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.

compliment her. "You look ten times better in person than on TV. I always wondered

quite

called his eldest son over. "Justin, come

gentleman, greeted

over to Pattie. "Hey, Paradise, happy birthday. I brought

handed her a painting-one he'd made

a stone, gazing

seen her-before she and Layna started bickering-just Pattie, sitting alone, lost in her own world. He hadn't

kind only parents share when they realize their daughter might be about to steal

him. Tagging along

be fooled by his age-Justin was already something of a legend at Wisman Corp back in the city. Everyone

was coming in

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

then, a familiar voice

wait

Layna had arrived.

behind her uncle Scott-head of

was Layna's mom's

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