"If Jonathan doesn't return, I'll treat Derek Wang as my grandson for the rest of my life. But whether he can smoothly inherit the Wang family's fortune and become the future patriarch depends on his fate. You should know that even with your support, it would still be tough.” Brian said. Finally, Leonard understood. He looked at Brian with a teasing gaze, a cold smile curling his lips. "You want to protect Jonathan, don't you!" He had figured out everything. The most formidable entities in the Wang family were not the patriarch, Brian, but, indeed, Andrew and his son, Michael. Years ago, when the previous patriarch of the Wang family - Brian's father - was on his deathbed, he declared his intent to bypass Brian and install Nathan as the family head. This proclamation ignited a whirlwind of scandal and controversy. Nathan's fighter jet experienced malfunctions while en route to New York. His wife perished in the ensuing explosion, but Nathan survived. Nevertheless, on his journey
"Please wait for a moment. I will call the chairman’s assistant.” she quickly retreated to her desk to dial the chairman’s office. These visitors seemed less than amicable. She was at a loss. The best course of action was to pass this matter higher up, removing herself from further involvement. A few minutes later, a thirtyish woman dressed in a bright vest suit rushed out. "Hello, sir. I am Faith Byner, the chairman’s assistant. May I have your name?" "What does it have to do with you? Where is Erasmus? He was supposed to have caught the last flight back last night. How is it that he is nowhere to be seen? Is he still in outer space or something?" Brian retorted, clearly frustrated. He was beginning to get annoyed. Erasmus should have been here by now if everything was according to schedule. And yet, there was no sign of him. While the issue wasn't catastrophic, ignoring Brian's instruction was a grave matter. He wasn’t so old that he couldn’t make himself heard. How dare the
This helped Brian's mood to ease slightly. He glanced sidelong at Kieran, pointing at him: “This is your brother-in-law, right? He just told me to listen to him as a favor to you." "I, Brian, have lived for so many years, I don't need any face-saving measures, yet here I am, expected to be shown respect by others." "That Kieran guy, I'm not wrong, am I?" As soon as he finished speaking, Kieran and Gladys froze. Brian!!! It was Brian Wang!!! The former Prime Minister of the United States. Despite retiring two years ago, his influence remained as robust as the current Prime Minister! Finally, Kieran understood who this older man was. He bitterly lamented his ignorance. How could he not know? How could he utter such disgraceful words? The older man did not need his respect. Just a single sentence from him could shut down Star! "Prime Minister Wang... No, Mr. Wang, it's my fault for being as blind as a bat. Please don't consider me.” Kieran, shivering, pleaded supplicantly. If
Gladys looked up into Jonathan's eyes. She asked seriously: “How do you want me to thank you?" The many troubles of late seemed insurmountable to Gladys. Yet, Jonathan was able to solve all her problems with ease. He even went to meet Baldwin Wise of the Wise family. And Brian of the Wang family. In the end, it took the intervention of a national pillar to completely smooth things over. It was not an easy task for her to regain her innocence. So, she knew just how much Jonathan had helped her. Even so, he had not made a single request. That's why Gladys was moved, unsure of how to repay him. However, Jonathan smiled warmly, saying: “Who needs your gratitude? You must be quite weary after going through so much, right? Don't dwell on it. Take a few days off to rest and await the official news." Before Gladys could respond, Jonathan hailed a passing taxi. "Get in!" Gladys stared at him for a while before getting into the cab. They waved their farewells, and the taxi was off
"How have you been recently?" Carnelian, leaning against the back of her chair in the cafe, crossed her legs and asked. Sitting across from her, Jonathan replied: "Same as always!" "How's Mr. Wang's health?" Jonathan remained silent. How Brian's health was faring, Leonard knew better than anyone. If Carnelian was unaware, it implied Leonard didn't wish to share this with her. So, Jonathan kept silent. Carnelian chuckled: “I must have asked the wrong question. I shouldn't worry about that. Let's talk about you. I asked you here today for a reason." "Please, Miss Kyle, speak.” Jonathan gestured with his hand. After hesitating, Carnelian finally said: “I'm about to get married, but I can't let go of Orchid because I haven't found anyone suitable to manage it in my stead. I can't get married peacefully without properly sorting this out." Jonathan instantly grasped her intentions and inquired: “Miss Kyle, allow me to be frank. With your status, you do not need to be overly concern
"Ten skewers of heart, a portion of lobster, old tripe, and half a kilo of beef..." They arrived at a barbecue restaurant, where Daisy ordered a slew of dishes in one go before remembering to add: “And a crate of beer, please, boss." Once the owner had gone, Jonathan smiled and said: “Can you eat that much? Plus, barbecue isn't good for you. It can lead to heat and acne. Aren't you afraid?" "Eating it occasionally won't hurt, and my colleagues at work don't like these kinds of food. Eating alone is boring, so I come here infrequently. Today, I will indulge a bit. Is there a problem?" "Worst case scenario, I'll have a few pimples. I'm already pretty. I don't have to worry." With her calm demeanor, Daisy appeared rather self-important. It wasn't that Daisy was self-important but that she knew her advantages well. She was indeed excellent. "Ok, I'm ready to accompany the beauty tonight. Today, you can indulge without worrying about the after-effects. I'll take responsibility for g
“Who is this Mr. Wise?” After Charles and Rowena left, Daisy lost her taste for beer. She didn’t inquire about Gladys, knowing that Jonathan and the starlet had no intimate connection, they were just friends. And no matter who Jonathan was involved with, it had no bearing on her. “Charles, don't you know?”, Jonathan replied. “He's the fourth young master of New York!” Who in New York didn't know about these four young masters? Among them, Charles was the most notorious one. Not because he was particularly talented, but because he had a slew of scandals involving women. Any woman linked with him would instantly gain a bad reputation. While Daisy didn’t understand why Jonathan was acquainted with Charles, their relationship didn't seem to be a close one. Yet, she knew precisely why Jonathan acted as if they were romantically involved in front of Charles. To keep her from being the object of Charles' attention. “Oh dear, what on earth is Rowena thinking, associating with Charle
But now that he had returned, Sloane had no choice but to confront the reality. Outwardly, she was cordial because if Derek could become the family head, it would be beneficial. As a woman, she might not vie for power but at least she could enjoy better treatment. However, if Derek lacked the capacity, she would not concede defeat. Now that her father had brought it up, she had begun to ponder. Fear seemed to creep into her eyes as she gazed at her father. What if their grandfather had deliberately brought a false nephew home as a safeguard against someone? And that someone could only be Andrew - her father! At this thought, Sloane was gripped by fear. Indeed, such was the life of a wealthy family! Suspicion between father and daughter. "Father, have you sent someone to San Francisco for investigation yet?" "Alright, but it seems that my grandfather and the Northern military have sent people there, so no one has a chance to investigate Derek's identity, which is why my father