Under The Veil of Night

Chapter 703 Night Banque

In the hall that Jason had prepared, numerous people came to the hall. They were coming from prominent families in this city that managed to gain the spot to come here. It took a lot of effort for them to make Jason agree with their request to come here.

Jason looked at his friend. "Taro, you dress up better today."

Taro shrugged. Compared to his usual easy-going attitude, he looked more solemn and composed. His body had grown thinner because he was busy doing work here and there while waiting for his brother to wake up. The only thing that kept him going was his resolution that things would turn out to be better.

"I prefer dressing up simply right now," Taro replied with a smile. "It’s easier to move using these clothes rather than the one that I usually use."

Jason has to agree that Taro’s words were correct. Even though he didn’t know how it felt to wear the clothes, it was hurting his eyes to see Taro wearing them. They were all simply too hard for his eyes to take.

"I’m glad that you can come out from your hole."

"Even though Doha Family is destroyed, it’s not like we’re left with nothing at all," Taro shrugged. There were still some companies left, and with some hard work for the past few weeks, he managed to salvage them. It might not be as great as before, but it was not bad at all.

At the price of his hard work, he couldn’t play around at all. His time was solely focused on making sure he didn’t go broke. Spending his time to study more about them, he wanted to make sure that he didn’t accidentally destroy them again. It was already enough that the glorious Doha Family was forced to step down from their throne.

"I’m glad to see you become mature, but I prefer the playful side of you," Jason sighed.

"I’m still playful," Taro smirked. "But I’m sure that you remind me that I have to make a good impression today, so I don’t try to do anything funny."

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that. This is a good chance for you to build back your connection with the other wealthy families. As long as you make some good impression, I’m sure that you can try to work with them if there’s a chance in the future," Jason smiled.

Taro arched his eyebrows. "What makes you so sure that they want to befriend me? Also, aren’t the main guests today those two representatives?"

Pointing to the middle, it was not hard to guess that the two representatives were in the middle of a large crowd. Many of the guests from prominent families tried to use this chance to build connections with these two. After all, having the backing of someone from the country’s government would make them rather invincible.

Jason shook his head slightly. "There’s no need for you to aim for something impossible. You should just try to get some friends."

"I feel slightly offended by your words."

"Oh? I thought that you never get offended?"

Taro stuck out his tongue. He was just kidding as it was pretty common for him to fool around in the past. If he had such a narrow mind, he wouldn’t be able to become the notorious young master from Doha Family.

"You might want to greet your girlfriend," Taro changed the conversation. "She’s coming here."

Jason turned his head to the entrance. He could see Laura was walking inside gracefully. Wearing white long dress with numerous decorations around her, she looked exceptionally beautiful. Her makeup was not that thick, but it highlighted her feature. Her rosy lips, long eyelashes, and enchanting expression, were all shown greatly.

With a single wink from her, it would be enough to send numerous men entranced. Her beauty knew no bounds, exceptionally beautiful like an evildoer.

"She’s too eye-catching," Jason gulped down.

Taro laughed. "That’s your girl for sure. Don’t you want to greet her?"

Jason glanced at the two representatives from the corner of his eyes. He shook his head lightly. "There’s no need for me to stay with her for now. I’ll just introduce her as Nali Family Head."

"Ah, why are you restraining yourself like that?"

"I have my own reason, Taro. Now, you should just go to your friends and try to convince them that Doha Family will not end in your generation."

Taro rolled his eyes at Jason’s words. It was easier said than done. He was already at his wits end because of the numerous works that he had to do. If not because he had a project that he wanted to get from another company, he wouldn’t bother coming here to gain friends.

While Taro was lamenting, Jason made his way to the two representatives. The nobles tactfully made way when they saw Jason walking. Even though they didn’t present when Jason took over the position to be the two representatives’ guide, they had heard about what he did.

There were no other words that could explain Jason’s attitude except one: domineering!

But Jason has the qualification to do them. The power he held in his hand was more than enough to destroy most of the companies in this city. Offending him was the same as looking for their doom.

"Mr. George, Mrs. Erica, I wish to introduce you to some of the important people in this city," Jason smiled.

George was watching the movement of the nobles with amazement. He had heard about Jason’s achievement in the business’ field from a long time ago. But this was the first time he saw the prestige that this man held couldn’t be compared with ordinary people.

It was no wonder this man was the one picked as their guide.

"I’ll be happy to meet with important people in this city," Erica expressed her agreement.

"Please follow after me," Jason walked towards Laura. The girl was looking at them with confusion filled her face, but she still put on a kind and tender smile.

"Oh my, you’re truly a young lady," Erica was surprised to see someone as young as Laura in this party. Most of the guests were already over 20, but it was easy for her to guess that Laura was still a teenager.

Laura smiled. "Many thanks for your compliment, Mrs. Erica."

Jason gestured for Laura to come closer. "This is Laura Nali, the current head for Nali Family."

Nali Family Head?

Both George and Erica were stunned. They had studied this city before coming here, so they knew that the Nali Family was one of the biggest families in this city. Even though it couldn’t be compared with Wells Family, no other family could stand against them in this city.

They would have never imagined that the one who lead this family would be a young girl in her teenage age.

"My name is Laura Nali. It’s nice to meet with you," Laura curtsied.

George snapped back to reality first. He looked at Laura with amazement. "It’s my pleasure to meet with such a young family head. I wish the best for your family, Miss Laura."

"Many thanks, Mr. George."

Erica looked at Laura up and down. "You’re really amazing, young lady. I wish to speak with you in the future if you have time."

"It’ll be my pleasure, Mrs. Erica," Laura beamed.

The three of them exchanged pleasantries before Jason introduced them to some other nobles. Laura retreated to the back as she sighed to herself. Acting in this kind of place was still pretty uncommon for her. She felt rather uncomfortable, but it was not that hard for her. Adjusting to these new environments was not something new for her.

Her eyes caught some nobles talking with one another while pointing at her. From their expression, she could guess that their words were anything but good.

She didn’t mind. After a long time, she had gotten used to their hurtful words. Even though she felt like crying at first, she changed her mind when she recalled her sister. When she was away from here, it was her sister who had to face those hurtful words. Different from her, they must be filled with maliciousness as well while being thrown directly.

It couldn’t be compared with the slight treatment that she received right now.

’One day, you won’t be able to see me in that light anymore,’ Laura promised to herself as she stood firm. She would become the best family head ever in this city. No one would be able to speak bad about her anymore.

While she was composing herself, Jason was staying not far from her. He was introducing some new important people to the two representatives while at the same time, he paid close attention to Laura. From the corner of his eyes, he made sure that Laura never left his field of vision.

If something bad happened to her, he would help her right away.