Winner Takes All

As Jack walked into the hall, he saw Amber and the rest standing in the hall waiting for him.

Amber smiled sweetly, approached, and grabbed Jack's arms, "Silly rascal, why are you so late? My father and the rest are waiting for you."All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

She appeared to be complaining but she was clear that DT Real estate agency just overcame a huge crisis and was a time when Jack was very busy. She said this to give Jack a reason to explain himself. Jack apologized to Steve and the rest, "I'm so sorry, gentlemen and ladies, Mr. Mable, Mr. Warnock, I had a lot to settle at the company and arrived late."

"No problem, no worries, since you're here, let's all take a seat." Steve laughed and gave Minister Mable a look.

It was Minister Mable who hurried out to the hall to welcome Jack which was why all of them followed suit.

After a series of pleasantries.

Minister Mable on seeing Steve asking everyone to sit down proceeded to Jack and smiled while extending his right hand, "Jack, we meet again."

"Mr. Mable." Jack smiled and shook the hands of Minister Mable.

Just this gesture caused Steve, Rosie, and Artist Warnock to be bewildered. Minister Mable's greeting seemed to indicate Jack's status. But those who knew him well would know that Minister Mable would only extend such courtesy to just a handful of people.

Artist Warnock became particularly troubled when he saw Jack and Minister Mable's expressions.

Jack said, "gentlemen and ladies, the last time I came in a hurry and wasn't prepared. Tonight I brought some gifts as apologies and a token of my appreciation."

Everyone paused.

Rosie smiled warmly, "Oh child, we said that it's sufficient for you to come. Why did you spend money on these gifts?"

Jack smiled pleasantly, "It's necessary. You are Amber's parents and it is the proper etiquette."

Steve and Rosie exchanged looks and didn't reject further. They should accept Jack's well intentions.

Clap clap clap... Jack clapped his hands.

At that moment, footsteps could be heard entering the courtyard. A group of people entered in succession. Mr. Ward and Brent walked briskly forward. Mr. Ward had a list and started to announce the gifts. "A pair of Millenia Ginseng!"

"A pair of Millenia blood Coral!"

"A gZi Beads with eighteen eyes!"

What Mr. Ward read was echoed at the courtyard. As soon as it was announced, a box opened and a superb collection of gifts greeted everyone.

Boom!

Even Steve who had been exposed to great wealth was stunned.

This... this was considered as a token gift? The gifts on the list were all priceless. If these were small gifts, then what was Tang Yin's Voyage of Qiantang considered as?

The long list of gifts continued. As the gifts were presented, the more valuable they became.

"Calligraphy of Peace by Wang Xizhi!"

Kaboom!

When Mr. Ward brought out the final gift, the name of the gift was like the roaring thunder. In the hall, Amber's family and Minister Mable were stunned. When Artist Warnock heard the Calligraphy of Peace, his face flushed in red and trembled.

"The Calligraphy of Peace? The auction price was three hundred million yuan!" His soft remark was clearly heard by everyone present.

Three hundred million yuan for a painting? How could this be considered a small gift?

"End of presentation!" Mr. Ward announced and folded up the list and turned to leave.

The group of people also left the courtyard swiftly. What was left were all the magnificent gifts and a large case. The number of gifts was neither too many nor too few but after Mr. Ward left, the people in the hall were still stunned.

After a while. The trembling Artist Warnock rushed to the case and took up the small box containing the Calligraphy of Peace.

He scrutinized it for a moment and he began to tremble even more intensely, "It's real, it's genuine. It's that three hundred million yuan worth calligraphy of Wang Xizhi !"

His remark caused Steve and the rest to come to their senses. Amber covered her mouth in total surprise. Steve, Rosie, and Minister Mable all looked at Jack in bewilderment.

"Child... these, how much do these cost? How could they be just token gifts?" Steve's voice was shaking. Just the painting alone cost three hundred million yuan. Along with the rest of the gifts, the cost was astronomical!

Based on his wealth, a few hundreds of millions wouldn't alarm him but he wouldn't give so much to anyone as a gift.

Four hundred and eighty million yuan! Jack was aware of the cost but he was unfazed and was very satisfied with the gifts prepared by Mr. Ward. The amount was nothing to him and insignificant to the Hughes family!

Four hundred and eighty million was nothing compared to his father's gift of an oil field.

Steve and Rosie were Amber's parents and in his heart, giving them four hundred and eighty million was not a big deal. There was a value to gifts but relationships were priceless.

Jack smiled and said calmly, "Mr. Knight, they don't cost much, it's my gesture of appreciation."

Steve's eyes twitched and his impression of Jack changed immediately.

Rosie said anxiously, "Jack, we're certainly appreciative of your gesture but these gifts are far too valuable. Your career had just taken off, you must not spend so much on us."

A few hundred million yuan was nothing to the Knight family but Rosie thought that it was a large amount to Jack. Instead of giving it to them, it would better serve him to use it on his business!

"Mr. Knight And Mrs. Knight, I cherish your relationship and also I'm grateful to you for saving my life. These are just small tokens and I'm afraid that they may be insufficient to accurately express my gratitude." Jack said sincerely.

When QY International Group came to this city, it was eager for his DT Agency to help them. The value of his gifts in comparison to QY International's investment was just a drop in the bucket.

"You're a great fool!" When Amber came to her senses, the way she looked at Jack also changed.

"Amber, don't be rude!" Rosie glared at Amber causing her to stick out her tongue coyly.

Minister Mable spoke when he noticed that Steve and Rosie were about to push away the gifts, "Steve, Jack meant well, just accept the gifts."

"But..." Steve murmured.

Minister Mable said sternly, "You've spent several billion so now you can recover a few hundred million from Jack, it's worth it."

Jack and Steve laughed when they heard what Minister Mable said.

Steve waved and accepted the gifts. His view of Jack had certainly changed. With such valuable gifts, this chap must have other motives tonight! But Steve frowned as he looked outside towards the courtyard. The person who read the list of gifts looked very familiar. But he couldn't see clearly due to the distance and dim lighting.

"Dad, why are you in a daze? Let's go in to sit." Amber's call brought Steve back to his senses.

"Where did I see him before?" Steve smiled and turned towards the dining hall.

Artist Warnock carried the box containing the Calligraphy of Peace carefully in his embrace. At that moment, he could feel that his heart was about to jump out of his chest at any moment.

When he entered the dining hall, he abruptly looked towards Jack with steadfastness!¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶¶☐☐☐☐