Insta Empire Ep -12 She was shocked when I paid her bill
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00:00The Jones family was still trying to straighten out the mess that Jason had put them in with the exorbitant bill for the banquet.
00:06When the hotel owner, Mr. Mitchell Cook, showed up, he welcomed Kevin like an old friend and called him boss.
00:12Boss? Everyone was stunned. Kevin was Mr. Cook's boss?
00:18The manager of the hotel, who had been working for Mitchell Cook for many years, stood there with his mouth open wide in amazement.
00:26He looked at Mr. Cook, who had uncharacteristically lost his composure, and he just couldn't believe it.
00:32Was this still the boss who was actually so calm, cool, and collected in front of them?
00:38I'm not your boss anymore, Mr. Cook. Just call me Kevin.
00:42When Mr. Cook straightened his back and offered his hand for a more professional greeting, Kevin quickly pulled him back and whispered something in his ear.
00:50Life is strange. When Mitchell Cook first walked into the room, Kevin actually saw him, but he wasn't sure what to do.
00:57That's why he turned around. To give you some background, when he was a teenager, Kevin saved Mitchell Cook's life.
01:04At the time, Cook was running with a bunch of petty criminals.
01:08He had a tough reputation, but after a while, he naturally ended up with a few enemies.
01:13Cook had been set up by some of these thugs and they'd beaten him half to death.
01:18If Kevin, who usually traveled with a couple of his family bodyguards, hadn't shown up by chance, Cook would have died, and he wouldn't currently be the owner of the Whistler Hotel.
01:29Here's how that happened.
01:31Sometime later, Cook wanted to start a business, but he didn't have enough money.
01:35It was Kevin who provided him with almost $100,000, no strings attached, to get his business off the ground.
01:43Kevin was shocked to see how his friend Mitch, as he called him, had been able to meet with such great success after just six or seven years.
01:51After Cook got the money from Kevin, he cut all his ties with the area, mainly to get away from his enemies and have a clean start.
01:58He went to Chicago alone and started from scratch.
02:01Finally, he built the enormous and very luxurious Whistler Hotel in Chicago.
02:07Cook really wanted to track Kevin down to thank him, but he was worried that he would bring trouble to Kevin and his family.
02:13Then, about three years ago, he had finally cleaned up his reputation so he could get in touch with the Williams family, so he could reconnect with Kevin.
02:22That's when he found out that Kevin had been kicked out of his own family.
02:26It wasn't at all what he had expected to hear.
02:29He assigned a few of his employees to search for Kevin, but they were unable to find any trace of him, either online or in the rough parts of town.
02:37And now, here they were finally seeing each other in person after all these years.
02:43Cook thought about everything Kevin had done for him and said,
02:47It's hard to change an old habit, boss. Um, Kevin?
02:51You could hear everyone heave a sigh of relief.
02:54After all, it didn't sound right for such a powerful man to call Kevin boss.
02:58Still, everyone was wondering how Kevin and Mr. Cook knew each other.
03:02Kevin asked his friend,
03:04If you could just ask the waiter to add my table's bill to the 5,000, I can give you my card to pay.
03:10With a big smile, Mr. Cook shook his head and replied,
03:14Your money's no good here. Put your card away.
03:17He was going to give Kevin his meal for free.
03:20Then he told the hotel manager that Kevin's meals would all be free in the future.
03:25Kevin stared at him for a moment and opened his mouth to speak.
03:29But Cook immediately understood and quickly changed his offer.
03:33How about if I give you a discount, a 50% discount?
03:37He turned to the hotel manager and said,
03:39Please go add up Mr. Williams' bill and bring it back to me.
03:43The hotel manager quickly nodded,
03:45Right away, sir.
03:47Grandma Jones and Jason were shocked to hear that the owner of the hotel actually wanted to give Kevin a 50% discount.
03:54This was unheard of.
03:56Realizing that the rest of the bill still hadn't been paid,
03:59Grandma smiled and walked forward.
04:02Mr. Cook, I didn't know that you're friends with our Kevin.
04:06Since we're paying this bill together, may we have a discount too?
04:11He looked at Grandma Jones with a smirk and replied calmly,
04:15Didn't that guy just say that Kevin has nothing to do with your family?
04:21I'm sorry, but your bills should be paid separately.
04:25Grandma Jones' face froze.
04:27She knew that Cook wouldn't give them the same discount.
04:30Kevin took a look at the bill.
04:32After the discount, it was about $2,500.
04:36Jason watched this in disbelief.
04:38Ha! 2,500 bucks?
04:41Kevin, you were just bragging.
04:43I'd like to see how you could even pay that much.
04:46But Jason was livid.
04:47How could Mr. Cook give Kevin a 50% discount but not do the same for him?
04:52Meanwhile, Lily and Dorothy were very concerned.
04:56They really hoped he could cover the bill.
04:58Kevin looked at Jason who was sneering as he waited to see this all play out.
05:02He took his wallet out of his pocket, pulled out a bank card,
05:05and handed it to the hotel manager.
05:08Just a moment, sir.
05:09The hotel manager slid the card into his portable reader.
05:13When Jason saw Kevin's bank card, he continued to taunt him.
05:17A deadbeat who doesn't even have a LuxBank card should be careful how much he spends.
05:22One of the others there added,
05:24Yeah, I'll bet the hotel manager will tell him that his card wouldn't swipe.
05:28Another one commented,
05:31Kevin really is a jackass.
05:33So what if he knows Mr. Cook?
05:35He doesn't have enough money to pay the bill.
05:37I don't think he'll get out of this mess.
05:40Listening to what they were all saying about Kevin,
05:42Cook turned and gave them an impatient cold stare.
05:46He really wanted to go over and shut Jason's mouth for him.
05:50When Jason saw how Cook was looking at him, his face instantly turned pale.
05:54His voice trailed off and he sat in awkward silence.
05:58The rest of the Joneses clammed up too.
06:01Lily stared nervously at the hotel manager,
06:03afraid that Kevin's card would be rejected for lack of funds.
06:07Finally, the hotel manager spoke up.
06:09All right, Mr. Williams, the transaction went through.
06:12Here's your card.
06:14He politely returned the card to Kevin,
06:15who nodded his thanks and put the card back into his wallet.
06:19What? The transaction went through?
06:22How is this possible?
06:24Everyone was confused.
06:26Lily tugged on Kevin's sleeve and leaned into his ear.
06:30Where did you get so much money from?
06:32Don't worry, Lily.
06:34I just hope you enjoyed the banquet,
06:36Kevin said with a big grin.
06:38Lily didn't press the issue.
06:40Now she really didn't know what to think.
06:43Kevin thought for a second and said to her quietly,
06:46I have something I need to do later.
06:48You and Dorothy can go home first.
06:50You don't have to wait for me.
06:52Drive carefully.
06:53Lily looked over at Mr. Cook and then she looked at Kevin.
06:56She nodded and then left with her mother.
06:59After the rest of the Jones family had finally paid the bill,
07:02they took off one by one.
07:04Kevin got a ride with Cook, but he didn't go straight home.
07:08Boss, have you been in Chicago for the past three years?
07:12Cook was driving while Kevin sat in the back seat.
07:15Looking at the view outside the window, Kevin responded.
07:18Yeah, about two and a half years.
07:21What about you?
07:22Have you been in Chicago all this time?
07:24Cook laughed.
07:25That's right.
07:26When you told me it would be easier to get a fresh start if I moved,
07:30it sounded like a good idea.
07:32A friend of mine was living in Chicago,
07:34so I decided to come here.
07:36It was tough at first, but I've done okay.
07:38I hope you're not disappointed.
07:40You've done an amazing job.
07:42I never imagined you were the owner of the Whitsler Hotel.
07:46I was right to believe in you.
07:48Also, I told you not to call me boss.
07:51Just call me Kevin.
07:52We know each other too well.
07:54Kevin looked at Cook who was still excited.
07:57He just smiled and shook his head.
07:59Cook kept his eyes on the road.
08:01All right, and you just call me whatever you want.
08:05Seeing that they've been driving for a while,
08:07Kevin asked casually.
08:09By the way, where are you taking me?
08:11Do you remember Adriana Wright?
08:14A couple of years ago,
08:15I accidentally found out that she was also looking for you,
08:18so I met with her.
08:20She founded the West Chicago International Group.
08:23I just told her about meeting you in my hotel
08:25and she was really happy about it.
08:27We talked it over and decided to surprise you.
08:30Cook turned around and gave Kevin a mischievous smile.
08:34Kevin raised his eyebrow.
08:36Adriana Wright?
08:37What a nice surprise to hear that she was doing well too.
08:41Kevin met Adriana when he lost his briefcase in a wine store.
08:45She was working in the shop and noticed that he'd left it behind.
08:49When she went outside with the briefcase,
08:51Kevin had just gotten into his car and left.
08:53Adriana ran after him for three blocks to try to catch up with him.
08:58When Kevin finally remembered that he'd forgotten his briefcase,
09:01he made a U-turn and saw her standing there out of breath,
09:04but holding his briefcase in her hand.
09:07Kevin found out that Adriana wanted to start her own business,
09:11so he formed a partnership with her.
09:13He also fronted her $100,000 just like he'd done for Cook.
09:17He didn't really expect Adriana to be so sharp at running a business.
09:22What he was sure of was that she was honest and hardworking.
09:26After all, she had chased him for three blocks to return his briefcase.
09:30In just a few short years,
09:32she actually built the West Chicago International Group.
09:36After a few more minutes of driving,
09:38Kevin and Cook stopped at an enormous office complex in the West suburbs.
09:43They got out of the car together and walked into the headquarters of the West Chicago International Group,
09:48which was tastefully designed in a blend of modern glass and Greek architecture.
09:54After walking into the main hall, they were greeted by one of Adriana's administrative assistants.
10:00Mr. Cook, the president is waiting for you on the third floor.
10:04Do you want me to accompany this gentleman and show him the displays on the first floor?
10:09It was a very kind offer, but Cook just shook his head no and answered.
10:13No need, Mr. Williams can take a look around by himself.
10:17It will make him a little uncomfortable if you follow him.
10:21Kevin quickly agreed.
10:22Yes, you don't need to follow me.
10:24I'll go and take a look for myself.
10:26You guys can go and do what you want.
10:29Kevin, you can visit the place as you wish.
10:31These things in the hall are new products that have just been released.
10:35You can take some back for your wife if you want.
10:37She should like that. Cook pointed at the various skincare products and makeup on the display stands.
10:44Kevin thought to himself, what the heck is this big?
10:47Hi guys, Kevin here.
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