That very night.
After Hugo Hayes flew back from the Southern Hemisphere to Kingsford City.
A piece of news began to circulate among the wealthy elite across the globe.
"Have you heard?"
"The Young Master of the Hayes Family proposed to the Johnson Clan just a few hours ago!"
"They say the Young Master offered multiple listed companies and several hundred billion in cash as a betrothal gift! We're talking about several hundred billion! I've never heard of any heiress receiving such a colossal sum as a wedding present!"
"Does this mean the Hayes Family is really going to form a marital alliance with the Johnson Clan?"
"Reliable sources say it's a done deal!"
"Tsk tsk, several hundred billion in cash, just like that. The Hayes family is really extravagant! Who knows how much dowry the Johnson Clan will provide in return; surely, it won't be a small amount either."