Jack looked at Jim Zhuge who was in front of him. There were lots of doubts in his mind.
This… was this a man or a woman?
Jim was slim with a fair complexion. The facial features were dashing and the eyes were delicate. The face even looked babyish. The person wore a business suit and the hairstyle was with bangs and exuded a suave demeanor. Due to his position, Jack was unable to see whether Jim’s throat had Adam’s apple. But, asking a person directly for his gender was rude and inappropriate.
“Mr. Hughes, have you seen enough?” Suddenly, an attractive and smoky voice sounded.
Male! Jack saw it now.
But then, the smack of the tongue, the suave demeanor, the smoky voice, this Jim must be a lady killer!
“Cough cough…” Jack laughed awkwardly and asked, “What brings the aristocratic Zhuge family here?”
“Partnership.”
Jim got straight to the point. The bright shiny eyes stared at Jack, “The Zhuge family is willing to help you decimate the Quinn family for revenge. When this is over, my Zhuge family wants to become the richest family in X City.”
No unnecessary words. Nothing more was spoken and everything was straight to the point.
His directness amazed Jack. Jack had never seen someone as direct as he was.
But, Jack smiled oddly, “I didn’t intend to eliminate the Quinn family but we can commence a partnership.”
Jim frowned in doubt, “The Quinns and you are like fire and water now. If you don’t intend to eliminate the Quinns, then how can our partnership commence?”
“Our partnership has commenced the moment that you’re here.” Jack smiled profoundly and waved, “Take these words to the head of your household. I will speak directly if I need the Zhuge family’s help.”
Jim’s eyes lit up as he pondered but he nodded as he stood up and said, “To express our sincerity, the Zhuge family would like to invite you to the TY Villa.”
Just as these were said. Yael who sat by the side looked eagerly at Jack. Jack smiled and shook his head to reject. He signaled Tom to see the guest out.
As soon as Jim left, Yael was dejected and asked, “Why didn’t you agree to go? That TY villa is a very interesting and fun place!”
“I knew as soon as I saw that your eyes almost popped out what that place was. I have a family now and Amber is waiting for me at home.” Jack rolled his eyes, looked at Brent as he stood up, and continued, “But if you really want to go, you can ask Brent to go with you.”
Brent’s eyebrows twitched and stood up, “I have Daisy, only those who are single will enjoy these.”
Yael’s face turned red and stood still. Jack also started to laugh. He turned around to see Jim walking out and his gaze deepened and smiled.
“When the Quinn family is decimated, someone will eventually emerge as the richest. Even if I don’t help the Zhuge family, they will most likely be the ones. It’s better to forge some friendships and it’s to our benefit. Now that the Zhuge family has visited me, the Quinn family must be worried now.” These were Jack’s thoughts. It was with such considerations that his meeting with Jim was so brief.
It was peaceful for the night.
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