The elevator doors slid open after some time. Jackson, accompanied by his two trusted men, stepped out once their inspection on the lower floors was complete.He walked out calmly, his presence instantly drawing attention. Two employees were already waiting to greet them upstairs, clearly having been informed that Jackson and his team were making rounds below.“Please, Mr. Raksa. The President is waiting for you inside,” said one of the female employees, flashing her sweetest smile. Her attire, however, was far from professional—completely inappropriate for an office setting.Her blouse was so tight and low-cut that the curves of her chest were almost fully visible, and her short skirt barely covered her thighs.Jackson exhaled sharply through his nose.“What an unpleasant start. What kind of company is this?”That single glance already made him lower the company’s credibility in his mind—despite earlier thinking it might be worth approving their massive loan request.One of the emplo

Grandma Hima began to smile faintly as soon as she heard that the new person in charge of the World Bank was now the key decision-maker. The tension on her face slowly melted away.Her aged eyes scanned the faces of her granddaughters one by one — except for Brielle, of course, who was already married to Jackson.“Bellinda, Sesilia,” Grandma Hima finally said, “which one of you is willing to accept your grandmother’s offer?”The sudden question made everyone turn their gaze toward the two young women, both still university students.“What offer, Grandma?” Bellinda asked, frowning.“The offer to become the wife of the new owner of the World Bank,” Grandma Hima replied flatly, her tone firm and expression unreadable — leaving no room for refusal.She didn’t care which granddaughter it would be. What mattered was saving the family’s fortune, even if that meant using one of them as a pawn.“How could you even suggest that, Mother? We haven’t even seen what this man looks like! No, I won’t

The moment the door opened, everyone inside immediately stood up from their seats, facing the entrance with eyes wide open, unable to blink.Each of them bowed their heads respectfully upon seeing a man in a black suit walk into the room — everyone except Albert, who simply stood still.It seemed that Grandma Hima’s family assumed that the man in the black suit was the Sultan they had been waiting for.Madam Maya and Madam Astri’s faces instantly brightened when they saw the young man’s face. Though he wasn’t particularly handsome, at least he wasn’t deformed or lacking in any way. Most importantly, he was a wealthy young man — the only heir to the Sultan’s family, something they had just learned that very afternoon.Grandma Hima’s expression also lit up. She was delighted to see that the young man looked dignified, and that such a rich man would soon become her grandson-in-law and save her plantation.As for Madam Ester — although the young man wasn’t nearly as dashing or attractive

Madam Astri’s voice followed right after Madam Ester’s words. The middle-aged woman clearly didn’t want to waste such a golden opportunity after hearing what Grandma Hima had just said.“Bellinda will definitely serve you better, Jackson. And of course, your uncle and I will treat you as the best and most special son-in-law we’ve ever had. You are an extraordinary man — brilliant and accomplished. Don’t make the same mistake again when choosing your life partner.”It seemed Madam Maya also refused to lose the chance to promote her only daughter, who kept smiling sweetly at Jackson with eyes full of admiration. She didn’t care that her words were actually mocking Brielle and Madam Ester — both of whom had always despised and insulted Jackson in the past.Who wouldn’t be tempted by Jackson now? Handsome, strong, and with a commanding presence — he had become the ideal man, brilliant and unmatched in every way. If they could win Jackson’s heart, it wouldn’t just save their family’s plant

Killing two birds with one stone — that was exactly what Jackson was doing tonight.This evening, he felt deeply satisfied seeing the faces that used to mock and look down on him now look like spoiled leftovers, completely unwanted.“Come on, get in.”Jackson opened the car door for the girl he adored.“I-is this your car, Brother?!” Jennyfer asked before getting in, since this wasn’t the car Jackson usually drove.“Nope. Just borrowed it. Come on,” Jackson replied casually with a light chuckle, looking more like his usual self again.Jennyfer immediately got in and sat inside the luxurious car. Her heart was racing uncontrollably as she saw Jackson acting like his old self again. She didn’t know how he managed to switch his moods so easily these days — it only made her even more confused.Jackson started the engine and sped away from the luxury hotel — the one that actually belonged to his family. The car drove toward the Elite Residence area, a modern neighborhood.“Uh, looks like i