Jack Returned and Two Beauties Became Kind

"This is your stepping stone to upper-class society in the future," Leo said, his tone becoming more serious as he fixed his eyes on Jack. "With this, you'll have the opportunity to rise to the top overnight, and come into contact with people and things you've never imagined."

Jack, who had been casually listening, suddenly felt his heart skip a beat. He sat up straighter, his mind racing to catch up with Leo's words. "Uncle Leo, could this thing be related to… the Dark Building?"

"Yes." He nodded. Anyone with a bit of intelligence would have guessed it by now.

"This is your ticket, Jack, the entrance to the Dark Building. If the right opportunity presents itself, I'll take you for a tour."

Jack's mind reeled, trying to absorb the weight of those words. The Dark Building wasn't just any place. It was a shadowy organization, a gathering point for the most powerful and influential people. People who went there weren't ordinary — they were connected, resourceful, and ruthless.

"Thank you, Uncle Leo." Jack's smile was polite. From what Jack heard from Leo, one thing was clear — going there with nothing but empty hands was a fool's errand. The powerful would eat you alive without a second thought.

As Leo's car sped smoothly down the road, Jack leaned back into the leather seat, watching the city pass by. His thoughts spun rapidly, considering the immense possibilities the Dark Building presented. But before he could even think about setting foot inside, he needed to bring something to the table — something of value, something powerful. Only then would he stand a chance in that world.

Eventually, the car slowed as they neared Jack's neighborhood. The familiar sights of his community came into view, and as the vehicle pulled to a stop, Jack reached for the door handle. But before he could step out, Leo's voice called out to him.

"Jack."

He turned back, slightly confused. "Uncle Leo? Is there something else?"

Leo hesitated for a moment, looking out the window thoughtfully before turning back to Jack. His fingers tapped lightly on the steering wheel, then he pulled out the car keys and extended them toward Jack. "It's inconvenient not having a car, don't you think? If you can drive, why not take my car for now? Don't worry about the license — the plates are special, and no one would dare question them."

Jack was startled for a moment, his eyes flicking from the keys to Leo's face. He was touched by the offer but quickly shook his head, a polite smile forming. "Thank you, Uncle Leo, but I couldn't. I'll buy one myself later. I don't want to trouble you over something like this."

Leo shrugged, seemingly unbothered. "Young people these days, maybe my car doesn't suit your taste. No matter. But I've already arranged for you to take your driver's license test. You can head over whenever you're ready."

A flash of surprise crossed Jack's face. "Really? You didn't have to go through all that trouble…"

Leo chuckled. "It's no trouble at all. Go tomorrow, take the day off. I've earned so much recently, even if you took a year off, I'd still pay you."

Jack couldn't help but laugh along with him. "Alright, Uncle Leo, I'll go tomorrow and take the test."

With a final wave, Leo drove off, and Jack stood on the curb for a moment, watching the car disappear down the street. He took a deep breath before heading back to his apartment, his thoughts still swirling from everything Leo had just told him. The possibilities seemed endless, but they also carried immense pressure.

As soon as he stepped through the door, he was greeted by an unexpected sight. Both Samantha and Lena were waiting for him in the living room, their eyes gleaming with curiosity. Before Jack could even process what was happening, Samantha pulled him by the arm, guiding him to sit on the sofa.

"What's going on?" Jack asked, his brow furrowing in confusion.

Samantha, with an unusually sweet smile, poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him. Lena, not wanting to be outdone, moved behind Jack and started massaging his shoulders, her hands gently kneading his muscles.

Jack blinked, bewildered. "Seriously, what's happening?"

The overly kind gestures were out of character, especially from Samantha, who had never even considered making him tea before. Lena's sudden desire to massage him was also bizarre. Something was definitely up.

Samantha flopped down onto the sofa across from him, her eyes gleaming with gossip. "Jack, who was that man who dropped you off just now? Was that… a Colossal he was driving? That's a luxury car worth over a million!"

Jack couldn't help but chuckle at her excitement. "It's not a big deal. It was just my boss, the owner of Noble Collection."

Samantha's eyes widened slightly. "Your boss? He drove you home himself? That doesn't sound normal."

Lena, still behind him, nodded vigorously. "Yeah, bosses don't do that. Why's he being so nice to you?"

Jack waved them off casually. "He's just a good guy. He likes to take care of his employees."

"Tsk." Lena crossed her arms and sat next to Samantha, her face still full of suspicion. "I thought maybe you were some secret millionaire or something."

Jack grinned. "Well, I didn't think so either, but now it's starting to look like a possibility."

The two women rolled their eyes in unison, clearly not buying it.

Seeing their disbelief, Jack leaned forward, his voice dropping conspiratorially. "You don't believe me? Well, listen to this. My boss took me to a stone gambling auction today. I spent eight million to buy a raw stone. You'll never guess what was inside."

Samantha arched an eyebrow. "Sure, and I'm the queen of England. Eight million? Really?"

"I'm serious! It was a glass-type imperial green jadeite. When they cut it open, everyone in the room was shocked. You want to know what it's worth now? Fifty-five million!"

He sat back, crossing his arms, waiting for their stunned reactions.

But to his dismay, Samantha and Lena simply looked at each other, shrugged, and went back to discussing which actor was the most handsome in their favorite TV show.

Jack sighed, throwing his hands up in frustration. "Fine, don't believe me. But I'm telling the truth!"