Chapter 8

When John brought Jane into the office, it sparked a lot of curiosity. "Who is this young girl? Why is she accompanying the president?" "Could she be the president's hidden daughter?" "That's absurd! The president has always been above reproach and doesn't even have a significant other. Where would a hidden daughter come from?" "But she resembles the president..." "There are countless admirers in the president's life. I can't help but wonder which bold woman would try to deceive him and end up having this little princess. Isn't that the typical narrative for the president?" ... The employees were all speculating, and nobody had any idea who the person was. She was arranged by John to the lounge next to the president's office. Worried that Jane being bored, he had specifically requested a variety of snacks to be prepared. "Jane, just be good here. I’ll come to pick you up after work, alright?" Once everything was in place, John knelt down and spoke to Jane softly. Jane nodded enthusiastically. "Brother, don’t worry. Jane will be very good!" "I know you’re the best," John said, affectionately ruffling his sister's soft hair before standing up to leave. The assistant who was with Jane was the only one to widen his eyes in astonishment, nearly dropping his jaw in disbelief. Was this truly John Wallace, the typically aloof patriarch of the Wallace family? Didn't he never smile to others? Didn't he only have coldness was selfless? Even his most beloved sister, Miss Alice, had never seen his president speak to Miss Alice in such a affectionate tone... This Miss Jane is really... quite capable! John did not feel that his way of treating his sister was abnormal at all. After he told his assistant to be careful, he went out. After he left, Jane began to look around the lounge. There was a computer here. Her eyes lit up in an instant. Glancing at the assistant who was still in shock, she stepped on her short legs and asked, "Uncle, can I use that computer?" "Of course." The assistant said, "This computer is not used by the president. I bought it here to make it convenient for Mr Bryan to watch cartoons." Jane was a little surprised. But thinking about it, no matter how much Bryan deserved a beating, he was still a child at the end of the day. It was normal for him to like watching cartoons. "What cartoon that Brother Bryan watch? I also want to watch it!" Jane took advantage of the topic. The assistant helped her to find out what cartoon that Bryan watch during his trip to the company. Jane said happily, "Thank you, uncle. If you have work to do, just do it. I can watch cartoons by myself. I am very obedient. I won't run around." The assistant felt her heart warm at the sight of an elderly father! Oh, who can resist the charm of an adorable little girl? That soft, sweet voice was simply irresistible In that moment, the assistant had a playful urge to create a little fan club just to snatch up the child! Sigh... If it weren't for the fact that she was the president's younger sister... After putting away his evil thoughts, the assistant nodded and said, "Well, Miss Jane enjoy watching the cartoons here. If you need anything, call me. My office is opposite you." "Okay!" Watching the assistant leave, Jane let out a sigh of relief. "Finally, I don't have to pretend to be a child anymore!" She climbed onto the tall chair with her hands and feet and skillfully pulled out the code page to start programming. Although she had time-travel now, the means used by the Smith family were very secretive. In addition, when she knew her identity, the Wallace family had already been destroyed. She had no way to investigate many details, and she did not know much about the other situations of the Smith family. Only when she knew herself and her enemy could she keep her brothers safe. She had to start with knowing about the Smith family. Soon, Jane slipped into the internal network of the Smith family, and all the information of the family was presented in front of her. The status of the Smith family in Bannon City was now on par with that of the Wallace family. However, the Wallace family was wealthy and power with John head the family. Although Bryan felt angry, he never let that affect his bond with his brothers. But the Smith family was different. They were a large clan with a complex of relationships. With so many influential figures, it was no surprise that there were numerous illegitimate children. Take Alice's father, for instance; he was just one of them, and quite unremarkable at that. Before her transmigration, Alice's father had become the head of the Smith family. He was a big shot in the business circle and was highly regarded as a business genius. Everyone said that he was walking on his brother's flesh and blood. Of course, this could not be ruled out, but the flesh and blood under his feet were still from the Wallace family. Without the destruction of the Wallace family, how could he rise up? Jane browsed through it and recorded all the useful information in his mind. At this time, a bidding proposal attracted her attention. She remembered this project. The market share may have been small, but it had a significant international presence. This was crucial for Wallace's Group, which played a key role in transforming real estate companies. Prior to their decline, the Wallace family faced setbacks, particularly with the unsuccessful bid for this project, which put them a step behind the Smith family in terms of transformation. A minor shift in one area could impact the entire organization. Ultimately, in the rivalry with Smith's Group, the Wallace family faced defeat. Jane carefully put the bid of the project into her heart. Just as she finished reading, the door swung open. She immediately closed the page and went back to watch the cartoon. To embrace her inner child, she cheered along with the show, exclaiming, "I'll be back!" After her outburst, she found herself momentarily speechless. "Wow, I can't believe that Bryan, the little rascal, still enjoys the Joy Goat!" "Jane, are you hungry? How about I take you out for dinner?" John's voice snapped her back to the present. "Sure!" Jane replied with a bright smile. John moved closer and lifted her up. "What do you want to eat?" Jane really didn't have anything special to eat. "I'll eat whatever you eat!" Seeing how obedient she was, John couldn't help but think of Alice. Alice had a few essential criteria for her dinner outing: the restaurant needed to be upscale, the chef had to be top-notch, and the food had to be delicious. Plus, he was expected to pick out a gift for her afterward. If he hadn't lost Jane back in the day, Alice wouldn't be the one enjoying such treatment now. Thinking of this, John's eyes were cold. Jane did not notice his brother's abnormal behavior. Her mind was full of thoughts about the Smith family. Although she had enough information now, it was still lacking. She needed to figure out why there was no internal information about the Smith family online. After lunch, she returned to office and carefully examined the details regarding the Smith family's staff. It was not until John got off work that she followed him back to the villa. As they approached the entrance, Jane was startled by the sound of firecrackers exploding in the living room, accompanied by the terrified screams of the maid and the boisterous laughter of Wallace Bryan, who was clearly enjoying the chaos. Jane: "..." Jane could only stare at John, who was holding her hand. His face was unmistakably cold, revealing his anger.