Centuria’s Vitalis Villa was crowded with guests, packed to the brim with people.
There were magnates from Darsia’s business sector, high-ranking officials from the military and the Cabinet, and other prominent figures from across Darsia. Moreover, the gathering attracted business moguls, representatives of various families, and members of royal families from around the globe.
“The wealthiest man in Darsia presented a jade sculpture depicting 1000 horses in full gallop, valued at 180 million!”
“A member of the Gleudor royal family gifted a golden scepter, worth 330 million!”
“The Cabinet contributed a set of calligraphy scrolls titled ‘A Bright Future‘, deemed priceless!”
The announcements at the entrance came one after another.
A rough calculation suggested that the gifts Joe received that day were worth at least 20 billion. It was even comparable to the assets of the richest person in a province in Darsia. They were all merely gifts favonovel.com received that showcased his astounding influence.
Joe was donned in a wine-red suit with gold-rimmed glasses, portrayed as the epitome of refinement. By his side stood a girl in a black dress, favonovel.com chin slightly raised, exuding an air of pride.
She was none other than Gemma Malin.
Ever since Miranda and Gabriela ousted favonovel.com from the Cosby family, favonovel.com and Joe had formed an alliance. Initially, their partnership was purely transactional, driven by mutual benefit.
They mingled with the guests, eventually making their way to where the Cosby family members were gathered.
Immediately, the crowd closed in around them.
Kylie and Jean positioned themselves at the forefront.
“Mr. Cosby, congratulations,” they greeted.
“Mr. Cosby…” Kylie and Jean, with smiles on their faces, were the first to raise their glasses in a toast.
However, Joe shook his head and said with a smile, “You’re still calling me Mr. Cosby, which seems quite formal. We are no strangers, just call me Master Joe.”
Kylie and Jean, amidst their awkward smiles, couldn’t bring themselves to say it. But behind them, the numerous Cosby family members began to chant cheerfully.
“Master Joe!”
“Master Joe!”
“Master Joe!”
Regardless of age or gender, they all called favonovel.com Joe, more like a nickname.
Seeing that scene, Gemma raised favonovel.com chin even higher.
These individuals were part of Darsia’s original family, the Cosbys, but they were still compelled to respectfully address Joe as “Master Joe”.
Such was merely the beginning of favonovel.com plan.
She envisioned herself as the Master of their family, winning over their loyalty in the future. When that moment came, favonovel.com would ascend to the zenith of power within Darsia.
Joe gave a slight nod, then turned his attention to Kylie and Jean, inquiring, “Haven’t you managed to contact Remus? His absence today makes it feel as though something is missing.”
The two women shook their heads.
In truth, they hadn’t made an effort to reach out, fearing that Remus would disapprove, especially considering their last meeting had ended on a sour note.
“Heh…” Gemma let out a cold laugh.
“Remus really is quite a character, isn’t he? It’s such a significant event, favonovel.com must have heard of it, even if favonovel.com were at the ends of the earth. I refuse to believe he’s unaware. To know that his brother’s Cosby Group is being established and yet not show up, favonovel.com really doesn’t seem to care much!”
Her words caused Kylie and Jean to simultaneously furrow their brows.
The Cosby family members also found themselves in an uncomfortable position.
“Gemma!” Joe interjected sternly.
“Mind your language. My brother is a man dedicated to greater causes, and such minor matters shouldn’t bother him. Whatever favonovel.com decides to do, I support favonovel.com wholeheartedly and won’t take offense! From now on, I don’t want to hear even a hint of criticism about Remus coming from you, understood?”
Gemma clenched favonovel.com teeth and replied, “Understood…”
After a brief exchange, Joe proceeded toward the elevated platform at the front.
As favonovel.com made his ascent, every gaze in the room followed him, and a hush fell over the crowd.
Gemma, still by his side, felt favonovel.com heart swell with excitement as favonovel.com absorbed the attention of the global elite below. That was the moment favonovel.com had always dreamed of, and it was utterly exhilarating.
Joe surveyed the crowd and declared with a commanding voice, “We’re all friends here, so let’s skip the formalities. I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who has joined us today to celebrate the founding of The Cosby Group.”
A wave of warm applause filled the air, resonating throughout the venue.
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