Jonathan immediately revealed a deep and mysterious smile.He sighed and said: "Mr. Johnson, I honestly don't understand why you're so keen on being the owner of Top-Sky House. It's to be a hot potato. In less than two months, Augustus will head south, and the leader of Top-Sky House will face a crisis. I want to step down, but you seem to want that position. Is it that great?"Roderick laughed, saying: "You can't feel the back pain when standing and talking. How would I know if it's good or not if I haven't tried it? It's like women – looking at their beauty isn't enough. You must try them out to see if they're a good match. I want to try."The atmosphere in the room seemed harmonious, but in reality, it was tense and full of gunpowder.Roderick's attitude was firm. If he didn't return to Top-Sky House, he would cut off all ties and become a king in his empire.On the contrary, he would only return triumphantly if allowed to be the leader.In truth, this wasn't the issue.Jonathan st
Tears welled in her eyes when Esther woke up the next day, thinking of the previous night.Ultimately, she couldn't escape... but her body was still clean and intact, showing no signs of violation. Esther's cold heart suddenly flickered with a glimmer of light. Did Clinton spare her last night?But suddenly, a voice rang out:"If my people had arrived just one step later, Clinton might have humiliated you. Esther, don't you have my phone number? Didn't you think to call me when you encountered such a situation?"It was Jonathan's voice. So, it was Jonathan who saved her."I, I didn't want to bother you! Oh, right. Did Clinton give you any trouble?"Esther now understood the situation. As Jonathan had said, he had helped her escape the jaws of a tiger last night.This would undoubtedly lead to conflicts.Would Jonathan confront Clinton?"Clinton won't be a problem for me. Alright, eat your porridge. It'll help sober you up. Once you've finished, I'll have someone take you back to your
Jonathan’s sharp gaze was fixed on Nolan, mixed with a touch of complexity.Top-Sky House in the past was full of talented people.A person with a lame leg like Swara could be ranked among the top seven generals, his prowess not inferior to Roderick’s.If it came to a contest of strength, perhaps only Roderick and Jacob could defeat Nolan!Originally, Top-Sky House, with such an abundance of talent, should have flourished.However, everything changed after Wolfgang went to prison.Like a snake without a head, everyone pursued different things.The seven strongest generals who once protected Top-Sky House each went their separate ways for their own interests.The three kings of the Southwest, Phelim, Roderick, and Jacob, all rose to prominence thanks to the foundation of Top-Sky House.The eldest among the seven generals passed away due to old age, while another lost hope and vanished, likely never to return.As for Nolan, he was the most peculiar.Despite his lame leg, he still held a
Osmund felt relieved they hadn't instigated a fierce conflict in the bar, otherwise, who knows what kind of punishment he would have suffered.However, there was a significant problem; he had invited serious trouble for Mr. Alexander.Phelim stared at Osmund with frustration: "It seems you have finally learned your place and grown afraid! I had thought you feared nothing in Los Angeles and would keep stirring up trouble."Phelim didn't reprimand Osmund further; this time, Osmund had committed a grave error by messing with Phelim's long-time friend.But no matter how significant Osmund's mistake was, Phelim couldn't punish him to death."You guys don't know better! I told you to broaden your mind to learn how to do legitimate business. The times have changed. Look at those people from the past who specialized in fighting and killing. Has any of them ended well?""I suppose I can't change your thuggish ways.""Fine, Osmund, you stay; the rest of you go and rest until I feel merciful eno
"Zachary!"Jonathan walked in, sitting down opposite Zachary.Wearing a pair of glasses in his thirties, Zachary looked quite refined.He lifted his head to look at Jonathan and asked: "What would you like to drink?""Anything is fine. I'm not familiar with these things." Jonathan answered nonchalantly."Blue Mountain."Zachary decided on behalf of Jonathan, then glanced around the spacious coffee shop devoid of patrons and said: "I like peace, so I booked the entire place."Jonathan smiled and nodded in acknowledgment: "I could tell."Everyone has their eccentricities, especially people of talent - they tend to be more peculiar.In many ways, Zachary was a peer of Jonathan's.As recorded in his profile, Zachary was only thirty-five this year, but ten years ago, when Wolfgang went to jail, he was already the second in command of the Strike Division. Moreover, Zachary had quietly grasped control of the Strike Division then.Hence, his subsequent inheritance of the division's leadership
"What's the matter? Didn't I tell you to call me if anything happens? With such a big issue happening, why didn't you contact me?" Jonathan looked at Esther and asked."I was afraid of bothering you." Esther retorted.In fact, it's not that she's afraid of bothering him but that she's worried he won't be able to contend with the other party.Jonathan curled his lips in response: "In fact, in this matter, you're just the sacrificial lamb. Their target is me. One could even say that Clinton is just a pawn, and the person who orchestrated this play isn't him!"Suddenly, the three people in the office all exchanged glances.The puppet master isn't Clinton?"Then who is it?""It's Roderick!" Roger, who had been standing nearby, finally spoke up.The atmosphere in the office plummeted.Father and son Zorion had assumed that this situation was due to Clinton acting under Roderick's support.But they had never considered that Roderick himself orchestrated this.These two situations were entir
Jonathan seemed accustomed to his identity shocking those around him and thus did not bother about their reactions. He calmly walked over, sat on the sofa, and patted the seat, saying: "This is quite comfortable."Then, with a squinting smile, he looked at Roderick, whose face had darkened, saying: "Mr. Johnson, to be honest, you are not simply a businessman, so dealing with you through business tactics can be troublesome. However, it's not that I can't do it.Let me break it down for you. If Minister Lee does not loosen up and strictly investigates your businesses, I fear you'll be penniless within two months at most. It might not even take two months!By then, you'll be out of money, and your followers won't have enough to eat or wear. Why would they risk their lives for you then?Mr. Johnson, it seems I have touched your soft spot!"Roderick's face had never looked so fierce. He hadn't expected that Jonathan could grasp his life-and-death weakness.It's not that he hadn't expected
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