chapter 30 hidden boss

Cecilia Jiang was biting her lips tightly, not knowing what to do. Finally, she made a decision. She didn't want to choose Owen Wu, but being with him would at least be fair and square. Brother Max had married. She would be just a mistress, a secret lover. "I..." "I'll pay for her!" However, before Cecilia Jiang could finish, a voice rang out. The one who spoke was Aiden Ye. "Aiden Ye, do you even know how much ten million is?" Aiden Ye didn't waste words. He threw his supreme black card at Brother Max and said, "No PIN needed. Just go and swipe it." Brother Max first looked indifferent, but his expression changed when he saw the black card Aiden Ye tossed. Others might not understand, but as someone who specifically deals with high-interest loans, how could he not recognize it? He knew that card was no ordinary bank card. "Alright, I'll bring it back to you later," he said and left with his men. "Thank you, Aiden Ye..." Cecilia Jiang was surprised and grateful that Aiden Ye had stepped in to help her. Owen Wu was clearly unhappy. He thought he could win the girl of his dreams. But was interrupted by Aiden Ye. "Aiden Ye, we didn't expect you to be so rich." At this moment, their attitude towards Aiden Ye changing. Before, buying Cindy Chen's store's clothes for a few million didn't prove Aiden Ye was wealthy. But now, he had spent ten million to help Cecilia Jiang, indicating he might indeed be rich. "You really think he has that much money in his card? If Brother Max finds there's no money, he'll definitely come back for trouble!" Luke Zhang suddenly said. Everyone then realized it might be true. How could Aiden Ye have so much money? Could Elsa Shen have given him ten million as a breakup fee? Even if she were worth billions, she wouldn't be that generous. And the richer people are, the more miserly they tend to be. "And you know who Brother Max is, right? He's subordinate of the Widow, one of the Four Notorious Ruffians. Even the Shen family doesn't want to mess with him," Luke Zhang continued. "Then, let's leave quickly!" After hearing Luke Zhang's words, everyone couldn't help but be frightened. Knowing that Brother Max was a subordinate of the Widow, Owen Wu also got anxious. He knew about the Four Notorious Ruffians, ruthless killers all. "Aiden Ye, if you can't afford it, don't show off. You'll get our class monitor killed!" "Indeed! Why didn't you just let Owen Wu help the class monitor pay?" "..." People were pointing fingers at Aiden Ye. Cecilia Jiang was worried too. "Aiden Ye, I know you want to help me, but this is beyond you. Please go!" "Why should I go? I'm waiting for him to bring my card back," Aiden Ye replied. "Aiden Ye, even now you're still pretending. Do you know who the Widow is? She's Jiangdu's underground queen. Even the Shen family doesn't dare to provoke her!" "If I were you, I'd leave quickly, or you won't be able to leave later..." Just then, Brother Max personally returned the card. "Cecilia Jiang, consider yourself lucky. Our debt is settled," he said and left with his men. Everyone was dumbfounded. Brother Max actually left! Could it be that Aiden Ye really had that much money? "Looks like Elsa Shen was quite generous with you, giving you such a hefty breakup fee," Owen Wu said resentfully. "Check, please!" As the reunion was wrapping up, everyone prepared to pay and leave. "Your bill has already been paid," the server said. Everyone was puzzled, as they hadn't seen anyone pay the bill. "I get it, it must have been Owen who secretly paid, right? We agreed to split the bill, but Owen, being the big boss he is, generously paid for it all. He's really a man of stature," Luke Zhang continued to flatter. "I was planning to pay, but I haven't yet," Owen Wu shook his head in confusion. "The thing is, our boss said that your table's expenses are on the house," the server explained. Everyone was more baffled. Why would the boss give them a free meal? "Owen, do you know this restaurant's owner?" Luke Zhang asked. "I don't know the owner," Owen Wu replied. Luke Zhang speculated, "Could it be that the owner knows you and wants to establish a long-term partnership with you, so they waived today's bill?" "Is that so?" Owen Wu was skeptical. After all, Prince Hotel was a six-star hotel, and his wealth was minor compared to the hotel owner. They had no reason to give him any special treatment. "Definitely!" Luke Zhang affirmed. "It's great to be associated with Owen!" "Thanks, Owen!" Everyone thanked him. After all, the meal wasn't cheap. Even if they split it, it would still cost each person over a thousand. "Tell your boss thanks. I'll come more often!" Owen Wu tried to act like a leader. However, the server frowned and said, "Our boss didn't waive it for you. Why are you thanking our boss?" Owen Wu was taken aback. If not for him, then who? Cecilia Jiang? If he didn't qualify for a waiver, why would she? Could it be Aiden Ye? "Aiden Ye, how was the food at our place?" At that moment, Aiden Ye's shoulder was tapped. Behind him stood a stunning beauty. If not Joyce Lin, who else could she be? "Boss!" the server immediately bowed to her. "You are... Ms. Lin, the CEO?" Owen Wu recognized Joyce Lin. Though not as famous as Elsa Shen, Joyce Lin was a significant figure in Jiangdu. She was managing over a hundred hotels. And she was worth over five billion. In Joyce Lin's presence, Owen Wu was nothing but a small fry. Joyce Lin glanced at Owen Wu and coldly asked, "Do I know you?" "Ms. Lin, you don't know me, but I've seen you. I'm Owen Wu, and my company is... Nice to meet..." Owen Wu tried to hand over his business card. "Stop. I'm not interested in knowing you!" Joyce Lin cut him off. Then, she turned her full attention to Aiden Ye. "Aiden Ye, next time you come, let me know in advance. I'll reserve the best room for you!" Everyone was initially confused but then realized. Joyce Lin didn't waive the bill for Owen Wu but for Aiden Ye! What could Aiden Ye possibly have to get such treatment? Was it just because he's the son-in-law of the Shen family? Not to mention that Elsa Shen had already married Jackson Xu. Even if he were still Shen family's son-in-law, Joyce Lin wouldn't waive his bill. Even if Elsa Shen herself came, Joyce Lin might not give her such a favor. At this point, even the slowest among them understood what was going on! Aiden Ye was the hidden big shot!