Twenty years had passed, and Jasmine found himself having dinner with his grandparents and their extended family for the first time. However, he hadn’t eaten anything yet, and his mind was racing.
He hadn’t disclosed to his grandparents and Jack that he had obtained the “Apocalyptic Book.” So far, only Maria knew about it. He had chosen to confide in her not only because she had revealed her own secret of nearly four centuries of life, but also because he felt an inexplicable connection with her. They were kindred spirits, confidants.
At this moment, Jasmine longed to see Maria as soon as possible.
He believed that he could only reveal the truth about the dragon’s fate, the “Preface to the Apocalyptic Book,” and the “Apocalyptic Book” to Maria. Even if she didn’t possess any knowledge of the secret, Jasmine felt that she was an excellent person to confide in, someone he could trust with the doubts in his heart.
Though he had never expressed it, ever since he had shared his deepest secret with Maria in her secluded courtyard, he felt an unprecedented sense of relief in his heart.
Despite having met only a few times, he already considered Maria his most reliable ally.
At that moment, the elderly Samuel Evans seemed to sense Jasmine’s unease and quickly changed the topic. He said, “Jordan, I’ve introduced you to your uncle earlier, and now I’ll introduce you to the remaining two family members—your other uncle and aunt.”
He pointed to Marcus and continued, “Jordan, this is your second uncle, Marcus. He is responsible for the Evans family’s international business.” Jasmine smiled and greeted him, “Hello, Second Uncle.”
Marcus stepped forward and embraced Jasmine warmly. He said, “Jordan, from now on, the Evans family is your own. If you ever need the resources and support of the Evans family, just ask!”
Jasmine nodded in acknowledgment, and then Samuel Evans introduced Martel, saying, “Jordan, this is your third uncle, Martel.”
Jasmine greeted his third uncle with respect, saying, “Hello, Third Uncle.”
Martel approached Jasmine gently and embraced him, unable to hide a sigh. “Jordan, I will always be grateful to you for what happened in New York. If it weren’t for you, I would have been blinded by self-doubt and might have destroyed the entire Evans family…”
and replied earnestly, “Uncle Martel, don’t blame yourself. You were the biggest victim in that situation. You suffered the most. If it weren’t for you,
by his own wife for over a decade—a wife who
melancholy, Jasmine comforted him, “Uncle, what happened to you was not your fault. You
Jasmine’s aunt, saying, “Jordan, this is your aunt, Tece. The last time you went to the United States with your mother, she was just a young girl. She
day for so many years, finally hoping
most cherished. Raised by her older sister, she was like a half-mother to her. Moreover, her three elder brothers doted on her. Although Lily was the eldest and held a special place in their parents’ hearts, she received an abundance of
never took her favored position for granted. She was the most caring daughter and sister in the family. From an early age, she had been greatly influenced by her sister, and their bond had been the closest. Even though her sister had passed away twenty years ago, and she
she had received from her sister. An overwhelming sense of sadness washed over
won’t introduce that scoundrel Jack to you. He knew about your true identity before any of us did.” Samuel Evans was slightly
or frozen in a liquid nitrogen tank. Mr. Wade explicitly asked me not to reveal his identity. Can you blame me for
really blaming you, kid. I know you did the right thing. I’m just a little unhappy. Don’t I
conversations, I discreetly hinted at the
may have analyzed it for us, but you did it too late.
his head, and muttered, “Oh, I didn’t
against you any longer. I know you did your best. Your uncle isn’t angry with you.” Clearing his throat,
turned their attention to the old man, eager to hear what
sectors will be given to Rowan.” He added, “I don’t need your opinions. Let me provide three reasons for my decision. First, at least half of our current assets were earned by Jasmine’s mother. Second, Jasmine has been away from home for so many years, and our Evans family owes him. Lastly, Jasmine has saved the Evans family twice and has shown great kindness towards us.
uncles and aunt echoed in unison, “Dad, we
that moment, Jasmine spoke up, “Grandpa, the Evans family’s wealth belongs to the Evans family, not to
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