Chapter 101

Chapter 101 I'm Not Paying for Today's Ride

Piper observed Robin as he casually pedaled a shared bike, a sneer flickering in her eyes.

"Sir, can you slow down and keep pace with the car ahead of us?"

The rideshare driver shook his head in dismay. "I'm afraid I can't do that, Miss. We don't provide that kind of service. If I follow your request, how would I make any money?"

"Hey, you're just a driver. I've paid for this ride, so you need to deliver the service I expect! I ... I'll file a complaint about you!" Piper fumed, frustration evident in her voice.

"Fine, you can get out right now!" The driver immediately pulled over to the curb. "Complain all you want."

"What kind of attitude is that?" Piper shot back, jabbing her finger at the rideshare driver. "You're just a rideshare driver; what's so special about that? You're just another person struggling to get by—"

"I apologize for the inconvenience, sir," Rosalie interjected quickly, eager to de-escalate the situation before Piper could dig herself into a deeper hole. "Piper, don't act like this. The driver is just trying to do his job."

"Get out!" the rideshare driver barked.

Seeing his fierce expression, Piper fell silent and reluctantly exited the vehicle.

At that point, they were only a short distance from the entrance to the company.

Rosalie settled the fare and stepped out, releasing a deep sigh. "Piper, what's gotten into you? The driver has it rough too. He's trying to complete as many rides as he can this morning. Don't take it out on him."

"I'm definitely going to complain! He's just some low-class guy without any manners!" Piper whipped out her phone, ready to file her grievance.

"Please, Piper, don't do this. Everyone is just trying to make a living. What's made you so touchy today?" Rosalie pleaded.

Piper scoffed dismissively. "Ugh, Rosalie, what am I supposed to say? Fine, I'll let it slide this time! But I'm not paying for today's ride!"

Rosalie shook her head in disbelief as she watched Piper walk away, then hurried to catch up with her.

The morning was still young, yet the Eastvale Development Group building was already bustling with people waiting outside.

That day marked the final step in finalizing the signing of the Eastvale Ecological Project outsourcing contract.

They were set to approve the commitments linked to the investment project; all that remained was the CEO's signature for confirmation.

day before, nearly forty companies had passed the qualification review

consideration

words, today, half of

at the docking station

out from

approaching, ostentatiously

Development Group, is that right?" Daniel stepped closer, a slow, sarcastic grin spreading across his face as he sized up Robin. Ignoring their taunts, Robin

Howard happened to walk by and noticed the scene

these two don't hold a fond view

to sign the

from

I'm Daniel from Haven Realty. My dad is away on business, and I wanted

Robin. "Do

replied, "We've only met once. Why would we

appeared on Howard's face. "I see. What's the name

Grace nudged Daniel.

"Mr. Dixon,

you prepare thoroughly for the contract signing later,"

stood

him playfully. "Wake up! Mr. Dixon just indicated that we could secure the Dunns' Eastvale

lifting Grace into a jubilant hug. "Haven Realty is about to

figure in the lobby, a smirk playing on her lips. "Thank goodness we downplayed our connection with Robin; otherwise,

looks that way. What on earth is

has no idea and has offended Mr. Dixon. Good thing we

lobby, they spotted Alice, Vera, and

you're here too! I just saw Mr. Silva arrive. Are the

show up for my share of the profits each year. I

the Vice General Manager of Eastvale Development Group, earlier. He hinted

"Well, congrats

her eyes. "Seems you don't

because

Robin? Do you

Vera could finish, Grace exclaimed, "It's because Mr. Dixon knows we're not on good terms with

you know what that means? It means Robin is

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