Chapter 9: Call Me Daddy

Andrew and Luna were stunned, and Joshua felt his head buzzing. Could this country bumpkin really afford the bill? Was he really going to call him 'Dad'? Impossible, absolutely impossible! Even if he died, he wouldn't call him that! "Mr. Gilbert, are you sure you haven't mistaken him for someone else? How could a country bumpkin like him be a distinguished guest at your hotel?" Andrew couldn't help saying. Luna echoed, "Why don't you go to the front desk and check again? This country bumpkin just arrived at Skyward State today. Maybe the distinguished guest has the same name as him." "This..." Mr. Gilbert was also in a difficult position. Today, William had personally told him that Jonathan was a distinguished guest of the Ford family, all expenses were on him, and there was only one person who had checked in today called Jonathan... He shouldn't have mistaken the person... At this moment, Jonathan impatiently said, "Why all the nonsense? Can I afford the bill or not? Hurry up and call me 'Dad'!" "What are you? What gives you the right to make me call you 'Dad'? Kid, are you tired of living?" Joshua roared angrily. "Damn it, are you trying to cheat?" "Hmph, who knows if you're impersonating someone else. Kid, you've provoked me. Today, I'll make sure you leave lying down!" With a wave of his hand, Joshua ordered his four bodyguards to charge forward. Damn it! It's just a fight, who's afraid of who? The Madam had said that he absolutely cannot be at a loss! With this in mind, Jonathan rushed forward in a single leap, not waiting for the others to make a move, and threw a punch at one of the bodyguards. Bang! The bodyguard only felt as if he'd been hit by a car, his body uncontrollably flew out. The remaining three bodyguards didn't even have time to react before they were knocked down by Jonathan's punches. Joshua and the others were stunned, all staring wide-eyed at Jonathan. He knocked down four bodyguards in just a few seconds, was this kid actually a martial arts expert?! Jonathan rushed up to Joshua, grabbed his throat and said, "Kid, call me 'Dad' quickly!" Joshua's eyes bulged out as Jonathan's hand, like a vice, tightly gripped his neck, making it difficult for him to breathe! He really wanted to call out 'Dad', but he knew that if he called out, he wouldn't be able to mix in Skyward State anymore. "Country bumpkin, stop it! Do you understand what you're doing?" Andrew roared. Luna also shouted angrily, "Jonathan, let go of Mr. Cropper now! Do you know who Mr. Cropper is? I bet the Cropper family won't let you live till tomorrow morning!" The two of them wanted to step forward to stop him, but when they thought of the four bodyguards' miserable state, they immediately stopped in their tracks. "I don't care who he is. I only know that you should accept your loss in gambling. Call me 'Dad'!" Jonathan stared and roared. "Dad... Dad..." Joshua's face turned red and he struggled to call out twice. He had a feeling that if he didn't call out, Jonathan would really strangle him to death! Jonathan was satisfied and said, "That's right, when you go out to play, you should be honest, understand, my big son?" After saying that, Jonathan casually threw Joshua, who immediately flew out and knocked over several tables with a crash. "Mr. Cropper, are you okay?" Andrew quickly rushed to help Joshua up, and Joshua's red face gradually returned to normal. "Jonathan, I didn't expect you to be so good at fighting. But in this world, violence is the most primitive way. Do you think this is the countryside where you can do whatever you want? I tell you, some people you can't afford to offend in your lifetime!" Luna said. Jonathan disdainfully said, "In this world, apart from the Madam, there's no one I can't afford to offend! Bitch, don't blame me for not warning you. If you show off in front of me again, even if you're a woman, I'll still hit you without hesitation!" After he finished speaking, he didn't care about Luna's face and let Mr. Gilbert lead him to the sixth floor. Watching Jonathan's receding figure, the others were grinding their teeth. But there was nothing they could do. They couldn't beat him, they could only watch him walk away helplessly. Joshua clenched his fist, his mouth was bleeding from biting, and the veins on his neck were bulging. "Bastard, wait for me. I will definitely kill you!" On the other side, Jonathan sat in the VIP box. Mr. Gilbert stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Cornell, do you have guests to entertain?" "No, just me." "Just you? But you ordered so many dishes, you won't be able to finish them..." "It's fine, give the leftovers to the people outside for free. Consider it as my charity for today!" Jonathan waved his hand, acting like a tycoon. Well, act fast, pose coolly. I must look awesome now! Mr. Gilbert wiped the sweat from his forehead, "With over a million for entertaining guests, you truly are Mr. Cornell. I'll have the kitchen prepare the dishes right away." "Of course... wait, how much did you say just now?" Mr. Gilbert was taken aback, "Over a million. What's wrong, Mr. Cornell?" "What's wrong?" Jonathan's eyes widened, his mouth forming an 'O'. "Over a million? Why is it so expensive?" "Mr. Cornell, our hotel includes various types of cuisine, as well as banquet-level wine and food pairings. For example, this business pairing costs one hundred and fifty thousand per table, and this banquet pairing might cost two hundred thousand per table..." Listening to Mr. Gilbert's words, Jonathan was stunned. Twenty thousand for a table of food, are you robbing me?! Seeing Mr. Gilbert still introducing the dishes incessantly, Jonathan hurriedly said, "Stop, don't cook that anymore. Change it to something else." "Alright, Mr. Cornell. What would you like to eat?" "Give me... a plate of fried rice." Mr. Gilbert, ...... ...... South City, Cropper family villa. "Bastard, I will kill your whole family sooner or later!" Joshua sat on the living room sofa, a lit cigarette in his hand, his face full of viciousness. Just then, footsteps came from the second floor, and a voluptuous woman descended the stairs. The woman was in her twenties with long black hair draped over her shoulders. She was wearing a blue nightgown, her features were delicate, and her pretty face carried a hint of coldness. "It's so late, why are you just getting back? Where have you been messing around?" The woman glanced at Joshua on the sofa and asked coldly. Her name was Avery Cropper, Joshua's sister and the current pillar of the Cropper family. Although Avery was a woman, she possessed an astonishing business talent and limitless means. The Cropper family's achievements today were inseparable from her. Joshua said impatiently, "Aren't you annoying? When I come back is none of your business!" Avery's eyes turned cold, "Are you talking to me?" As her words fell, an invisible aura radiated from her. Joshua was frightened by this aura, slowly lowered his head, and didn't dare to meet her gaze. "You don't do anything all day except bring shame to the Cropper family. Stay away from your friends in the future. If I catch you messing around again, I'll break your leg!" Avery said bluntly. "Who's messing around? I'm just expanding my network!" Joshua said stiffly. Avery's eyes widened, about to speak, when she noticed a dark purple, handprint-like mark on Joshua's neck. Upon closer inspection, it was a strangle mark. "What happened to your neck?"