After the Larson family was driven out of Estates, the various CEOs and plant owners tactfully excused themselves. Ava Summers, Victoria, Mia, Olivia, Grace, and the other guests also left one by one, still trembling in shock from the overwhelming authority Jason Carter had displayed.
For the first time, they truly understood what real power and wealth looked like.
Even the cynical girls now understood perfectly why Megan hadn't minded sharing his affection, Quinn couldn't help softening to him, and Holly's devotion bordered on worship.
As Lily whispered on her way out, "Just a piece of this man's attention is worth more than a lifetime from any other guy."
They left with envy and regret. Especially Grace, who glanced back at the glowing villa every few steps, her eyes filled with longing.
Inside the villa, silence returned. Only Jason Carter, Holly Larson, Evelyn Quinn, and Graham Larson remained.
Evelyn awkwardly cleared her throat. "Mr. Carter, it's getting late. We'll head back now. Holly can be a bit rebellious sometimes—please be patient with her."
Jason smiled gently. "Aunt Evelyn, there's no need for formality. Just call me Jason. It's late. Why go out? Stay here tonight."
Graham waved his hands quickly. "No, no—we can't impose. We'll just find a hotel."
Jason shook his head casually. "There are plenty of rooms. How could I let Holly's parents sleep in a hotel while I live comfortably here? If people find out, they'll say I lack hospitality."
Holly tugged on her mom's arm and beamed. "Dad, Mom—stay! Jason gave me this villa. Of course he wants you here."
The couple froze, unable to breathe for a moment. This stunning oceanfront residence—bought for their daughter? Not rented, not shared ownership. Given to her.
Their gazes traveled around the grand interior: the hanging crystal chandeliers, the sprawling private beach outside, the million-dollar gifts still glimmering under soft lighting.
Evelyn and Graham finally understood: Jason wasn't just wealthy or powerful. He worshipped their daughter.
Graham exhaled slowly, emotion swelling in his eyes. A son-in-law like this only appeared in stories. They exchanged a look, and finally said, "Then we'll stay. Just for tonight."
Holly Larson: Affection +1
Affection: 100/100 — MAX
Holly's heart was overflowing. She squeezed Jason's hand beneath the table, her eyes sparkling like she had finally found her home.
At least Jason Carter was good to their daughter. If this relationship had just begun, Evelyn Quinn and Graham Larson might have hesitated, but now that the truth was clear, they could only support it wholeheartedly.
And that night, Holly Larson did not distance herself from Jason just because her parents were nearby. Instead, she held him even tighter, pouring out every drop of love and gratitude she'd bottled up all these years.
Thankfully, the villa was enormous and the soundproofing excellent. Otherwise, the Larsons would have fainted from embarrassment.
Early the next morning, before Jason and Holly even woke up, Evelyn and Graham quietly left, leaving the young couple undisturbed.
Meanwhile, after a night of fermentation, the events of Holly's birthday party spread across Pacific State University like wildfire. No one meant to gossip maliciously, but when something this unbelievable happens, you have to tell someone. And then that someone tells someone else.
Soon the entire university knew: Jason Carter had officially announced himself as Holly Larson's boyfriend, gifted her a private cliffside villa, and displayed more luxury than anyone could comprehend.
In the Girls' Dorm — Information & Management Department
Emma was asleep when someone started shaking her violently.
"Emma! Wake up!" Lily gasped, excitement overflowing.
Emma rubbed her eyes, sleepy and annoyed. "Ugh... Lily, what is it?" Her angelic sleepy face made her look harmless—exactly the kind of face that had fooled Jason for three long years.
Lily blurted out, "Jason and Holly are officially together! And he gifted her a cliffside ocean-view villa! Her birthday party last night—in that villa!"
Emma shot upright as if struck by lightning, her chest rising and falling rapidly. This news wasn't just a blow—it was her worst fear materializing. And what made her heart implode: Jason gave Holly a villa?
Mia and Grace had woken up too, toothbrushes still in hand, staring through the doorway wide-eyed. A villa? That wasn't love. That was worship.
Emma's voice trembled. "Are you sure? Couldn't it be just a rumor?"
Lily thrust her tablet in front of her. "There were photos online. Posts got deleted fast, but some people saved them."
Emma scanned the screen. The first photo showed Holly in a dazzling moonlight gown, radiant from head to toe. Once upon a time, people compared Emma and Holly as equal campus beauties, but now Holly glowed like the woman every girl dreamed to become. And Emma looked small, ordinary, forgotten.
The next photo showed Holly with her dancer friends beside the gigantic castle cake. Then came the gifts: a jewel-studded automaton clock worth several million, a full ballerina brooch set worth over twenty million, a handcrafted cake worth two million.
Under the pictures were more listed gifts: a high-end Jet Ski for $200,000+, a private sailboat for $2,000,000+.
Emma's heart twisted. Her breath caught. Even he—the Jason who once begged to carry her backpack—gave another girl the world.
Then the next page hit her like a bullet: Bilan Cove Cliffside Estate, Villa #1. Property Value: $100+ million USD.
Emma nearly dropped the tablet. Her eyes stung, her pulse pounded in her ears. She had planned to "win him back," but reality slapped her awake. Jason didn't just move on. He ascended—and took Holly with him.
"Why... why her?" Emma whispered, her voice breaking.
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