
Chapter 11
"Three dresses suit you, baby. You likey? We'll get it if you like!" The two salesmen no longer dared to look down on Jack. They just stood there pitifully.
Hearing Jack's words, Selena blushed. He was still a little unfamiliar with the term 'Honey'. "I still think it's too expensive!" At that time, Selena had changed clothes. He looked at the three dresses, then replied with a smile. "The important thought. One dress is enough, it doesn't need that much!"
"Acknowledge that you are poor and cancel the act. Don't even think about leaving the store if you can't pay today!" Karen, the rich lady, started sneering at them.
When the salespeople heard those words, they felt happy. 'These three poor men acted very impudently even though they were poor. Let's see how you deal with it now that you meet a stronger figure.'
However, beyond their expectations, Jack handed the three dresses to the saleswoman he had slapped earlier. "Only these three. Pack it for me!"
"You really bought? It's almost two hundred thousand dollars ..." The woman asked in surprise, then finally led the way after a while, saying, "Sir, please come through here!"
Jack followed and took out a gold card. The numbers on the card are all eight.
"This ... can it be used?" the salesman frowned, unable to resist muttering. This was the first time he had seen such a card.
"Why do you keep spewing nonsense? It's password free for payments under ten billion dollars!" Jack looked at her impatiently, then gallantly waved at Selena who was waiting for him.
The salesman gulped a lot of air. Somehow, he still felt that this man before him was lying. Even the most powerful black card he knew was limited to password-free transactions under 10 million dollars. Meanwhile, this guy tells him that his card allows password-free transactions under 10 billion? If it's not a lie, what is it? However, he tried his best to smile and read the cards through the reader. Surprisingly, the transaction was successful instantly!
"Oh my God, is he telling the truth?" The beautiful saleswoman gulped. Even if it was a lie, the card was still able to make passwordless transactions for that amount of money. The identity of this man must be extraordinary. In addition, this type of customer will definitely be considered a VIP among the VIPs in the bank.
"Sir, here we go. Please come again!" It was rare for them to meet such a rich customer. The beautiful salesman respectfully handed the card back to Jack and bowed slightly, trying to calm him down.
"What's wrong? Didn't you just reproach us for being poor? You still asking us to come again?" Jack smiled coldly as he took his card.
"It's all a misunderstanding. I didn't expect you to be so humble! The beautiful salesperson replied with a smile, then added, "If you make a similar purchase here every day, I don't mind getting slapped by someone else.you again!" After all, the three dresses gave them pretty good commissions, especially those that cost over 100 thousand dollars. Most people can't afford it.
Jack could not be bothered by it. He then approached Selena and Joan. "Let's go. Ma, we'll go shopping somewhere else and see if anything suits you!"
"Are you serious? You really paid the bill?" Karen stands at the door waiting to teach Jack a lesson. When he saw the salesman escort Jack out happily, he was flabbergasted. Although he did not lack wealth, he would still feel pain if he spent 200 thousand dollars in one go. Moreover, he had just said some harsh words.
"Good dog doesn't get in the way! Move over!" Jack said coldly as he reached the door and looked at the guards.
"Brat, you are so insolent! The leader of the guard was aggravated. He took a step forward and sent a punch right into Jack's face. However, he was sent flying at the next moment, landing hard on the floor.
"This ..." The other bodyguards were dumbfounded. This boy seems to be a capable fighter.
"What are you doing standing there? Catch her! Damn, how dare he hit my men. That doesn't respect me, Karen!" Karen flicked her finger and shouted out her orders. After witnessing that, he was furious.
Unfortunately, the next moment he fell silent. His quite capable bodyguards who underwent special training were all lying on the floor, unable to even touch his clothes.
"Karen, do you want to try?" Jack stared coldly at Karen, wrapping his inviting finger at Karen.
"It's all a misunderstanding. Big brother, I can see that you are quite a capable fighter. Why don't you be my bodyguard? I'll pay you!" Karin smiled awkwardly. If his bodyguards were no match for Jack, what could he, the weak little girl, do? He might die from one kick.
"Be your bodyguard? Ha, you're overestimating yourself!" To Jack, the offer was just a joke. He, the Supreme Warrior, the ruler of the Nine Gods of War, and his countless contributions in the war, fell low enough to become someone's bodyguard?
"Son, let's go!" Joan's scared. This was the first time he had witnessed such a scene. However, the strength of his own son was truly extraordinary. Such a group was not his opponent.
"Let's go. Ma, the clothes in the shop suit you..."
"Don't bother. You've spent so much money. Don't use all your gifts!"
"It's okay, ma'am, your son wants to buy you clothes. Isn't that the right thing to do?"
…
After a while, Selena received a call. After answering her, her expression turned extremely ugly.
"What's up, baby?!" Seeing that, Jack immediately asked.
"Have you beaten Ivan Taylor?" Cold Selena expression. Before Jack could explain, he rebuked angrily, "Why do you like to fight so much? Yeah, you're amazing. After being in the army for a few years, you are now very strong, right? whoever offended you, didn't he?"
"Jack, look at you. Ivan is someone we cannot offend. He's very petty. Now that you offend him, we won't live peacefully in the future!" Joan breathed. "Ivan was the main reason Selena was unemployed all this time. He is currently the director of Taylor Group. As long as he sent word to the market, who would dare to attract trouble by hiring Selena?"
"But he deserved it. If not for her identity as a member of the Taylor family and Selena's cousin, she would have long since died!" Jack turned around expressionlessly, then said, "That bastard. When I came back, I didn't know you were kicked out of the Taylor family. I met Ivan and he dared to force Kylie to eat the bread she had stepped on. tolerate that!?"
"What?!" Hearing that, Selena was shocked. "That scoundrel. He's totally overrated. How dare he treat Kylie like that." Therefore, he looked towards Jack, finally realizing that he had wrongly blamed him. "sorry. I don't know for that reason you beat him up. However, Grandfather was furious at this moment and asked us to leave. My parents have rushed. They asked us to hurry up."
"What to fear? It was their fault from the beginning. I haven't even solved the problem they kicked you guys out of the Taylor family!" Jack snorted, then said, "Let's go!"
Chapter 12
"Solve this problem? How do you plan to finish this? In this case, I am also guilty. Besides, Mr. Taylor is still my grandfather. Are you planning to beat him up?" Selena smiled bitterly, then said, "This time, you come with us and remain silent in the corner. After all these years, Grandfather's anger should have improved. Perhaps a few good words would stop them from pursuing this matter."
"Alright, I will try my best to follow your instructions and avoid acting. Otherwise, you'll complain that I'm too cruel!" Jack laughed bitterly. He wanted to see for himself how the people from the Taylor family would treat him without knowing his identity. Furthermore, the reason he returned this time was not to become a Supreme Warrior. She just wanted to accompany her woman peacefully and take care of her mother, living life comfortably.
Taking a taxi, the group of three quickly arrived at the gates of the Taylor Residence.
"That boy was really brazen to actually hit Young Master Taylor. Doesn't he know that Young Master Taylor is so petty?"
"That's right. I'm afraid this won't end well. He's just a soldier, a stinking son-in-law. He had to consider his own identity!"
They heard the silent conversation of the two guards at the gate just as they got out of the car.
However, when the guards saw their arrival, they immediately kept quiet.
One of them smiled. "Miss Selena, you're back. We'll inform the Old Master and Master immediately!"
"No need! We'll go alone!" Selena stared at the gate calmly with a complex feeling.
He has many fond memories of his childhood here. Unexpectedly, after growing up, the Taylor family was filled with so much political intrigue. To him, the greater surprise was the fact that he would one day be expelled from this place.
After hesitating for a moment, the three of them entered slowly. Just as they reached the gate of the Old Master's villa, they could hear the voices of discussion coming from within.
"Jack is too much. Who did he think he was to hit Ivan?!"
"That's right. He's only been a soldier for a few years. Does he think he's a great guy now? How can a sparrow turn into a phoenix?!"
"Most importantly, Ivan suffered a broken bone. I heard he was beaten to a faint!" Some of the Taylor family relatives were having a heated discussion, as if Jack was a damned sinner.
"Yes, right. Bad boy is wrong. I'm so pissed!" Just as Selena was about to enter, Fiona's voice sounded. Selena immediately frowned. His outstretched hand stopped in the air.
Just at that moment, Fiona's voice sounded once again, "You might not know this, but earlier today, she actually slapped Ken Clark, the young master of the Clark family, and cause him to lose three teeth!"
"Young Master Clark? Young Master Clark who's always liked your Selena? She went looking for you?" Old Master Taylor couldn't help but ask.
"I know?" He thinks that Jack must be dead and hopes Selena will divorce Jack so that he can marry Selena. In addition, he also mentioned that he did not mind Kylie's incident.
"Who knew that Jack would suddenly return at that moment ..." Fiona gets more agitated over time. "This time, I'm afraid the Clark family won't let go that easily!"
Selena couldn't bear to listen, pushing straight through the door with Jack and Joan with her. "Ma, I won't accept Ken's proposal! He's a fake guy. Do you really think that she will be nice to me after marriage? At that time, I didn't know how much frustration I had to experience. !"
"Selena, you're finally back. If you don't give me the right resolution to the matter today, I won't let this go!" Seeing the arrival of Jack and Selena, Ivan, one hand wrapped in bandages, looked at them angrily with his eyes wide open.
"Ivan, are you innocent? You told Kylie to eat the bread you threw on the floor and step on it. Do you think Jack, as a father, can tolerate that?" Selena's expression darkened, then looked at Old Master Taylor and said, "Grandfather, Jack is not to blame for this matter. Ivan is really overdone."
"Ivan, is that the case?" Old Master Taylor is not an unreasonable person. He looked at Ivan and asked slowly.
Ivan immediately replied, "How is it possible? I was just kidding and Jack happened to see it. Who knew he would act without saying anything! Hh-he even forced me to eat that bread!"
"Ivan Taylor, if you keep spewing nonsense, I'll break your other arm!" Beside him, Jack could no longer bear to watch it. Ivan was clearly lying. Hearing those words, Ivan took a few steps back. It was obvious that he was scared. However, given that they were in the Taylor Residence and Jack was only a son-in-law, he probably wouldn't dare to do anything with many witnesses.
With his newfound confidence, he took a step forward. "You see how insolent this boy is. He was just a living daughter-in-law, not even Taylor, yet he dared to say such words in front of everyone." Ivan turned and looked at Jack.
The words that Jack would say were stifled. She has caused Selena to suffer through years of hardship. For Selena's sake, she doesn't want to complicate matters. Furthermore, he only wanted to enjoy a peaceful life.
"Jack, you're too brash. If it wasn't for the one million dollars we gave you, your mother wouldn't have been able to afford the surgery and died! Not only are you ungrateful, but you also repay kindness with hatred and treat us well. The Taylor family's through here?" One of Taylor's family relatives immediately began their accusations.
"That's right. If it wasn't for us, would her mother still be around?" The other elders also put up air, acting high and mighty.
In their eyes, Jack and Joan were outsiders, lower-class people who had no money. If it wasn't for Selena conceiving that bastard child, Jack would have nothing to do with their Taylor family.
At that time, one of the girls from the Taylor family in their twenties, Cecilia Taylor, saw a shopping bag in Joan's hand. "Are my eyes playing tricks on me? It's all Gucci stuff!" Cecilia walked forward and observed Joan, who was still wearing her cleaning uniform, up close, then said in an insulting tone, "Are you robbing or stealing this?!"
With Cecilia pointing it out, everyone immediately noticed the shopping bag. They're obviously Gucci. Is it something that even they are capable of?
"My son bought it for me and Selena. Even though we are poor, we are always honorable. There's no way we're stealing or robbing!"
Chapter 13
"Honorably? If you don't wear such clothes, I'll probably believe it!" Cecilia sneered, then added, "There should be some dresses there. From the looks of it, some were bought for Selena, right? I guess the total should be several tens of thousands of dollars!"
Cecilia commented as she looked at the contents. She suddenly saw a dress and took it out of the bag. "Cannot be. I-it's a limited edition worldwide! This dress costs over a hundred thousand dollars! This is the latest Gucci model!"
Hearing those words, several people from the Taylor family put on shocked expressions.
It was not that they could not afford the dress, but strangely Jack's group could afford it.
Moreover, it was not a watch or top grade jade, but only a dress. Even those from the Taylor family would think twice before spending hundreds and thousands of dollars.
"Give me the dress. I don't want your hands dirtying Selena's dress!" After seeing her take off the dress, Jack's expression darkened as he issued a warning.
Cecilia was stunned, then proceeded to put it back into the bag. However, he immediately started to smile. "I knew. You must have bought a fake. Tsk.tsk seems to be genuine. I almost believe."
The others suddenly realized. 'So full. How can they buy international branded goods? What joke. What else if not a high quality imitation?'
"Cecilia, its authenticity has nothing to do with you, right?" This is my husband's gift to me. As long as it's from him, I'll love it regardless of its authenticity!" After hearing the unpleasant words she said, Selena replied cynically, "Unlike some people, without a boyfriend despite their advanced age. Could it be that you're jealous of me?"
"You ..." Cecilia. Although her appearance was not bad, she did not have a boyfriend. Selena's words made her very uncomfortable. He then sneered, "I'm jealous of you? That's rich. Should I be jealous of you for getting kicked out of the Taylor family like shit? I don't have a boyfriend because I want to find rich people. Unlike someone, it's cheap enough to marry a courier."
At that moment, Cecilia added more venomous comments. "Again, the wedding ceremony was less festive. There are no engagement gifts. Too bad for our Taylor family."
"So what if I'm ready? It's none of your business. It's my own choice!" Selena fought back violently, almost destroying her graceful personality.
"Of course, of course. Some people are happy with their slump, what can we do?"
Cecilia shrugged her shoulders. "Well, such a difficulty was something this woman would never experience."
"Enough!" Finally, Old Master Taylor roared quietly. Old Master was quite old in age, but his presence immediately silenced the room. He walked over to Jack, examining him closely. For some reason, he felt that this young man had undergone a total transformation. Only him standing there gave off an aura that should not be taken lightly. Is he still the same young man who asked for a million dollars to treat his mother's illness five years ago? He thought for a moment, then finally spoke, "Tell me, how much money do I have to pay to leave Selena alone and stop bothering her?"
Old Master knows very well Selena's obsession with the boy. Selena's refusal to divorce must be because of the child. However, he was able to do so by approaching Jack. Hearing that, Selena frowned and looked at Jack worriedly. After all, with the power of money, it was hard to tell. Moreover, even though they were officially married, there was almost no feeling between them.
Jack remained silent. 'Money? Am I going to take care of those things now?' Furthermore, five years ago, if not for saving his mother, he would never have begged someone just for a million dollars. "Old Master, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. Selena is my woman. For me and my son, he has suffered through five years of hardship. It is impossible for me to leave them!" Jack replied firmly with a smile.
Hearing those words, Selena's heart was filled with warmth. The five years of waiting were not in vain.
The Old Master quickly took out a check and signed his name, then gave it to Jack. "Our Taylor family doesn't like you as our daughter-in-law. Back then, you had promised to forge a marriage with Selena to replace Ivan on the battlefield. I didn't kill you this time because of your relationship with Selena and Kylie. However, you must go! Write down any number you want! You can cash it at any bank in Eastfield. Besides, I can let your troubles beat up Ivan!" It could be said that from the Old Master's point of view, he had made a huge compromise.
Hearing that, Ivan was furious. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Grandfather, we can just kill him. He broke my arm ..."
"Shut up!" Who would have thought Old Master Taylor would turn around to shout at him? “Ivan Taylor, do you think I don't know what you've been doing secretly? You just know that my health is declining and I rarely leave the house, right? I, Zeus Taylor, may be old, but I'm not blind. Since you became a director, our company's performance has declined over the past few years. I'm too tired to berate you!"
Old Master Taylor then added, "I can't be bothered with you choosing Selena because I'm also angry with her giving birth to a child with her. However, Kylie is Selena's daughter . He was only four years old. How dare you feed him with the bread you plowed. I can't bear to imagine such an event!"
"Dad, however, Jack couldn't beat Ivan just because of that, right? After all, this is just an empty accusation from Jack. Who knew if he was lying!?" Theodore Taylor, the ruler of the Taylor family and Ivan's father, interjected as he stepped forward.
"Is that so? Do you dare let me investigate this matter to see if it really happened?"
The words of Old Master Taylor silenced Theodore. He then added, "You played a big role in Ivan's behavior while hanging out with those questionable women. He's under your care. We are only a third-rate noble family. We needed a lot of effort to get us here. Aren't you afraid that our Taylor family will someday be destroyed at the hands of your son?"
"Grandfather, how is it possible. I go out for drinks to entertain my clients. It's for my job!"
Ivan laughed awkwardly, then added, "In addition, our company's performance has been quite good over the past two months. You have to believe in me. This year, we will make a huge profit and cover our losses in the past."
Hearing that, Jack's heart felt much better. It seems that Old Master expelled Selena mainly because of her frustration towards Selena marrying a nameless person like her. However, five years have passed. His anger should mostly subside. Furthermore, he might be watching Selena and Kylie's situation. Overall, Old Master Taylor was still taking care of his granddaughter. "Here, sign it. As for the number, just write as you like! With that, we'll call it even!"
Chapter 14
Old Master Taylor has mixed feelings. Jack's guess is almost accurate. The Old Master was a person who cared deeply about his reputation. At that time, he had Jack marry into the Taylor family to prevent Ivan from enrolling. That in itself was already something that affected the reputation of the Taylor family. He never expected greater embarrassment to come later. Jack was only married to Selena for a day when she signed up the next day. Selena is pregnant soon. She realized that Selena was drunk that night. He even suspects that Jack may have forced himself on Selena. She never expected Selena to claim that it was voluntary. It almost gave him a heart attack. That's why, in a fit of rage, she kicked Selena, her parents, and her 14-year-old brother out of the Taylor Residence. As for Selena's inability to be hired and the restrictions placed on her, it was Ivan's job.
"Are you sure I can write any amount?" Jack was surprised for a moment then asked with a chuckle.
"of course! Fill it!" Seeing how Jack was truly moved by the money, Old Master Taylor's heart rejoiced. The beauty of Selena is above all others. Besides, he is talented in business matters. As long as he divorces Jack, he will have no trouble finding a rich partner. In fact, she heard that Young Master Clark was trying to get close to Selena.
"Of course, Old Master will keep his word. Fill it up quickly!" said Fiona.
Fiona was very excited after hearing their conversation. He quickly approached the dumbfounded Selena. "Daughter, look. I told you that he would disappoint you. You want to keep the boy for him and wait for five years. You suffered hardship for five years, yet he still chose money? This is materialistic.the world!"
Selena stood there in a daze. He feels lost. Years spent waiting, all that suffering, in the end…
"Jack, you... Are you stupid? Where else can you find such a good wife? Did you really give up your wife and child for money? Selena suffered from hardship for five years. All the scorn and ridicule he had to endure! He even had to collect trash and give up looking for a job!" Joan stepped forward and looked at Jack, her eyes filled with disappointment. "We can't not have a heart!"
"Mom, let him!" Selena's eyes were filled with despair, total despair. The five difficult years he had endured came to such a conclusion.
"Do you see? Selena, all men are hopeless. I told you to abort the child, but you didn't listen!" Cecilia then added suddenly, "Huh, even though I can't find a boyfriend, it's still better than you finding an unreliable one!"
Selena's eyes glazed over. He looked at Jack, feeling desperate. "Have you decided?"
Jack smiled. "I've decided!" Therefore, he began to doodle checks. He quickly returned the check. "I'm done. You told me to fill it!"
"Of course, I'll keep my word!" Seeing Jack pick the money, Zeus' gaze showed a hint of disappointment. At first, he came to have more respect for Jack. He thought if Jack showed some ability and treated his granddaughter well, that was also acceptable. Unfortunately, Jack failed. However, he froze after seeing the check. On the check it is written with a row of numbers, "999999999999999999..." At the end of the row of numbers, followed by an ellipsis!
"Brat, are you making fun of me?" Zeus' expression darkened, turning extremely frightening. Even Theodore, the ruler of the Taylor family, came forward to see the check, exclaiming, "Brat, what does this mean? You think this is a joke?"
"What's the problem?" Cecilia was surprised as well. He rushed to see. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.why end with ellipsis? How much money?"
"Old Master Taylor, you told me to write as I please. Can you buy the numbers I fill?" At that moment, Jack laughed out loud. He approached Selena and held her hand, stating in a serious tone, "My wife waited a full five years for me, a deliveryman. He suffers from all those difficulties, yet you try to measure him by money? He's priceless, then you can't afford the price I ask!"
"Basic bastard..." Selena is caught between rage and amusement. However, his heart was filled with happiness. A moment ago, she thought Jack would take the money and divorce her, leaving her and her daughter. It turned out that he had written countless numbers of nine on that check and even added an ellipsis in the end.
"Let me see, let me see!" Joan was angry at first. Hearing that conversation, he immediately grabbed a check. Upon seeing it, he excitedly gave it to Selena. "Selena, look! This is your status in my son's heart. You're priceless!"
"Mom, I know!" Selena blushed. The wait for a few years was not in vain. This man did not disappoint him.
"How dare you play games with our Taylor family. Jack, you're looking for death. Guards, take him out, and get him out of here!" Theodore stepped forward and shouted furiously.
"Is this a fight? I'm sorry, but I'm so smart now!" Jack replied after hearing that. He then declared with a smile on his face, "In the past five years, I am not sure how many mountains will be formed from enemies I have killed. There were many experts in their ranks, yet they all died at my hands.a few times I nearly died, but I managed to survive because I knew someone was waiting for me to return home. I can't die!" When Jack made his statement, he gave off a powerful aura. As he stood there, he looked like a king. "Today, I'll let those who dare to act against me know what it's like to make a big mistake!"
"What did I tell you before I came?" Surprisingly, Selena's face turned dark as she reprimanded Jack with a threatening voice. He felt that ever since Jack became a soldier, he had become more capable. However, he was too arrogant. They were in the Taylor family. He's just a son-in-law who lives at home. How could he take action against his own family members? Jack finally remembered his promise with Selena and instantly turned into an awkward laugh. "Um, I'm just kidding!"
However, the bodyguards outside the door had already rushed in.
"Get out!" Just as the bodyguards were about to act, Old Master Taylor gave a firm order.
The guards exchanged glances, then quickly walked out.
"Dad, this kid is playing us. Can't you see it?" Theodore was very frustrated. However, they could not violate Old Master's orders. Although he was the ruler of this household and his son was the director of the Taylor Group, the Old Master was the one who was truly responsible. All the important affairs of the Taylor family had to go through.
"He's not playing us. I told him to fill it as he wanted. It's just that we can't afford that price!"
Old Master Taylor laughed bitterly, then spoke, "Jack, this has been going on for five years. My granddaughter has had a lot of difficulties too. Since you're both really in love and Kylie has grown, I'm fine with not forcing you through. A divorce!" Therefore, Old Master Taylor's tone suddenly changed. "Yet…"
Chapter 15
"This is impossible. Grandpa acknowledged Jack's identity as the Taylor family's son-in-law?" After hearing Old Master's words, some members of the Taylor family had shocked expressions on their faces.
'Grandpa used to spoil Selena. It seems Grandpa's anger has subsided after all these years. After all, inside Selena's body still flows the blood of our Taylor family.' A member of the Taylor family speculated calmly in his mind.
"Grandfather!" Selena pursed her red lips and felt her tears pour out. He knew his grandfather had been watching him in secret. The old man simply could not humble himself all this time. For Zeus Taylor, his reputation was more important than anything else.
"However?" Jack scowling. He knew it wouldn't be that simple.
"However, the matter of you injuring Ivan's arm can't be solved just like that!" The old man's tone changed once more as he continued, "You must pay compensation!"
"really. Grandpa's right. Broken arm. The doctor said that my arm would need at least one to two months to recover, and that's with the best medicine!" Because of Old Master's lecture earlier, Ivan stood still all this time. Now that his grandfather spoke for him, he immediately rejoiced.
"How about this: I'll give you a month, Jack. One month later coincidentally was my seventieth birthday. If you can make ten million dollars a month, I will admit that you are the son of the Taylor family! However, if you fail to make money, then you have to divorce Selena because it will prove that you have no ability, not worth being with Selena! Furthermore, Ivan's hand was made in such a state because of you. You need to compensate him ten million dollars! How's it?" The Old Master looked at Jack and declared firmly.
"Grandfather, didn't you intentionally make things difficult for her? He's just a delivery guy. Now that he was a soldier for five years and returned from the battlefield, how could he spend that kind of money in one month!?" Selena was worried when she heard the offer. What's the difference with kicking Jack? It's just a different method.
"Old Master, can you lower the number? That's too much. He couldn't even make a million dollars, let alone ten million dollars!" Joan's expression was ugly. He did not want to miss the chance to get such an amazing daughter-in-law.
"There is no reduction. If she can't even make ten million dollars, how can she be worthy of my daughter?" Fiona interrupted loudly. He then pushed, "Hmph! If she can get ten million, it could be an engagement gift for my daughter. When the time comes, the money must be given to me, or I will never recognize him as our son - the law!"
"It won't work." Ivan spoke up, "If he can make ten million dollars, I have to get it as compensation. I can't just be hit, can I?"
"Cannot be. Your treatment won't reach ten million!" There's no way Fiona will let this go. He has suffered in poverty for years. If he had ten million dollars, he could live his life comfortably.
"The "ten million Grandpa mentioned were for compensation, not engagement gifts. Can't you understand?" Ivan laughed happily. His words managed to leave Fiona confused.
"In a month, right?" Jack pondered, then said, "How about this. One month from now, on grandfather's seventieth birthday, I will pay Ivan ten million dollars in compensation, sending another ten million to Mother-in-law as an engagement gift, he said, and on top of that, send Grandpa ten million birthday gifts! Thirty million dollars in total. If I can't reach it, I'll be willing to divorce Selena!"
"Are you crazy? That much money in a month? You won't have enough even if you sell yourself!" Joan was scared to death. He guessed that Jack must have overstepped the mark and started talking nonsense.
"You can't be serious, can you? Didn't I tell you not to brag?! Thirty million dollars! It's not three thousand dollars!" Selena also reprimanded him anxiously.
"Don't worry, honey, I really have to prove to the Taylor family that I deserve to marry you!" Jack moved his hand and stroked Selena's pretty cheek. "I won't let anything separate me from you and our daughter!"
Selena's heart was touched. At that moment, she felt sure that Jack was not lying to her. "Well, I'll trust you!" In the end, Selena nodded. "of course. Jack, if you manage to do so, the Taylor family will not only acknowledge your identity! We can also ask your in-laws, Selena, and your entire family—including your mother—to move to Taylor Residence!"
The old man pondered for a moment, then said, "At that time, Selena could also continue her work at Taylor Group!"
"alright. You got a deal!" Jack agreed.
"Brat, you're really good at bragging. I want to see how embarrassing it would be for you if you failed to make money back then!" Ivan took two steps forward and glared at Jack.
Jack took out a cigarette and lit it casually. He took a deep breath. "And what if I manage to do it? If I fail, I will exit the Taylor Residence gate. However, if I succeed, you should kneel down and apologize to Selena. How sounds? After all, in the past five years, you have done a lot of harm!"
Listen, everybody's way out. Remember, you're not walking out, but rolling over!" Iwan laughed out loud. 'It is a miracle for this trash to come back to life. Making thirty million dollars a month? Dream on!'
"Brother Ivan, don't worry, we're not deaf. We heard it clearly. We'll be your witnesses!" Cecilia crossed her arms in front of her chest and looked at Jack with a condescending look. "It's been five years. After finally returning and successfully buying some clothes for your mother and wife, you choose to get some imitation items. Your clothes are shouting poverty. I refuse to believe that you can make thirty million dollars!"
"you're right!"
"I think he knew that he wasn't worthy of Selena and decided to go all out with a bluff. When the time came, he could only step out of the Taylor Residence shamefully!"
"See him. If he can earn thirty million dollars in one month, then can't I easily set a hundred million as a small goal?"
Quite a number of Taylor's family members started laughing.
There were quite a number of people present. They worked mostly in the Taylor Group, under the hiring of Ivan Taylor. They naturally intended to lick it.
"Jack, you said it yourself. I'm waiting for ten of your herbs as an engagement gift. When the time comes, don't blame me for not being merciful!" Fiona reminded him after pondering about it.
"Fiona, have you gone crazy thinking about money? Do you really think that she can make that amount for her engagement gift?" Ivan smiled.
"Just ten million dollars as an engagement gift would allow me to marry Selena? I'll pay ten million dollars. Let her marry me! If that's not enough, I'm fine with fifty million dollars! lack of money?" Right at that moment, a burly man entered while laughing out loud, followed by a group of bodyguards.
Chapter 16
"What did you say before, Young Master Wilson? Fifty million? You're willing to offer a fifty million dollar reward?" Flooded with emotion, Fiona's eyes sparkled. "Are your words good?" she stuttered.
One should know that the Wilson and Clark families were second-rate noble families. Simply put, they were much richer than their Taylor family.
"Of course, Auntie. Do we look like people who would deny their words? I'm still a member of the Wilson family, my words are still good!" Young Master Wilson chuckled as he spoke, yet he simultaneously admired Selena's seemingly perfect appearance. He could not help himself as he gulped. Young Master Wilson was very fat; so much so that he resembled a pig. Not only was he extremely greedy, but he was also very interested in women. She was instantly blown away back when she first saw Selena and her delicate beauty. When she learns of her marriage to a food delivery man other than getting pregnant the next time, she is too angry. Even so, Selena's beauty did not fade even after giving birth; she looked more beautiful and mature. Her body was practically glowing with femininity. He would do everything to keep it all to himself. Selena is known as the most beautiful girl in Eastfield. Marrying her would be an incredible and proud achievement in front of other men.
"good. I will hold fast to your words!" Fiona clapped her hands, chuckling as she approached Selena. "You hear that, Selena?" he spoke. "The man, Jack, mentioned ten million. This Young Master Wilson instead offered to pay fifty million dollars, and he was always interested in you. He himself is not so bad, as I see. You should think about it . All you need to do is nod and we'll make it, Jack, leave!"
As soon as Selena heard the statement, she almost fainted from anxiety. He could barely contain his composure just by looking at Young Master Wilson's performance. Although Young Master Clark was not a pleasant man, at least he was handsome. The man from the Wilson family looked fat and his ears were too big. He felt greasy just by looking at her.
He then argued, "Mom, did you marry your daughter or sell her? So, you're going to hand over your daughter to whoever offers the highest price? Why don't you just auction me off?" Selena angrily added, "Even Grandfather agreed to allow me to marry Jack, and the agreement had even been set in advance. How can you act on your own and change it as you please?"
"Selena, that's not what I meant. Jack's man was a food deliveryman, and he's only been in the army for a few years now. You don't expect him to mean anything, do you?" As she finished, Fiona directed her disdainful gaze at Jack before she continued, "I don't underestimate him. I wonder: can he make thirty million dollars in a month? Hehe! Just hang. He won't be able to make that kind of money after a month. Until then, I will have him exiled from our family!"
"Jack White? Jesus, is this Jack White? Kylie's useless dad has returned?" The astonished Young Master Wilson meticulously observed Jack. "It looks like his appearance was the only thing that happened to him" he said. "He dressed so simply. How does she deserve Miss Selena?"
"You're really saying a lot of shit!" Jack glared at him coldly. He humbly spoke, "This is the Taylor family home. What are you, an outsider, doing here? If you don't have a goal here, then beat it!"
"So strong words. Don't you know how big our family is, Wilsons?" Young Master Wilson burst into laughter then added, "Am I really here aimlessly? I'm here to discuss the issue of our cooperation with Young Master Taylor. We happen to have something we want to work on together with the Taylor family. !"
As Old Master Taylor heard the statement, she was naturally delighted as she said, "Everyone who comes is a guest. Let's sit here, Young Master Wilson!"
"No need, Old Master Taylor. I'll talk to Young Master Wilson!" Young Master Wilson then looked at Ivan before he spoke with a very strange expression, "Young Master Ivan, what's with your hands? Are you fighting with someone? Who would dare to fight with you?"
Ivan's expression became extremely bitter as he stared at Jack. With a hoarse voice, he replied, "Crazy person, nothing else. I was just kidding with his daughter Kylie, and she came to beat me up without saying a word."
Michael Wilson was stunned after hearing the statement. He spoke after looking at Jack, "Oh, so that's that useless thing. It was really unexpected that he was brave enough to hit you. He's got guts, I'll give him that!"
"It's okay. We bet. He said that after one month on my grandfather's seventy-first birthday, he would give me ten million dollars in return! In addition to offering the Selena family a ten million dollar prize, she will also give me a ten million dollar prize. Grandpa a gift worth ten million dollars! If he fails, he will isolate himself from the Taylor family and divorce Selena! He'll open the front door of this place!" Ivan laughed out loud and said, "That's right, Young Master Wilson. You must come on our grandfather's seventieth birthday. You should see how this brat is going to get out the front door!"
"alright. The distance from here to the front door is quite far. I don't think he'll be able to get out fast!" Young Master Wilson chuckled and looked at Selena. He then said, "Don't worry, Selena. All I have is time, and I'm willing to wait for you. You will have your freedom once again after this little boy is exiled from the Taylor family after a month, and that means you will be single. When the time comes, don't turn me down!"
"All right, let's go, Young Master Wilson. We still have important things to discuss!" Ivan had a proud expression on his face. He was beaten up so badly by Jack today, but if he could get this brat exiled from the family, that would be the best thing that could happen! He believes that Jack is just a bastard. He only said that to keep his pride. He was actually interested to see how much this brat would embarrass himself when the time came. Ivan is leaving immediately with Young Master Wilson!
"All right, you can go too. Don't let me down a month from now!" Old Master Taylor realized it was already late outside as he waved his hand impatiently. Although Jack's behavior was a little unexpected, the thought of his grandson getting married to a poor man— shaming him— was very dissatisfied.
At this moment, in a very luxurious mansion, the richest man in the entire Eastfield, James Drake was looking at a middle-aged man. After some thought, he said, "The man who returned with the War God, Lana is named Jack White. I suspect that their relationship is not as simple as it seems on the surface. Watch for me! I want answers as soon as possible!"
The man in front of him was James' most efficient assistant. He has served the Drake family very well.
After he listened to the statement, he frowned and said, "Master, I think there's no need for that. Even if that person has some ties to the God of War, Lana, he has no useful value to us, right. ?"
As he said that, he smiled and said, "Why don't we attack the root of our problems, to strengthen the great God of War. That's what's most important to us!"
Chapter 17
As James listened to what his staff said, he could not help but laugh bitterly. "The Gods of War are far above our status, and they are not easily persuaded" he said. "Not to mention, this is the female God of War. We don't even know what he likes and dislikes!"
He stopped when the point was raised. He continued, "I'm afraid all the major powerhouses want nothing more than to sweetly talk to the War God upon his return. Fortunately, we've gone through a lot to learn its flight today, and it seems that other powerhouses know absolutely nothing."
The middle-aged man in front of him nodded and said, "The gift we sent for the War God Lana, did he receive it?"
"He received the hospitality we arranged for him. However, this is a different story for the money. He's not interested in that at all!"
James chuckled and said, "Lana doesn't seem to like it when people try to flatter her. Not to mention, we don't know how exactly we can persuade him."
The middle-aged man was silent for a moment. Suddenly, his eyes sparkled as he spoke, "Master, so what you mean is, since that Jack person has a pretty unique relationship with Lana, all we need to do is make Jack happy. This, in turn, would be an indirect way to flatter the God of War. So, if the God of War only gives our families blessing in the future, wouldn't this make our business more stable?"
James nodded slowly and replied, "Yes. The man can sit on the same plane as Lana when they get back. All we need to do is help Jack, because that means we also seduce Lana!"
"Bravo, Master!"
The nickname for the middle-aged man was called Spectre, and he happened to be one of the Three Main Guards in the Drake family. With a smile etched on his face, he then spoke, "Hmm. This God of War happens to be a woman and, from my view, she is not at all young..."
James frowned after hearing the statement. "Spectre," he began, "you didn't think of making her your woman now, did you? You better keep that thought to yourself. Should you offend him and the God of War gets angry, right? just our Drake family, but the whole Eastfield will end up like a river of blood in one night!"
Spectre laughed bitterly as he said, "Master, how dare I have that thought? Besides, I'm not the kind of person toying with women's feelings just for my future benefit now, am I? A man who uses a woman to advance their reputation is someone I will be the first to be looked down upon!"
After making that statement, Spectre explained, "I mean, Jack isn't Lana's man now, right? There might also be a chance of them sharing an intimate relationship! Moreover, they had known each other for a very long time on the battlefield. And they meet often.”.
"That's very unlikely. Judging from how the two of them behaved, they looked extremely cold to each other. They have pretty cold faces; can it spark romance?" James chuckled and, after a short pause, continued, "No matter what, just look at them. It doesn't matter if he's just Lana's staff. We still have to smear them; this will definitely strengthen our bond with the God of war!"
"No problem. Recently, many military veterans came out of retirement in Eastfield. There were also many high-ranking and accomplished warriors among them. Visit them and have someone see Jack's man."
Spectre nodded as she beamed, "Now that Master mentioned it, I am starting to get interested in that man! I hope he doesn't disappoint me!"
"Good! I'll wait for your good news!" James spoke with a laugh.
...
At this moment, in a random room inside the Clark family home, Ken was furious. He stared angrily at Dan in front of him and barked, "What does this mean, Dan? Why don't you teach him, Jack, a lesson? Not only that, but you have someone who took me away. Do you have any idea how embarrassing that is for me?"
As he spoke, he pointed to his mouth and said, "Look, my teeth have been completely crushed. Goddamnit! When did I, Ken Clark, ever experience such humiliation!"
"Young Master, that man is not as simple as you imagine. I'm not the match!" And frowned and spoke in an overly serious tone, "He killed the Black Dragon. I was told by the witnesses present in the scene; they didn't even pay much attention to it except moving a muscle before he died!"
"That's definitely not possible, right? Don't we have surveillance cameras? Why can't we get a clear recording of how he's moving?" After Ken heard what he said, his expression was incredulous.
"I've checked it and even slowed down the recording, it's all for nothing!" And laughed bitterly and added, "Stay still, we know that she was directly impaled between her eyes. We found a very thin silver needle on top of the pillar at a considerable distance. Moreover, the silver needles actually pierced through the pillars. There was only one to two millimeters uncovered from the pillar!"
Young Master Ken took a deep breath and said, "You're joking, right? You told me that after one's head was pierced, it also pierced through the stone pillar, and all that was left was a little bit open outside? Incredible speed and insane power!"
"I'm this, well, I lost a bet to him, and I cut it as a result! This guy is too scary! Young Master, don't ever get past this Jack White, understand?" And raised his hand and said, "Wrestling with him makes me feel like an ordinary ant compared to him with the strength he has."
"That's definitely impossible, isn't it? Is there someone so powerful in this world? You are already very strong; how strong can he be compared to you?" Ken was completely dumbfounded. If that's the case, is getting Selena just a dream?
"Yes, this is also the first time for me to meet someone so powerful!" And wailed as he left quickly.
Young Master Ken sat on the floor after Dan left him. As she thought of the beautiful Selena, her heart felt extremely dissatisfied. "Damn. I refuse to believe it. This is Eastfield, and we Clarks happen to be a second-rate noble family. Is it that hard for us to get a woman?" Ken clenched his fists while a glimmer of determination flashed in his eyes. She said, "Selena Taylor, I will do all I can to make you lie down on my bed obediently!"
…
By this time, Jack, Selena, and the others had left the Taylor family home.
"Jack, those things are words you said yourself before. I don't care about anything else. If you hadn't given me ten million dollars on the old man's seventieth birthday, it wouldn't have been easy for you to become our family's daughter-in-law now!" When they had just walked out the door, Fiona could not help but say angrily, "You've seen Selena we're ready for the fight as usual. Even Young Master Wilson himself said it; all Selena needed to do was nod.and fifty million dollars wouldn't be a problem for her."
"Don't worry, Mom. Whatever I say, I'll do it easy." Jack laughed bitterly when he saw the old couple. He then added, "That's right, Mom and Dad. The two of you have been living frugally in these five years, so let me take you guys out to shop for some new sets of clothes now. It's a little something from me, as a daughter-in-law!"
"Forget it. I'm afraid the clothes you buy will embarrass me in public. You better not buy me anything than a good imitation. I want to wear branded clothes!"
Fiona notices the clothes Selena has in her hand. He immediately picked it up before he could react and walked to a nearby lake not far from there and immediately threw it inside. "You can't sell yourself this way, my girl," he snapped. "It just so happens that you're the Taylor family's mistress. We have to keep our pride, even if we are poor. Such an imitation was not something worth wearing!"
Chapter 18
Selena initially thought her mother would help her carry the clothes in her hands when she grabbed and threw them into the lake. It was too late by the time he came to his senses. The three sets of clothes that cost nearly two hundred thousand were boldly thrown into the lake beside him.
"What are you doing, Ma? That's original! Who said it was fake?" Selena was so agitated that she stepped on. Worried, she rushed over as her eyes turned red and she seemed to be about to cry. This was the first time Jack had gotten his clothes. After all the hardships she had endured during their five years of marriage, she finally felt a sense of luxury. This meant that his endurance over the past five years had not been in vain!
"Ontentic? How is it genuine? And if it's true, can he buy it?" Skeptical Fiona crossed her arms across her chest. He was not convinced that Jack had that kind of money to buy Gucci-branded clothes for his daughter.
"Honored mother-in-law, it's completely original. We bought it at the Gucci store. They can't be fake now, can they?" said Jack.
Joan, who was standing at the side, finally exploded, "How can you throw a suit that costs almost two hundred thousand into the lake?!"
"No, I have to take it!" The panicked Selena prepared to dive into the lake and pick up her clothes. Fortunately, the lake was crystal clear; he could start wearing those clothes after washing them well once he picked them up. Jack watched Selena's every move and felt her heart being sliced. Selena is twenty years old. She even contributed greatly to her family's company at a young age—five years ago—became the woman of the Taylor family. Selena, back then, was adorned with branded clothing and enjoyed being treated as a reputable woman. However, here he was, in an attempt to dive into the lake just to pick up a few pieces of those clothes.
Jack took two steps forward and immediately grabbed Selena. "Forgot them, my dear," he exclaimed, "that's only three pieces of clothing. I'll take you out and buy you one more!"
Selena was not moved. "No" protested. "The clothes are very expensive, and the money you earn has put your life on the line. Not to mention, this is the first time you've bought me clothes. I have to lure it, and it can still be used as well!"
Jack chuckled at the statement. He felt very touched; he thought that having a wife like her would make him a happy man for the rest of his life. As he took off his hand, Jack plunged into the lake and took his clothes. She was soaked from head to toe, but the words Selena said to her warmed her heart.
"Cannot be. They're real?" As the shocked Fiona saw the events unfolding before her, she looked towards Joan and stammered, "Where did your son get the money from?"
Joan laughed bitterly before she replied, "This is all thanks to the five years my son has served as a soldier. When he was dismissed this time and upon his return, he was given a sum of prize money for being dismissed. He used that money to buy us clothes, didn't he? Although the money he earned had put him at great risk, he was willing to spend it all for Selena!"
"I'm..." Fiona was completely silent. He did not expect that the clothes were real Gucci clothes.
"You're desperate. It doesn't matter if it's genuine or not; you can't just throw it into the lake! It came from Jack's attention!" Even the usually quiet Andrew couldn't help but stare at Fiona.
Jack is out of the lake right now. He looked at Andrew before saying, "Let's go back now, father-in-law. Your leg was destroyed in an accident. But don't worry, I can help you heal!"
"That's impossible, right?" Andrew's heart was pounding when he heard the statement. He frowned afterwards and said, "When we checked it out at the famous hospital, the doctor said that it would remain limp even after being treated. It's a nerve problem, and the bones underneath it are all getting necrotic. . Even as I walk now, I feel numb!"
"What empty tooth are you spouting? You, useless trash, know medical treatment? I'll never trust you!" Fiona, on the other hand, rolled her eyes at Jack and barked, "Jack, "Jack, don't you dare think that we'll accept you just by giving you a gift of money this time and buying some clothes for my daughter. Tell you now: that's not the case!"
Fiona then fell silent for a moment before continuing her scolding, "We've had so many hardships over the years. How is this small amount of money enough for us? Moreover, based on reason, you are required to give ten million gifts of money to us during the seventieth birthday of the old man. If not, don't even think for a second that we'll admit you!"
"What are you saying, Mom?! He's still Kylie's father, and the boy can't live without a father. After all, he's the man in charge!" Selena looked at Fiona angrily. "It doesn't matter if you guys admit it or not" she added, "as in my heart, she is a guy—Selena Taylor—. Even if you were to have her exiled from the Taylor family, I would never have married Young Master. Clark or Young Mr. Wilson. From the way I look at it, those guys aren't even a fraction of Jack's men."
"You—" Fiona was furious. She pointed at Selena and said, "How do I give birth to a daughter like you? You're not polite now, understand? Are you here to push your mother to death? Are you only satisfied when I die after? cornered?"
"I'm—that's not what I meant! You can't always force me, you know?" Selena could only endure her frustration when she saw her mother wailing on the side. "alright. Stop talking about it, Mom. This whole ordeal is my fault, I admit!"
"I—Jack White— is a boy, and I will never retract my words. I'll give you ten million when the time comes, and I'll never let Selena part from me!" Jack then laughed out loud and said, "Alright, it's getting late now. Let's all get back in the shower, get some new clothes, and we'll all eat out tonight."
Fiona's eyes sparkled just by mentioning eating outside. They have been living a makeshift life for the past five years and Selena is restricted to finding work. He could only rely on the money he made from picking up trash for his family's life. In addition to Selena, all of their expenses are paid for with Andrew's income. Her monthly salary was not much, but she paid everything every month to allow Selena to buy groceries. They live as they save. Hence, Fiona actually felt quite happy upon hearing that.
Just like before, however, his expression turned cold as he sneered, "Are you sure about eating out? I say now, I will not accept a place that is considered low class. If you want me to come, it should only be a fancy high-end restaurant!"
"of course. As long as you want, Mom. Wherever you choose it's okay!" Jack chuckled and called two taxis. "Let's go," he spoke. "We'll be back first because Kylie and Jenny are both waiting for us. I think that little bastard should be starving by now. Tell Jenny to be at our house next time. He can help us take care of Kylie and clean the house. ."
Fiona rolled her eyeballs towards Jack. He said, "Don't call me Mom. If I hadn't seen the prize money of ten million, I would never have recognized you as the daughter-in-law of our family. Hmphh!"
Selena, on the other hand, frowned. "Jenny's pretty good, but the salary our Taylor family offers isn't too low either" he murmured. "It costs six to seven thousand dollars a month. We can't afford it!"
"Don't worry, I'll take care of the money. It's also almost the beginning of the school semester, so we have to enroll Kylie to school right away!" Jack chuckled as he made that statement.
"Yes!" Selena nodded.
It didn't take long for them to get home in their cab.
…
At this time, one of the three guards in the Drake—Spectre— family rushed to look for James after receiving a phone call.
Chapter 19
"Master, Master! I had called a few times, and I finally found something about the whole situation with Jack. This is so weird!" Spectre called out to James as he rushed in in in a panic.
"Any?" James was somewhat surprised when he heard what Spectre said. He never thought he would describe Jack as 'strange'.
Here's the information I got from people I assigned to the military to see Jack White. There is only his name, his ID number, and his past job as a food deliveryman. After that, he became the son-in-law of the Taylor family. She signed up on the second day of her wedding, and what happened after that was something we couldn't find. Suddenly, five years later, he's back in Eastfield!"
Spectre frowned and said, "Isn't such a case file weird? Not only was the information during his enrollment a mystery, but the department he enrolled in was also unknown. All we could find was that her mother's name was Joan Xavier, currently working as a cleaner in Eastfield. We don't have anything about his father!"
"Can't find anything about his father, and his situation during his enlistment is also a complete mystery ..." There was a frown on his face, but James immediately concluded. "Seeing from the looks of it, there was a high chance that someone would deliberately erase all records about him!" he articulated. "Or maybe, this is just a surface-level case file and his identity is not that simple. There may be a very secret and confidential case file about him!"
"Master, if that's the case, this man's identity is certainly not that simple. Otherwise, the government would not have blatantly hidden the case files and stopped anyone from digging them!"
The shocked Spectre commented, "To have the power to move this scale... If he wasn't a God of War, he would be approaching one!"
"Yes, yeah, yeah! It has to be like that!" Moved, James nodded immediately and ordered, "Go, continue your search of Jack's current situation in Eastfield. Didn't he live with Taylor's family? Look at how Jack was doing during his stay at the Taylor family home, and see what he's doing now!"
"No problem, Teacher. I also feel that this man is not as clear as we think!"
Spectre nodded immediately as he said, "It seems like there isn't only one God of War returning to Eastfield this time around. There's two!"
"This is a good opportunity for us, the Drake family!" James laughed funny. Squeezing his brain for a moment, he then spoke, "Look where he is at the moment. I can't contact him now. Besides, he saw me during the day, and he probably suspected that we were investigating him if he saw me again at night. Still, we can arrange for Titus or Tanner to contact him!"
Scourge gasping. "A good idea. I'll arrange it now! As for the situation at the Taylor family home, we can slowly investigate and investigate it gradually. I'm sure we can figure out his current whereabouts in less than an hour!"
…
Only after Jack returned to his house did he remember something. Frowning, he asked, "My dear, where am I going to sleep tonight?"
Selena blushed after hearing that. That's actually gonna be a problem. The two were married; they still had a daughter. It was during their wedding night, when Selena was drunk, they did the deed. Selena remained silent for a very long time because she did not know how to answer him.
After noticing the look of despair on Selena's face, Jack cheerfully spoke, "Don't worry, I'll sleep in any empty room!"
Selena frowned and said, "There are only so many rooms. Your mother has one, and so does my mother. Although my brother rarely comes back, he also has. Me and Kylie share a room. Four rooms and none left. Luckily, Jenny rented a house outside. Otherwise, he himself would not have a room to sleep in!"
Jack felt embarrassed as he replied with a bitter laugh, "The warehouse is also fine. As long as it provides protection from wind and rain. When we were on a mission out there back then, we survived for a month on a remote island. ."
"Strue island!" After Selena heard that, she frowned and said, "That must be hard for you, right?"
"No. I always thought that I had such a beautiful wife waiting for me at home if we won. With that in mind, I will be motivated!" Jack looked at Selena who was right in front of him; the hellish torment he had endured for five years was worth every second. Five years of absolute hell had sharpened him into a sharp blade. This sharp knife, however, had to hide its tip to protect the woman and her family.
Selena felt very grateful after hearing what Jack said. She is a rebel against her family from the beginning, but she soon realizes that she cannot part with the child inside her stomach. Now, Jack makes her feel that she can depend on him.
"You ... I think you should share a room with us!" Selena finally pouted her lips as her red hue burned.
Jack coughed. "Then, my dear wife, may I hold you while I sleep?" Jack became dizzy because the woman in front of him was really gentle and kind. Selena's watery eyes can captivate anyone.
"No. Letting you share a room with me is pretty good. The kid was in an accident back then and, besides, I can't fully accept you now. Not yet!" Selena turned around and said, "You can only sleep on the floor with the carpet. Wait ... wait until our relationship grows deeper in the future, and I will think about it! Quick shower. Kylie was happy when she heard that we were going to have a party tonight."
"Well, I'll do it now!"
Unexpectedly, when Jack had just gone to take a shower, Fiona came to Selena's room. He then coldly asked, "There's no extra room, so where's Jack going to sleep tonight?"
"On the floor. Am I not laying the carpet now?" Selena laughed bitterly as she opened her blanket.
Upon realizing that, Fiona's expression slightly recovered. He then said, "Daughter, you will never be able to let that bastard child touch you now, understand? If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't be living in a hellish state. Moreover, as long as I haven't seen the ten million promised, you can't sell yourself. Do you understand? Men will never appreciate anything they can get easily!"
"You're too judgmental now, aren't you, Ma? From my viewpoint, as long as Jack treats us well and if we work hard together, everything will be better!" Selena pondered for a moment then added, "Again, she's not too bad. He treats me well, he treats Kylie well, and he also has a lot of respect for his mother!"
"What's the point without money? Can he treat you well, feed our family with good food, dress better, and live better? Just by giving us money to spend, he treated you well, not by saying some kind statement!" After Fiona finished her speech, she immediately walked out after slamming the door. "I don't care" she said. "Since he mentioned that he's going to treat us to dinner tonight, I want to make it very difficult! I want him to know, he can't treat us!"
Chapter 20
"Yay, yay! We can go eat now!" Kylie was wearing a pretty mini princess dress as she pranced pleasantly in the courtyard.
"Mrs, I will not join you. I still have some things to finish, so I'll leave now." Jenny smiled at Selena.
"Dating with your boyfriend again? Oh, you. Go quickly!" Selena spoke with a loving smile.
Joan had finished her shower by then. She changed into the new clothes Jack had bought for her; she looked younger in an instant. Even though she was already in her forties, she looked younger and more elegant. Joan looked very beautiful, and she also had natural elegance. Although she usually wore a cleaning uniform to work, she still exuded a personal elegance that belonged only to her and did not belong to anyone else. That was also the reason Jack's father fell in love with him back then. Unfortunately…
"Ma, you look beautiful in that dress!" Selena smiled as she looked at Joan.
"Oh, you. Stop flattering me; I'm old!" Joan laughed as she spoke.
Fiona who was sitting at the side could not help but mutter as she watched the scene. "Am I her real mother, or is she?" he muttered. "Fuckin…"
Andrew, on the other hand, was smoking. He had a frown on his face as he looked lost in thought. After a while, he nudged Fiona next to him with his elbow and said, "Tell me, Jack said he can heal my legs. Do you think that's possible?"
Fiona immediately said, "You really believe the nonsense that she stutters? Don't you know anything about him? He's just a soldier, so is he capable of healing your legs? I think it's very likely that he'll break your leg!"
Andre's speechless. Embarrassed, he found himself unable to argue.
Fiona then looked towards the restroom and spoke impatiently. "How did he take a shower for so long? I'm starving!"
Andrew looked at the clock and said, "It's only been five minutes. You took a shower half an hour earlier ..."
Although this page looked old and disheveled, it was in a strategic location. After Jack finished his bath, some of them started discussing where to eat while taking a walk.
"Hmm, not this one. Too cheap. Not enough!"
"This one is even worse. General buffet? It means nothing!"
As she walked, Fiona deliberately looked at Jack with disdainful eyes while she pushed him, "Jack, you suggested buying us a meal. I want to eat at a better restaurant. Did you bring enough money? Don't bail us out after we've finished eating!"
"Don't worry. Today is the first time I treat everyone to a meal, so we should all be happy. My dear mother-in-law, just choose as you like, and eat as much as you like!" Jack then turned to Kylie who was in Selena's arms. He then reached out and said, "Kylie, let Daddy carry you for a moment!"
The bewildered Kylie looked towards Selena with her pair of big, sharp eyes, seemingly asking for her approval. "Kylie, he's your father. Hurry up and call your father. Let him carry you."
Selena felt her emotions stir. He regretted the fact that a child cannot be without a father. On the day of his son's birth, he begins a long journey of waiting. He was scared internally. He was afraid Jack would die on the battlefield.
"Da—Dad!" Kylie reached out and called out to her father in a childlike voice.
As the Supreme Warrior, Jack's heart sliced as soon as he heard his innocent voice. This was the first time he had called her 'father'. In five years of constant fighting, he felt like he was slowly becoming completely merciless and cold-blooded. However, he never expected his heart to soften after hearing his daughter call him father in such a sweet manner.
"Let's eat here. This place seems to be fine!" As Jack holds Kylie, Fiona notices a restaurant that looks impressive. Although not in a luxury hotel, the style of this restaurant looks impressive and rather classy. The point is that the restaurant must have a very expensive lease to build on the premises. In other words, the price of food should also be expensive.
"Hm... Your taste is good, dear mother-in-law. This place has a romantic feel, and the interior design is not bad. Music is also played in the background. Really, only people who know how.to enjoy life would choose such a place!" After Jack saw her, he nodded in agreement as well.
"Well, isn't it clear? Look who took it!" Fiona's expression looked a little arrogant before her eyes quickly shifted, rolling towards Jack. "Don't even think for a second that praising me would make me forgive everything you've done, boy," she sneered. "I told you, ten million shouldn't be short ..."
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Upon seeing Jack and a group of people approaching, a beautiful servant walked towards them and began to serve them. "Please come in, all of you! Our service here is not inferior to that in those luxury hotels. Moreover, our customers are quite reputable people..."
"Give me a table by the window!" Jack nodded and the others sat down. The waiter came with a menu.
"I'll order!" Fiona immediately snatched the menu. After taking a look, he pointed to the lobster and said, "It's not bad. One cost more than a thousand, right? How many people do we have here? Let's eat one for each!"
"Ma, why did you order that much? Waste huh?" Selena was completely speechless. Judging from the looks of it, his mother was actually going to make things difficult for Jack.
“How can you say that, my daughter? He said it himself; he could make 30 million in a month. That means he'll make 1 million dollars in a day, right? For such a person, couldn't he pay? this food?" Fiona raised her voice intentionally. In an instant, the several tables around them began to look towards them.
"No way..he is capable? 1 million a day? Is he bragging? 30 Million a month. Does that mean he'll make 300 million in a year?"
A woman gasping sounded. "That's ridiculous. I really can't judge her appearance. That guy seems to be dressed normally, doesn't he?"
"Is this real? Why come here if he earns thirty million dollars a month? Why don't they go to a five-star restaurant?"
"Do you think it's cheap here? Actuallyno. It's easy to spend tens of thousands here."
More people are starting to see Jack. Some were envious, while some were only interested to see who this person who possessed such strength was.
Fiona grinned as she noticed that attention. Would he really be humiliated if he couldn't pay later? Until then, he would not have the pride left to marry his daughter!
"Should you be so hard when ordering food, Ma?"
Selena was speechless. Looks like Fiona really wants to embarrass Jack in public.
"I'm sorry, I'm a loud talker!" Fiona laughed as she immediately crossed her arms. "You don't mind now, do you, Jack? After all, you know our Selena was named the most beautiful girl in all of Eastfield! His status is priceless. If you can't even afford a single meal, do you think?" You deserve him? If you can't even pay money for this meal, I'd suggest you leave it sooner rather than later for its own good! Only Young Master Wilson and Young Master Clark can bring happiness to my daughter! " He looked directly at Jack as he spoke, and he continued word for word, "And you're just going to drag my daughter down. Drag our family down. I'd advise you: Don't. Embarrassments. Yourself."
After Jack heard the statement, he laughed coldly as he looked unfazed. She said, "Dear mother-in-law, how can you talk so much in one meal? Don't worry; I'm the only one who can guarantee Selena's happiness. I'll still be able to pay for everything, even if you order the entire menu tonight!"
"You say heavy words. Well, it doesn't matter if I do!" The corner of Fiona's mouth twitched as she endured the disgust in her stomach. He wanted her to know what cruel means tonight!