Chapter 672

It was painfully clear Nina's parents disapproved of Wesley. Their condescension was palpable.

When Nina headed to the restroom, her mother, Sonia Cruey, a construction department section chief, said, "Wesley, I heard your parents are blue-collar workers?"

Seeing Wesley nod, Sonia raised her voice and continued, "Let's be honest. You're hardly suitable for our daughter. We're sending her abroad to study soon. Birds of a feather flock together, after all. I can't help that she's fond of you. Just promise you'll better yourself. Would you support my decision to send her for overseas studies?"

These cutting remarks were saved for this private moment when Nina went to the restroom. After all, Nina was protective of Wesley and would never tolerate such bluntness.

"Absolutely. I'll work hard to give Nina a good life," Wesley replied earnestly.

Nina's father, Alonso Atkin, retorted, "Hah! You make it sound so easy. Do you know how much it costs to study abroad for a year? People like you from suburban places wouldn't understand.

"I make a few hundred thousand dollars a year. It might seem easy, but every day I have to put on a fake smile. It's not as easy as it looks.

"Given your modest background, we'll lower our standards. We'll be satisfied if you can earn tens of thousands of dollars a year within two years of graduation."

"Yes, I'll make sure to do that," Wesley quickly responded, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

Just then, Sonia noticed Jack and Feena. She asked, "Did you pick them up just now?" The source of thɪs content is FіndNovel.net

Wesley replied, "Yes! They're my childhood friends. Let me introduce them to you."

Sonia waved her hand, brushing off the suggestion. "No need for introductions. It would be better for you to distance yourself from friends made in the suburbs. After all, you'll be joining the high-class society if you marry my daughter." Wesley gave an awkward look. It was as though they were denying his past. Alonso continued, "I agree with Sonia. Friends are really a form of value investment. I've always kept my distance from those who are shady or follow the wrong path. They won't help your career; in fact, they might even hold you back."

Sonia added, "I agree with Alonso. Back in the day, he loved playing cards, and his classmates from middle and high school would always drag him out to play- those were the ones with no ambition.

"Back then, Alonso was losing money and not focusing on serious work. Subsequently, he met influential people like the heads of the local Bureau of Industry and Commerce, the Construction Bureau, and the Public Security Bureau. That's when his business really started to take off.

"So, making friends is truly an investment. Just look at those classmates of yours from back in school. It'll be a blessing if they're not causing trouble."

Nina returned from the bathroom and overheard Sonia and Alonso's lecture. Her expression darkened as she asked, "Mom, Dad, why are you talking about that?" "Hey, did we say something wrong?" Alonso shrugged and puffed on his cigarette. "We're just looking out for you. If your husband doesn't get his act together, you'll be the one who suffers."

"Dad, do you even know who Wesley's friends are?" Nina couldn't help but speak up for Wesley.

Sonia scoffed. "Who are they? Are they more impressive than your father?"

Nina felt embarrassed for her parents. She whispered, "Stop looking down on others. They're Wesley's friends. Jack Holland is the CEO of a company worth billions of dollars, while Feena Barrett is a superstar."