Chapter 21

At this moment, James pointed at Jared and said, “There’s a calcified parasite in your brain. It’s putting pressure on your nerves, leaving potential side effects. You cannot experience turbulent feelings, or you’ll have a stroke.”

Jared was stunned. He did not expect James to curse him in public.

"Jewel, if you maintain your sexual lifestyle, your gynecological diseases will become more and more serious. When the time comes, you won’t be able to conceive and give birth to babies. Don't blame me for not reminding you!"

James' words made Jewel flush red in an instant. She was completely at a loss. How did this guy know that she had gynecological diseases?

She pretended to be calm, yelling at James, "You’re slandering my reputation. I’ll sue you! Don’t think I won’t!"

James ignored her. "And you, Howard, you’re naturally weak and have been riddled by diseases since a young age. Despite that, you remain addicted to drinking and sex, and you don't know how to take care of your health. The base is destroyed. You can’t be healed if I don’t help you. If you're lucky, you'll have only 20 more years to live.

"That’s why I said your medical skills are mediocre!"

James said, shaking his head with a smile of disdain.

"Bullsh*t! What nonsense!”

Howard was furious.

Bang!

Jared slammed his palm on the table and roared, "James, you dare to curse me? If you spout nonsense again, believe it or not, I’ll shoo you out!"

Wendy pulled James back quickly. She complained. "Stop that. You’re talking out of your *ss! Don't be so disrespectful!"

James smiled and closed his mouth.

Judging from the Summers’ furious and disdainful expressions, no one believed his words.

At this moment, all the people turned their heads and looked at Mr. Summer. They wanted to see how he would deal with this. The atmosphere at the scene was stilted and awkward.

Mr Summer was shaking with anger. James was too arrogant!

He wanted to get angry, but there were so many guests of the family here. He must not stain the reputation of the family.

In the end, Mr Summer waved at Wendy and said coldly, "Take your man with you and get out of here."

Wendy went pale. She gritted her teeth and stood up, pulling James with her.

James put his arm out. "Wait, I didn’t give you my birthday present."

Jewel sneered. “Your gift is just, what, these two bottles of liquor, two cigars, plus some fruits? Even combined, they cost at most a thousand bucks. What? You want to compete with my husband?”

“Quit it. No matter what you give, it can’t compare to Young Master Moore’s lavish gift! They cost more than a million dollars!”

"That’s right. What can a mere security guard give? Maybe they even took the cigars and liquor from Mateo’s home."

They seized the opportunity to attack James with their words. They disliked him as he was arrogant and liked to boast despite his lowly position.

At this moment, the Summer family members who were in charge of reception suddenly called.

"Young Master Yuri Yard of the Yard family has come to congratulate Old Master Summer personally. He wishes the old man happiness and longevity. He has brought a 999-foot Golden Toad as a gift!

“Mr. Jason Willis, chairman of Green Mountain Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., wishes the old master a happy and prosperous birthday and presents a first-class treasure jade!

“Mr Reese Scott, CEO of Grand Celebrations Corporation, wishes the old master good health and the best in everything. He brings with him a gift of 200,000 yuan!

“Jaden Hoffman, chairman of Hoffman Corporation, gives his congratulations to the old master..."

A group of people suddenly arrived at the party, all bearing expensive gifts.

Everyone shouted in surprise upon the arrival of those gifts. They became envious toward Old Master Summer.

In the blink of an eye, gifts worth millions came. They were several times more valuable than Howard’s old ginseng root.

Those honored guests and their gifts did not stop coming. They came one after another, and the total value of the gifts rose higher and higher.

Old Master Summer turned red with excitement upon seeing those gifts.

He felt puzzled, though. Those honored guests were not from York City. He did not know them personally either. Why would they suddenly deliver gifts to him on his birthday?

Right!

It must be because of the eldest young master of the Moore family, Howard Moore!

With a big grin on his face, Old Master Summer clapped Howard on the shoulder affectionately. “Young Master Howard, these came thanks to you. You’ve really helped uphold the reputation of the Summer family. Thank you!”

Howard was completely confused. He paused for a while before putting up a forced smile. “That’s what I should do.”

Jewel looked even prouder. The Summers’ efforts to suck up to them reached a climax at this point.

At the moment, Wendy said with a bitter smile, "Jewel is really married to a good man. Howard knows to respect his elders, so he should be quite nice too."

It would be false to say that she did not harbor any feelings of envy at all.

Who would not want to be married to a prince charming and live a good life where one would not have to worry about food or shelter while being envied by everyone?

Wendy thought of her hard life and tears framed her eyes. She only felt bitterness deep in her heart.

James said to himself, “I didn't expect ol’ Walker to get so many people to come bearing gifts. If I had known that Old Master Summer would treat me so badly, I would not have asked Walker to do that.."

He shook his head, a little speechless.

There was an endless stream of people fawning over Howard and Jewel. Wendy and James, on the other hand, stood aside for the whole day, ignored by everyone.

"Let's go."

Wendy could not bear to stay for longer. It was simply too embarrassing.

Jared yelled to her, "Wendy, don't forget about what you promised just now. It's up to you to determine if President Murphy will support the family."

"Hahahaha!"

The crowd roared with laughter.

Jared was talking about something with his daughter and Howard. While they spoke, they took turns sending Wendy and James disdainful smirks. It was obvious that they were not saying good things about them.

Howard smiled. “President Murphy’s inauguration ceremony is not an event that anyone can attend. Only members of the National Medical Association or influential people in York City, whether in wealth or power, will receive an invitation. If you don’t have an invitation, you won’t get to see the president’s face. Without that, there’s no need to talk about whether the president will even notice you.

“Jewel, I’ll take you there tomorrow. As for them, I think they won’t even enter the front door!”

Howard looked at James challengingly.

James laughed. “You better not sound too sure of your words, or it’ll be embarrassing for you when you’re proven wrong. I say that you two won’t even be able to attend the inauguration.”

“If we can’t, can you, you useless fool?! What funny words you say!”

Jewel was furious. “Wendy, I’ll make a bet with you! If you can have President Murphy help the Summer family, I’ll apologize to you on my knees. If you can’t, f*ck off from the family with your useless husband. How’s that sound?”

“No problem!”

James agreed to that immediately.

Wendy was already weary. She did not want to say anything more. She glared at James and said under her breath, “Let’s go.”

The two of them walked out of the hotel, one after another, while laughter erupted behind them.

Bang!

Wendy sat in the passenger seat and slammed the door shut. She covered her face with both palms and stayed silent for a long time.

James could feel her unhappiness and annoyance.

“Why did you agree to the bet? Are you deliberately trying to make me embarrass myself in front of everyone?”

“We may not even be allowed to enter the ceremony venue, do you know that?”

Under crushing pressure, Wendy lost control over her emotions. She screamed at James.