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
As expected, upon hearing this, everyone became anxious, fearing they couldn't invest this month."Dad, maybe we should decide now!""I could invest about five or six million. What about you, Zane?" Walter began considering his options.Zane replied, "Perhaps I could contribute three million."Just nine million! This left Derek somewhat dissatisfied. He had presumed they could accumulate around ten million, hence his claim about the remaining fifteen million. Surprisingly, their actual investment was lower than his estimate."I manage the company's finances. If we only have to wait for two months, I might be able to take out six million!" Suddenly, Almira made a momentous decision.Oh!Everyone was taken aback. Almira dared to use the company's money. She must be out of her mind. There's the risk of imprisonment."Almira, perhaps you shouldn't involve the company's funds. What if something goes wrong?" At this point, Jonathan cautioned her.Misappropriation of company funds could lead
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
Saint's gaze on Nevaeh was complex as he said: “I've told you before. If you think Darius is your destined one, then file for divorce. I will sign."Nevaeh, beautiful and immaculate, seemed utterly lost.She had witnessed Saint's efforts, his complete fulfillment of a husband's duties.But how would her brother get married if she didn't remarry Darius? How could she help continue the Li family lineage?As her mother said, if she refused, she would snuff out the Li family's flame, becoming the family's disgrace!The thought pained her and left her unsure of what to do.There was another reason too.Though she didn't want to admit it, the truth was that after three years of marriage, the love she thought was true had been worn down.No matter how hard Saint tried, he couldn't provide Nevaeh with the affluent, respected life she desired.The sheer mediocrity of it all had led to countless cracks in Nevaeh's marriage."Saint, I believe we should divorce."Nevaeh dropped her gaze, not dari
He and Jonathan might be different, but they also had many similarities.People of their cultivation level make decisions based on their own free will, not swayed by a few words of advice from others.Whether he returned to Top-Sky House or not was for Saint to decide. Jonathan could only explain the current situation and couldn't persuade him.Jonathan held a cigarette, taking occasional drags, his silence not infringing on Saint's decision.If Saint chose not to return, Jonathan would turn and leave without a second's delay.Even additional persuasion would be useless."I don't need the position at the top of Top-Sky House! But Augustus forced Old Man Walsh into the southern prison, leaving him to die there. This grudge must be avenged!""Jonathan, I'll help you!"After a long period of contemplation, Saint finally made up his mind.He agreed to return!Saint couldn't ignore Wolfgang's grudge, but he also had another reason. He had just been kicked out of the house, so he had no wor
"Ha ha ha, Saint was kicked out by your family. How could he come and save you now? Even if he were here, what could he possibly do? Nevaeh, accept your fate!"Indeed, how could Saint come to her rescue now?Nevaeh was utterly hopeless, and tears of humiliation freely streamed down her cheeks.However, just as Darius was about to rip off the last piece of her clothing, a loud noise echoed through the room, and the door swung wide open."Who dares to ruin my fun?" Darius snapped, spinning around in fury: "It's you!"Nevaeh saw her savior: "Saint!"The man was indeed Saint."Sorry for the interruption, my friends and I were dining next door when we heard a loud noise, so I came to check it out. I hope we're not intruding?"Saint frowned, his tone calm as if the matter didn't involve him.Darius smirked wickedly: “Saint, how about this, you stay and watch me have my fun with Nevaeh, and tomorrow I'll give you half a million."The thrill was indescribable to trample Nevaeh right in front
"No way! How can you have no money? If so, where did you get the five hundred thousand?" Nevaeh questioned incredulously."I may not have money, but I am not short of wealthy friends. Do you understand? It's the two who visited our home a few days ago. If I ask, they could even lend me five hundred million.” Saint replied sarcastically.Nevaeh felt a chill run through her heart. If this were true, what did Saint's wealth have to do with him?Nevaeh stuttered: “Saint... I didn't want to divorce. Believe me!""That's right, brother-in-law. Sister truly loves you. Forget about today. It was that cheap woman Sara who seduced you. We... we understand. Or... you two could remarry. Our family would still welcome you."Elmer looked utterly sincere, as though she had realized that a lover was like clothing, but a brother-in-law should be valued more.Saint with money was different from before. But what if Saint had returned to live in the Top-Sky House just out of jail? How could he have met a
After a few simple congratulations, Esther stepped down from the stage to the regretful gazes of the audience."May I sit here?"Esther approached, her eyes twinkling with mischief.This scene made Derek immensely uncomfortable.Had he and Jonathan swapped places, he would have been at the receiving end of Esther's playful wink."Of course! This spot has been reserved for Miss Esther. Certainly, you can sit here!"Not waiting for Jonathan's response, Derek stood up, introducing himself while urging Jonathan to make room: “Hello, Miss Esther, I'm Derek. Nice to meet you. Brother, could you scooch over a bit and make room for Miss Esther?"Jonathan reluctantly moved his chair to the right to create room for Esther."Hello, I'm Esther."Initially, Esther wasn't interested in Derek, but when he called Jonathan 'brother,' things changed.Derek stared at her intently, and Esther might have even returned a smile.Watching Esther, Phoebe couldn't suppress her laughter, finding the idea of her