Chapter 282

Ray and Hunter, who had sneered and insulted Jack earlier, were flabbergasted as they watched the scene unfold before them with their mouths agape. It felt like the world had turned upside down. They could spout blatant lies about Jack, but they weren't deaf. Like everyone else, they had heard Xavier address Jack as "Mr. Holland". Just who was Jack Holland? No one had the answer to that question. But knowing the answer was no longer important. What was important was that Jack was also "Mr. Holland", and there were people who would bend over backwards to wait on his hand and foot. Even Clarice had to reconsider her initial impression of Jack. She was used to being respected by the people around her, but this time, the respect only extended to her because of Jack. Just how much was Jack hiding and how much did Bella know? She had investigated Jack in the past, but nothing ever came up that could have hinted at his wealth. For the first time, Clarice's interest in Jack was piqued. "