At this moment, in their Slab residence, Phoebe hung up the phone and looked at Derek with worry: "Derek, your brother, he says he's out of money. Do you think he's on the verge of bankruptcy?"Even though Jonathan's words were gentle, Phoebe somehow understood that he was on the brink of financial ruin!Derek was shocked. Bankrupt? So suddenly?But then he sneered: "Serves him right! He gets that for being so greedy that he'd rather suffer business losses than share a bit with me!""Is this the time to complain? Shouldn't you be reflecting on your actions? Originally, with the five million your brother gave you, plus the million from selling my jade pendant, you wouldn't have to worry about your future. But you insisted on investing all of it in some uncut gemstones, and now you're more than a million in debt. How are you supposed to pay that off?"Phoebe looked at her son, always a source of headache. Their trip to Los Angeles was indeed to attend a wedding, but their relationship w

"What fate would befall the person who broke my cousin's leg? I'm sure you don't want to know?" Gili was briefly taken aback before responding with a frosty smile.He was unsure of Harold's condition, but anyone who dared lay a finger on his cousin would undoubtedly not find peace.Was the nephew of the King of Hell so easy to bully?Naomi and Esther didn't think Gili was bluffing. Anyone bold enough to harm Roderick's grandchild would inevitably pay a steep price.Jonathan found it all highly amusing but maintained a poker face. He studied Gili with a scrutinizing gaze: "As it turns out, I am acquainted with Harold. His recovery being such a significant event, it would be regrettable to be unaware. But now that I know, shouldn't I pay him a 'visit' to 'congratulate' him?"Jonathan emphasized the words 'visit' and 'congratulated,' but Gili remained oblivious.He expressed a hint of suspicion: "You know my cousin?"If Jonathan did indeed know Harold, that would be inconvenient. Among a

They chatted until lunchtime, after which they all had lunch together.Jonathan was about to return to his room to rest when Derek received a call from Almira. She heard Derek was in Los Angeles and wanted to meet up.As for Derek, he wanted to drag Jonathan along.They climbed into Derek's A8 and drove to the agreed meeting point.“This car wasn't cheap, was it?” Jonathan asked casually while inside the car.“It cost a pretty penny, 2 million dollars. What do you think, bro? Pretty spectacular, isn’t it?” Derek said with a triumphant smile.Jonathan smirked: "Not bad."“Big bro, I bought this car with my own money!" Derek suddenly declared.Jonathan was slightly startled. He didn't believe it and responded: "With the money you earned?"How did Derek earn two million when he left not long ago?"Brother, I've earned this sum of money! Of course, it also involves the five million you gave me. A friend recently introduced me to investing in an overseas gemstone mine. The growth rate is i

Yet today, he is generously offering a meal worth thousands of dollars. If the wine was slightly better, it might cost over ten thousand dollars.Has his personality changed after all these years?They walked into a private room.About thirty square meters, the room had a comfortable couch next to the dining table. A high-priced LCD TV hung on the wall.This decor indeed suggested a medium-tier room.The booking fee must have been a few hundred dollars.Indeed, a lavish setting indeed!"Now that you're here in Los Angeles enjoy yourself! Come on, Derek, sit down. You know what they say, girls turn into different people at eighteen. Derek is eighteen and has changed a lot, too. He's quite handsome!"A middle-aged woman, quite plump and pleasant, who happened to be Walter's wife, stood up and greeted them with a warm smile.Almira and Zane were also present, greeting the guests as they arrived."Hello, Derek! You're my cousin!"Almost everyone surrounded Derek.Jonathan, on the other ha

The following morning, Jonathan went to the Seven Wonders building. When he entered the CEO's office, he saw Isaac waiting for him."Greetings, young master."Today, Isaac was very courteous. Jonathan returned the greeting before sitting on the sofa: "You mentioned there was some news. Any movement from the Roderick side?""Roderick Johnson, Phelim Alexander, and Gwyn Jones have each transferred around ten million to an overseas account. It appears they intend to hire someone for some task."This was why Isaac had called Jonathan. At present, Jonathan had declared war on the Roderick faction, engaging in a battle of wits to decide the future of Top-Sky House. If Jonathan won, the Roderick group would have to submit completely. But if he lost, he would have to leave, allowing them to divide the sect.Isaac didn't want Jonathan to win, but he didn't want him to lose. If Jonathan were to fail, only the Roderick group that had separated from Top-Sky House for many years would rejoice. But