From Bars To Boss: The Mafia Boss's Rise!

Prison No. 1 - Southwest Direction.

Jonathan Wang, clad in an aged coat, stood outside the iron gate, peering up at the sky with a hint of desolation in his eyes, squinting slightly. His wife's words from the past echoed in his ears.

"I only have one little brother, who is still too naive. If you expose him, resulting in his imprisonment, it'll be the end of his life. Jonathan Wang, as things have escalated, please take all the blame. Once you've served a few years in jail, we can live together again!"

Six years ago, at a social gathering, his brother-in-law drugged a young woman, intending to violate her.

However, when they got her into the room and started undressing her, he discovered she was not just any girl but the daughter of a prominent family in Elite Summit. He was so terrified that he lost all control.

If he were to violate her, there would undoubtedly be serious consequences.

But the drugged girl was not in her senses, her body burning with heat, indicating that the drug had taken full effect.

If she did not engage in sexual intercourse, her nervous system could be damaged.

Caught in a dire situation, his brother-in-law drugged an oblivious Jonathan, causing him to have sex with the girl, turning Jonathan into the fall guy for the incident!

When his wife found out, instead of helping clear her husband's name, she used the baby in her womb to threaten him, demanding that her husband, Jonathan, confess to all the wrongdoings.

If he didn't comply, she threatened to abort the baby. For the sake of the unborn child, Jonathan agreed to plead guilty.

Ultimately, he bore all the charges alone and was sentenced to six and a half years for rape.

Meanwhile, his brother-in-law enjoyed his freedom. Today was Jonathan's out prison day.

However, little did he expect that having sacrificed his reputation and freedom for his brother-in-law, his wife, Orla William, would not meet him upon his release!

She may need to be more relaxed with work and simply required to remember to. Thinking this, Jonathan trudged alone, backpack slung over his shoulder, onto the main road.

Just then, a taxi pulled up on the opposite side, and a modestly dressed young man quickly disembarked and ran over.

"Hey, man!"

Hearing this voice, Jonathan froze for a moment before realizing who it was, his good friend before his incarceration - Tommy.

However, Tommy's cheap streetwear was shockingly unlike him.

Before his prison sentence, Jonathan had looked after Tommy, getting him a job in his company, where he drove an Audi A6.

How could he have fallen so far?

"Tommy..."

Tommy's face fell as his joy of reunion faded. He dropped to his knees, sobbing pitifully.

"Bro, I failed you! I couldn't protect your company, let alone Carla... Bro, I'm a wretch. I'm useless..."

As he wailed, he repeatedly struck his face.

"Stop hitting yourself. What happened to Carla?"

After hearing the bad news about his daughter, Jonathan's heart blazed with a fiery worry.

Tommy choked out in a fury: "Bro, sister-in-law sold Carla to someone else!"

Jonathan was hit like lightning, disbelieving: "Why would Orla William do something like that?"

Carla was his daughter, but she was Orla's child, right?

But Jonathan could never have imagined the first news he heard after being released from prison was Orla selling their flesh-and-blood daughter.

"Brother, not long after you left, your wife sold the company to Edward Tremblay, and then she framed me for leaking company secrets, forcing me to pay a hefty indemnity to leave the company! Last year, Neala Thomas, the eldest daughter of the Thomas family, was diagnosed with leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. Carla' marrow was a match, according to her hospital records. Your wife sold Carla to the Thomas family for fifty million dollars!"

Tommy kneeled on the ground, his eyes wide in fury as he recounted the tale.

Jonathan's mind spun, nearly losing his balance.

"You're saying what? Orla sold Carla to be someone's marrow donor?"

Doesn't that mean Carla' life would be ruined?

"Brother, Carla was too young last year, so her marrow wasn't sufficient. The Thomas family has been raising her since then, so it's okay. But today is the first marrow transplant! I managed to get news of it, and the operation will start at noon!"

Jonathan jolted up, hastily saying: "Which hospital? We need to get there immediately!"

Tommy quickly warned: "But brother, we can't afford to offend the Thomas family!"

Even though Jonathan was a freshly released convict, even the Jonathan of five years ago, the owner of a company with stocks worth tens of millions, would be like an egg against a rock in the face of the Thomas family!

Jonathan roared: "I wouldn't be afraid even if it were God. Which hospital?!"

"Elite Summit Hospital number 2!"

"Let's go!"

Once he got in the taxi, Jonathan's thoughts were a whirl, but he was beginning to regain some of his rationality.

He honestly didn't understand why Orla would do such a thing.

At sixteen, he had left the countryside to do business in the city, riding the entrepreneurial wave. After several years of running an architectural company, his fixed assets were millions. He even bought a mansion worth over ten million dollars.

These assets should have been enough to prevent Orla from worrying about lacking anything.

Why would she do such a thing?

Even a shred of humanity would prevent her from treating her daughter like that.

"Brother, sister-in-law isn't human anymore!"

Hearing Tommy's frustrated remark, Jonathan's voice turned icy: "She's not your sister-in-law!"

After speaking, he gave Tommy a look that sent shivers down his spine.

Suddenly, he felt a strange sensation from Jonathan he had never experienced before.

Jonathan's eyes glazed over: "Lend me your phone."

"Here, here you go!"

Tommy quickly fished his phone from his pocket and handed it to Jonathan.

Jonathan dialed a number from memory, and a deep, middle-aged voice answered: "Hello, who's this?"

"It's me!"

Jonathan's voice was low.

The person on the other end froze, and the voice trembled: "Young master, you're out of prison?"

"I didn't call you earlier because I wanted to reunite with my family first, but it's unnecessary now. The Thomas girl is about to have a marrow transplant, and my daughter is donating marrow to her. Get in touch with the Thomas family. If anything happens to my daughter, I'll slaughter them all!!!"

Having finished his words, he abruptly hung up.

Kill the entire Thomas family, a joke? Tommy was terrified to her very core.

Jonathan said slowly: "No need to ask too much. You'll know in time. If Orla has become so cruel as to disregard her flesh and blood, I will have to make her pay back everything she owes me!"

Incarcerated for five years, Jonathan is no longer the man he once was. The powerful Thomas family could only tremble in his presence!

At that moment, Tommy truly felt that the extraordinary aura Jonathan carried wasn't an illusion.

.....

Elite Summit's Second Hospital.

A crowd of men in vested suits and leather shoes had gathered outside the surgery room.

The one operated on today was the most pampered grandchild of the renowned Thomas family of Elite Summit, Neala Thomas.

An older man in old-fashioned clothes walked in. It was none other than Mr. Kane Thomas, a bigwig of Elite Summit!

"Father, what did Roger Jake of Rise & Shine Real Estate call you for?" At this moment, Devlin Thomas, the second son, walked up and inquired.

Mr. Thomas frowned: "Roger Jake asked us to cancel the marrow transplant for Neala from that girl, saying that the girl's father is a big shot who we can't afford to cross!"

"What...?"

Everyone was in a flutter of surprise.

Rise & Shine Real Estate held a significant position in Elite Summit, barely less influential than the Thomas family. It wasn't precisely the city's ruler but not far from it.

What's critical is the girl whom the Thomas family spent fifty million USD on buying, as Mr. Thomas mentioned, is the daughter of a significant figure they can't cross.

This...

"Father, we can't agree to this! If we don't use this girl's marrow, who else can save Neala?"

"That's right, father. Carla Wang's father is just a criminal being rehabilitated, not some big shot, right? I think Roger Jake is just trying to mess with us!"

"...."

The Thomas family was buzzing with conversation.

Kane Thomas nodded with a serious face: "Roger Jake may be shrewd, but he's not the only one in Elite Summit!"

"I'm not sure what Roger Jake's relationship with this girl is, but he genuinely wants to protect her. I agreed vaguely on the phone just now to buy time. We must proceed with the surgery immediately. By the time he arrives, it'll be too late!"

"Indeed, I'll ask the doctor to arrange the surgery immediately!" Kane's second son immediately chimed in.

Bang!

At that moment, the hospital doors swung open violently, and an angry voice roared as if coming from the underworld.

"I dare anyone to proceed with the surgery!"

"I dare anyone to proceed with the surgery!"

The booming, angry voice echoed through the room, and Jonathan, with a furious look, entered with Tommy.

All eyes filled with rage were focused on him.

"Who the hell are you to make a scene in front of the Thomas family? Let me tell you, I'm Devlin Thomas, my friends here in Elite Summit call me 'Thomas the Second'. Show some sense and scram, and I'll generously let you off the hook!"

Devlin Thomas wanted to hurry up with the surgery, fearing further delay might lead to complications. Therefore, he decided not to pick a fight with this newcomer.

He proactively introduced himself so that this man, hearing of his fame, would know better than to stick around.

This man, Thomas's reputation, is highly esteemed in Elite Summit, enough to induce fear in everyone.

Jonathan looked at him and said coldly: "I've heard of your fame, but have you ever heard of me?"

Everyone in the waiting room of the operating theatre observed, noticing that the two Jonathans were dressed modestly, unsure of his intentions.

"Are these two idiots? They hear Thomas's name and still aren't scared?"

"Don't tell me they have powerful backers?"

At this point, Tommy stepped forward, passionately stating: "I don't care if you're the second Thomas or the third Thomas. The bottom line is, if you want to harm my brother's daughter, you'll have to step over my dead body!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room became alert.

These two had no backup, and they were just two fearless individuals.

Old man Thomas said in a low voice: "I remember you now. You're the father of Carla Wang - Jonathan Wang, the man who committed a crime five years ago and had to go to jail. I understand your love for your daughter, but your wife, Orla William, has sold Carla to our Thomas family. Regardless of your anger, you should be looking for your wife instead of creating havoc in my granddaughter's operating theatre!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

"I thought he was some reputable figure, but he's a criminal!"

"Indeed, they are not afraid of death. Recently released criminal dares to mess with our Thomas family. Truly audacious!"

"Isn't he afraid he'll also lose his own life?"

Tommy, fuming, was about to argue, but Jonathan held up his hand to stop him.

He stepped forward, saying: "I'll give you ninety million USD. Spare my daughter. Of course, you can refuse, but I will rescue my daughter from the operating room myself. As for the Thomas family, you can wait for your destruction!"

As soon as he finished his words, the crowd was stunned, then broke into exhilarated laughter.

One person laughed as if he had heard the joke of the century: "Destroy our Thomas family, based on you alone? Moreover, do you even have ninety million million USD? I fear you don't even have a single USD!"

"Ha ha ha..."

"Dad, don't waste your words with him. I'll have him driven out immediately!"

Kane's voice also lowered, angrily retorted: "You don't have ninety million million USD. Even if you had one billion USD, you could not take your daughter away today!"

"Logically speaking, we, the Thomas family, have bought your daughter with our money. Not to mention her marrow, even her life belongs to the Thomas family. If we don't talk about logic, if I'm unhappy, you will lose your life right here!"

Making some people disappear from this world is not difficult for the Thomas family.

Jonathan's eyes flashed with killing intent: "I prefer the absence of logic. I want to see how you're going to take my life."

"I'm here too, and I refuse to believe this world has no law!" Tommy quickly interjected.

"Alright, alright, alright, where is person..."

Kane repeated the word 'alright' three times, reaching the peak of his anger.

No one had dared to challenge the authority of the Thomas family like this, and he was about to order his men to deal with these two audacious fellows.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed, and Roger Jake, in a gray suit, led a few people into the already cramped operating room.

With his square face, Roger asked: "What's going on?"

Seeing Roger arrive, the faces of the Thomas family, including Kane, shifted dramatically. This was troublesome! Roger Jake had come so quickly!

Kane's sharp gaze was directed at Jonathan, and if it weren't for this man dragging out time, the operation would have already started.

Jonathan ignored the Thomases, turning his cold gaze towards Roger: "I have yet to ask you, what's the matter?"

Hearing a familiar voice, Roger immediately turned his gaze.

Seeing Jonathan's face, he suddenly bowed, expressing profound respect: "Young Master!"

"Young Master?!" Everyone exclaimed in surprise.

This man, the boss of Rise & Shine Real Estate, with assets in the tens of billions, showed such reverence to a young man, even addressing him as 'young master'!

This left everyone in a state of tumult. Not just them, even Tommy was flabbergasted.

His brother...! Things were different now!

Roger hurried over without a moment's delay. A glance told him there was a problem, and he angrily glared at Kane.

"You old man, didn't I tell you that Carla Wang is the daughter of a big shot, and you are not allowed to touch her? You even agreed with me! Now if you don't give me a reasonable explanation, from today onwards, the Thomas family will be the enemy of Rise & Shine Real Estate!"

Since things have come to this, Kane defiantly turned his face, retorting firmly: "Roger Jake, do you think the Thomas family fears you? Don't try to threaten me. Let Rise & Shine dare to compete with the Thomases, and it's still uncertain who will win and who will lose!"

Two top figures of Elite Summit confronted each other, and no one around dared to utter a word.

But...!

The Thomas family should have noticed the people who came in with Roger.

At this moment, three individuals successively stood up and lined up behind Roger.

"Waging war, huh? Alright then! I, Vincent Smith, would also like to see the strength of this old man Thomas!"

"I've heard of Thomas's prestige in the past, and I wonder if a newcomer like me, Aidan Reece, is worthy of being Thomas's opponent?"

"Daring to touch the young master's daughter, I, Stephen Richard, am the first to object!"

The Thomases all turned pale.

Vincent Smith, the chairman of PP Group!

Aidan Reece, the boss of X-Absolutely Security Company!

Stephen Richard owns over 20 bars and karaoke joints in Elite Summit!

These three were famous throughout Elite Summit and could be considered on par with Old Man Thomas.

Yet, they were all speaking up for Jonathan?

Previously, this was the first time anyone noticed these three because the waiting room was rather cramped.

But now, everyone was utterly shocked.

Including Roger, the combined force of these four, who could resist?

The Thomases seemed destined to be destroyed!

"Vincent Smith greets the young master!"

"Aidan Reece greets the young master!"

"Stephen Richard greets the young master!"

But these three high-profile figures in Elite Summit, like Roger Jake, showed immense respect for Jonathan.

This was not just about assistance, they placed Jonathan in a much higher position.

Jonathan coldly gazed at the trembling Devlin, his voice low and stern, and asked: "Now, do I have the right to obliterate the Thomas family?"

At this point, who could still laugh? Who could even find a shred of humor?

Devlin knew only fear: "Mr. Wang, it's all a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding..."

"Roger Jake, Vincent Smith, Aidan Reece, Stephen Richard..."

Kane mumbled, then abruptly looked at Jonathan, horror flashing in his eyes.

"I understand now, I understand. You're the new master of Top-Sky House?"

Everyone was utterly terrified.

Top-Sky House was a scary place, renowned and notorious!

"The new master of Top-Sky House?"

Everyone took a deep breath, their gaze upon Jonathan now filled with respect!

Top-Sky House originated from Top-Sky.

Top Sky was divided into high-ranking Top Sky, middle-ranking Top Sky, and low-ranking Top Sky, encompassing almost all industries in the military, political, and commercial fields.

The golden age of Top-Sky House was no less impressive than that of Pinky House.

Even if it has declined, Top-Sky House remains a supernatural existence at its peak for ordinary people, with all the assets of Top-Sky House amounting to hundreds of billions of USD.

Top-Sky House reigned supreme in the Southwest.

And Jonathan was the master of this supernatural force.

He held the power that could shake heaven and earth!

Jonathan coolly gazed at Kane, his voice heavy and definite: "So, you're aware of Top-Sky House. Now tell me, do I have the right to annihilate the Thomas family?"

Kane trembled: "Mr. Wang, I realize my mistake. Please give me a chance. Give the Thomas family a chance!"

Denial was impossible now, and this was an admission!

A year ago, Kane had received information from some sources that a new master of Top-Sky House was about to appear.

And in Elite Summit, the only person who could command such respect from figures like Roger Jake and Aidan Reece, who bear the title of Top-Sky House, could only be the new master of Top-Sky House.

There was no doubt!

Top-Sky House? Tommy's mind buzzed. He didn't understand what Top-Sky House meant, but it must be no simple matter if it could make old man Thomas tremble like that.

His brother had become even more formidable than before!

"Save my daughter first!"

Jonathan was anxious to see Carla and had no time to deal with these people.

Devlin's face was unsightly, but he dared not speak.

Without Carla Wang's marrow, his daughter would also die.

But if he insisted on transplanting Carla Wang's marrow into Neala, the Thomas family would be done for!

"Aren't you leaving yet!"

Kane angrily looked at his second son. Why was he still standing there frozen at a time like this?

Just then, the operating room door opened.

A young girl with a pale face, leading a plump little girl by the hand, came out.

The little girl looked very well-behaved, her eyes similar to Jonathan's, but she was somewhat chubby compared to girls her age due to excessive pampering.

This wasn't Carla Wang, Jonathan's daughter, then who was she? Jonathan's eyes flashed with a momentary blaze, teary-eyed.

"Enough with the noise. I won't undergo surgery anymore! Carla is still a child, and please spare her!

Grandpa, Dad, I don't want to go through this surgery. I don't want to harm Carla!"

Neala has a refined beauty that would be unparalleled if not for her weakness from illness.

Clad in surgical attire, she led Carla out, pleading with Kane and Devlin to abandon the surgery.

She knew that a small amount of marrow might be tolerable, but the amount she needed would be unbearable for a child-like Carla.

It could cause her body's functions to age or even become paralyzed if severe.

"Carla!"

Tommy was surprised, rushed to hug Carla, very heartbroken: "Carla, how have you become so chubby?"

By now, Carla must weigh at least 35 kilograms, and she's not even six years old yet!

"Uncle Tommy!"

Carla joyfully shouted but immediately burst into tears of self-pity: "Uncle Tommy, I don't want the surgery. I'm terrified!"

"Don't be scared, Carla. No one can force you to have surgery. Don't you miss your dad? Here he is!"

Tommy hurriedly held Carla up to Jonathan.

He gently stroked her head, tears welling in his eyes: "My dear, a year ago, Carla was just over 20 kilograms, such a beautiful, healthy little girl!"

"Daddy, are you my daddy?" Carla asked in disbelief.

"Yes, I'm your dad!"

Jonathan declared heavily, and his voice filled with fury.

His gaze bore into Neala, the corners of his eyes nearly cracked.

"To prepare enough marrow for you, they have made a 20-kilogram child gain up to 35 kilograms in one year."

Stunned by his accusing gaze, Neala burst into tears, her voice choked: "I'm sorry, I didn't want it to be like this. I truly apologize!"

"Don't hurt her. Carla doesn't want anyone to hurt her!"

Unexpectedly, Carla thought that Jonathan intended to harm Neala. The child quickly wriggled out of Tommy's embrace, ran to Neala, and shielded her with her petite body.

Perhaps this stranger who claimed to be her father was too unfamiliar, less significant than Neala to Carla.

"Carla, she's a bad person!"

Jonathan's voice was gentle when addressing Carla.

"No! She's not bad, and she's very nice to me!" Carla was adamant.

Perhaps because she was still a child, she didn't understand the complicated adult matters.

But she could distinguish between who was kind and who was unkind to her.

The hearts of the Thomas family members were in their throats, and their fate hinged on Jonathan's thoughts!

Jonathan was silent for a long time: "Carla, come to Daddy. Daddy won't harm her, okay?"

Carla hesitated for a while before cautiously asking: "Then can Carla see Mommy? Carla hasn't seen Mommy for a long time. Carla misses Mommy so much!"

Those words were like a sharp stake driven straight into Jonathan's heart.

Did Orla know that the daughter she had sold still longed for her?

"Daddy will take you to see Mommy! Come, let Daddy hold you." Jonathan bent down, opening his arms in a questioning manner.

"Yes, let's find mommy!"

Ultimately, Carla couldn't resist the longing for her mother and flung herself into Jonathan's chest.

Jonathan could feel the warmth radiating from his daughter, gradually calming his mood. He said nothing more, guiding Carla away from the surgery's waiting room.

As they reached the door, he paused. His gaze fell on Neala with cold indifference, leaving behind a comment.

"You have chronic leukemia, not some dire disease!"

After Jonathan left, all the Thomas family members wiped the sweat from their foreheads, dreadfully scared.

Jonathan gave no instructions, and the folks from Roger's side needed to stay within their bounds to decide, so they successively left.

As Roger was about to depart, Kane Thomas hastily pulled him back, whispering: "Chairman Jake, what is Mr. Wang's intent?"

Neither punishing the Thomas family nor uttering a word, Kane was puzzled.

Roger sneered contemptuously at Kane: "I called you, but you didn't listen. Now you remember, huh? Sorry, I don't know either."

Roger left a cold remark before striding away. With their young master that furious, who dared help the Thomas family?

"Dad, what do we do now?"

"All because Neala suddenly struck with leukemia. Great, now the entire Thomas family is implicated!"

"Neala is indeed trouble. We should offer Neala up to appease Mr. Wang's anger!"

The danger was imminent, and everyone began to criticize Neala.

Though Neala had no idea what had happened, she could guess at this point that Carla's father was an influential figure that the Thomas family shouldn't have messed with. But now they had.

"Fine, I'll go plead with Mr. Wang. I'll take full responsibility and won't let the Thomas family get involved!" declared Neala decisively.

She was the cause of all this and should be the one to end it.

Devlin naturally didn't want his daughter to appease Jonathan's anger, but what could he do when facing a force that could crush the Thomas family?

Suddenly, he remembered something: "Neala, isn't Carla's birthday coming up?"

"In three days."

Neala didn't understand, but she clearly remembered Carla's birthday.

"In three days, it'll be the engagement day of Mr. Wang's wife, Orla William!"

...

Atop Fear Wild mountain, inside the mansion.

Carla curiously looked at the grand hall that resembled a royal palace, yet she was too timid to touch anything, afraid she might break something priceless.

"We'll be living here in the future. Do you like it, Carla?" Jonathan gently asked Carla.

Fear Wild Mansion was the most luxurious mansion in Elite Summit, developed by the real estate company Rise & Shine.

And this mansion on the peak was the most expensive in the city, never put up for sale, as Roger reserved it for Jonathan.

"I like it very much. But Dad, didn't you say you would take Carla to see Mom?" Carla still missed her mother greatly.

Jonathan's smile gradually faded, but he kept a pleasant face: "Carla, Mom is very busy. You can't see her right now. In three days, it'll be your sixth birthday. Mom will come to see you then, and she will bring a present for you too! Carla is about to be six years old. You understand everything now, right?"

Jonathan remembered Carla's birthday very well.

"Yes, Carla is perfect!" Carla nodded vigorously.

Jonathan smiled, saying: "Carla, Uncle Tommy will take you to the playroom. Your dad and Uncle Jake have things to discuss!"

"Yes, okay!"

Perhaps due to the unfamiliar environment, Carla was quiet but obediently ascended to the upper floor with Tommy.

After Carla left, Jonathan heaved a sigh of relief. At least he could cope the next two days without Carla looking for his mother.

He tiredly lifted his hand: "Give me a cigarette."

Roger presented him with a cigarette and lit it for him.

He seemed to want to say something but held back.

Jonathan took several deep puffs of his cigarette: "Speak your mind."

Roger finally spoke: "Young master, and I find it inhuman for Mrs. Wang to sell her daughter for fifty million dollars! I think Carla should know the truth then...!"

After saying this, Roger quickly shut his mouth to gauge his master's reaction, fearful of retribution.

However, Jonathan bitterly laughed: "I understand what you're saying. I'm just wondering how to tell Carla the truth. I don't want to hurt the girl."

The young master had considered everything, so Roger didn't add more.

"Alright, I'll handle this. You arrange for Carla to go to school. If I'm not here, you are responsible for her pick up, drop off, and care. I can't trust a nanny!"

At this, Roger was nearly moved to tears.

He didn't consider taking care of a child beneath him as a chairman of the Rise & Shine real estate company.

The young master entrusting him with Carla's care was treating him like family!

He quickly reassured: "Young master, rest assured, and I will not let you down!"

"Mmm."

Jonathan nodded slightly, stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, and suddenly said: "Right, Carla's birthday is in three days. I haven't been able to be with her on her birthday for years, and this time I want to throw her a grand birthday party! Which is the best hotel in Elite Summit now?"

"Way Heaven Hotel! I will book the top floor of the Way Heaven Hotel for you to celebrate Carla's birthday!" Roger hastily guaranteed.

Way Heaven Hotel?

Jonathan pondered for a moment. Orla also held her engagement there. Thinking this, he agreed:

"There then."

He again thought of the past events, was silent for a moment, then said: "Also, that girl named Adela Kyle that I hurt back then, do some digging on her for me."

No matter the reason, it was a fact that Jonathan had violated her.

Whether he is responsible or should compensate, he couldn't evade it.

...

Roger worked efficiently and arranged for Carla's kindergarten the day, personally taking Carla to school the next day.

As for Carla's weight issue, he would recover quickly with an appropriate diet and exercise.

And Jonathan had to return home to plan and didn't follow them to school.