Chapter 2 Shocked Beyond Measure

• Everyone turned their heads simultaneously, and even Donald couldn't help but pause and release Ingrid temporarily.
• They witnessed a person striding into the hotel, emanating a terrifying aura that drained the color from people's faces.
• "Hen... Henrik?" Elin was momentarily stunned before finally recognizing Henrik. "So, you're out. After spending a few years in prison, you've changed quite a bit."
• Then, her expression suddenly became cautious.
• "Why are you here? Are you here to reconcile with me?"
• Luca walked over and possessively wrapped his arm around Elin's waist. "Elin, who is this guy? Is he the backup who went to jail for fighting for you?"
• "Yes. It's him." Elin nodded indifferently.
• Backup?
• So, this was the position he held in her heart. It was ridiculous how blind he was.
• Henrik chuckled self-deprecatingly.
• "Oh! It is him. He looks like a loser. Haha." Luca mocked Henrik with a sense of superiority in front of him.
• "So, you're just a useless waste! What are you doing here?" Elsie walked over while glaring at Henrik with disgust. "You're an ex-convict. Stay away from Elin. Don't infect her with any negative energy!"
• "Do you know why I went to jail in the first place?" Henrik said coldly.
• "I have no idea!" Elsie shouted. "You useless waste! Someone was pursuing Elin back then, and you were jealous, so you attacked and injured that person. Not only did you ruin Elin's happiness, but you also almost caused her harm. How dare you ask me why! "
• "I'm warning you. Don't try to have any unrealistic thoughts about Elin anymore. You weren't worthy of her before, and now you're even more unworthy! Just get lost!" she scolded angrily.
• Upon hearing the truth, everyone couldn't help but express their disdain.
• "What kind of nonsense is this? He has no abilities himself, yet he won't allow others to pursue a girl?"
• "This kind of loser has no self-awareness!"
• "How could such a scum be released? Isn't he a menace to society?"
• Henrik was stunned. He was amazed by their ability to distort the truth.
• Elsie lied so shamelessly without any hint of guilt, and Elin herself looked calm as if this was indeed the truth.
• Birds of a feather flocked together. This family was shameless to the extreme!
• Upon seeing his unpleasant expression, Luca, being very manly, took a step forward and deliberately flexed his chest muscles.
• "Kid, if you know what's good for you, you better get lost! Elin is not some piece of trash like you can touch! If you want to do what you did back then, I don't mind letting you know what a fist feels like!"
• Upon seeing how Luca doted on his wife, everyone praised him. What a man!
• Elsie was very pleased and pointed at Henrik. "Did you hear that? Why aren't you leaving? Luca has had training, and dealing with ten of you is not a problem!"
• Henrik raised his right hand. "What does a fist feel like?"
• With a sudden punch, he hit Luca right in the abdomen. Luca immediately felt the pain, his face contorted, and he knelt in front of Henrik while clutching his stomach.
• Everyone was shocked.
• Wasn't Luca trained? How could he be so weak?
• "How dare you hit him!?" Elsie screamed and rushed forward to fight Henrik.
• Henrik turned his head abruptly and stared at her angrily while exuding a murderous aura, which instantly scared Elsie, causing her to sit on the ground and almost wet herself.
• "It seems that your son-in-law is just a waste," he said disdainfully.
• "Henrik, what do you want to do!?" Elin shouted. "You just got out of prison. Do you want to go back in? Leave now and never appear in front of me again. I can pretend this never happened! You have nothing, and you've been in jail. I didn't love you before, and I will never love you in the future. Give up!"
• Elsie was startled by Henrik and didn't dare to confront him directly. She quietly pulled Elin aside. "Give him some money to send him away!"
• Elin immediately realized and opened her bag before taking out all the cash and throwing it in front of Henrik as if giving alms to a beggar.
• "Here! In return for your infatuation, take this money and leave quickly! I have done everything I can for you. Don't blame me for being impolite if you don't know when to stop!"
• Henrik reached out and picked up the money.
• Elin smiled with satisfaction. "Now that you know when to stop, don't have any thoughts about me anymore. We are not from the same world. You will never be worthy of me!"
• Suddenly, he made a move and forcefully slapped Elin's face with the money, causing her to scream.
• "I'm not worthy of you? Elin, you have no idea who you're talking to! Besides, do you have an inflated ego? Who told you that I came here to reconcile with you? You should consider yourself lucky that I'm too lazy to argue with you. Otherwise, I could easily make your life a living hell with just a few words!"
• His gaze turned cold as he walked over to Ingrid's side and gave her a faint smile.
• "Ingrid, happy birthday. I'm sorry for being late and making you feel wronged."
• Ingrid was momentarily stunned but then responded with a smile. She was quite surprised that Henrik had left Elin to come find her.
• "Henrik, are you trying to make a fool out of me? Do you even realize what kind of person you are? You're a penniless ex-convict. What are you trying to prove here? Can you even afford a meal in this hotel?"
• Elin sneered coldly.
• "You know I'd never get back together with you, so you're going after Ingrid? That's ridiculous! You, a useless ex-convict, can never have someone like Ingrid, even if she has no status! You pretend to wish her a happy birthday, yet you can't even come up with a birthday gift. Where do you get the nerve?"
• Her words received widespread agreement.
• Although Ingrid no longer held a position in the Svenson Family, she still retained her status as the young lady of the Svenson Family. She was not someone that Henrik, a penniless ex-convict, could aspire to.
• Henrik was shooting for the moon. He lacked self-awareness!
• While Elin continued to mock Henrik, a burly man suddenly strode over.
• Slap! He delivered a hard slap to Elin.
• "You despicable wretch! Shut your mouth! I despise people like you who look down on others!" Charlie shouted.
• "You! How dare you hit me? Do you want to die?" Elin covered her face and screamed.
• "Not only do I dare to hit you, but I also dare to kill you too. Do you believe me?" He narrowed his eyes slightly as he emitted a murderous aura that made her pale.
• Charlie stood beside Henrik and declared loudly, "Who said Mr. Jansson didn't prepare a birthday gift for Miss Svenson? The gift Mr. Jansson gave Miss Svenson is a wish. As long as Miss Svenson desires it, I can make any wish come true for her!"
• Elin retorted, "Who do you think you are? You can do anything? Stop boasting!"
• Just then, the owner of the Citadel Hotel rushed over, pointed at Elin, and said, "Shut your mouth!"
• Then, he bowed deeply to Charlie. "Mr. Young!"
• The entire room was in shock.
• The boss of the Citadel Hotel? Could he be none other than Charlie Young, the wealthiest man in Wuspar with a net worth of billions?
• Charlie's reputation was known by almost everyone, but very few have actually met him due to his high social status. How did this ex-convict come to know such a prominent figure!?
• Even if Henrik was an ex-convict, having a friend like Charlie was like being at the top of the hierarchy!
• Everyone felt incredulous.
• The Svenson Family, especially Elin, was struck by shock and overwhelmed with astonishment.