Chapter 1490

Jonathan turned to chat with someone else, seemingly oblivious of the glass of water Carmella was

holding out to him. He didn't take it. Carmella stood there, stuck in the 'offering water' pose. She didn't

dare to withdraw her hand or utter a word. As people around started watching, her face turned beet red

with embarrassment!

Natalia couldn't help but giggle. Although her laugh was faint, it was enough to draw attention. Simone

shot her a cold glance. Bennett decided to step in, "Mr. Lamont, here’s your water."

Jonathan looked up at Bennett, completely ignoring Carmella, and asked on purpose, "Why isn't Estelle

here?"

Carmella's face changed slightly. She bit her lower lip, feeling a sting of humiliation from being publicly

ignored by Jonathan. She had no choice but to put the glass on the coffee table in front of him.

Bennett quickly explained, "Estelle was just here. She might have gone to hang out with Sallie. If you

need her, Mr. Lamont, I can call her over right now."

Simone immediately gave Bennett a look and smiled faintly, "Estelle isn't really comfortable in

situations like these. Let's not bother her."

Jonathan, with his legs crossed leisurely, looked at Simone, "And why is Estelle not comfortable?"

Simone didn't quite catch Jonathan's drift and awkwardly explained, "Estelle prefers to play mobile

games with Sallie and the others."

Mr. Irwin, a director from the electronics industry, who thought the Macclain family and the Lamont

family were on good terms, took this opportunity to butter up the Macclain family. He painstakingly

laughed, "Mr. Lamont, you're talking about that adopted daughter supported by Mr. Macclain and Mrs.

Macclain, right? I think, genetically, she can't compare to Carmella in intelligence and development."

Jonathan turned his head, a small smile playing on his lips, "Oh? In what ways does Mr. Irwin think

Estelle can't compare to Carmella?"

The man continued to sing praises, "I think in all aspects. Carmella is a graduate of the University of J

City. She started her own studio right after graduation and is incredibly talented. Even the most

experienced judges on this popular variety show can't stop complimenting her!"

Jonathan looked at the man, "What does Mr. Irwin's company do?"

The man, eager to get close to the Lamont Group, immediately answered, "Our company manufactures

LCDs. Our brand is somewhat known both domestically and internationally. We hope to have the

opportunity to collaborate with Mr. Lamont."

Jonathan's tone was icy, "The chances of a collaboration are slim. If Mr. Irwin's company still exists

tomorrow, it means I, Jonathan, am just a paper tiger who can't even crush a small company!"

The man's face changed instantly. He could hardly believe what he was hearing, "Mr. Lamont, what do

you mean by that?"

Jonathan turned to Terrence, "Does the Macclain family consider such an opportunist as a friend? If so,

outsiders might get the wrong idea and think that the Macclains hang out with idiots who can't read the

room."

Terrence's face immediately darkened. Everyone else was confused, not knowing how Mr. Irwin had

offended Jonathan. But one thing was clear to all: his days in J City were probably numbered.

Terrence, with a stern look on his face, turned to his people, "What are you waiting for? Get Mr. Irwin

out of here!"

Mr. Irwin was sweating bullets as he tried to plead, "Mr. Lamont, did I say something wrong? I beg your

forgiveness. Please don't be so hard on me! I was wrong. I promise I won't talk nonsense again!"

The Macclain's bodyguards were already pulling Mr. Irwin away. He kept begging for mercy all the way

out, attracting the gaze of everyone in the banquet hall.

After Mr. Irwin was "escorted" out, everyone became more cautious seeing Jonathan's unpredictable

mood swings. No one dared to speak lightly.

And for Carmella, it was the first time she had witnessed Jonathan's influence in J City so vividly!