Chapter 7 Where Would I Stand?

• As Robin heard Shirley's words, spoken with an alluring confidence, he instinctively tightened his grip on his collar.
• It was as though he was silently declaring to Shirley, I have my standards. I won't just accept anyone who throws themselves at me ...
• The unexpected turn of events stunned the guests at the Millers' New Year's party.
• She is Shirley, the highly respected granddaughter of the Dunns, the CEO of Dunns Group, and arguably the most beautiful woman in Harmonfield!
• What is she doing? Is she really about to ...
• "Robin, I want you to be my boyfriend!" Shirley's cheeks flushed with a soft pink, and her eyes twinkled as she spoke with sincere emotion.
• The hall erupted into gasps and whispered conversations!
• Shirley was publicly declaring her feelings for Robin, a man recently discarded by Alice.
• How could someone like Robin capture the interest of Harmonfield's most sought-after beauty, the only granddaughter of the Dunns?
• Alice remained motionless, experiencing a surge of unease.
• At that moment, she wished she could lash out at Robin.
• This New Year's party should have been her moment to shine and be the center of attention.
• Yet Robin's arrival had turned it into an ordeal of embarrassment for her!
• What stung even more was that the very Robin she had rejected so coldly was now being honored by the Dunns.
• And Shirley had openly declared her affection for him in front of everyone.
• Could it be that she has made a grave mistake, jeopardizing my own future?
• No way!
• My judgment has always been sound!
• With Robin's appearance and manner, he is not worthy of me!
• I'm destined to be a figure of grandeur, akin to Daphne, the CEO of Alphacrest Group!
• I know what's going on.
• Robin must have used some trick to fool the Dunns.
• That's why Mr. Dunn Sr. regards him as an esteemed guest.
• The Dunns must have been deceived!
• Robin, ha!
• One day, when the Dunns see through your deceit, you'll be discarded before you even know it!
• Nevertheless, the astonishing scene left the partygoers utterly speechless.
• Especially the wealthy heirs in attendance.
• They had cursed Robin in their minds a thousand times.
• That lucky brat! I can't believe Shirly, our dream girl, is asking him to be her boyfriend!
• Why couldn't I have had such luck?
• Despite their private thoughts, no one dared to speak out of line.
• Every eye was on Robin, filled with a mix of admiration and fear.
• The truth was evident: Regardless of Robin's past status or identity, if he were to become a son-in-law of the Dunns, he would gain immense respect throughout Harmonfield!
• However, something even more infuriating was about to unfold.
• Robin stared at Shirley, whose eyes gleamed with intense emotion, and after a moment of hesitation, replied, "I can't give you an answer right now. Let's discuss it later."
• What the heck!
• The entire party was on the verge of erupting into chaos!
• Robin, could you stop with the pretense already?
• This level of arrogance deserves to be put in its place!
• Alice was equally shocked, her eyes wide with disbelief.
• Just moments earlier, he had publicly torn a million-dollar check.
• Now, confronted with Shirley—a woman of almost mythical beauty and status—professing her love, Robin had the nerve to say, "Let's discuss it later"?
• Robin, are you freaking serious?!
• Everyone at the party was in a state of stunned confusion.
• Is this some kind of illusion?
• In daily life, the Dunns' daughter is like a mythical creature—rarely seen and exuding an air of unreachable grace.
• Whenever she does make an appearance, she maintains such a detached demeanor that deters anyone who tries to come close.
• Just catching a glimpse of her, witnessing her smile, or having a brief conversation feels like hitting the jackpot in a lottery worth billions.
• And the idea of becoming her boyfriend? That's simply out of the question!
• But what's even more crucial is this: Becoming the Dunns' son-in-law would elevate someone to a position of immense power in Harmonfield, almost like being a ruler!
• Yet, here's Robin, making audacious statements that spark widespread outrage!
• While everyone anticipated the Dunns' daughter to be enraged, she stunned everyone by responding with a calm smile and a nod.
• "Alright, I'll wait for you."
• What the actual f*ck?
• What in the world is happening?
• Despite Robin's outrageous behavior, the dream girl of every man in Harmonfield is still prepared to accept it?!
• Moreover, she seems genuinely pleased about it!
• Is there any sense of fairness left in the world?
• Had it not been witnessed firsthand, no one would have believed it.
• To add to the absurdity!
• Robin, seemingly indifferent to Shirley's feelings and the commotion around him, simply walked towards the exit.
• Shirley, appearing demure, followed him obediently, and they exited together.
• Drake, observing the scene with amusement, burst into laughter. "Excellent! Just excellent! Hahaha ... "
• Then, accompanied by Andrew and a group of Dunns' bodyguards, he followed them out as well!
• What's going on with the usually detached Dunns?
• Have they lost their senses?
• Why are they so deferential to someone like Robin, who is clearly beneath them?
• It seems that Robin's partial acceptance of Shirley is seen as a major victory for the Dunns!
• Alice, standing amid the stunned crowd, felt a wave of despair wash over her.
• Robin's actions had slapped her and the Millers in the face.
• His indifferent response suggested that even the Dunns' precious daughter meant nothing to him.
• Then where would I stand? Alice wondered.
• Compared to Harmonfield's top beauty, the universally acknowledged goddess Shirley, my own background and appearance seem insignificant.
• Have the Ramseys truly risen to such power in town?
• Otherwise, why would the Dunns show such deference to Robin?
• Have I really made a mistake?
• "Alice, don't let it get to you. He's just an idiot who got lucky!" Zachary, who had finally risen from the floor, approached Alice with a scowl.
• "That guy must have used some kind of trick to gain the Dunns' favor. He'll be exposed sooner or later!
• "Today, this jerk has humiliated me, and the Gills won't let it go!
• "A penniless nobody like him—the Gills could easily crush him with a mere flick of our fingers!"