the beginning of an unexpected adventure. Fates were a

e on a note of arrogance when Jake began to let himself go under the influence of the 'alcohol. Glasses followe

a smile on his face but his eyes bright. "What is

stiffened. " Jake , it's not

Look at these people, they seem happy to be here. But who would a

paraging remarks before, but something about the way Jake spoke touched him personally

ne becoming more acerbic. He stood up, pointing an accusing finger at the bartender. "And what are you d

n proud of his work, froze for a moment. "I do my best to serve th

ards the bar, he glanced at the bill piled up on the counter. "Here's what I'm going

painting her face. " Jake,

theatrical gesture, he tossed them to Nathan, the bills scattering like confetti in the air. "He

hter of the customers slowly died away, replaced by a heavy silence. The humiliation he fe

g in her chest. She stood, looking at Jake with an int

? It's just a joke! » he cried, his hands raised

e desperate. "Look what you just did. You

rned into deep unease. Yet his pride was even stronger than his sense of empathy. He glanced at Nathan, who was trying to gather the

ad something there he hadn't anticipated: pain, but also a

whispered, his tone becoming firme

ore tense, stepped forward and placed a hand on Jake 's

d not want to give in. "Why should we leave? It's

they judge you. You are a billionaire, but here you are just a drunk man. » S

His ego pushed him to defend himself, to prove that he was right. "You know what? I'm

tood up, his gaze fixed on Jake . "Maybe I should thank

it it. Instead, he shrugged, ignoring the pain he had caused. "Come on, we're

e . Let's go," she

e of anger and confusion in his mind. As they walked out, he took one last l

the money he threw away, but it was the way Jake treated him, like he was nothing. Yet, deep

a deep breath. "I'm sorry," s

crack forming between them. Sophie's look was now different. There was a di

are not here to entertain you. » She looked down, sadness fill

arrogance, but he didn't want to admit it. As they walked in silence, the tension between them grew

his power, but what he had done tonight was beyond what she could accept. The laughter in the bar s

intain his dignity. People came and left, but he stayed there, creating moments of happiness for those who needed them.

tinued, Nathan t

knew that he had to use it to move forward, to grow. Perhaps this meeting with the arrogant billiona

king and his thoughts in disarray. The glasses sparkled in the dim light, but it was no longer a reflection of joy; it was a mirror

n his mind like a distant echo. He had always dreamed of a different life, but this experience had become an

had not seen the humiliation he had just suffered. No one knew how much this situation affected h

only amplified his inner torment. His hands were busy, but his mind was wandering. How could anyone be

r. The absurdity of her words struck him, but something inside him was ready for anything. The de

ything would be easier. I would be rich, admired, I could live without worrying about every penny. I cou

ting up with insults and derogatory remarks. The weight of his unfulfilled dreams weighed on him

Nathan closed his eyes, inhaling deeply, his voice trembling but firm. "I vow to exchange my life