Chapter 94: Only Fit to Serve Us
Carl stared directly at Paige, “Aren’t you disdainful of class distinctions? How come you’re cozying up to Mr. Smith now?”
“Please be cautious with your words,” Bryan’s face turned cold.
Paige stood behind him, appearing calm and composed. She casually turned the bracelet on her wrist, as if the mockery wasn’t directed at her.
Carl looked at her coldly, his eyes full of disgust.
Mr. Snow, sitting in the center of the sofa, beckoned Paige over with his hand, “Come here, young lady.”
Upon hearing this, Paige smiled and walked over, stopping in front of him.
Bryan looked at her with some concern.
Mr. Snow sat there, holding a glass of wine, and smiled disdainfully at her, “Honestly, I’ve seen many young and arrogant people like you. Today, I’ll teach you a lesson.”
“Sure,” Paige replied somewhat casually.
“I know you think it’s unfair. Big corporations, big families control the entire country, and their descendants still hold sway. Meanwhile, some commoners try all their best to keep up with the games set by these people,” he took a sip of wine, “But this world is unfair. People eat beef. Do you pity the cows? Do you advocate for fairness for cows?”
With that, the group around him laughed haughtily.
Paige also smiled, “Are you comparing people to cows?”
“What’s the difference? Humans have brains, evolved over millions of years to become the top dominators of the food chain. Livestock must submit to their dominion,” Mr. Snow asserted arrogantly .
Paige smiled but remained silent.
Mr. Snow thought he had struck a chord and continued, “For the commoners, the ruling elites have worked through generations to establish stable living rules in this country. All the commoners need to do is submit, work diligently, and they can enjoy a peaceful life. It’s their delusion to expect the same resources as the upper class.”
“Exactly! My ancestors worked so hard to secure my current life. Is it a joke to have someone like her at the Elite Club?” a girl chimed in.
“Yeah, are you really fit to be with us?” another student sneered at Paige.
Bryan stood nearby, frowning as he watched Paige, concerned about how she might feel. These people… their words were painfully realistic, though.
After a while, Paige chuckled, “Mr. Snow, your words are eloquent. But tell me, when these big conglomerates and powerful families set these rules, are they really thinking about the commoners?”
“What?” Mr. Snow was surprised that his attempt to influence her hadn’t worked.
“No, you’re all about self-interest. You obstruct opportunities for others just to maintain your family’s position at the top of The Pyramid, generation after generation. You brainwash us commoners into accepting our place at the bottom, even thinking that questioning fairness is delusional,” Paige paused, still smiling, “Isn’t that a bit too greedy?”
With that statement, the expressions of everyone present changed.
How dare she speak such words in front of so many tycoons and their offspring! Is she asking for trouble?
Bryan stood to the side, staring in shock at Paige’s profile. He never knew she harbored such deep resentment toward the class divisions in the country.
“You’re quite the talker,” Mr. Snow said coldly, “But what’s the use of saying all this? So you achieved S+. It doesn’t mean you’ll ever enter the Elite Club or the upper class. That’s reality.”
“Yeah,” a nearby guy spoke arrogantly, “As a commoner, no matter how smart you are, you’re only fit to serve us.”
“Joss, I advise you to be more practical. Like many girls, attaching yourself to a wealthy person might get you into the upper class faster. ”
Others began to mock her, their eyes shifting between her and Bryan, clearly hinting at an ambiguous relationship.
“A commoner is just a commoner. No matter what you say, you’re just a resentful commoner. Besides barking and yelling, what else can you do?” Carl stood coldly beside her, speaking disdainfully.
Paige calmly observed each face before her, taking in their disdainful expressions and the piercing remarks that echoed in her ears.
After a moment, she raised an eyebrow lightly and said, “Whether I have the capability or not, you’ll find out soon enough.”
“What can you, a woman, do? Rely on men? Mr. Smith, looks like you’re in danger here, this woman seems to have taken a liking to you,” Carl sneered.
Before Bryan could defend her, Paige walked over to Carl.
“What, you want to fight?”
Paige looked at him indifferently, took a dart from his hand, and without a moment’s hesitation, she threw it straight at the dartboard.
Swish.
The dart flew past Carl’s eyes.Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.
Everyone turned to look at the dartboard, where Paige’s dart had hit dead center. Meanwhile, Carl’s dart fell to the ground, dislodged from its original place.
Carl’s face turned extremely ugly. Just before Paige arrived, everyone was complimenting him on his exceptional dart skills, saying no one could match him. Now, Carl felt deeply humiliated.
“What can heirs of wealthy families do? Can’t even throw a dart, what else can you boast?”
“You-” Carl was too angry to form words.
Rachel walked in from outside, looking surprised at everyone. Her gaze settled on Carl and Paige facing off, and she approached them, smiling, “Joss, you’re here. Let me introduce you-”
“Rachel, ” Carl said coldly. “Joss isn’t interested in the Elite Club.”
“Huh?” Rachel was stunned, looking at the odd expressions on everyone’s faces, unsure of what to say.
“I really don’t care for the Elite Club. I’m leaving,” Paige interjected.
She hadn’t come here today for Rachel’s introduction. She had her own plans, and now that she had achieved her goal, she could leave. With that, Paige turned and walked out.
Bryan moved to follow her, but Rachel hurriedly caught up.
“Joss, wait… Joss…”
Rachel jogged up to her, slightly out of breath. She grabbed Paige’s arm and looked at her apologetically, “I’m sorry, Joss. I didn’t expect things to turn out like this. Did they say something to upset you? I apologize on their behalf.”
Paige looked at her with a sardonic smile but didn’t expose her. Rachel had arranged for Paige to be here at the Elite Club and then conveniently disappeared. Didn’t she foresee this scene happening?
“I only wanted to invite you to join the Elite Club. I had no other intentions,” Rachel said sincerely. “Did they really bully you?”
“Whether they did or not, what does it matter?” Paige replied with a question.
“I… I don’t dare confront the seniors directly,” Rachel stood there, biting her lip. “But after the banquet, I’ll stay and talk to them again. ”
Paige couldn’t be bothered to respond.
“Are you feeling upset because I didn’t take care of you?” Rachel looked at her with self-blame, then seemed to make a decision. “I’m going to call my brother.”
“Why are you calling him?” Paige looked at her curiously.
“You were my invited guest, and if you were mistreated at the banquet, it’s my fault for not hosting properly. Instead of waiting for him to blame me, I’d rather apologize first,” Rachel said sincerely.
“No need,” Paige declined without hesitation.
But Rachel didn’t listen. She turned and walked away, instructing a servant to bring her phone.
Paige stood there, watching Rachel’s back, quickly understanding her intentions.