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Bennett pulled out his phone and said to Jaziel, Jaziel, this matter is of immense importance, so I have to make this call. I hope you can understand.”
At that point in time, he was starting to believe in Jaziel little.
When he revealed that he knew Wesley’s phone number, he had been keenly observing Jaziel’s reaction. However, Jaziel remained composed…
Under normal circumstances, even individuals with the strongest mental fortitude would inevitably show some signs of strain. –
“All right.” Jaziel nodded.
Jaziel was naturally indifferent. If he wants to make the call, go ahead.
“Bennett, why bother talking to him? Just make the call. This kid is just obstinate. Of all the people to steal from, he chose Wesley, Isn’t that just asking for trouble
Aneesa spoke out loud.
In her words, it was as if Jaziel was already a thief.
“Ancesa, hold your tongue for a moment. We won’t know the real truth until we make a phone call.”
Timothy spoke up.
He, too, found his younger sister to be overly noisy.
There was no harm in saving sarcastic remarks until after the truth was revealed.
Vivian and Susannah both nodded in agreement.
If this call wasn’t made, it seemed no one could find peace.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Bennett dialed the number.
In that fleeting moment, everyone’s heart started racing with tension, and the room fell into silence. The silence was so profound that one could hear a pin drop.
“Hello? Who’s there?”
A deep voice resonated from the phone..
Having just parted ways with Wesley, Jaziel recognized that this was indeed Wesley’s voice.
At that moment, Bennett began to feel anxious, his speech even slightly stuttered.
“M–Mr. Zinnecker, I’m Bennett Fanshaw, the chairman of Joyscape Corporation. We exchanged numbers
the last time we met.”
“Oh.” Wesley’s voice on the other end of the phone was faint. “Is there something you need?”
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Wesley clearly didn’t care much about an owner of such a small company.
In reality, given Wesley’s status, there was indeed no need for him to remember a person like Bennett. The disparity between the two was simply too vast,
Bennett didn’t find Wesley’s attitude to be of any significance.
Instead, he would find it weird if Wesley was friendly toward him.
Bennett uttered, “Mr. Zinnecker, there’s something I’d like to confirm with you. Today is my sister–in–law’s birthday, and her nephew-
“Get to the point…” Wesley interrupted Bennett abruptly.
“Oh! Okay.” Bennett quickly nodded in agreement. “Do you happen to know a young man named Jaziel Lassche?”
It was a brief phone call, but a sheen of sweat had formed on Bennett’s forehead.
Wesley’s aura was incredibly overwhelming. Even separated by a phone call, it was enough to send Bennett
into extreme nervousness.
“Jaziel Lassche?” Wesley’s attitude changed immediately when he heard Jaziel’s name being mentioned.
As the chairman of Dominion Group, Jaziel’s identity was so complex that even Wesley couldn’t figure it out, but he knew for sure that it was far from simple.
After all, at such a young age, owning such a large business would be impossible without a powerful “background.
Jaziel was also someone he was carnestly hoping to befriend.
“Mr. Fanshaw, may I ask what your relationship with Jaziel is?” Wesley asked.
“Oh, I am his relative,” said Bennett.
Indeed, based on Vivian’s familial hierarchy, he truly was Jaziel’s relative, even though they didn’t share a single drop of blood relation.
On the other end of the line, Wesley uttered, “Jaziel and I are friends. I have great respect and admiration for him. May I ask why you’re calling me?”
Wesley was somewhat perplexed as well, unable to decipher the other party’s intentions with their roundabout manner.
When Wesley mentioned that Jaziel was his friend, everyone else in the room had their eyes wide open.
Such news was beyond belief.
“Um… Mr. Zinnecker, here’s the thing. Jaziel brought a bracelet today, claiming it was from you. specifically called to express my gratitude,” Bennett replied.
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Upon hearing Wesley mention that Jaziel was his friend Bennett couldn’t openly voice his suspicion that Jaziel had stolen the bracelet. Instead, he chose to verify under the guise of expressing gratitude. He was
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indeed quite the cunning fox.
The main reason for the phone call was voiced, and everyone held their breath.
Especially for Susannah, her heart started to race.
Jaziel, on the other hand, maintained a seemingly nonghalan demeanor.
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“I gave him that bracelet, Jaziel mentioned he needed a birthday present for his aunt, so I gave him the bracelet. It’s just something worth a million or so. There’s no need to thank me,” Wesley said.
Everyone’s eyes were already filled with astonishment when they heard those words. It’s true! Wesley casually gave Jaziel a bracelet worth over a million. How did this kid get so lucky to get to know a big shot like Wesley
Nearby, Aneesa felt a wave of embarrassment, which was swiftly followed by a surge of intense jealousy. What has Jaziel, a poor lad who just got out of prison, done to deserve it!
Susannah became so emotional that her eyes started to redden.
Her affection for Jaziel wasn’t in vain, after all. He had gifted her an emerald bracelet worth a million, just
like that.
“Since you’re Jaziel’s relative, feel free to seek my help if anything comes up. I have some work to attend. to, so I have to hang up now.”
Wesley’s magnetic voice resonated once more.
“All right, M–Mr. Zinnecker. You carry on with your work. I’ll personally visit you another day.” Bennett hung up the phone, his voice trembling.
When he looked at Jaziel again, his gaze had completely changed.
“Jaziel, I apologize for the doubts I had about you before. I might even need you to help me put in some good words with Mr. Zinnecker in the future,” Bennett said, his tone noticeably laced with flattery.
“Bennett, don’t worry about it.”
Jaziel chuckled, opting not to respond directly.
He wasn’t some naive three–year–old who could be manipulated by a few sweet words into doing someone else’s bidding.
Finally, Vivian, who was standing nearby, couldn’t hold back any longer and asked, “Jaziel, how did you come to know Wesley?”
Indeed, it had only been a few days since Jaziel was released from prison. One could only wonder how he had possibly gotten acquainted with a big shot like Wesley. It was truly intriguing.
Everyone else also turned their attention to Jaziel, awaiting his response.
“The last time I was browsing the antique market, I happened to run into Mr. Zinnecker. We both share a love for antiques, and that’s how we got acquainted,” Jaziel casually remarked.
As for the specific details, he didn’t elaborate, nor did he bother to explain to these people.
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“Stumbling upon a big shot like Wesley in an antique market, talk about being incredibly lucky.”
Everyone was expressing their astonishment.
At that moment, even Caleb was feeling uneasy.
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“Jaziel, my words could be harsh before. I only said those words because I care deeply about you. You mustn’t hold any grudges against me.”
Suddenly, Timothy spoke up and affectionately patted Jaziel’s shoulder.
Jaziel was filled with disdain. Really? Does he care about me deeply!
However, for Susannah’s sake, Jaziel didn’t say much. He simply gave a slight nod.
“All right. Let’s all enjoy the cake,” Susannah said.
At the same time, Susannah thrust the bracelet into Jaziel’s hand. “Jaz, you’ve just started out and don’t have much money on you. This bracelet is too valuable, so I can’t accept it. You should keep it and exchange it for cash. Save it for your future wife.”
Jaziel couldn’t help but feign annoyance. “Aunt Susannah, this is a token of my respect for you. If you don’t want it, I might as well smash it.”
“You…. In a fit of frustration, Susannah sighed and reached out to pinch Jaziel’s face.
Jaziel had always been stubborn since childhood. She was genuinely afraid that Jaziel would smash the bracelet. That would undoubtedly break her heart.
In Susannah’s mind, that one million bracelet was already quite valuable. “All right. I’ll accept it, okay? However, I’m only keeping it safe for you, waiting for the day you get married. You can give it to your wife as a family heirloom.”
“All right, then.”
Jaziel also felt a bit helpless.
The atmosphere during the meal was somewhat awkward, but Jaziel could clearly sense a shift in everyone’s attitude toward him.
However, that wasn’t really what he desired.
After the meal, Jaziel bid his farewell and left.
Before leaving, he cast a warning glance at Caleb.
Yet, Caleb pretended not to notice, which infuriated Jaziel to the point of frustration. He could hardly resist the urge to confront Caleb.
By the time Jaziel descended the stairs, Sean’s car had already been waiting for quite some time. Settling into the car, Jaziel nonchalantly lit a cigarette and asked, “How’s the investigation coming along?” Upon noticing Caleb’s unusual behavior, Jaziel sent a text message to Sean, instructing him to investigate
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Caleb’s affairs.
Sean responded, “I’ve found out Caleb’s uncle has returned. His uncle is named Brendan Zillen, who has spent many years making a name for himself in Jeahron. Due to his impressive skills in Ironbound Arts, he’s known as Iron Tiger. He’s essentially a loyal servant to Abdoel Group. Just last month, Leonardo Abdoel, the eldest son of the third branch of the Abdoel family, successfully ascended to power. As a trusted confidant of Leonardo, Brendan has now become a key figure in Abdoel Group.”
The Abdoel family from Jeahron? Jaziel, as it happened, had heard of this family before. They are considered one of the more influential families in Jeahroni. No wonder Caleb dares to challenge me. He has powerful backing, after all.
