Chapter 698

Chapter 698

This family banquet was personally organized by Old Mr. Jones, so everyone from the Jones family

clan was present.

As a result, this so-called family banquet was even grander than ordinary banquets.

When Rachel and David arrived, the butler welcomed them into the living room. “Mr. Louis, Miss Grey,

please wait a moment.”

David nodded at the butler. After the butler left, David pushed the coffee beside him to Rachel. “Try it

and see how it tastes.”

Rachel was slightly stunned.

David was worried that someone would tamper with Rachel’s coffee, so David especially gave Rachel

his cup of coffee.

Rachel pursed her lips and took a sip of the coffee. “Will the people from the side branches be here

tonight?”

“They will.” David said, “According to the Jones family’s rules, they are not allowed to approach the

main family or enter the old residence unless the main family gives instructions.”

This rule raised the status of the main family.

Rachel rubbed the cup with her fingertips and said insincerely, “There are quite a lot of rules.”

As the richest family in Seaxas, the Johnson family had many rules. But compared to the Jones family,

the Johnson family’s rules were nothing.

Hearing this, David raised his eyebrows slightly. His dark eyes were filled with a faint gentle light. “My

people don’t need to follow the rules.”

There was an unquestionable determination in David’s casual

tone.

Not long after, the sound of unhurried footsteps came from the door.

Rachel subconsciously looked up and saw Old Mr. Jones, who was dressed in a silver-gray suit,

walking steadily against the light.

Although Old Mr. Jones did not say anything, Rachel sensed a hint of unconcealable anger in his words

and actions.

It seemed that the banquet tonight was indeed a trap.

Rachel thought about it in her heart. Out of courtesy, Rachel was about to stand up and greet Old Mr.

Jones when David grabbed her hand. “We’re family, that won’t be necessary.”

Rachel was slightly stunned and subconsciously turned to look at Old Mr. Jones.

Old Mr. Jones narrowed his eyes and stared at David without. saying a word. Old Mr. Jones snorted

and walked to the armchair in the middle and sat down.

Rachel pursed her lips and did not say anything. She sat quietly on the chair.

After the butler served Old Mr. Jones a cup of coffee, the butler left the living room with the others.

“You’re the one who did it to the ninth branch.” Old Mr. Jones stared at David with his dark eyes.

David reached out and picked up the coffee cup. David smelled the scent of the coffee deeply. He said

casually, “Why are you asking me if you already know?”

“You!” Old Mr. Jones was instantly furious.

At first, Old Mr. Jones thought that his subordinates were spouting nonsense. Old Mr. Jones wanted to

get information out of David.

David was honest and did not quibble or hide anything. He admitted it directly.

David had made a big fuss over a woman. He had completely forgotten about Old Mr. Jones’

teachings!

“Do you really think that I can’t deal with you now that you’ve grown up?” Old Mr. Jones was very

dissatisfied with David’s arrogant attitude. Old Mr. Jones narrowed his eyes, and his words were filled

with unconcealable threats and warnings. “Don’t forget that everything you have now is given by me. I

can give it to you, and I can naturally take it back!”

However, Old Mr. Jones’ words meant nothing to David. David was not affected at all.

David blew on the hot coffee and took a sip. “Unless you want to see the Jones family fall into chaos

again.”

Hearing this, Old Mr. Jones choked.

David continued, “Other than me, who else in the Jones family can quell the chaos?”

David’s casual tone was filled with arrogance and dominance.

As soon as David finished speaking, the living room fell into dead silence.

After some time, Old Mr. Jones spoke again, “Aren’t you afraid that the Elders will punish you for being

so impudent?”

Rachel’s eyelashes fluttered slightly.

Through the information provided by Lone Wolf during this period of time, Rachel more or less got to

know the Jones family and the Elders.

Currently, there were three tiers in Aureliana. The Jones family, the Clifford family, the Shain family, the

Bowes family, and the Cook families were the first tier.

The Walker family, the Olson family, the Davies family, and the Lendow family were in the second tier.

Among them, the Jones family’s position in Aureliana was irreplaceable and unshakeable.

The Elders, on the other hand, was above the Jones family.

The original reason for their existence was to supervise the heads. of the families. The Elders had the

right to punish the heads of each family.

However, over the years, the Elders had long been unsatisfied. They tried to interfere in the business of

each family and even controlled the various large families. The Elders had become the big boss.

If the Elders obtained evidence of what David did to the ninth branch, the people of the Elders would

not let it slide.

Old Mr. Jones’s words just now were enough to show his fear of the Elders.

David put down the cup in his hand and said with his usual cold voice, “If they want to settle scores,

let’s do it properly. They tried. to murder the future mistress of the Jones family. I’m curious how should

they be punished for this crime?”

“What did you say?” Old Mr. Jones frowned. His expression changed rapidly.

Old Mr. Jones was shocked by David’s current attitude.

Old Mr. Jones stared at David intently. His turbid eyes flickered with a dark and complicated

expression. Old Mr. Jones vaguely had a bold guess in his mind.

“You know me.” David crossed his legs elegantly. David crossed his hands naturally and placed them

on his lap. “Those who hurt my people always pay a heavy price. I’m already being merciful by not

ending their lives on the spot.”

When Rachel heard this, she was stunned.

My people.

Rachel had a strong sense of belonging when she heard the phrase.

“Do you know what you’re talking about?” Old Mr. Jones’s turbid eyes revealed a hint of viciousness.

Old Mr. Jones clenched the corner of the table tightly and tried his best to suppress the anger. “You’re

willing to make the Elders your enemy for a woman. Do you really think that the Elders can’t do

anything to you?”

When someone or something became too powerful, they would always be coveted by others. This was

the case for the current Jones family.

The Jones family owned many rare and precious metals and countless assets.

The main family had internal conflicts. The side branches were eyeing the main family’s assets

covetously. The main family was already faced with internal and external problems. If the main family

was questioned by the Elders, there will be serious

consequences.

David knew better than anyone else about the Jones family’s current situation.

However, even though David knew this, he still stood up for a woman and caused such a fuss.

David was simply muddle-headed!

“I think you’re ignoring everything I’ve taught you all these years!” Old Mr. Jones was furious when he

saw David’s stubborn attitude. “You didn’t hesitate to sacrifice the Jones family’s future for this!”

“She’s my wife, my only partner in this life. She’s also the Jones

family’s future mistress!” The man’s voice was usually low and cold, but it carried an irrefutable tone.

For a moment, no one dared to say the opposite.