"Incredible, simply incredible. No wonder you were indifferent to the vice-president position at Orchid Corporation. To think you'd ascend straight to the CEO of Heavenly Emperor Corporation! At first, I thought you were joking! Go wash your hands, Director Wang, and let's eat." Daisy teased. A feast awaited on the table, clearly a product of Daisy's hard work. But with an apologetic expression, Jonathan replied: "I'm afraid I can't join you for dinner today." Taken aback, Daisy asked: "Has someone invited you for dinner?" Thinking about it, it made sense. Now that Jonathan was the CEO of the Heavenly Emperor Corporation and a respected figure in New York, he would undoubtedly be expected at countless social gatherings. "Um, yes. A… friend invited me for dinner, and I've already accepted. Had I known about this delicious spread, I would've declined." Jonathan responded with a touch of guilt. "Fine, don't try to sweet-talk me. If your friend has invited you, you should go." Daisy
It was twenty past nine in the evening. Jonathan arrived at the Kyle residence. As before, Brian was waiting for him in a room on the second floor. After a period of acupuncture and medication, Brian's complexion had become much rosier, almost like a different person compared to before. If a stranger saw him, they wouldn't think that this rosy-cheeked old man was the same patient who was critically ill before. "Have you arrived? Have you been drinking?" Brian's sense of smell was keen, so even though Jonathan had consumed very little, he could still detect it. Jonathan didn't deny it, instead responding: "A rather interesting friend invited me for a couple of beers. You can rest assured, a little beer won't affect the treatment. Moreover, today is the last acupuncture session. From now on, you only need to take the medicine on time, which will definitely prevent a relapse, at least for the next three to five years!" "The last acupuncture session? Is that enough?" Brian was somew
Knock, knock! At ten in the morning, while Jonathan was poring over the reports, he was suddenly interrupted by a knock at the door. "Come in." Jonathan looked up, stretching his neck a bit. Two people walked into the office. One seemed to be in his fifties, while the other was quite young, appearing to be about twenty-five or twenty-six. "Deputy Director Miller, Deputy Director Arrington, you both are here to see me together? You didn't plan this beforehand, did you?" Jonathan teased. These two were the deputy heads of the Heavenly Emperor Group whom Jonathan had met yesterday. According to Augustus, both were Michael's henchmen! The middle-aged man named Shanley Miller had been working there for a long time, holding the position of deputy head for a decade now. The younger man named Wilfred, however, had just recently taken up the role. Wilfred was quite an intriguing character. In the rough rankings of the wealthy families of New York, the Wangs ranked first, the Alexander
After returning to his mansion, Jonathan chatted briefly with Daisy before heading to his bathroom for a rinse. After an hour of pondering, Jonathan finally picked up his phone to make a call. "I thought you would never contact the Southwest again, Young Master." Zachary's playful voice echoed through the phone. Jonathan could sense a strange mix of authority and cold distance in his words. By now, Zachary had been the head of Top-Sky House for a while and naturally carried an aura of grandeur. The alienation Jonathan felt was probably due to his acceptance of the CEO position at Heavenly Emperor. The feud between Top-Sky House and Adonis had persisted for many years, giving rise to deep-seated hatred. The former Young Master of Top-Sky House abandoned his position and fled to New York to manage the Heavenly Emperor Corporation for Adonis; it was a decision no one in Top-Sky House could accept. "I wouldn't have made contact unless it was necessary." Jonathan declared, his tone
Half-past six, at the base of the overpass. Jonathan leaned against the railing, observing the vibrant night scene below the brilliant lights. Esther, wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt, stood dazed at the edge of the bridge, tears glistening in her eyes. Jonathan glanced at her and chuckled: "What, doesn't it seem real?" Esther slowly approached. As she looked at Jonathan from a closer distance, her eyes became heated, she nodded: "Yes, I didn't expect you to be in New York too." She dared not imagine it. Jonathan was busy with myriad responsibilities in the Southwest, how could he possibly be here? But he was here. "I guess I'll be staying here for a while, surprised?" Jonathan asked with a smile. "No, but I want to know why you changed your phone number, were you trying to avoid me?" Esther abruptly asked. If she didn't clarify this issue, she would be constantly bothered. "Why do you think so complexly? I'm not so petty. I changed my number because I had given up all my
If they could be leased out, even at a low price, they could yield more than seven billion in profits in just six months. Moreover, this sum would be required to be paid in a lump sum, a boost of seven billion to the company's capital, the moment the other party agrees to sign the contract. This windfall would plug the deficit for the current month. However, behind the Seven Wonders Corporation was the Top-Sky House, while behind the Heavenly Emperor Corporation was Adonis. These two forces had been battling each other like water and fire, all because of Augustus. How could the Seven Wonders Corporation agree to lease so many entertainment industries? "The Chairman of the Seven Wonders Corporation, Zachary, is on his way here. He should be here in about ten minutes. His intentions are very clear. There's no issue in the grand scheme of things, only the details need further discussion." Jonathan asserted with confidence. Upon hearing this, everyone was abuzz with chatter, utterly a
Jonathan paused for a moment then said: "What are you thinking? I'm not short of money, but your father is. I'm giving you this coupon without any ulterior motive. You can consider it a gift or a loan, but I'm offering this money to help your father overcome his financial difficulties, to see if he can rise again." "Esther, your father is getting old. He doesn't have many years left to struggle. If I'm here, I'll do what I can to make his life more comfortable." Esther was stunned. Only then did she look at the coupon. It had eight zeroes! One hundred million dollars! This amount would be enough for her father to pay off his debts and even revitalize the company. But she felt that if she accepted this coupon, her relationship with Jonathan would change. But she knew well that, given her current situation at Galaxy Media Company, if she did not accept, her father would never be able to repay the colossal debt. "What's the matter, feeling shy? Why do you keep standing on ceremony
Moreover, she was entirely willing. "I understand, I will think about it." In reality, Gladys did not want to resort to this to stay close to Jonathan, but Willow was right, a good man must be won over! "What are you two talking about?" At that moment, a melodious feminine voice resonated. Recognizing the voice, Gladys instantly turned around and greeted with a warm smile: "Esther!" The new arrival was none other than Esther! After joining the company, Gladys had taken the initiative to befriend Esther. They got along well, establishing a decent relationship. "I guess you two are discussing the visit of the Heavenly Emperor Group's CEO to our company, aren't you?", Esther inquired with a smile. "Exactly! The rumor mill suggests that the Heavenly Emperor Group wants to collaborate with us to produce a blockbuster!", Willow chimed in, winking at Gladys not to reveal the truth. Whether or not Jonathan was investing in the company was still uncertain; it was not yet time to let o