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Back From Prison! Chapter 117: Retirement Party.
“Good, good! You coming here is great!” Kieran patted Jonathan on the back with a joyful expression.“Why did he come here?”“Who knows, didn’t he go to jail? And for a sexual assault too!”“It’s normal to get out of jail after so many years. But how did he have the courage to show his face here?”The old classmates chatted. Their voices were not loud, but enough for Kieran and Jonathan to hear a few words.Kieran’s face was unnatural, and he was about to get angry and stop the students from talking, but Jonathan stopped him and changed the subject: “I know you love calligraphy, so I bought you a calligraphy piece from my friend. I hope you like it.”“Okay, I usually don’t accept gifts, but I’ll break the rule today. As long as it’s not too expensive, I’ll accept it!” Kieran happily laughed, not refusing Jonathan’s gift. He accepted the calligraphy piece and put it in the wall cabinet.Other students looked at Jonathan with disdainful eyes, but he didn’t bother to greet them, and Kier
Back From Prison! Chapter 118: Which Calligraphy Is Fake?
"Mr. Kieran, I'm sorry for being late. Rowena told me you liked calligraphy from the master K.O, so I asked my connections in the city to buy this for you. It's the calligraphy piece that K.O likes the most, and I hope you won't be disappointed." Corbin said.Everyone exclaimed in surprise.K.O was a teacher during the period, as well as a calligraphy artist who painted calligraphy pieces similar to those of the Chinese. Although his works were not considered exceptionally valuable, each fetched several hundred thousand USD.Rowena's boyfriend was incredibly generous and didn't hesitate to spend money."If you want to give a gift, give it separately. Why make such a big deal out of it? It's just for show!" Jessica grumbled but was still amazed by the gift.Jonathan pondered momentarily and then guessed, how many calligraphy pieces did K.O really like the most?"Why, don't tell me you're jealous! He's rich and has a lot of money. Why compare?" Jessica saw Jonathan's strange expression
Back From Prison! Chapter 119: Visiting Boss.
Rowena also looked worried. If Corbin gave a fake gift, wouldn't she lose face too?Did she organize this lavish retirement party to show her former classmates how successful she had become? Not only did she have a better job than all her friends, but she also had a boyfriend that they could only dream of.To put it bluntly, Rowena had to live a more luxurious life than anyone else here!But if her boyfriend gave her a fake gift, this would become a ridiculous joke!Thinking of this, Rowena immediately spoke up: "Sir, Corbin is one of us Slab people. Moreover, he has a career and a network of relationships! You insist that his gift is fake to save face for Jonathan. If this rumor spreads, it will greatly affect Corbin's reputation!""Unacceptable!"The other students discussed excitedly. They all thought Kieran said that because he favored Jonathan. As for the gift Jonathan gave, it must still be fake!Bang!Suddenly, Kieran slammed the table, his neck veins bulged, and he said roughl
Back From Prison! Chapter 120: 'Boss Wang'!
Kieran found it strange, but when Martin handed him the glass, he had to lift it: “Mr. Martin, drink however you want. I’ll drink it all!”“When drinking with Mr. Kieran, we must finish it all.”Martin immediately drank the glass of white wine, then turned the cup upside down to show that he had finished it.“Mr. Martin, please sit down and talk." Corbin immediately spoke up, sensing the opportunity.Huh? Sit down? Martin glanced over. If Boss Wang hadn’t said anything, how could he dare to sit here?So he had to say: “No need.”“I have a request for Mr. Kieran, and I wonder if you can agree?”A request?No wonder Martin had such a respectful attitude toward Kieran.But everyone didn’t understand what Martin wanted from Kieran.Kieran hated begging the most, so he frowned, but since someone else had spoken, he had to say: “If there’s anything, Mr. Martin can say it.”“Here’s the thing, the most respected person in my life is you, a highly respected and virtuous teacher. I hope Mr. Kie
Back From Prison! Chapter 121: Wealthy Enough To Buy Ten Shopping Centers.
At the moment, Jessica is following Jonathan on the sparkling neon-lit street at night. People are passing by, and many couples are walking hand in hand together.“Hey, don’t you think I have any intentions towards you? Why would you dare to follow me?” Jonathan put his hands in his pockets and tilted his head while smiling.Jessica walked along happily and laughed: "I’m just a salesperson at a small supermarket. If someone who can buy a K.O calligraphy worth hundreds of thousands of dollars notices me, I will struggle just to be pleased!”Jonathan blinked: "Do you trust me?”“Well, I trust you, and I also trust Mr. Kieran’s character. He likes you and has mentioned you many times since you left school. But Mr. Kieran will not harm other students’ reputations to care about your reputation!” Jessica pursed her lips and said.Jonathan laughed wryly, not knowing whether to feel happy or not. At least someone trusts him.“Hey, you’ve been in jail, but your company still has money. If not,
Back From Prison! Chapter 122: Mysterious Identity!
The next day, at the old building in the West of Slab!The owner of the Moonlight jewelry store, Mr. Edsel, personally came to visit.“Mr. Edsel, why did you come to our run-down place?” Phoebe asked in astonishment.It’s not surprising that she was surprised. Mr. Edsel regularly deals in jewelry worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Why would he have the time to come to their old and worn neighborhood?Edsel’s chubby face wrinkled, and his small eyes shone with the opportunism of a businessperson.“Mrs. Phoebe, do you remember the piece of Nephrite that you brought to me for appraisal last time?”Of course, Phoebe still remembers. At that time, Edsel offered $500,000, and she almost sold it.But people in business are always deceitful. Edsel casually offered such a high price, so the gemstone must be worth even more. Therefore, she hasn’t decided yet.Anyway, the gemstone is in her hands. She can turn it into cash whenever she wants! As for what kind of gemstone it is, she forgot.
Back From Prison! Chapter 123: Getting Married But Not Happy.
Half an hour later, Jonathan arrived at a coffee shop where he saw his younger sister, whom he hadn't seen in years, just as he had wished. He raised his hand to stroke Milcah's head, joyfully saying, "You've grown taller and more beautiful! I almost didn't recognize you!"Today, Milcah wore a yellow goose feather jacket with her fair and pretty face. Her cheeks were rosy due to the cold weather, making her look more beautiful and charming. Indeed, his little sister was still graceful and lovely!"You haven't changed a bit. Still handsome as ever!""And you're still as talkative as before!"Jonathan laughed out loud, feeling extremely happy. "That's right, and I heard you say earlier that you're now a teacher at a high school, right?""Yes, just a teacher at a small high school!""After all, you're both nurturing the future generation of our country, and there's no difference, is there? Oh, and speaking of which, you're 24 now. Do you have a boyfriend?"Milcah's face stiffened momenta
Back From Prison! Chapter 124: Excessive Girlfriends!
The two drank for just over half an hour and had almost finished a crate of beer.Jonathan waved his hand and called the server to bring up another crate.But by now, Duncan's face was also flushed. He was drunk and started to slur his words: "Jonathan, I... Thank you for inviting me to drink beer!""Don't talk about that. If you have something to say, say it. I don't want to hear drunken ramblings." Jonathan suddenly said.Although he also liked to drink, he disliked people who got drunk and acted unruly."So let me ask you, for example, if you saw your girlfriend getting into another man's car, and you called her to ask where she was, and she said she was home. She even asked if you had prepared two hundred thousand USD for the dowry for her family! What do you think?!"Jonathan furrowed his brow. He could determine that Duncan was not asking him about someone else but rather himself.This was also the reason he was so depressed."Breaking up is the solution. In a long life like thi
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Chapter 344: Grand Finale - Returning To The Place Belong.
At the Moonlight company's neighboring cafe. Jonathan and Juliette sat secluded in a dim corner. Juliette, shedding her pretense, took a sip of coffee before saying: "I've arranged to dine with Feagan tonight. What's our next move?" "How do you find Feagan?" Jonathan inquired earnestly. "Handsome, even more than you. And oozing charisma! If I were Adela, I'd choose him and kick you to the curb." Juliette quipped. Jonathan: "..." "Heh, just teasing!" Seeing Jonathan's knitted brows, Juliette laughed: "But seriously, Feagan seems like another wolf in sheep's clothing. He's no match for you! I entered his office and he stared at me for minutes. I've seen that type of gaze in Crystal Cove all too often. He's not a catch." "You've got the right hunch. Feagan is no pillar to lean on. If your old friend is by his side, she's bound to regret it." Hearing this, Jonathan hesitated: "Tonight, carry a mini-camera. Entice him to reveal his true colors. If you succeed, make a swift exit."
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Chapter 343: The Ploy.
Katherine swiftly dismissed with a flick of her hand, her face etched with profound disagreement. "How can you suggest such a thing? If in the next two years you don't marry her and by some chance you decide to part ways with my dear Juliette, then what?" "If such were to occur, you would've squandered the best years of her youth! Absolutely not! It cannot be so." "Yet, for now, Juliette and I are not in a position to wed." Jonathan feigned discomfort, an aura of unease surrounding him. In a sudden whisper, Katherine interjected: "Even if marriage isn't immediate, there must be some assurance you can provide, mustn't there?" At this, both Andres and Wyatt, father and son, shifted their eager gazes toward Jonathan. Juliette inwardly smirked, thinking to herself, 'Mother is starting her games again.' It was clear the reason her parents were here tonight was solely for this imminent matter. They hadn't raised a daughter, but rather, it seemed, a mere commodity. "What assurance d
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Chapter 342: A Day In The Life Of The Trio.
Once Tryphena was out of earshot, Juliette burst into giggles: "So Jonathan, that beauty is really your sister-in-law? Are you some kind of beast?" Of course, Juliette was jesting. Initially, she'd assumed the beauty Jonathan had turned down was just a stranger, and his mention of her being his brother's girlfriend was surely playful. But who was she kidding? Being a seasoned veteran in Crystal Cove' entertainment industry, Juliette had encountered countless personalities. Tryphena posed no threat. A few words were all it took to send her packing, all while maintaining her own clandestine identity. "Let's drop it. Since we've met, let's go somewhere." Jonathan said, steering the conversation away from Tryphena. "Agreed." Juliette cheerfully responded. As they strolled through the streets, their charisma was undeniable. The frequency with which heads turned to steal glances was remarkable. "How long are you staying in Elite Summit this time?" Juliette inquired with genuine interes
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Chapter 341: 'What Kind Of Man Are You?'
"It's rare to run into familiar faces in Elite Summit." Tryphena mused, her words a flurry of excitement: "Would you join me for dinner tonight? If you're busy, tomorrow is fine too. Let's exchange numbers and connect on social media first!" Although initially hesitant, Jonathan found himself swayed by the genuine warmth in her eyes: "Tonight it is." With contact details exchanged and plans set, the two bid each other a temporary farewell. That very evening, as the city's lights began to shimmer, Jonathan received an investigation update from Roger. Adela was seeing someone. Moonlight Corp, where she worked in Elite Summit, was primarily managed by her and Deputy CEO Vera. However, recently, a charismatic new CEO named Feagan William, reputedly a returnee from overseas studies and rumored to be the scion of some top executive from M & N, took the helm. Since Feagan's arrival, he seemed relentlessly smitten by Adela. He often accompanied her to business outings and ensured she ret
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Chapter 340: Jonathan's Quiet Grief.
After a while, Jonathan broke the ice, initiating a topic of discussion. Moonlight, Adela's brainchild, was now the talk of the town. "Our autumn collection has been a great success, both in terms of sales and profits." Adela began: "But to claim the top spot might be premature. Despite the backing of renowned domestic and international fashion houses like Wind & Fire and M & N, we can't be overly confident in becoming the flagbearer of our nation's fashion industry." "We'll truly know our standing after assessing the sales for the next three seasons. Only then can we truly earn national recognition." Truth be told, Adela was not overly concerned about Moonlight's position or its future; her worries had nearly evaporated. But she shared this perspective nonetheless. Jonathan silently rejoiced, noting Adela's growth and maturity. She was no longer the fishmonger he once knew from the market; she had blossomed into a successful businesswoman. In a time not so distant, Adela would,
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Chapter 339: A Change In Stance.
Tommy shook his head, his words hastening to fill the air between them: "My sister-in-law is doing well; she's thriving in her job. Not too long ago, she even moved to a new house." “But when I visited Curtis last, there was a man at her place.” Tommy, flustered and scrambling for words, replied: "Oh, he must've been just a business partner, discussing some contracts with my sister-in-law. Nothing more.” Jonathan's face darkened in thought. A man? From what he knew about Adela, she would never entertain business at her private residence. Could it be? Had Adela found someone? It was possible. After all, when he had left Elite Summit, she had suggested they take a year apart. This perhaps hinted that their time together might eventually come to an end. Though Jonathan's relationship with Adela had blurred past friendship, their bond, in essence, was only maintained by Curtis. They never really became lovers. So, it was perfectly normal for Adela to have a boyfriend. Yet, the very th
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Chapter 338: Preparations For Departure.
Mammon's lips curled into a gentle smile: "If gratitude is to be given, direct it to Jonathan. While Mr. Moore and I might be acquaintances, our bond isn't as profound. Had it not been for Jonathan's plea, the Moores wouldn’t have found me in their corner." "Yes, indeed!" "Now, Mr. Moore, we must expedite matters. The sooner we seal the agreement, the better." "Let us restart the project and alleviate our shared anxieties." Business attended to, Mammon shared a few parting words before departing in the company of Jonathan. Their venture could truly be described as a fruitful one. Barring unforeseen tribulations, the peril that threatened the Moore family was seemingly defused. Their reputation, however, was something they'd have to mend on their own. Considering their current scenario, evading a declaration of bankruptcy due to piled debts was almost a miracle in itself. To hope for more would be sheer fantasy. All agreements were set in stone. Soon, Mammon would dispatch his
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Chapter 337: The Savior Arrives.
"Come now! Don't be like that! We've been childhood playmates, remember? Regardless of circumstances, our bond persists." Wynstan responded, pouring two glasses of wine with an exaggerated flourish. "This is a vintage from my personal collection. A true delight for the palate. Try it." Given there were just the two of them, the spread wasn't overly grand. Yet, countless esteemed businessmen from Crystal Cove would give an arm and a leg to be part of this dinner. However, to Nora, the invitation felt more burdensome than honorary. A toast always called for full glasses. And business often demanded the libations flow freely. Seeing Nora's thoughtful gaze, Wynstan chuckled: "Finding my wine lacking, are we? I suppose, being the magnate you now are, this might not match your status." Truth be told, the wine wasn't cheap, retailing at over a thousand. Yet to Nora, it was mere triviality. The wine wasn't the issue. Even if Wynstan had offered a commonplace wine worth mere tens, its
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Chapter 336: We Still Have Samantha.
Jonathan remained silent, not swayed by Dieter's hollow compliments. For Jonathan knew, of all places, Elite Summit was hardly a theater of illustrious figures. Were it Crystal Cove, perhaps he might've begrudgingly conceded the point. But Elite Summit? What did it offer? Still, empty flattery was better than none; it lent a certain sweetness to the air. "Jonathan, there's a favor I'd like to ask of you." Dieter finally disclosed his intentions. Jonathan wasn't surprised. The Moore family was in a state of disarray, teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Why else would Dieter squander an evening over dinner with him if not to seek some favor? "Speak, sir." Jonathan invited, his voice tinged with resignation. Though he had stretched himself thin helping the Moores, he couldn't guarantee the extent of the impact he could make. "In recent days, I've tallied up the debts of the Moore Corporation. The sum exceeds 65 billion." Dieter elaborated: "We've acquired raw materials for project
