THE PROTECTOR
Chap 42's

What the hell happened to him? 

All I know is Zoey's finances aren't okay right now.  That meant he was relying on himself to buy this house.  Is he still as successful as he was before? 

Could he have rebuilt his kingdom since he was released from prison?  From my experience, I can tell that his net worth is at least over a billion at the moment.  His current status was definitely comparable to six years ago!.

A lot of questions popped into Chloe's head. Chloe felt as if Levi was emitting a holy light from within her body.

He regretted his previous behavior.  ‘If I don't act like that, there might be a chance for us to be together.  At least, I know I'm prettier than Zoey.’

The purchase contract is printed quickly.

Levi pondered for a moment before signing the agreement.  “I only stayed in this house for a while because the villa will be finished soon.  Let's do this instead.  You must sign this contract!” Levi looked at Abigail.

Abigail's stunned.

He signed the papers in a daze.  ‘So Levi really bought me that house.’

Chloe, Mary, and the others lost their minds.  He casually bought a fifty million house for his brother-in-law ... How rich is this guy?

The transaction also caught the attention of Bayview Garden bosses.  He rushed over and treated Levi like an honored guest.

Chloe received a commission of one and a half million from that sale alone. Although she achieved her biggest sale so far, Chloe felt extremely bitter in her heart.  ‘I can't believe I missed an opportunity to enjoy ten or a hundred billion.’

Mr. Wesley, Bayview Garden's boss handed Levi his business card.  “It is with great pleasure that I get acquainted with you, Mr. Garrison ..”

“Forget about that.  You have to fire that woman!”  Levi looked at Maria.  “I need to teach him a lesson for looking down on others.”

Mary was crying, lying on the floor.  But the rice was already porridge, he already could not change anything.

All the employees at Bayview Garden lined up to air Levi and Abigail in the end.

He turned around and glanced at Chloe with a smile.  "Don't worry.  I'll attend the reunion.”

"okay."  Chloe's mood deteriorated to the brink of despair.  ‘Have I just wasted a man with a net worth of over ten billion?’

Abigail looked at Levi with admiration radiating in her eyes.  "Does that mean I have a house now, Levi?"

"I'm staying in that house with your brother for now!"  Levi.

“Then I can also stay there.”  Abigail wanted to move out of the dorm to live in the house because she wanted to see Levi every day.

....

Three days pass in the blink of an eye, Zoey's birthday arrives.

Everyone stopped their work to celebrate his birthday together.

Before Levi could tell Zoey about her dinner reservation at the revolving restaurant in downtown North Hampton, Caitlyn said first, “Someone arranged a birthday party for you, Zoey.  You will soon receive a big surprise!”

Aaron agreed with a smile.  "He's right.  The banquet will be held at Hotel Kempinski!”

Sensing her parents' mysterious behavior, Zoey said, “Kempinski?  That place is very expensive.  Eating alone costs over ten thousand!  I don't need a fancy birthday party!”

Aaron explained.  “Not us set up, Zoey.  Someone took the initiative. In addition, we are talking about the most luxurious food at the Kempinski Hotel.  Table reservations totaling more than one hundred thousand.”

Zoey looked at Levi subconsciously after hearing that.

Caitlyn snorted coldly.  “Don't worry, that person is definitely not him!  He can't even afford a birthday party for you!”

Levi stops Abigail as she is about to reveal the truth about the revolving restaurant reservation.

A man wearing a white suit with a bouquet of fresh flowers in his hand walked towards the door. Zoey recognized the man as the door opened.  He was the son of one of my father's friends.  Reportedly he went to live abroad.

“You are getting younger by the day, Uncle and Auntie!  Here are some gifts I brought from abroad.”  Theo greeted politely.

She gave Aaron some bottles of fancy wine and Caitlyn some expensive makeup products.

Aaron and Caitlyn are delighted to receive a lavish gift from abroad.  These gifts will be a great topic of conversation with their friends and family. 

Levi was truly a useless daughter-in-law when compared to him.  He never gave Aaron's family anything useful.

“You stay beautiful as always, Zoey!”  Theo leaned closer to kiss Zoey's cheek as she praised him.  But he tilted himself to avoid it instinctively.

Plaque!

Levi stands between Zoey and Theo.  "Sorry, we don't practice that form of greeting here!"

Theo ignored Levi and said to Zoey with a smile.  “Happy birthday, Zoey!  You will love the surprise I have arranged for you tonight!”

Zoey nodded.  "Ah?  Thank you!"

Theo turned his gaze to his parents.  “Uncle and Aunty, my parents will be attending the birthday party tonight too.”

"Oh?  Really true?  That's cool!"

Aaron and Caitlyn are thrilled to learn of the news.  ‘We have rarely been in contact with our old friends since the fall of our family, especially Theo's parents.  They are both influential figures in the government department.’

His father, Steve Nash, was a high-ranking and powerful official in the Department of Commerce, while his mother, June Webb, held a leadership position in the Department of Education.

With Theo's family background, she is the perfect daughter-in-law for everyone.  Any girl would be considered lucky to marry him.  Both Zoey's parents had the idea to pair her and Zoey up, but Steve didn't want to be in any relationship with their families. 

This is a golden opportunity to build a rapport with Steve and June as they are willing to attend the birthday party later.

That thought strengthened Aaron.  It was the best decision for Theo and Zoey to be a couple.

Aaron and Caitlyn exchanged glances to express similar thoughts in their minds.  This desired result would have been impossible with Levi's existence. 

They hope Zoey will think wisely to herself.  They can see that Theo is interested in Zoey as seen from the efforts he makes to celebrate his birthday.

Zoey and Theo's parents chat, while Levi, Zoey, and Abigail sit beside them without saying a word.

“I've started a business abroad, and the company's prospects are bright..” Theo began to tell about his experience abroad.

Aaron grinned.  “You also don't really have to do anything yourself, Theo.  You're pretty great with your parents' support.”

Before long, a Passat car arrived.

Aaron and his family went to greet the visitors at the door.

A couple got out of the car.  They were Theo's parents.

Steve was dressed formally with his hands behind his back.  He looked competent and gave a firm impression of the look of his neatly combed hair.

Standing beside her, June was wearing relatively casual clothes.  But his remarkable temperament of years of work experience in government departments is evident.

“Welcome, Steve, June.”  Aaron greeted them excitedly.

“Hm.” Answer both short