"You can't say that, mom, Maynard and I have only met once!" Dulcie said helplessly. "It's clear that the master of the Jones family fell in love with you at first sight. Otherwise, why gift something worth millions? Even when embarrassed by Theophilus, he didn't blame our family." Ariel rambled: "Think about it, today you've seen Theophilus's true nature, lacking ability and not caring if we live or die, causing trouble, heartlessly chasing other women! Look, Maynard has already helped you, it's for your good to get away from wolf-hearted Theophilus. Your second aunt also secretly told me, connecting with the Jones will secure a powerful and luxurious life!" Dulcie bit her lip, saying nothing, knowing her mother was blinded by wealth and captivated by Maynard's gift, now her words falling on deaf ears. "Moreover, Dulcie, your father's heart isn't well, and our family has been frightened so much because of Theophilus." Ariel advised earnestly: "If you let Theophilus continue his ant
Thinking for a moment, Jethro saw this as an opportunity to impress Theophilus. He said earnestly: "Mr. Jake, our company holds a hundred percent stake in Flowers On The Prairie. I have significant influence here. Who is this blind fool? I'll take care of it for you!" Elsewhere he couldn't guarantee, but in Elysian Echo, especially in Flowers On The Prairie, Jethro was confident of his standing. "Kicked out by my mother-in-law." Theophilus said with a laugh, carrying a hint of self-mockery. Jethro was taken aback, unsure of how to continue the conversation. He thought to himself for a moment, having heard of Theophilus before, knowing that Theophilus was a son-in-law in the Miller family, and outside rumors pegged Theophilus as a useless, incompetent man, even shunned by the Millers. And weren't Mr. Jake's in-laws part of the Miller family? Jethro scorned such matters, thinking the Millers didn't recognize a Buddha even when he was right in front of them. A great person like Theop
Half an hour later. In a magnificent and luxurious villa located in the heart of the Dragon Snow district, Theophilus stood with his hands clasped, leaning against the balcony railing on the third floor, admiring the rippling waters of the river. Across the river lay the bustling city center of Elysian Echo, with its towering buildings closely packed together, brightly lit. The view from here was truly beautiful, offering a panoramic vista of Elysian Echo City. Theophilus seemed quite pleased with this villa. Spanning over a thousand square meters, the villa included a vast estate, a swimming pool, and a garage. The interior boasted a spacious living room, along the hallway were over a dozen bedrooms, and the winding staircases on each floor added to the grandeur and luxury of the place. The decor was classically styled, with furnishings all made of wood, complemented by top-of-the-line, fashionable luxury items, giving it an opulent appearance. He had spent three hundred million
Moreover, everyone knows that for hundreds of years, Elysian Echo has seen the rise and fall of many second-tier powerful families, but only these three have stood tall and unshaken, deeply rooted like great trees. Generations of these families continuously produce talented individuals, naturally positioned at the finish line. They have complex, intertwined relationships in politics, commerce, the military, and even the underworld, while also holding vast wealth. Therefore, it's clear why they are known as the foremost powerful families, not just any upstart families that suddenly found wealth and rose to power. "Mr. Jake, when I return, I will compile everything I know about the distribution and all the hidden enterprises of the Charlie family into a document and hand it over to you." Jethro said seriously: "This includes the power behind each influential member of the Charlie family, with whom I've had interactions, so I have some understanding." Theophilus took a sip and nodded i
"Exactly, Miss, Theophilus is definitely not ordinary like you seems. Yesterday, when you asked us to secretly follow Theophilus, I found out that after being thrown out of the house, he went to the Snow Dragon villa area with someone named Jethro Lee." Yellow said seriously: "But the Snow Dragon villa is heavily guarded, with no blind spots and surveillance cameras everywhere. We didn’t dare to mess with the security company's personnel there, so we don’t know what Theophilus was doing in Snow Dragon villa." "Then I investigated this Jethro guy. He's the CEO of a real estate company in Elysian Echo, with some economic power." Blue added seriously. "Oh, what does it mean if a pitiful guy like him goes to Snow Dragon villa?" Pandora said discontentedly, then waved her hand dismissively: "It's obvious. Last night, after that pitiful guy was thrown out of his house and pressured by the Miller family elders, he must have been scared of Maynard. So he sought help from friends. I guess thi
"Hmph!" Victor snorted coldly, glaring at Theophilus: "Eugene, I told you before, this kid is both arrogant and stubborn, daring to misbehave right in front of me. It's no surprise he knows no manners." "No wonder he offended the master of the Jones family. Look at his foolish demeanor, completely ignorant of the world!" Victor said heavily, anger rising as he looked at Theophilus. His family had recently faced many troubles, barely escaping disaster at the hands of the James Family Incorporation, and being oppressed by Leighton in the boardroom to the point of breathlessness. And last night, he was threatened over the phone by Maynard of the Jones family. Lately, Leighton's pressure had left him seething, and after last night's scare, today he was ready to teach Theophilus a lesson to vent his anger. "Theophilus, look at this, it's a notice from the lawyer!" Victor said coldly, placing a stack of documents on the table in front of Theophilus. "A lawyer's notice?" Theophilus picke
"Theophilus, do you now understand the consequences of opposing me?" Maynard looked at Theophilus with an extremely smug expression and said: "Oh, homeless, jobless, about to be sued for damages, and even possibly facing jail time." "Here's the deal." Maynard said with a pretended compassion: "Out of respect for Dulcie, Theophilus, just kneel and apologize to me, and I can assure you in front of these two board members that I will let you go, not sue you anymore, and might even say a word for you to be retained at the Miller Corporation." After saying this, Maynard felt very comfortable, being able to oppress Theophilus in front of Dulcie like this was truly exhilarating. Eugene and Victor on the other side both curled their lips, revealing a cold smile. This was the treatment that useless Theophilus deserved, having no skills and yet daring to be so arrogant in front of them. If Theophilus dared to refuse to apologize, they would immediately have the security team beat him up and
"Both of you, as executive directors and senior leaders, must act as exemplary figures." Leighton said slowly: "Now, both of you should quickly apologize and admit your mistakes to Assistant Jake! Otherwise, who would want to contribute to the company in the future? Who would remain loyal? Your actions have led to great disappointment! This is a major issue in the unity of the corporation!" "Really? President Joe, I'm afraid this is not quite reasonable?" Eugene's expression was very unpleasant. Would they, the powerful figures of the Miller family, apologize to the infamous and useless son-in-law of the Millers? And in the senior management office of the Miller Corporation, wouldn't that become a big joke? "President Joe, I think, giving Assistant Jake a cash bonus as a pacification should suffice. I will pay for it." Victor firmly refused to apologize to Theophilus. Leighton's eyebrows slightly furrowed and he replied: "Then negotiate with Assistant Jake, ask if he agrees. Today