KMA: Kickass Man A Is Back novel Chapter 56

The two of them deliberately talked loudly about gifts, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Atlas stopped talking and looked at Harvey indifferent.

The people at the two tables beside them also looked at the group of students curiously.

Quintin smirked and prepared to have fun.

Harvey asked, "Hank, tell me what did you send to our dear Zoee?"

Hank glanced at Atlas and said proudly, "I gave her a set of painting kits, which cost more than six hundred bucks!"

A boy next to Hank pretended to be surprised and said, "Six hundred bucks! How generous you are!"

Hank smiled proudly and didn't forget to flatter Harvey. "It's not a big deal. Ask Harvey what he gave Zoee."

His words immediately attracted the attention of everyone present. They all looked at Harvey curiously.

"Harvey, what did you give Zoee? Tell us!"

Among these students, Harvey was the richest, and he was ardently pursuing Zoee. As a result, everyone wondered what present he had prepared for Zoee.

Harvey became the focus of everyone's attention. He looked proud and said with a smile, "I send her a piece of Doig's work!"

"Doig's work! If it's authentic, it costs at least eight thousand bucks! Harvey, you're so generous!"

Hank didn't understand painting at all, but he pretended to be shocked.

Among these younsters, only Zoee and Helen knew about paintings. Hearing it's Doig's authentic work, Helen asked in surprise, "Harvey, did you really give a piece of Doig's authentic work to Zoee?"

Harvey raised his head slightly and smiled proudly. "Of course!"

Helen said excitedly, "Harvey, can you show us?"

Harvey suddenly looked at Zoee, who was at a loss. His lips curled up, "I can't make the decision, because Zoee is the owner of this painting now. You should ask her."

Helen was obsessed with paintings. It could be seen from the fact that she was almost fooled by Quintin.

"Zoee. Can you show us the painting?"

Looking at Helen's sparkling eyes, she could not say no.

"Harvey, show that painting to Helen!"

"Since the owner has agreed, I will take it out now."

Some girls in the seats looked at Zoee with envy. Most of the girls were unable to resist the temptation of vanity.

Harvey unwrapped the painting. Helen walked towards to inspect it carefully.

"Doig is famous for his landscape painting. This is indeed his authentic work. Zoee, congratulations!"

Helen couldn't help feeling envious. She did not hide her affection for this painting.

There were also guests at the other two tables who were good at painting. When they heard it was Doig's painting, they were attracted and came forward to watch.

"This boy is actually willing to give away Doig's authentic work. He's really generous!" Some praised Harvey, while others thought that Harvey was spendthrift.

Quintin laughed and said, "This little guy is very brave and sincere to his classmates. He is very good!"

Quintin had the highest status among the two tables of guests. The world of adults was more realistic than that of young people. They all wanted to curry favor with Quintin.

Therefore, when they heard that Quintin took the lead in praising Harvey, the people at the two tables immediately began to praise Harvey.

For a time, Harvey became the star of the audience, and he was a little proud.

However, Harvey did not forget his purpose. When everyone stopped praising him, he winked at Hank.

Hank immediately said dejectedly, "Alas, Harvey, compared with you, my gift is nothing to write home about. I didn't even want to take it out. What a shame for me!"

After Hank finished speaking, some students immediately lowered their heads. Their gifts were not as good as Hank's, wouldn't it be even more shameful for them?

How many of these students came from a family background like Harvey's? Harvey patted Hank on the shoulder and pretended to be sympathetic as he said, "It's okay. You've shown your care! You are much better than those freeloaders who came here with empty hands."

"You're right. We can't just come here to dine and dash! After all, this is the first exhibition of our Zoee!" Hank's gaze seemed to have inadvertently swept across Atlas.

Quintin, who was sitting at another table, chimed in, "Boy, you're right. Only at this time can you see who is the real friend and who is the hypocrite! Watch out for those who come with nothing. Cut off with him. This kind of person is not worthy of your friendship!" Quintin darted his gaze at Atlas proudly.

As soon as Quintin finished, others immediately flattered him.

"Mr. Somberg is right. Even if one's family conditions are not good, at least he should prepare a gift. Those who come here empty-handed definitely didn't take Zoee as a friend."

At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on Atlas. They knew that Harvey was deliberately embarrassing Atlas.

Moreover, when Atlas came in, carrying nothing with him, many students saw him.

However, Atlas sat in his seat with his eyes closed. No matter what Harvey and Hank said, he didn't seem to take it seriously at all, which made Harvey feel embarrassed for being neglected.

Harvey had to ask, "Atlas, you are so kind to Zoee. She regards you as her brother. I am curious what precious you brought to her today. Shall we have a look?"

Some students sneered. Many people saw Atlas come here empty handed and Harvey proposed to see Atlas' gift at this very moment. If Atlas did bring nothing, wouldn't it be a tremendous shame for him?

Quintin and the others also looked at Atlas. Although everyone could see that Harvey and Quintin intended to embarrass Atlas, it would be too shameless if Atlas really came empty-handed.

Atlas opened his eyes, looked indifferently at Harvey, who was proud of himself, and said, "It's none of your business what I'm gonna give Zoee."

Hank sneered, "Humph, I don't think you have prepared anything. Otherwise, why dodn't you take out the present?"

Zoee finally couldn't bear it any longer and stood up, slapped the table and said angrily, "Hank, that's enough! We're all classmates. It's already my pleasure for everyone to be here to support my exhibition."

"If you think I'll fuss about the presents, then please take all your presents back. I won't accept any of them!"

Seeing that she was angry, Hank didn't dare continue. If she really reject the presents, wouldn't Harvey make a fool of himself?

Harvey hated Atlas more. It was too obvious that Zoee is protecting Atlas.

However, he wouldn't say anything for sure. He smiled, "Don't be angry, Zoee. If you don't like it, let's stop talking about this topic."

Quintin sneered and said, "A man who always has to rely on women's protection must be a good-for-nothing."

Zoee glared at Quintin. Since Quintin was an elder, she couldn't refute him but only sulk on herself.

Atlas turned to Quintin and said expressionlessly, "If you say one more word, I will kill you right away."