Chapter 222
Chapter 222:
Ashton, unfazed by their taunts, responded coolly, “Actually, we came by car.”
Briley, hearing this, let out a derisive laugh. “And where is this so-called car? It’s not some tiny battery-powered vehicle that needs to be recharged after every trip, is it?”
Ashton pointed toward the car Briley was leaning against. “The vehicle you’re propped against is ours.”
The statement left everyone momentarily speechless, with only the distant sound of crashing waves filling the void.
Briley was the first to break the silence, her face now a shade of frustration. “Wow, you really know how to boast. Do you even have any idea what this car is worth? If you truly had money to spare, would you really be taking Rosalie to eat at such a run-down place?”
Ashton smiled, showing no interest in further debate. He casually retrieved his car key, pressing the button to make the car’s lights flash, unlocking the doors with a click.
“Do I need to offer further proof? Perhaps a purchase receipt or something of that sort?” he taunted.
The crowd was once again stunned—it was indeed Ashton’s car!
Those who had previously harbored animosity toward him were now visibly cowed. Clearly, someone worthy of Rosalie could not be just an ordinary individual.
As for those who had been lavishing praise on Briley just moments before, they now felt completely mortified. So it turned out that the car didn’t belong to Briley after all!
At that moment, Rosalie stepped forward with perfect timing and said, “Whether or not this car belongs to Ashton is beside the point. Genuine emotions are not defined by material possessions. If Ashton and I share a true connection, even a simple meal of…”
“Vegetables every day would be fulfilling and joyful. If a relationship lacks true harmony, no amount of material comfort can fill the void. Once the superficial charm wears off, only emptiness remains.”
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗴𝓪𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝓈.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Although Rosalie’s words were not explicitly directed at anyone, Briley felt unmistakably targeted and ridiculed. For a moment, Briley was overwhelmed with a mix of shame and rage, particularly after her recent public humiliation.
Despite her embarrassment, any attempt to retort seemed futile, as no one would likely pay her any attention.
Fortunately, at that moment, a whistle from behind shattered the tension. Everyone turned toward the sound to see a lavish yacht, large enough to accommodate over thirty people, docking at the nearby pier. Hayes, Briley’s boyfriend, stood on the yacht’s deck, energetically waving at the crowd.
“Is everybody already here? Come aboard quickly! Let’s head out to sea and enjoy ourselves!” Hayes exclaimed to everyone on the beach.
In an instant, all eyes were drawn to the yacht. This reunion was organized by Briley and Hayes as a yacht party, which was the primary attraction for most attendees. In comparison to Ashton’s luxury car, the yacht’s value was unquestionably far greater.
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