Seeing Jason's eyes fixed on the sapphire necklace, Susan quickly explained, "I asked Mom to try it on. She really likes it. After all, it's fake, so I thought I'd let her have some fun. You...aren't mad, are you?" "Fake?" Jason was exasperated. He didn't expect her to think it was fake. Those were real sapphires, as genuine as could be. Didn't she see the certificate? But before he could say anything, Mary Martinez's face darkened. She was furious that her daughter had exposed her fake jewelry in front of everyone. She had hoped to impress people with this forgery. And who did this Jason think he was, looking down on them like that? They had bought this fake with their own money! Mary Martinez immediately huffed, "What right does he have to get angry? Look at Andrew Taylor, the genius who studied abroad and now gets paid over $300,000 a year at his cushy job. Compared to him, Jason is a total loser." Her words dripped with sour jealousy. Jason was nowhere near Andrew's league. T

"Daniel...Mr. Smith? Is that you?" Hearing the man's name, Robert Brown exclaimed in shock. He was thrilled and honored to meet such an important figure from Macro Vision Group, a true higher-up of Metropolis Central's Wesley family! He stammered nervously, "You...hello..." "Hello? I'm not very happy. What's this I hear about rumors from your company?" Daniel Smith asked expressionlessly. At his words, Robert perked up. Though it was early, he had prepared and quickly said, "It's all Susan Brown's fault. But don't worry, the Brown Group suspended her immediately." "I guarantee it won't affect our collaboration. Just replace the person in charge and everything will be fine." "Oh? Replace the person in charge?" Daniel glanced at him coolly, then scoffed. "What do you take Macro Vision Group for? And who do you think I, Daniel Smith, am? Did you think you could play us for fools with such petty tricks?" Robert froze up, about to explain, but Daniel cut him off. "I've seen plenty

Long after the eldest brother's family had left, James Brown still wore a look of disbelief. The eldest brother had actually apologized? In all his years, he had never seen the eldest brother lower his head. Today was truly an eye-opener. It felt so damn satisfying! With a creak, Susan emerged from her room. She had been hiding inside the whole time, hearing everything Jason and Grandpa said. "Susan, didn't you go out?" Mary Martinez was surprised to see her. Just earlier, the old master and eldest brother's family had urgently been looking for her. She really had been home? Susan gave a wry smile. She had gone downstairs but saw Robert Brown and came back up. In her room, Mary eagerly asked for details. Other than crediting Jason, Susan gave a rough account of what happened. She wanted to explain it clearly to her mother but didn't understand why Jason said not to mention it. Only now did Mary realize with a slap to her thigh. She regretted, "If I knew, I would've demanded mo

His words left everyone stunned. Mr. Rodriguez had already spoken. Who was this daring to talk back? Did he really want to leave Emerald City that badly? When dozens of eyes swung towards him in unison, Susan and Robert were dumbfounded. Jason? How could it be him speaking up? It was over. Had he lost his mind? What was that useless idiot doing causing trouble here? This was Thomas Rodriguez - a truly influential figure even in all of Emerald City! "You useless fool, are you trying to doom us? Who do you think you are? Hurry up and kneel to apologize to Mr. Rodriguez. If he doesn't forgive you, get out of the Brown family yourself." Robert Brown immediately jumped out angrily. Margaret Brown also hurriedly came over, fawning apologetically, "Mr. Rodriguez, don't be angry. This man is a useless fool in my Brown family, but he's nothing to do with us." "That's right. I...we don't even know him. Feel free to break his legs if you want. "The blame is his alone. He isn't one of us Br

Emily did not believe that there existed a man who could resist her beauty, especially a gorgeous woman like herself. This Jason must have something wrong with his eyes, or else he was impotent. How could he have no reaction in three years of living together with her, both in the prime of their youth? Was it really possible that they had slept separately for three whole years under the same roof? Susan let out an exasperated sigh. She understood her best friend's intentions all too well. With a smile, she hurried to reassure Emily with a few words. The group continued their stroll. Suddenly, they noticed a commotion down below, as if there was some kind of event happening. Emily's eyes lit up. She quickly waved the other two over to go see the excitement. Upon approaching, they realized it was a lottery drawing. The first prize was a trip to the Pearl Tower to take in the views, along with a mysterious grand prize and a chance to witness a spectacular wedding. Nearly all the you