Chapter 252

Chapter 252 Ada Wang’s wedding came to a close amidst great praise.

Miss Thorp really hit the jackpot this time. She gained both fame and fortune, turning KS WORLD’s Sweetburg Hotel into a thriving success in less than a year.

In just six months, she brilliantly completed the tasks set by Stefan, and even exceeded expectations.

The first thing she did, of course, was return to Sea Gate to report her achievements to Stefan!

Hehe!

That evening, Chloe went to pick up her younger sister, Kiran, from school, and the luxurious emerald green Rolls-Royce headed to Sea Gate.

The sisters played and laughed in the car, incredibly close and happy.

“Sister, I can’t believe it... you’re actually the renowned jewelry designer Alexa!” Kiran exclaimed with surprise, clapping her hands in excitement.

“Stop right there! I know what you’re going to say. You must be about to express your admiration for me endlessly.”

Chloe said playfully, raising an eyebrow. “I’ve heard enough of this flattery, you don’t need to join in. If you want something from your sister, just tell me.”

“Uh, no way!”

Kiran blushed slightly, shaking her head repeatedly. “You are Alexa, after all. Only international/celebrities can wear jewelry designed by you. Sister, you could gift a piece of jewelry to sixth sister.”

“I heard from Mom and Dad that Sixth sister’s husband is about to become the president of the Stoeyae Kingdom. If the First Lady wears your jewelry, won’t that be a great honor for you?”

“No, outsiders might think that Alexa is a celebrity, but in front of family, I’m just an ordinary person.”

Chloe said, feigning nonchalance. She gave her sister’s slender waist a light squeeze. “On your way back to school, you can brag about it. Your sister is Alexa, they’ll all want to get close to you and become friends, and you’ll be in the spotlight.”

Thinking of the rumors about herself circulating at school and the subtle provocations from Ivan, Kiran’s eyes welled up!

She forced a smile and bit her pale lips, keeping her emotions in check.

“Oh, speaking of that, I miss Sixth sister so much...”

Chloe and Kiran nestled against each other, their eyes glistening. “I wonder if Sixth sister’s husband is treating her well. If he dares mistreat Sixth sister, I’ll cut him into spicy shredded pork!”

“I doubt he’d need you to do it personally. Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, Seventh Brother, and Dad-

all of them would take care of it.” Kiran replied with a string of words, almost as if it were a mantra.

Yes, that’s true.

Brother-in-law probably isn’t that unwise, he wouldn’t want to experience Thorp family’s top ten tortures on purpose, would he?

“Hey, Sister, why isn’t Brother Jordan with you?” Kiran had been looking for Jordan ever since she got into the car, but she only dared to ask carefully now.

“Oh, he’s been very tired lately, so I gave him some time off.” Chloe replied casually, not showing any emotion.

The luxury car smoothly entered the gate of Tong Garden.

Just as the sisters got out of the car, they saw the Stewart family, consisting of the couple and their three sons, parking their vehicle and heading towards them.

Chloe wasn’t aware that Stefan had invited the Stewart family to dinner tonight, so she was slightly surprised. However, she quickly regained her composure and remained poised.

Upon seeing Chloe, Johan’s eyes turned slightly green, and he seemed like a cock with a black eye, about to caw at any moment.

“Miss Thorp...” Jordan hesitated to call her name.

He took a small step forward. Suddenly, he remembered the words Miss Thorp had spoken to him that day and longed to get closer to her. Yet, as his heart constricted with desire, he decided to retract his step.

Chloe deliberately glanced at Jordan.

So tall and larky, he stood there foolishly with hunched shoulders, biting his pale lips. He looked like a stray puppy without a home, and it was genuinely heartbreaking.

But she couldn’t give him any hope. Giving him hope would be the real harm.

Giving him hope was really harming him.

“Miss Thorp! It’s been a long time!” Jeremy politely approached her with his wife.

“Uncle Stewart, you’re being too polite. It’s just like when we were kids. Just call me Chloe.” Chloe responded with a gentle smile, displaying none of the airs of a wealthy young lady.

“Childhood is one thing, but now you’re a member of the management team of the group and also our Jordan’s superior. It’s different from before.”

Jeremy knew that this wealthy young lady was now famous and highly likely to be groomed as Stefan’s successor, so he spoke carefully.

Johan, on the other hand, sneered inwardly. He thought his father’s attitude was embarrassing.

Was their Stewart family always going to act subservient in front of the Thorp family? Were they going to do this for the rest of their lives?

Is there no virtue among the aristocracy?

Chloe saw Jeremy’s insistence on being polite and just went along with it.

Mrs. Stewart stood by, quietly assessing the two Thorp family sisters.

Chloe had grown into a breathtakingly beautiful woman. She had been a porcelain doll as a child, but now, she had transformed into a stunning and graceful beauty. It was impossible not to be amazed by her at first sight.

It’s no wonder her Jordan had lost weight and looked so haggard. Mrs. Stewart felt genuinely sorry for him.

Moreover, the status of their Stewart family was vastly different from that of the Thorp family, even though they came from a scholarly background. While the Stewart family had some standing, they were leagues apart from the wealthy Thorp family in Sea Gate..

Her son had aimed too high.

Turning her gaze to the slender and demure Kiran, Mrs. Stewart continued her silent assessment.

“Mr. Stewart, Mrs. Stewart, hello!” Kiran politely bowed to Mrs. Stewart. When she saw the mother of her beloved, her heart raced, and her cheeks turned red.

“Hello, Miss Nine.”

If her son really wanted to climb that phoenix branch, this daughter of the Thorp family might be a suitable alternative.

She was obedient and gentle, matching well with her younger son. The only downside was that she was the child of a concubine.

Although they were both Stefan’s children, since Third Madam and Thorp family Dong were not officially married and she was their only daughter, she might not receive much favor in the Thorp family.

If she really let Jordan marry this Ninth Miss, she would feel that her son had suffered a loss.

Kiran blinked her eyes, subtly peering at her beloved.

However, with just one glance, her pounding heart felt like it had hit the pause button, and she experienced a twinge of pain.

Her brother, Jordan, had eyes that always belonged to Chloe.

She knew that longing, fiery look all too well.

Because for the past seven years, she had also gazed at him from afar with such eyes...

Tonight, the atmosphere at Tong Garden was quite lively, even though Oscar was busy with the company’s affairs and couldn’t make it back in time.

However, Riley and Marble, the “For the People” pair, seemed to have coordinated their schedules and both made it to the gathering.

At first, the atmosphere at the table was quite pleasant. Stefan and Jeremy were similar in age, and they were old acquaintances, so they enjoyed their conversation.

Mrs. Stewart and the three Thorp family wives also chatted amicably.

However, the atmosphere among the young masters seemed a bit peculiar.

With a police officer, a prosecutor, a judge, a lawyer, and the plaintiff, Chloe, all present, the northern half of the dining table felt like a small courtroom.

“Young Master Stewart, I heard that your law firm in Medo has been thriving.”

Riley smirked as he swirled his wine glass, the stem held lightly. “In the cases we’ve handled at the Medo City Prosecutor’s Office over the past two years, the lawyers hired by the defendants were all from your firm.”

“As a lawyer, it’s my duty.”

Johan responded with a smirk that might not have been entirely friendly. “If a client finds and trusts me, I will do my best to win the case for them.”

“This is quite interesting.”

Marble crossed his legs and looked at Johan as if he were examining a suspect. “I’ve heard that only the rich and powerful can afford your services. So, it seems that you set quite a high bar for your clients.”

“Far from it. Although I am the head of the law firm, the firm is not just mine, there are two other partners who share the profits, and I also have dozens of lawyers under me to support.”

“I’m just a man living in the real world.” Johan sighed in embarrassment.

“It’s really nauseating!

Riley, Marble, and Chloe almost felt like vomiting after hearing this pseudo-gentleman’s words.

The gap in character between Johan and Jordan, both sons of a high-ranking judge, is just unbelievable...

“Big brother, you are now a renowned lawyer in Medo, and your reputation extends throughout the country.”

Jordan, who had remained silent, finally smiled with a hint of irony, “This year, your lowest attorney’s fee was two million, and the highest reached 700 thousand dollars.”

“And this is just your personal income, not counting your share of the attorneys’ earnings.”

The atmosphere in the dining room suddenly fell silent.

Stefan and Jeremy also stopped chatting and turned their attention to the younger generation.

“Second brother, discussing my income and my law firm’s earnings in this context is inappropriate, isn’t it?” Johan awkwardly pulled his lips down, revealing the wounds on his cheek, concealed by foundation makeup.

“I mentioned these things just to make one point clear, you, Mr. Stewart, are not lacking in money. In fact, you’ve already saved up an amount that ordinary folks couldn’t spend in their entire lives.”

Jordan’s eyes were reddened as he chuckled lightly. “So, I don’t understand why, apart from the money aspect, you accepted Sawle Group’s request to go against Miss Thorp, even though you knew she was Miss Thorp’s adversary.”

Everyone: ?!

What a good family!

This evening, Jordan’s new nickname seems to be “Abandoning Kinship for Justice,” or perhaps/ “Disowning Relatives.”?!

Was this public confrontation meant to tear apart the thin mask of hypocrisy from Johan’s face and turn the two brothers into enemies?

Chloe hadn’t given Jordan a single glance all night.

However, at this moment, she suddenly raised her icy-cold gaze and directed it at him, her expression devoid of any emotion or warmth.

She knew that Jordan had done this for her, but she didn’t want him to do it, nor did she need him to do it. However, she did not want him to be like this, and she did not need him to be like this.

“Jordan! If you have grievances, you should not bring them up at this moment. If you have something to say, take it home and discuss/it!” Jevon, the second brother, pulled Jordan under the table, and his forehead was covered in sweat.

However, Jordan maintained his stern and dignified expression, showing no sign of relenting towards Johan.

Johan had completely lost control of his facial expressions, and his complexion was as ugly as if he had contracted a severe illness.

“Jordan! Don’t speak without thinking here!”

Jeremy sternly rebuked Jordan, then turned to Stefan with a bitter smile. “I am really sorry, Director Thorp. It’s my lack of discipline that made you witness this.”

“Not at all.”

Stefan remained composed and smiled, “Jordan has been like a son to me since I watched him grow up. He’s worked by my elder son’s side and later assisted Chloe, displaying remarkable work abilities and a precious character.”

“I have always liked Jordan, and I have always treated him like my own son.”

“I know exactly what kind of person he is, so I’m not bothered at all.”

“Son?”

This seemingly casual remark from Stefan significantly raised Jordan’s value, fully boosting him and dealing a heavy blow to Johan.