Yorgi Buana sat down, picked up the tea that had just been brought by the head servant, and took a sip before fixing his gaze on Jonathan, who remained standing upright before him.
In a tone that suggested he was bestowing charity, he said, "If you really need money, just name your price. How much to cancel this agreement? Five million? Ten million? I am generous enough to settle this amicably." Though his words were sweet, his heart harbored cunning.
Jonathan stared back sharply, "I came here on my master's orders, not because I'm desperate for money."
"Oh, of course," Yorgi sneered, slowly setting down his teacup. "But you show up here looking like this. Ragged clothes, a face covered in dust, demanding the fulfillment of a marriage promise like a beggar asking for alms. You're actually quite greedy!"
Roselin looked at Jonathan with disgust, folding her arms across her chest to display her arrogance. "Your education is probably on par with a street sweeper's. Just who do you think you are? Merely the disciple of some mysterious old man. This modern world is no place for ridiculous mountain legends like you."
Jonathan took a deep breath, "You're right, I am nobody. But I know you—the Buana family, who were saved by someone, then forgot your promise as easily as flipping your hand. You will regret this later."
Yorgi narrowed his eyes, restraining himself from immediately striking this insolent young man. "Watch your tongue, Jonathan. Our willingness to pay and terminate the agreement is already a form of respect. But if you keep talking like this..."
"If I keep talking like this, what?" Jonathan interjected, his voice calm, cold, yet sharp. "You pretend to be a respectable family, but you're nothing more than an ungrateful, greedy clan that forgets its debts."
Roselin laughed mockingly, her voice high and loud. "Hah! Even given three hundred years, you'd still be a loser. Look at yourself! Here in Pegasus City, the men pursuing me queue up in sports cars. And you come here in worn-out sandals and a woven mountain bag. Jonathan, face it, you are utterly unworthy of proposing to me."
This time, Yorgi said nothing to stop Roselin; he merely stared flatly at Jonathan, as if indicating his agreement with his granddaughter's words.
Lately, a young master from a first-tier family had indeed been pursuing Roselin. If successful, the Buana family's status could rise, so they clearly looked down on Jonathan.
Jonathan looked at each of them in turn, then sighed. From his pocket, he pulled out the scroll of the betrothal letter.
"Fine," he said curtly.
In one swift motion, Jonathan tore the marriage agreement in two. The sound of tearing paper echoed loudly in the silence.
"For a family that forgets kindness and shows no gratitude like this, it's better that I never have any connection at all."
After that, he threw the torn pieces of the marriage document onto the ground in front of them.
Roselin stared wide-eyed, "How dare you throw it here?"
"I have no need for a relationship built on contempt," he said, immediately turning his back to leave.
As he was about to leave, he was instead blocked by Roselin's shout, "Wait!"
Jonathan stopped, turning his head slightly.
"Pick that paper up!" Roselin pointed at the floor. "Who do you think you are, casually discarding a document made by my grandfather?"
Jonathan smirked, "I may not know the price of that paper, but my Master's honor is more valuable than all your wealth."
"Pick it up right now, or you won't be able to leave here!" Roselin shouted, her eyes blazing with anger. "You think you can insult the Buana family so casually and then leave like some hero?!"
Jonathan narrowed his eyes, "You will see, the Buana family you're so proud of will fall, in front of everyone. And you will understand when your pride is shattered—not by anyone else, but by your own foolishness."
Roselin raised her hand, her anger having peaked. "Guards, beat him! Teach him who holds the power here."
Yorgi simply sat calmly, pretending not to see and raising his teacup again, as if enjoying a show.
Jonathan let out a long sigh, "I've tried to be polite."
The first guard moved, almost touching Jonathan. Jonathan's eyes narrowed. However, before he could even make a move.
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Roselin turned her head, arms folded across her chest, a sneer etched on her face. "That was just a fluke, Grandpa. It was just a coincidence that he managed to please Master Anderson before. But his real ability? Huh, absolutely zero."Yorgi nodded slowly. Roselin's answer didn't entirely convince him, but it was enough to slightly soothe the simmering frustration in his chest.Roselin's eyes landed on Amelia, who was sitting beside Jonathan. The girl was laughing softly, looking comfortable. Jonathan even calmly reached for a napkin and casually wiped the corner of Amelia's mouth; the movement looked so natural and gentle. As if the two were already accustomed to such closeness.For some reason, Roselin immediately felt a surge of heat rise in her chest. Her eyes narrowed. "Since when are they that close?" she muttered angrily.She still didn't understand why a man like Jonathan could make a girl as graceful as Amelia feel so at ease. Her heart couldn't accept it. Even though she he
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"Jonathan!"The voice, full of rage, exploded from Yorgi's mouth. He stepped quickly, grabbing Jonathan's arm as he tried to leave. "Just who do you think you are, huh? Just because you have a little skill and managed to save Old Master Caresta, you think you're so great now?"Yorgi's eyes blazed with the fire of wounded pride. Behind him, Roselin stood with a contemptuous expression, arms folded across her chest."At best, you were probably just given a few coins as a thank you," Yorgi sneered. "You think with that you can challenge the Buana Family? You're not even worthy of being called our opponent!"Jonathan merely looked at Yorgi emotionlessly, his gaze flat yet piercing. Before he could respond, Roselin's voice quickly followed. "You heard him, didn't you?" she said sharply. "Next time you show up in the same place as me, I won't let you off as easily as today."Roselin's face hinted at a determination to humiliate Jonathan given a second chance. However, instead of being intim
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Amelia immediately shook her head quickly and raised her hands. "Everything here must be so expensive, I don't want it. I just want to look.""If your brother says it's okay, why be hesitant? Consider it a gift from me!""No, Brother. I still have the necklace from Grandma."Jonathan could only smile, impressed by Amelia's steadfastness. "Alright. But if you change your mind later, just say the word."After circling part of the exhibition room, Jonathan and Amelia paused in front of a white vase with a finely painted blue dragon. But before they could examine it further, a soft voice called out."Amelia!"Amelia turned quickly, her face immediately lighting up. "Melani!"From the opposite direction, Melani arrived with James and a few other friends. Amelia immediately hugged her best friend. Even though they had just gone through a heavy ordeal at the Holiday Club, a reunion like this felt soothing."You could come too?" Amelia asked, her eyes sparkling.Melani nodded, smiling happily
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After the minor incident at the hotel entrance, Jonathan's name was finally found on the VIP guest list. Even one of the security supervisors who arrived later bowed respectfully and ushered them in without another word. The guards who had looked down on them earlier could only bow their heads in silence, ashamed of their previous attitude.Upon arriving in the main hall, Jonathan turned and asked Amelia, "Are you tired? Do you want to rest?"Amelia quickly shook her head, her eyes shining. "Not at all, Brother. Actually, I really want to look around this place. I never even imagined I could come to a place this luxurious."Jonathan gently patted the top of his beloved sister's head and smiled. "Good. You should get used to it. Sooner or later, environments like this will be where you stand."Amelia didn't understand why Jonathan said that. "What do you mean, Brother?"But Jonathan just winked slowly, offering no answer. He stepped forward first, letting the question hang in the air.
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"Excuse me, Grandpa, could I take a look at that Blue and White bowl for a moment?"The old man's steps halted. He turned, his wrinkled eyes looking at Jonathan with curiosity and caution. He weighed the bowl in his hands for a moment, then slowly stepped closer. "Do you want to buy it, Son?" he asked, his voice heavy yet sincere. "If so, I must tell you first, the price is non-negotiable."Jonathan smiled warmly. "I just want to take a closer look. If it's as good as I think it is."Jonathan examined it more closely, and with his appraisal skills, he immediately said, "I'll pay 6 Million for it. How about that?"The old man's eyes widened. He took half a step back, as if he couldn't believe his ears. "S-six million?" he stammered. "Son, I'm just a villager. Just because I'm old and don't know the market price, don't try to trick me like this.""No, Grandpa!" Jonathan smiled broa
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Jonathan didn't laugh. He just shrugged and said calmly, "The antique world is harsh. Some are willing to deceive, others are willing to be deceived. But the biggest loser is the one who doesn't learn from their own foolishness."The shop owner felt deeply bitter, remembering that his family had been in the antique business for generations, yet in his own generation, he had been completely swindled. The more he thought about it, the more miserable he felt.Meanwhile, the old man had already boarded a bus, shaking his head and muttering to himself, "City life is full of deceit. I want to go back to the village. There, the worst I'll get cheated on is the price of chilies."On the other side.Amelia glanced back and felt a bit sorry for the shop owner. "I feel a little sorry for him, Bro. He looks like he's just been slapped in the face by reality."But Jonathan only gave a faint smile, his expression calm. "That's not pity, Mel. That's called Karma. He's been selling fake items to peop
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