It Had Come After All

Suburbs of New York.

Racetrack Town.

MAX drove, and with Caroline's directions, he floored the accelerator and sped all the way here.

"This is my family's horse farm estate."

Caroline had Max drive around a huge manor, gazing into the distance with a nostalgic expression.

"Damn it!"

MAX exclaimed, "I thought your Manhattan manor was big enough, but compared to this, it's nothing! You rich people buy such a big place just to keep a horse?"

She couldn't see what was inside at all.

Because it's just too big.

But she also genuinely felt that this was a very, very large manor.

Because driving around outside takes a long time.

"The land here isn't worth much."

Caroline casually said, "I'll take you to see my family's island and cruise ship sometime; those are truly huge and luxurious."

"I can't believe it."

MAX complained, "Compared to you guys, we're really country bumpkins, even Adam is."

"Adam is not."

Caroline explained, "His wealth, while not as great as ours at its peak, is still among the top 100 rich. He's self-made; he just isn't into this kind of luxurious lifestyle."

It's quite normal for many self-made millionaires to have a frugal habit.

How can you say they're unsophisticated?

Compared to us rich kids who rely on our parents, Adam and his family are truly extravagant when they want to be.

We can only look up to them.

"Yeah?"

MAX was skeptical.

Because although Adam was generous to her, he did not demonstrate an extravagant lifestyle beyond her imagination in Everyday Adventures in a TV Series.

Caroline, with just a few words, or even without saying a word, simply led her around, and she was overwhelmed by extreme luxury.

She wasn't really sure if Caroline was telling the truth.

"Real."

Caroline looked at her enviously. "Adam is different, completely different..."

Those with Adam's wealth are either elderly people who have struggled their whole lives, or super-rich second-generation heirs whose parents sacrificed themselves to heaven and have boundless magical powers.

Adam, who is in the same social class as them, has an advantage that both of them envy: he is young, handsome, and full of energy!

Previously, her girlfriends had been very fond of Adam and had even encouraged her to invite Adam out as a fan of the book.

However, Adam politely declined both offers.

The man who used to only be able to enter her field of vision through her idol-fan relationship has quietly grown into a man on the same level as her father.

Even back then, it would have been very difficult for her to arrange a meeting with him and discuss a business deal worth hundreds of millions.

Her former best friends didn't even have the right to be rejected.

Because the total value of their family's assets is at most a few hundred million.

They only have access to millions or tens of millions of dollars, which is completely unworthy of Adam.

This situation.

Who dares to say Adam was a bumpkin!

"Let's go see Chestnut."

Seeing Caroline's changing expression, mostly sadness, Max quickly changed the subject.

"Good."

Caroline composed herself and directed Max to drive to the horse farm.

The manager of the horse farm, upon seeing Caroline, did not behave inappropriately, offering a very professional smile.

"It's alright."

MAX and Caroline whispered to each other, "I thought there was going to be some kind of embarrassing situation. I was worried about you for so long."

"David is a professional, I'm not worried."

Caroline looked left and right, then whispered, "I'm worried about others, Max. Help me shield them from seeing me."

"Unless you bring your head down, how can I stop you?"

MAX looked up at Caroline, then glanced down at Adam's favorite, and immediately launched into a sarcastic and lewd remark.

Caroline has long legs and is much taller than Max, so she can't be hidden at all.

"Well, well, isn't this Caroline Channing!"

A slightly exaggerated female voice rang out.

MAX turned his head and saw a group of girls walking towards him with malicious intent.

The rich girl in the lead stared at Caroline with great joy and smugness.

"Channing family deceived everyone, and they still have the nerve to show their faces here? If you ask me, since it's the father's debt that the daughter should pay, you should also be put up for auction, at least you could get a few more dollars!"

"Hahaha! You're right!"

"I'll be there to support them!"

The group of wealthy young women echoed the girl in the lead, laughing heartily.

"What, are you all lesbians?"

MAX immediately stood in front of Caroline, head held high, looking down at the group of rich girls, and sneered, "You've had your fill of licking before, now you can't wait to try what it feels like to be licked?"

Who do you think you are?

The rich girl in the lead glared at MAX with displeasure.

"I'm Caroline's friend!"

MAX raised his chin. "How is it?"

"MAX..."

Caroline was touched. She raised her head, which had been lowered, and said softly, "Thank you, but please don't argue with them for my sake."

"Are these bitsets your former friends?"

Max looked at Caroline with heartache.

"No."

Caroline shook her head and said, "I don't know them at all. I guess they tried to join our circle of friends before but failed."

"So that's how it is!"

Upon hearing this, MAX looked at the group of rich girls with disdain. "I thought they were some amazing young ladies who were eager to change their ways, but they are just some nobodys who couldn't even get close to Caroline before."

"You!"

The group of wealthy young women were furious.

No way!

This is their biggest weakness.

Especially the rich girl at the head of the group.

Other rich girls don't even have the right to dream, so let it go.

However, the rich girl at the head of the group came from the wealthiest family among them.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be the leader.

She had been eager to join Caroline's circle of friends, but she didn't even make it to the second round; she was rejected outright.

No way!

Her family's social standing was still far below Caroline's.

This was the biggest setback in her princess career, and she considered it the greatest regret of her life because of her pride and arrogance.

Therefore, she was happier than anyone else when Channing Scam was exposed.

Meeting the down-on-her-luck Caroline in this setting brought her immense joy.

But to her utter surprise, before Caroline could completely break down from her humiliation, she was instead brought to her breaking point by this inexplicably appearing, lowly friend of Caroline.

"Where's David? Go and fetch David. Why are you letting just anyone in?"

The rich girl at the head of the group screamed.

"I'll go call them right away."

The lowest-ranking among the wealthy girls immediately trotted off to call the horse farm manager.

"David, throw them out!"

When David arrived, the wealthy young woman in the lead immediately pointed angrily at Max and Caroline: "Only people of status can enter here. We can't let just any Tom, Dick, or Harry in!"

"Sorry, we'll just check on Chestnut and leave right away."

Caroline's expression changed.

"No!"

The wealthy woman at the head of the group sneered, "How many people here are victims of Channing Scam? Why aren't you kicking this Channing out right now? What are you waiting for?"

"Who cares about this place!"

MAX scoffed, "With you guys here, nobody here is anyone special!"

"I'm sorry, Miss Bree!"

Upon hearing this, the racecourse manager immediately said, "You are all esteemed members here, and we cannot expel anyone!"

"What?!"

The wealthy young lady at the head of the Bree exclaimed, "Caroline Channing is still one of your distinguished members?!"

"It's Miss Black!"

Horse ranch manager David looked at Max: "She is the owner of the Channing Manor, oh no, now Black Manor, and our most distinguished member!"

Everyone: "..."

MAX: "..."

P. S.: Thanks to Mysterious Ranger for the donation! I'll see if I can finish the other chapter tonight. It's almost Chinese New Year, so I'm busy. Sorry for the delay!