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Chapter 439 The plaintiff, Kyler, and the others from the four major families had pale faces, mixed with a tinge of green.

Thea naturally couldn’t help but taunt them a few words, “If your business is losing money, first reflect on whether you are cut out for doing business. Don’t think that other people’s money is stolen from your family just because they are making money. Oh, and by the way, when you were in the limelight, the total liquid assets of several major families combined were only a few hundred billion. But Theodore recently returned every single penny to you. Why do you think there is still a place for you in this trillion?”

The Brown family, the Sanchez family, and the Hill family were all humiliated by this disgrace and they all cast disapproving glances towards Kyler.

Kyler, on the other hand, glared fiercely at the main culprit Jewel and said, “Jewel, tell Dad what exactly happened?”

Jewel took the blame for this group of greedy wolves, burying his head and shedding tears incessantly.

Kyler shamefully said to the judge, “I withdraw the lawsuit.”

Several other companies were also embarrassed enough and left one after another.

Jacob, however, sat in his seat without moving for a long time.

Thea walked up to him, triumphant as she was, but without a smug expression. She simply humbly said, “I never expected O Chapter 439 288 Vouchers to meet the famous Jacob here. It’s truly an honor for Thea.”

Everyone loves to hear flattery, let alone Thea’s flattery, which was silent but effective.

Jacob smiled gracefully and said, “Ms. Thea, if you don’t mind, I would like to invite you for a meal.”

Thea smiled and said, “Shall I respectfully obey then?”

Jacob nodded.

When Thea and Jacob came out, Jewel, on the other hand, stood at the door waiting for Thea. Her eyes were bloodshot, with a look of resentment and unwillingness.

“Thea, you were despicable. Thorne was my fiancé, why did you have the audacity to take his money?”

Thea was stunned.

There was a slight sense of unease in her heart, as if Jewel was Thorne’s first wife, and she was at most a mistress hidden in the shadows.

“Jewel, this matter was not decided by me, but by Theodore. In fact, I only recently found out that I am the owner of Maplecrest Enterprises.”

Jewel murmured, “Impossible. How could he trust you so much? You were just a childhood friend he happened to meet.”

Thea sincerely reminded her, “I was not just friends with him. We were family. We were siblings.”

“Who would believe it,” Jewel said.

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Chapter 439 1288 Vouchers Thea was speechless, shook her head gently, and could only leave.

Restaurant.

Jacob deliberately took Thea to a small restaurant to assess her character. After all, being well–versed in reading people, he knew that women were most likely to reveal their manners in the face of poverty.

“Ms. Thea, I’m sorry, but I have something to attend to this afternoon, so I can only take you to this kind of place for a meal. Next time, when I have free time, I will definitely invite Ms. Thea again.”

Thea, however, has a special affection for the small restaurant, as it holds her childhood memories. She excitedly tells Jacob, “When I was a child, if I didn’t have any food to eat, I would come to this kind of small restaurant to get some free food. Some people would order a lot of food but couldn’t finish it. So, they would feed my hungry stomach. I even packed the leftovers and brought them home.”

Jacob was stunned.

There was a girl who opened herself up to him in such a vivid way, this girl was never vain or power–hungry.

“No wonder my wife likes you so much,” he sighed.

Thea was ecstatic, “I spared no expense to win the favor of the lady.”

She raised her hand and said, “Look, the needle mark is still here.”

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Chapter 439 1288 Vouchers Jacob said, “You won her heart, but it was not about the wine.”

Thea laughed candidly and said, “That’s my younger brother, I can’t just ignore him. Jacob, if you can help reduce my brother’s punishment, I will support you in the future, burning incense and praying for you every day...”

Jacob said, “Ms. Thea, give me a convincing reason.”

Thea stayed for a while.

She clenched her teeth and furrowed her brow. She pondered for a long time.

Finally, she sincerely said, “Jacob, all the money from Maplecrest Enterprises was earned by Theodore. Aren’t you curious why he would give me trillions of assets but commit a crime for just a few hundred billion?”

Jacob fell into deep thought.

Thea pleaded with him again, “Jacob, you can go and meet him. Just know that he is such a good child. If you are unwilling to help him, please don’t hurt him. I beg you.”

Jacob saw the light in Thea’s eyes, as if carrying the entire universe.

It really made people want to believe her.

“Ms. Thea, I would consider it.”

Prison.

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Chapter 439 1288 Vouchers outside the walls and, for the first time, felt that the sky was so clean and so blue.

He was so focused that he didn’t even notice when Sir Harris silently approached him.

“No. 13, Jacob’s teacher wants to see you.”

No. 13’s flawless and handsome face revealed a slightly surprised expression. He slowly turned his head.

Sir Harris continued, “I know you didn’t want to see anyone. However, Jacob said it was Ms. Thea who begged him to come and see you.”

No. 13 nodded silently.

Sir Harris pushed No. 13 to the visitor window, and through the small window, Jacob saw the notorious economic criminal. His first impression of him was very surprising because No. 13 looked very dignified, completely unrelated to great evil, and also unrelated to pure goodness and gratitude.

Jacob laughed and said, “Indeed, seeing is believing. You are neither as evil as the rumors suggest, nor as grateful and pure as Thea claims.”

No. 13 couldn’t help but laugh and said, “Did Ms. Thea convince you like this?” with an indulgent smile.

Jacob stared at him in a daze. This child, with such a clean and bright smile, must have been a compassionate child.

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O Chapter 439 288 iVouchers matter what. Originally, I just wanted to meet her casually, but she praised you to the skies, so I came to verify it myself.”

No. 13’s eyes filled with a touch of tenderness. Immediately, he sighed, “Why doesn’t she understand how to take care of her own body?”

He finished speaking and lifted his stubborn face, looking at Jacob. “How do you want to verify it?”

“Why did you plead guilty to the accusation of embezzling money from the Sanchez family and the Brown family?”

“Because it really was me who moved.” No. 13 said openly as if what he had done was not embarrassing at all.

Jacob was puzzled, “Ms. Thea told me that the money from Maplecrest Enterprises was earned by you? You, having so much money? How could you embezzle a mere few hundred billion from the four major families?”

Theo’s handsome face suddenly turned gloomy, “Because I wanted to bring down the four major families from their pedestals.”

“What benefits does this have for you?”

“Jacob, as a professional top–notch lawyer, you should be more curious about why I brought down the four major families from their pedestals.”

Jacob stared wide–eyed and asked, “Why?”

“Look it up yourself.”

No. 13 suddenly stood up and said, “Jacob, the end is just the beginning.”

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Chapter 439 288 Vouchers After saying that, No. 13 left without looking back, sliding on the wheelchair.

Jacob stood still, feeling lost. It seemed like he had seen No. 13, yet it also seemed like he hadn’t seen No. 13.

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