandpa, I don't want this!"
• Hank was silent for a moment.
• "Looking back, I realize I acted hastily and made a poor choice.
• "The Ramseys have been out of the limelight for years; their current status must be less impressive.
• "Now, the Millers have risen significantly and hold a prominent position in Harmonfield.
• "Since you refuse to accept this engagement, I can't force you to do something that would upset you."
• Alice hesitated. "Grandpa, are you saying ... that we can annul the engagement?"
• Hank sighed heavily on the other end of the phone.
• "I acted too quickly back then. If you're unhappy with it, then annul the engagement.
• "But the Millers must uphold some degree of courtesy.
• "The Ramseys are no longer in a strong position. We'll return the one million dollars Robin's grandfather lent us to properly close the matter."
• Alice's frown immediately faded. She shot a cold look at Robin and handed him a check.
• "Did you hear that? This is Grandpa's response!
• "We're not on the same level, so let's dissolve the engagement.
• "This check for one million dollars is your compensation!
• "Remember this! From now on, there will be no further connections between the Millers and the Ramseys!"
• Robin glanced at the engagement contract and then at the arrogant Alice. He smiled. "Fine! I hope you Millers won't come to regret this!"
• Zachary sneered, "Regret? Haha ... You're just a minor player. The Millers will never regret anything because of you! You must be dreaming!
• "Get out! Leave right now!"
• A cold light flickered in Robin's eyes.
• Alice sniffed dismissively. "Go on! I don't want you to make things more uncomfortable here.
• "I suggest you don't try to get back at Mr. Gill. You'll never measure up to him!
• "This one million dollars should be enough for you to live comfortably.
• "With your background, don't aim for anything beyond your reach. Find a modest woman and settle down.
• "And remember—I will never regret ending this engagement!"
• Robin looked at Alice's contemptuous face and tore the engagement contract and check into pieces, tossing them into the air.