Chapter 949

Herman strode over, grinning. "Jonah, man, it's been ages!"

Only close friends called each other by their first names like that.

Jonah laughed. "Seriously, it has! The last time you were in the city, what, three years ago? You haven't changed a bit. Herman, you must be snacking on preservatives or something!"

They knocked fists, shared a quick smile, and pulled each other into a brief hug.

That was just how guys greeted each other-no fuss, no drama.

Herman's lips curled into a sly smile. "I'll send you a bottle of preservatives next time. My own secret formula."

Jonah feigned shock, then cracked up. "Getting married really changed you, huh? You never used to have jokes like that."

The old Herman was never this quick with a comeback.

Herman waved someone over. "Come here, hon. Jonah, meet my wife-Anastasia. Anastasia, this is Jonah, CEO of Wisman Corporation."

Anastasia offered a gentle smile. "Mr. Wisman, thank you for coming to my daughter's birthday party. Welcome."

Jonah had heard about her from overseas and seen her online, but this was the first time he'd met her face-to-face.

I

just smiled, not quite sure what

called his eldest son over. "Justin, come here and say

every bit the young gentleman, greeted them politely. "Uncle Herman, hello. Hi,

Paradise, happy birthday. I brought you

a

eyes lit up as she unwrapped it. Justin had drawn her, sitting quietly on a stone, gazing off into the distance. The whole scene gave off a

alone, lost in her

exchanged a look the kind only parents share when they realize their daughter might be about to steal someone's

him. Tagging along after

by his age-Justin was already something of a legend at Wisman Corp back in the city. Everyone knew he was the next in line, and

was coming

painting away, not wanting to show too much excitement. She signed "thank you"

then, a familiar

wait for

Layna had arrived.

black SUV, trailing behind her uncle Scott-head of the

was Layna's

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