Last Updated:
2023-04-18 23:51:53
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
Back From Prison! Chapter 184: The Fiery Discussion.
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
Back From Prison! Chapter 185: The Poor Person.
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
Back From Prison! Chapter 186: Failed Negotiation.
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
Back From Prison! Chapter 187: How The New Owner Is Like.
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
Back From Prison! Chapter 188: Being Defamed.
"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
Back From Prison! Chapter 189: Devious And Dirty Schemes
"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
Back From Prison! Chapter 190: Foster Mother And Brother Are Coming.
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
Back From Prison! Chapter 191: Accepting The Challenge.
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
Latest Chapter
- Back From Prison!
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."
- Back From Prison!
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
- Back From Prison!
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
- Back From Prison!
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
- Back From Prison!
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,
- Back From Prison!
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
- Back From Prison!
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
- Back From Prison!
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
- Back From Prison!
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
