The Inheritance - Book 1
Copyright© 2026 by Arise
Chapter 23
“We have a very close friendship, but it would not be convenient for me to reveal his identity. My good brother wants me to keep his identity a secret! Hahaha!” Lenny replied as he put his cigarette out.
At this time, he also had a faint smile on his face.
Everyone was looking at Lenny in amazement right now, and this was especially so for Whitney, who was staring at Lenny in admiration.
Quinn’s eyes were also sparkling at this time. If what Lenny said was true, would she also have the opportunity to ride in that Lamborghini that everyone was so crazy about?
Even the boys were all jealous of Lenny at this time.
“Lenny, are you telling us the truth? Or are you using the same trick that you used to trick that small celebrity into dating you? Are you just bragging now?”
Victor could not believe his ears. After all, he knew all about Lenny’s house and his family’s financial powers. At most, Lenny could only be regarded as a very small rich second generation.
How could he possibly have gotten to know someone that powerful?
Furthermore, he knew that Lenny had a bad habit of bragging.
“How can that be possible? How could I possibly brag about the Lamborghini Reventon? You should know that it’s true!” Lenny replied with a wry smile on his face.
“Lenny, I believe you!” Whitney replied as she flashed a charming smile at Lenny.
She glanced at the picture of the luxury sports car from time to time, and she felt very excited whenever she looked at it. She would be satisfied if she could sit in that car just one time.
Whitney felt that her only chance to do so would be through this young man, Lenny!
Richard had a bitter smile on his face.
The Lamborghini Reventon car keys were sitting quietly inside his pocket.
As a result, he had become someone else’s ‘good brother’.
This was not the only thing that made Richard feel really uncomfortable.
Truthfully, Richard felt even more uncomfortable because of the two beautiful girls who were going out with Lenny because they thought that he knew the owner of the sports car.
Would he actually be able to pick up girls if he drove the sports car himself?
Would Whitney also fall for it then?
At this time, Richard could not help but wonder if he had been too low-key all this while. He was really losing out!
Smack!
Richard suddenly felt something hit his face.
When Richard raised his head to look up, he realized that Whitney had thrown a small paper ball at his face.
“Hey! Why are you eavesdropping on our conversation? Why? Are you dreaming of sitting in a
Lamborghini? Please stop dreaming. Why don’t you become a transgender instead...” Whitney sneered as she glared at Richard.
“Why would anyone care about a poor transgender?” Nathaniel quickly chimed in at this time.
Richard could only look at them helplessly as he listened to their insults once again.
Fortunately, the waiter had already started serving up the dishes at this time.
Even Richard’s hand-sliced noodles and stir-fried potato shreds were here already.
“Wow! The food looks so delicious and exquisite!”
“Of course, what else would be a better combination than good food and red wine! I will order a bottle of red wine that costs three hundred dollars for everyone to try today!” Victor quickly announced as he smiled.
Everyone was looking at Victor with admiration on their faces.
Meanwhile, they all ignored Richard who was sitting by himself at the other table in the corner.
Richard was busy eating his hand-sliced noodles and stir-fried potato shreds as he was very hungry.
Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open again, revealing a row of waiters who were standing outside the room.
After that, they walked in with a series of high-end signature dishes from Homeland Kitchen.
All of these dishes had been changed into a smaller dish because they could not possibly fit so many dishes on Richard’s small table.
“This ... all of our dishes have already arrived. Are all of these your signature dishes?”
Victor was startled when he saw the waiters walking in with all the signature dishes.
“Hello, sir. Sorry, but these dishes are not for you. These dishes are for Mr. Crawford!”
Richard looked at the waiter in surprise because he had not ordered those dishes either.
“Wait a minute. Just let me make things clear first. I am only going to settle the bill for the food that I ordered for my table. If Richard ordered these dishes, I want to clarify that it has nothing to do with us at all!”
Victor was completely taken aback. If he had to foot the bill for all these signature dishes, he would definitely not have enough money to pay for the dinner tonight.
That was also the reason why he had only ordered two signature dishes.
“Hahaha. Please do not get me wrong. We are giving Mr. Crawford these dishes for free because of the food that he ordered!” After saying that, the waiter clapped her hands together.
The waiters outside walked into the room one after the other as they placed the signature dishes on Richard’s table. Some of the girls had never even seen some of those dishes before in their life.
At this time, the waiters placed twelve different signature dishes on Richard’s table.
These dishes would easily cost at least three to four thousand dollars!
“This ... this ... he simply ordered stir-fried potato shreds and you are giving him so many signature dishes for free?!” Whitney asked as she stood up in shock, utterly stunned.
She too wanted to taste all of the signature dishes at Homeland Kitchen, but it would only be possible for them to order two of the signature dishes at most each time they came here. Therefore, she would probably have to come here ten to twenty times before she could finally try all of the signature dishes.
However, who would have the capital or ability to treat her to dinner at Homeland Kitchen ten or twenty times?! These signature dishes were all very expensive!
Yet, Richard simply ordered a bowl of hand-sliced noodles and stir-fried potato shreds and they had given him twelve signature dishes for free?!
All of these were top-notch signature dishes!
At this time, Whitney, Quinn, and everyone else was all stunned as they stared incredulously at Richard.
Honestly, Richard had not expected the floor manager to go through all that trouble.
Moreover, he would never be able to finish all of these signature dishes by himself.
Therefore, Richard casually looked over at Mila before he asked, “Mila, do you want to come here and eat with me instead?”
Mila did not feel awkward or embarrassed at all.
At the same time, Mila also felt that Richard was truly shrouded in mystery.
Why was everyone treating him with so much respect? Why did they give him so much face?
Mila simply smiled before she nodded and went over to Richard’s table, sitting directly across him.
The expression on Victor’s face became very ugly when this happened.
“Ahh! Will we receive all these free signature dishes if we ordered stir-fry potato shreds as well? Is the restaurant having some sort of promotional activity?”
Quinn could barely believe her eyes. She really wanted to try those signature dishes, but at the same time, she was way too embarrassed.
“Yes, yes, yes! I think the restaurant must be engaging in some special promotional activities!”
Victor also chimed in as he was very unconvinced at this time.
When a waiter walked into the room, Victor asked him directly, “By the way, can I ask you a question? Will we be given all the special signature dishes for free as long as we order a plate of stir-fry potato shreds?”
The waiter could not help but look at Victor in confusion. Then, the waiter replied in contempt, “Are you crazy? Are you seriously asking me whether you will be given all our signature dishes for free if you order a plate of stir-fry potato shreds?! There must be something wrong with your brain!”
After saying that, the waiter shook his head before turning around and leaving immediately.
Homeland Kitchen was one of the most prestigious establishments on Mayberry Commercial Street. Who gave an ordinary guest such as Victor the audacity to cause trouble for a waiter?
Victor felt as though he had been slapped right in the face.
To think that he had actually dared to ask the waiter that question.
“Richard, can you even finish so much food all by yourself?!” Whitney could not help but ask angrily.
She was very annoyed and frustrated that Richard was not offering them any of his delicious food at all.
“Oh. If any of you want to try some of these signature dishes, please do not hesitate to come over here!”
“You!” Whitney was utterly angry at this time. She felt as though the food she was eating was completely tasteless at this time. She really wanted to try the signature dishes on Richard’s table. “I know!” Victor, who had been very flustered, suddenly exclaimed out loud. “Hahaha. Richard, you must have spent a lot of money the last time you were here, right? I heard that you spent more than fifteen thousand dollars that night. I guess that is the reason why the floor manager is giving you special treatment and sending you so many signature dishes for free! Am I right?”
Victor did not dare to think of any other possibilities at all. This was the only possibility and explanation that he could accept.
“Perhaps...” Richard replied as he smiled. Then, he continued feasting on his food.
“Alright, then. You should continue eating! I will wait and see how you are going to have the mood to keep eating later!” The expression on Victor’s face suddenly changed at this time.
After that, he stood up immediately.
Richard had really given everyone in this room a slap across their faces because of the preferential treatment he was receiving.
Victor was especially embarrassed because he could only afford to order two signature dishes, but the restaurant had actually served Richard twelve signature dishes all at once.
Moreover, Richard obviously knew that Victor liked Mila, but he had actually invited Mila to eat with him in front of everyone else!
Victor was extremely annoyed!
“Victor, what do you mean?” Whitney suddenly asked at this time.
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