CHAPTER 39: CHAPTER 39: DIDN’T GET ENOUGH YESTERDAY

Jack Yates comes from a wealthy family and is highly capable, making him the most prestigious young man among the privileged children in The Capital Circle.

From the first time Renee Winslow entered The Yates Family home, she knew Jack Yates was extraordinary. It wasn’t only from the rumors she heard from Caleb Yates; she personally experienced Jack’s strategic mind, as he meticulously plotted to win her over, showing deep, calculating intentions.

However, ever since being with Jack, living in the "Golden Cage" he provided, leading an almost isolated life, she hadn’t really sensed Jack’s prowess, except in bed.

Now she truly felt how powerful Jack Yates was!

Matthew Shaw, the richest man in Vintara, had someone pick him up from the airport, booked the most luxurious hotel in Vintara for his stay, and arranged an extravagant banquet in his honor, even personally driving him to Rondale.

Upon reaching Rondale, the wealthiest man there took over from Matthew Shaw and continued to lavishly entertain Jack Yates.

They used exclusive airport pathways and relaxed in VIP lounges.

From Vintara to Rondale, all these renowned figures from financial news were smiling broadly and fawning over Jack Yates, which showed how truly formidable Jack was.

People admire strength, and only someone as powerful as Jack can command respect and submission from such inherently capable individuals.

Standing beside Jack, Renee Winslow witnessed all this, and the ripples in her heart gradually settled.

Confronted with such a stark reality, she was harshly brought back to her senses, forced to sober up.

After over a two-hour car ride to Rondale, Renee Winslow didn’t want to go anywhere, partly due to lack of mood, and partly because she was genuinely tired.

She lay on the sofa in the lounge, about to play on her phone, when Jack Yates leaned over the sofa with one hand.

As Jack leaned in to kiss her, Renee Winslow pushed him away: "Don’t kiss, we’re in public."

She was worried about Jack’s indiscretions, regardless of whether there were cameras in the lounge—this kind of location just wasn’t suitable for such actions, and she wouldn’t be comfortable.

Jack Yates’s gaze darkened, and with a single arm around her waist, he lifted her up, striding into the bathroom. Placing her on the sink, he braced himself on the counter and leaned in to kiss her.

Renee Winslow didn’t evade him; when it came to this, as long as Jack wanted, she had no choice but to comply. Avoiding would only anger him.

Only when Jack voluntarily pulled away did she softly ask, "What’s up with you?"

Jack’s eyes were deep: "I want you."

Renee Winslow felt her face heat up: "Why all of a sudden?"

Jack Yates held her hand: "Didn’t get enough yesterday."

Renee was internally thinking, "Is there ever a time when you have enough?" but she didn’t dare voice it, fearing that if she did, they might not even make their flight today, so she quickly shifted the topic to travel, smiling as she asked: "Where are we going?"

Jack Yates caressed down her neck with a large hand, his voice deep: "First to Afronia to buy diamonds, then to Crythia to see the aurora. There’s not much time, so only two places."

"Are you getting married?" Renee teased him with a smile.

Jack replied: "You’re not of legal age yet."

Hearing the implication in his words, Renee’s cheeks flushed even more: "What does my age have to do with you? It doesn’t stop you from getting married."

Jack’s eyelids lifted: "I can’t get married alone while you’re underage."

Renee had intended to steer the conversation away, but it veered unexpectedly towards marriage.

She turned her head slightly, muttering softly: "Not serious."

It was actually her own doing; if she hadn’t asked, Jack wouldn’t have said those things.

But how could she blame herself? Surely, she would push the fault onto Jack.

Jack hooked a finger around the strap on her shoulder and pulled it down, lowering his head to kiss her.

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The entire trip was arranged by Jack; Renee didn’t even see the tickets and only found out they were going to Moravia after boarding the plane.

"Is it safe there?" Renee Winslow asked.

Since that part of Afrim has always been unstable, with sporadic warfare.

Jack wrapped an arm around her shoulders, pressing her head to his chest: "It’s safe with me."

Renee was initially skeptical until they landed and saw two Moravian soldiers waiting for them at the airport; then, she fully believed Jack’s words.

What shocked her was how warm and respectful these Moravian soldiers were to Jack, speaking in broken Cathan with a hint of The Xannon accent, addressing Jack as "Senior."

Renee Winslow quietly asked Jack, "Why do they call you Senior?"

Jack explained that these two Moravian soldiers had studied at a Cathan military school, and during the two years they were there, he hadn’t graduated yet, being a year ahead.

In a military demonstration competition, the team led by Jack won the championship, and he also won the men’s individual championship in the military boxing tournament that month.

These Moravian newcomers were so impressed by Jack’s skills that they insisted on calling him mentor. Although Jack didn’t accept, he taught them some strategies for deploying troops and personally guided them in military boxing.

Since then, the two Moravian students have respectfully called Jack "Senior," often seeking him out in his dormitory for guidance, and even bringing him water or folding his clothes.

In fact, both were older than Jack, one by two years and the other by three.

Now, one is a Major General in the Moravian Defense Force’s army, and the other heads local armed forces.

They both came to pick Jack up, driving a military vehicle to escort him to the most luxurious five-star international hotel in Pryton City.

Before leaving, the military leader rubbed his hands together, baring a set of immaculate teeth, and asked Jack with a grin, "Senior, did you bring us any powder?"

Renee’s heart skipped a beat—powder? Looking at the fierce-looking man before her, her first thought was of that kind of powder.

The Defense Force Major General also chuckled: "Senior, me too."

Renee’s heart raced even more, thinking the man’s smile looked rather sinister.

She glanced at Jack, who still maintained an icy, stern demeanor, showing no other emotion.

Nervously keeping her eyes on Jack, she heard him say calmly, "Yes, just a moment."

Then Renee watched, wide-eyed, as Jack placed his suitcase on the hotel lobby’s marble coffee table, unzipped it, and took out several packets of instant rice noodles and snail noodles packed in transparent food bags.

Renee Winslow: "..."

It turned out to be noodles?

The armed forces leader took the large bag of instant rice noodles from Jack, flashing an even whiter smile: "Thank you, Senior."

The Defense Force Major General accepted a bag of snail noodles, his white teeth gleaming as he thanked Jack: "Thank you, Senior."

These two towering Afronian soldiers, each carrying a bag of snail noodles and instant rice noodles, gleefully hopped onto the military vehicle.

After watching their vehicle depart, Renee Winslow finally spoke: "When did you buy the snail noodles and instant rice noodles?"

Jack Yates: "I had Shane Grant get them."

Renee asked again: "Why didn’t you bring more for them?"

Jack: "If I give too much at once, they won’t cherish it."

Renee was confused: "Huh? Why do you want them to cherish it?"

Jack caressed Renee’s face with a smile: "Because I want to expand into the African market."

Renee Winslow: "..."