Chapter 441 Back in Julianâs office... Julian gazed at Chris once Tiffany left them. âYouâve done me a favor. What would you like in return?â
âNo, thank you! I donât need anything. I love helping people. If Big Brother insists on thanking me, though... You could give me your jade ring.â Chris pointed at the ring on Julianâs thumb.
It was a white jade ring with delicate carvings. The white jade was embellished with some irregular emerald jade pieces, like an emerald dragon flying among the clouds. Julian smiled unconsciously at the boyâs request. âYou donât want anything but this jade ring? Do you know how much this costs?â of course Chris knew; he saw it at an auction with Anthony last year. That was an ancient jade ring, and the final price at the auction was 90 million bucks. He liked this ring very much, but his father-Anthony-said a man wearing a jade ring looked too feminine, so he did not buy it for him.
It was only fair, then, that Chris would try his chance to get it, given the opportunity. Chris maintained an innocent face. âI donât know how much it costs, but I do find it rather good-looking, just like you! I didnât want to be a busybody-Iâm scared that that Big Sister would take revenge. But when I walked past, I saw youâre very handsome like a celebrity! You also look like a good match with that... That new model, Charmine Jordan, so thatâs why I came in to help you. I think youâre as good-looking as this ring, and thatâs why I want to keep this as a souvenir.â Chris spoke differently from before, not with his original voice. His tone had become soft and cute.
Julian was not in a good mood as of late, but when he heard what Chris said, his brows relaxed. âYou said I look like a good match with Charmine?â he mused.
âOf course! Everyone says that children can tell these things very well, and Iâm good at it. I even saw your news; I think you and Charmine look exceptionally well together. I believe that if you keep trying, remain serious and committed, sheâll come back to you!â assured Chris with a serious and sincere face.
That was the first time Julian heard such words for him, and he was pleased. Without the boyâs help, he would have fallen for Tiffanyâs trap, unable to get rid of her forever. If he ended up buying the 15 percent of the Jordansâ shares without getting the other 60 percent as promised, it would have no use. Moreover, spending an extra 20 billion would tighten his cash flow and induce risks.
On top of all that, this kid risked his life helping him as Tiffany might come after him anytime. Julianâs eyes narrowed as he handed the jade ring to Chris. âKeep this. If anyone is causing trouble with you; show the ring to them and tell them my name.â
The name âJulianâ was engraved on the inside of the ring. Indeed, not many people in Burlington would mess with Julian.
Chris received the ring in joy. âThank you, Big Brother! Youâre so kind!â chirped Chris. âIâll remember you forever!â
With that, he took the ring and ran out of his office. Once he stepped out of the office, he almost puked. If it was not for the jade ring worth 90 million, he would not have said those disgusting things! He knew Julian had hurt his Mommy before, and it was only right that he got back at him. He wondered how Julian would react when he realized he was tricked into giving his 90-million ring to a kid. Haha!
Charmine waited for Chris upstairs, and she saw him walking toward her with a grin like a Cheshire cat. âWhat took you so long, Momo? Did he hurt you?â âNo, no. He thanked me, and he even gave me this jade ring as a reward.â Chris gave the ring to Charmine.
Charmine inspected the antique ring, and she could tell right away that it cost a pretty penny. Why would a man like Julian give such an expensive gift away as a reward?
âMomo,â she prodded Chris, âwhat did you do?â âHaha! Nothing much! I just said things he wanted to hear, and he gave this to me voluntarily. Letâs sell this ring sometime later-we can invest in an amusement park worth ninety million!â Chris chirped happily.
Seeing that he was happy, Charmine did not question further, and they both left the mall content and satisfied.