[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group":3,"chapter-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1065":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},985871,1286,"Chapter 1066: 1041: Are You Worthy?","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1065",1065,"\u003Cp>Capítulo 1066: Chapter 1041: Are You Worthy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen took Lin Wanrou out for a walk to lift her spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ye Chen, all of Lin Wanrou’s worries seemed to vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even showed a long-lost smile on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a cold gaze was fixed on the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t believe it’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis looked at the two holding hands and was almost exploding with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was supposed to be his woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now she was holding hands and shopping with someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis felt like a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect Lin Wanrou to have no self-respect and get involved with a man from Hua Country.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis had been pursuing Lin Wanrou quite intensely recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Texting, calling, but the messages never got a reply, and the calls were never answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having no choice, he personally came to Hua Country to propose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had already informed Lin Wanrou’s family in Hawk Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family had even said they would ensure Lin Wanrou would marry him to cement the family alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a marriage with the prince of S Country had huge strategic significance for Lin Wanrou’s Dodd Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, after traveling all the way to Hua Country, he found out that his beloved goddess liked another man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis was on the verge of going insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even felt that Lin Wanrou had deceived and betrayed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in this regard, Calis was somewhat self-delusional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanrou had never agreed to be Calis’s girlfriend all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, seeing Ye Chen and Lin Wanrou happily shopping, Calis felt like his face was being slapped, almost swollen from humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a young age, there was nothing Calis wanted that he couldn’t get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he truly did fall for Lin Wanrou at first sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must have been that this man from Hua Country used his looks to deceive Wanrou.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis was seething with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dare say anything to Lin Wanrou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But towards Ye Chen, he bore intense hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ordinary delivery guy took his woman away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him feel utterly disgraced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis even considered rushing over to give Ye Chen a beating and snatching Lin Wanrou back, but his assistant on the side stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, doing so would be too reckless. Please think twice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis thought about it and agreed with his assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a prince, the future King of S Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he engage in a street brawl with a lowly commoner from Hua Country?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would indeed tarnish his status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even worse, if the paparazzi captured it, the impact on his royal status would be significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what should we do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis was trembling with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant smiled and said, “Recently, a world jewelry exhibition is being held in Hua Country, at a private museum. We could take this opportunity…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he came to Hua Country was also to attend this world jewelry exhibition, and he brought along a precious diamond necklace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The diamond necklace was a family heirloom of their royal family, known as the most precious pink diamond in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This necklace was a family legacy, worn by every Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis’s eyes shone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I let Lin Wanrou wear this necklace at the exhibition, wouldn’t it announce to the world that Wanrou is my future wife?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant said, “Women love diamonds, and once Miss Lin sees the diamond, she will undoubtedly throw herself into your embrace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis was quite excited as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, there’s no woman who doesn’t love diamonds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Lin Wanrou sees that diamond, she’s bound to fall for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of Lin Wanrou wearing the pink diamond necklace and falling into his arms, Calis felt indescribable excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ha-ha, I’ll let that delivery guy from Hua Country see the vast difference between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll make sure that delivery guy recognizes reality and leaves quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis had made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lin Wanrou attends with Ye Chen, he would publicly humiliate Ye Chen and make him leave Lin Wanrou’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Calis thought about it, the happier and more excited he got.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even envisioned Lin Wanrou accepting his proposal and returning to West Asia with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This plan was simply perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I must find a way to get Lin Wanrou to attend this jewelry exhibition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, everything hinged on Lin Wanrou attending the jewelry exhibition, otherwise, everything would fall apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis’s eyes brightened as he came up with a plan and walked directly toward Ye Chen and Lin Wanrou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his collar, putting on a gentlemanly demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Calis approaching, all the passersby were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis approached Lin Wanrou and suddenly bowed, saying, “My dear princess, I’m pleased to meet you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passersby were dumbfounded by Calis’s gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did this kid forget his meds?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he nuts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this guy acting?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This perfectly standard gentleman’s etiquette was meant to impress, but it only garnered ridicule from passersby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the…? Don’t you guys know this is noble etiquette?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh, you people from Hua Country are really shallow, not even understanding this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis didn’t care much about the passersby’s comments; he was focused on Ye Chen’s reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanrou was also stunned to see Calis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Calis, why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Calis, Lin Wanrou felt as disgusted as seeing a fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was too annoying, ruining her good mood on a date with Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis said, “Dear Miss Lin, I’ve traveled thousands of miles from West Asia just for you. Aren’t you moved?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanrou replied with annoyance, “I’m not moved at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis said, “Miss Lin, I know you don’t understand me. I’m the prince of S Country, the future king of S Country. Marrying me would make you the Empress of S Country, something many girls dream of.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Calis reached out to take Lin Wanrou’s hand to kiss it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knelt on one knee, closing his eyes, but suddenly felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did this hand feel a bit rough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes and saw a seventy-something granny smiling at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The granny’s face was full of wrinkles, with some age spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis almost vomited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that when Calis was about to grab Lin Wanrou’s hand, Ye Chen quickly pulled her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Calis grabbed the hand of a passing granny instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis originally thought Lin Wanrou had accepted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect to open his eyes to an extremely unattractive granny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young man, are you secretly in love with me?” the granny said with self-admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis retched, seeing Lin Wanrou being pulled to the side by Ye Chen, he understood everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid, are you behind this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen replied coldly, “Why don’t you ask yourself what you were about to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis responded with utter arrogance, “I was going to kiss Lin Wanrou’s hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen sneered, “Do you think you’re worthy?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1156,"2026-06-03T08:13:07.430Z","2026-06-03T08:13:09.395Z",1,"novelbin.me","1f433d89db9d84fb5ac466ef82b628340e5b2ae8bb6a170245160867f1b04152","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1066","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1064",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]