The two men in military uniforms quickly recognized Anna's voice and gulped before one of them said, "Hello, Madam Anna, he's here but we wanted to confirm.""Let him in. How dare you stop him? Do you know who he is?" Anna's cold voice pierced through the speaker.The men nodded, slightly shaken, and handed Ambrose his phone back before they both saluted and said, "You can go on.”The driver was shocked. Although he hadn't heard the conversation, seeing Ambrose being saluted was enough to tell him that he had indeed been allowed in. Could it be that Ambrose truly had an invitation? But why would they salute him, even if it was just a normal invitation? The driver questioned himself.Ambrose opened the car door, sat down, and said to the driver, "Drive forward."The driver nodded and began driving towards the big mansion itself. He looked at Ambrose and asked, "You really did have an invitation?”Ambrose nodded. "Well, I
A white Corolla pulled up and entered the Ainsley Manor compound, coming to a stop in the driveway. Jonathan Hale stepped out of the car, dressed in a well-fitted Chinese outfit that exuded elegance and class. His attire was complemented by a sleek watch and stylish shades, adding to his polished appearance.Jonathan walked to the front door and knocked. When the door opened, he stepped inside, drawing the attention of everyone in the room. Grandma Margaret and the others were visibly stunned."Oh, Jonathan, you are here," Grandma Margaret said, standing up with a delighted expression. "You didn't even inform us you were coming. Ah, you look very handsome."Jonathan nodded and smiled. "I hope you all are well. Actually, I'm here to pick Ava up for lunch."Hearing this, Elizabeth frowned. "My daughter is very busy. She was involved in something that has made her busy, so I don't think she'll agree to lunch.”"
Anna nodded. "Yes, there are a few powerful cards, but they are still below the Amex Black Card or the Centurion Card. For instance, there's the J.P. Morgan Reserve Card, which is very exclusive and highly regarded. Then there's the Citi Chairman American Express Card and the Dubai First Royale Mastercard, both prestigious but not quite at the level of the Amex Black Card.”Ambrose listened intently, absorbing the information. "I see. It's amazing to think about the level of access and privilege this card grants.”Ambrose stared at the card for a moment longer, still in disbelief, before finally looking up at his grandfather. "Thank you, grandfather. This is an incredible gift."The old master smiled warmly. "You deserve it, Ambrose. Use it wisely and live your life to the fullest.”“I will.” He respondedThe old master looked at Ambrose with a mix of pride and concern. "Are you going to stay a little longer, Ambrose?"Ambrose shook his head. "No, grandfather. I came with a cab, and i
Elder Wei hugged her tightly as she kissed his cheek deeply. "I miss you so much, Grandpa," she said, her voice filled with genuine affection.Elder Wei patted her back gently. "I've missed you too, Ameera. Welcome home.”After she was done hugging her grandfather, Ameera turned to greet her Uncle Malcolm."Uncle Malcolm," she said warmly, stepping forward to embrace him as well. "It's so good to see you."Malcolm smiled, returning her hug. "Welcome back, Ameera. You've grown even more beautiful since the last time I saw you. How was your journey?""It was long but good. I'm just glad to be home," she replied, her eyes twinkling with excitement.After greeting her Uncle Malcolm, Ameera turned to her cousin Jin Wei, a warm smile on her face."And Jin! How have you been? How's everything going?" she asked cheerfully.Jin forced a smile, hiding his underlying dislike for her. "I've been well, Ameera. Just busy with work, as always. It's good to see you back home."Ameera beamed. "It's go
Jonathan, determined to impress her, waved his hand dismissively and leaned back in his chair with a confident smile. "It's not a big deal at all, Ava. These prices are nothing. When you want the best, you have to be prepared to pay for it.”Ava raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement playing at her lips. "Is that so?""Absolutely," Jonathan continued, not missing a beat. "I've dined at some of the most exclusive restaurants around the country. This is just another great spot to add to the list. Besides, nothing's too expensive when you're with the right company.”Ava nodded, still smiling, and went back to perusing the menu. "Alright then, I'll have the seared scallops with truffle risotto," she decided.Jonathan nodded confidently. "Good choice. I'll go with the Wagyu beef."The waiter returned to take their orders, and Jonathan made sure to give them a flourish. "We'll have the seared scallops with truffle risotto for the lady and the wagyu beef for me," he said, handing back their
Just as emotions were reaching a boiling point, a security guard approached the tense group, eyeing them warily. "Sorry, gentlemen, but we can't have any disturbances here," he said firmly, addressing Ambrose and Jonathan.Ambrose raised his hands in a placating gesture. "No fighting here," he assured calmly, his voice steady despite the tension. He turned away from Jonathan and walked towards the table the hostess had pointed out earlier.The cab driver hesitated for a moment, glancing back at the commotion, then followed Ambrose quietly to the table. He took a seat across from Ambrose, unsure of what to make of the situation unfolding.Jonathan, still visibly agitated, watched Ambrose and the cab driver walk away. He clenched his fists for a moment longer before reluctantly sitting back down, shooting a last glare in Ambrose's direction.As Ava reluctantly sat down, she couldn't shake off the overwhelming guilt gnawing at her. Her gaze shifted between her food and Ambrose, who sat a
Immediately, Ava stood up as well and quickly walked behind him, following him outside. "Ambrose, Ambrose!" she called out.Ambrose turned around and looked at her. "What's your problem, Ava?"Ava looked at him, her expression full of frustration and confusion. "What's with this attitude? What's wrong with you, Ambrose?”Ambrose chuckled bitterly. "What's wrong with me? I made you go home to solve the problem of you hitting someone's car mistakenly only to call and you said you're out for a business meeting, meanwhile here you are with Jonathan. So what should I do again?""He asked for a lunch, so I agreed," Ava said defensively."You agreed and then lied to me that you were going for a business meeting? Anyway, I understand. You owe me no explanation after all. I'm just that useless person in your eyes.”Ava frowned slightly, then asked, "What do you mean? What are you talking about?""You know what I'm talking about. Clearly, I don't have to explain myself," Ambrose replied."Alrig
Outside, the nurse walked out and met Eunice. Eunice looked at her and asked, "Is everything on point?"The nurse nodded and replied, "Yes, he's receiving treatment. His report will be out soon to know what's next."Eunice nodded in approval. "Good," she said.Nearby, the old hut belonging to Ambrose's mom and dad had been demolished by Eunice's men. In its place, a bustling construction site had emerged. Machines were in operation, and there were piles of sand, stones, blocks, and a concrete mixer all around.A group of men were diligently digging the foundation, working towards building a new house for Mei and Jian, just as Ambrose had instructed. The sound of hammers and drills filled the air. Back at the downtown garden restaurant, Ava and Jonathan got back into the car and drove off. Ambrose, sitting in the cab, just stared at Jonathan's car as it drove away. He sighed but didn't say a word.Just then, the cab driver walked over with the waitress to demand payment for the food.