King's Awakening

Chapter 45: Is it all Jacob Bright’s Credit?

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The entire Jones family seemed to be still in a daze, even Old Madam Jones looked bewildered and was in deep thought.

The poor Woods family members were still kneeling, thinking that the Jones family wouldn’t forgive them.

Fortunately, Old Madam Jones finally came to her senses and hurriedly helped Antonio Woods to his feet.

Although the Woods family apologized to the Jones family, the Woods family was, after all, affluent and influential, so their apology didn’t mean that the Jones family could henceforth act arrogantly.

After Antonio Woods stood up, his face was still filled with sincere fear. After he begged for mercy for a few times, he left the place with the Woods family members in a shaky manner.

Until all the Woods family members disappeared, the Jones family members still hadn’t recovered from their shock.

“Why was the Woods family’s attitude changing so drastically?” Mori Jones asked with a frown.

Her question was exactly what the Jones family members wanted to ask. Even Sherry Jones was baffled at the moment.

“Of course, it was my son-in-law who made it happen! Didn’t you see how scared Antonio Woods was when Jacob stood in front of him?” said Amanda in a booming and confident voice.

Hearing this, Snowden Jones tightly held Jacob’s hand and boasted, “My mom’s right. Definitely, it’s Jacob’s reputation that intimidated Antonio Woods.

Otherwise, why would the influential Woods family apologize to our Jones family?

All credit goes to Jacob. He’s unlike some people who can only brag and exaggerate but are good for nothing else.

Grandma, Jacob has done such a huge favor for our family. We must express our gratitude to Jacob this time.”

Old Madam Jones smiled upon hearing this.

Indeed, she also thought it was Jacob who had played the important role, as aside from the Coopers who had complicated relations with Mori Jones, only Jacob could have the power to intimidate Antonio Woods.

Since the Coopers had made their stance clear yesterday that they wouldn’t interfere with the Jones family’s affairs, it was left to Jacob to save the day.

Consequently, Old Madam Jones’ satisfaction with Jacob increased tremendously, and her gaze at him was filled with greater joy. Even elements of flattery could be observed.

Although Jacob himself was not sure why Antonio Woods behaved like this, he accepted everyone’s compliments graciously.

After all, he also felt that Antonio Woods most likely did this out of respect for him.

“I didn’t expect Antonio Woods to be so reasonable,” said Jacob to himself, gloatingly.

Then, he feigned modesty and told everyone, “It’s just a favor I can easily give. It’s no big deal. After all, compared with our Bright family, the Woods family is a bit inferior.

It’s good that I could help the Jones family. Besides, the trouble wasn’t caused by the Jones family, but by someone who likes stirring up trouble and bragging.

Who knows, perhaps they might think that the Woods family apologized because of their face.’

Upon hearing this, Amanda echoed, “Exactly! Some people didn’t even know if their faces hurt. I don’t know who bravely stated that they would hold up the sky if it fell,

but what happened? When it was crunch time, they just hid behind and dared not to let out a peep. Disgusting!”

“Yes, some people, we saved him, and instead of thanking us, they behave like they have lost their conscience.” At this point, Snowden Jones began to mock White Mitchell sarcastically.

“Oh? The ‘some people’ you are referring to must be me. Are you sure the Woods family apologized because of this guy?” At this point, White Mitchell replied with a nonchalant expression, drawing irritation from the Jones family.

“Hmph! If it wasn’t for my son-in-law, the Woods family would have torn you apart, and you wouldn’t be here making sarcastic comments!” Amanda snorted mockingly.

“Hehe… I originally thought you just like to brag, but it turns out that you’re pretty thick-skinned. Since the Woods family didn’t apologize because of me, do you think they apologized for your sake?” Jacob sneered.

“Of course!” White Mitchell said confidently.

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter. Jacob Bright even started mocking him arrogantly: “Well, well, well, please tell us, why should the Woods Family afford you any face? Is it because you’ve spent five years in prison? Or is it because you brag more than others?”

As these words were spoken, the smiles on everyone’s faces intensified.

Despite the continuous mockery from everyone, White Mitchell maintained his composure and said, “Because with a single word from me, the Woods Family could vanish entirely from this world. For this alone, they have to give respect whether they want to or not!”

The powerful confidence radiated by White Mitchell when he said these words stopped the smiles on everyone’s faces.

For a moment, they actually thought that what White Mitchell said might be true, for his confidence and aura at that moment were indeed awe-inspiring.

However, all these thoughts were promptly dismissed from their minds.

“Enough! Stop making a fool of yourself! You may not care about losing face, but the Jones Family still has a reputation to uphold!

Did you really think you could keep on being lucky? If it were not for Jacob and Mori, do you think the Woods Family and the Cooper Family would spare you? You are not even grateful! Instead, you are talking big here!

Sherry, you’d better control him. If he continues boasting like this, sooner or later our Jones Family will be ruined!” Old Madam Jones said righteously.

Sherry Jones wore a bitter expression. Although she trusted White Mitchell, the boasting today was too big to be believable.

“Brother, don’t say more, I believe you.” Sherry didn’t want to discourage White Mitchell.

White Mitchell looked at Sherry with anguish. He wanted to reveal his identity to her, but he knew he couldn’t.

His identity was very special, a top secret of the War Department. Moreover, he had made too many enemies overseas over the years. If his identity was leaked, it would likely inflict grave damage on Sherry.

Considering this, White abandoned that thought, “One day, I will hold your hand, and we will stand at the top of the world watching the ebb and flow of the tide, and the rolling clouds.”

At that moment, probably only Mori Jones in the entire Jones Family felt that what White Mitchell said may not be just empty words.

He had proven himself once at the wedding, and now once again. If this were a coincidence, that would be too much of a coincidence, wouldn’t it?

Could Mitchell White have some unknown identity?

Mori Jones inspected White Mitchell carefully, feeling more and more that every inch of him radiated strong composure and confidence.

This was not something he put on, but was exuded from within.

This made Mori entertain a daring thought. But without evidence, she didn’t voice her speculation.

Afterwards, the Jones Family returned to the house. At that moment, Jacob

Bright had become the object of everyone’s compliments. He started to feel

complacent, rather proud of himself.

“Mom, since the Woods Family’s issue has been resolved, I think it’s best if

Sherry comes back to help with the company. After all, she is part of our Jones

Family, and it would invite criticism if she keeps staying outside.”

At that point, Mori Jones chimed in. She knew Sherry had always wanted to fulfill her father’s last wish, to make up for the harm her father had once caused the Jones Family.

It was just that there had never been a good opportunity until now. The Woods Family had apologized and had not even retrieved the ten million dollars. No matter how one saw it, Sherry had played a part in that.

So Mori Jones wanted to seize this opportunity to bring Sherry back to the Jones Family company to help.

Upon hearing this, Sherry felt a warmth in her heart. In the whole Jones Family, Mori Jones was the only one who had been supportive of her, even though the Jones Family had treated her poorly.

But if she could return to the Jones Family, she could fulfill her father’s dying wish to compensate the Jones Family and return to her ancestral home.

However, before Sherry could celebrate, Snowden Jones stood up and opposed vehemently: “No way! Absolutely not! Does she think the company is a vegetable market where she can come and go as she pleases?

Little aunt, I know you’ve always favored her, but there has to be a limit to things! Firstly, she has never worked in a company before, and secondly, she has no experience. What can she do in the company? Freeload?

We’re already troubled enough by having to support you, and now you want to bring her in too? Why don’t you give her your monthly paycheck then?

What a joke! However, if she really wants to come back, she can. The company’s logistics department is short of cleaning ladies. If she is willing to do that, she can come back then..”