Chapter 616

"Jack, what kind of job did you land to suddenly become so loaded? Hook us up too!" Queenie pressed eagerly.

Joshua quickly cut her off, saying, "That job's not for me or you. Just enjoy the meal."

"Oh!"

Misreading the hint, Queenie assumed that Jack's new gig might be less than respectable.

She giggled and teased, "Well, thanks for this feast, Jack! This must've cost thousands of dollars, maybe even 10 thousand dollars, right? Once Joshua makes it to the CBA, we'll treat you all too. His autograph will be worth a fortune by then. We'll all get rich!"

Isaac, Joshua, and the rest of the men looked at Queenie with odd expressions.

Joshua flushed in embarrassment. Even if he did make it to the CBA, would Jack need his signature? If anything, he'd want Jack's autograph.

Queenie was clearly clueless. She said that the meal had to have cost thousands of dollars or maybe even 10 thousand dollars? She clearly didn't know about the two bottles of vintage Lafite at their table.

Sure, she'd dabbled in elite social circles but never the real inner circle-the kind where a single sip of wine cost more than her monthly rent.

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Queenie was stunned. Seeing Joshua's strained expression, she realized her blunder and immediately stayed silent.

Luckily, Jack wasn't the type to hold grudges over a careless remark.

As the night wore on and bottles emptied, the group grew pleasantly buzzed.

That was when Isaac had an idea. "Let's go to the observation deck at the top of the International Finance Tower!"

Despite living in Alnewgo for nearly three years, Isaac had never seen its glittering skyline from above. For students, the 100-dollar admission fee was usually prohibitive.

But tonight, thanks to Jack's generosity, they could finally experience it.

With Jack leading the way, the group eagerly headed toward the tower's 1500- feet-high summit.

As soon as they reached the observation deck, the group was awestruck by the dazzling skyline of Alnewgo through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Both the men and women couldn't help but gasp in genuine wonder.

It was dusk, and the city's lights were gradually flickering to life, painting a breathtaking panorama of prosperity and grandeur.

While everyone scattered to explore, Jack stood alone by the glass railing, lost in thought as he gazed at the glittering metropolis below.

Suddenly, a faint floral scent drifted by. Turning around, he was surprised to find Amelia standing behind him.

"Hey there!" Jack quickly regained his composure and greeted her.

Amelia responded with a soft and sweet smile. "Hello, Mr. Holland."

While the other girls hadn't paid Jack much attention, Amelia had been quietly observing him the whole time. She knew exactly why he had treated everyone to such an extravagant feast—it was to celebrate Genesis Games' successful IPO.

"Congratulations on Genesis Games' listing. I heard its market cap has already surpassed 20 billion dollars," she said.

"Thanks."

Jack wasn't surprised that Amelia knew. After all, she had always understood him well.