It seemed like Hector Thompson saw through everything in Mandy Zimmer’s mind after seeing the look on her face.“It’s not our first time seeing each other, Ms. Mandy,” he said, smiling faintly.“That said, we didn’t get to know each other on a deeper level since we both were partnered.“I was interested in you when the Jean family held a cocktail party at the Wolsing Hotel. I tried inviting you for a movie together…“But I stopped bugging you after you rejected me thrice.“After all, decency is crucial to us from the top ten families.“You should know that I wouldn’t try to earn a woman’s heart by orchestrating that big of a show.“After all, I have a high status. I can’t afford to embarrass myself like this.“If you still don’t believe me…Hector opened something on his phone before throwing it on the table.“Have a look at this.”Mandy instinctively glanced at the screen before seeing Hector’s schedule. Judging from the schedule, he was supposed to attend a launch conferen
In sweltering weather, a middle-aged woman with a mink fur coat covered in all sorts of jewelry quickly entered.A pure young woman was following behind her.The middle-aged woman completely ignored Hector Thompson when she rushed towards Mandy Zimmer.“Are you alright, my dear?“I heard you got in trouble before I bought anything at the Olden Trade!“Which bastard did this to you?!“You’re the head of the ninth branch!“You’re also managing the Jean family’s affairs in Wolsing!“They’re going against the entire family doing this!“They must have a death wish!”The person was none other than Lilian Yates. Xynthia Zimmer was the one following behind.Mandy gave Xynthia a look after seeing Lilian’s face.“Don’t worry, Mother. I’m fine.“It’s just a car accident.”Hector’s eyes lit up instantly before faintly smiling while stepping forward.“Ms. Mandy’s okay, Aunty.“My lawyers will take care of the accident.”“You?Lilian showed a demanding expression.“Speak! Were you
Hector Thompson smiled faintly.“Sorry, Aunty.“The people did give me the title…“But I’m just an ordinary man.“In a place like Wolsing, almost everyone here is a billionaire.“This is embarrassing…”“No! Not at all!Lilian Yates was smiling from ear to ear.“Fate will always bring people together, right? Besides, the internet says your net worth is billions of dollars!”Hector chuckled.“That’s because of the family. I’d be lucky even to have a billion to my name.”“What a bright young man you are!”Lilian’s eyes lit up. She has nothing but admiration for top-rated young masters like Hector.More importantly, she would be in the country’s top-rated circle if Mandy Zimmer were to marry him.After all, Lilian had lived in debauchery since she arrived in Wolsing for a few days. She ate meals worth a few thousand dollars in a private clubhouse and shopped in places with bags worth a hundred times more than that. There was simply no way for her to go back.More importantly
“You can’t go, Mother!”Mandy Zimmer spoke sternly after waiting for Hector Thompson to leave.She knew exactly what her mother was planning.Nobody knew if Hector mentioned the loan intentionally…But Mandy knew her mother would spend it all in a heartbeat.“Not only are you not listening to me, you’re even trying to babysit me?!Lilian Yates held her waist with a fierce expression.“Did that bastard contact you again?!“Let me tell you something! It doesn’t matter if he’s a prince or a CEO!“The top ten families and the five hidden families are the country’s top-rated circles!“You’re the head of the Jean family’s ninth branch! You’re also in charge of the family’s business in Wolsing!“You’re only allowed to talk to people like Young Master Hector!“Do you understand me?!”Mandy frowned.“That’s my business, Mother.“Besides, Hector might not be as good as you think.“He was probably the one who orchestrated the entire accident.“That’s why…”“He did?Lilian scoff
“What do you mean?Mandy Zimmer froze.“The company doesn’t even have that much money left?“There were still millions of dollars’ worth of surplus, right?”“There’s something you don’t know, Ms. Mandy. The wages for the workers at the construction site and the payment for supplies are due this month.“That said, the presale certificates for the commercial buildings haven’t been issued yet.“We can’t sell the buildings because of that.“And since we’ve been spending all that money without any cash flow, it’s only natural that we’re low on funds.“Besides, Aunty Lilian also spent millions of dollars in company funds last month.“If we wire her another 1.5 million now, we wouldn’t be able to explain this to the higher-ups once the accounting department finds out about this.”Naturally, the Jean family’s ninth branch was in charge of the real estate business in Wolsing.That said, because of the country’s economic trend and rapid development of technology, traditional housing h
A long-awaited call finally came when Harvey York finished his matters.Harvey looked at the number on the screen when he froze momentarily.“It’s been a while, Yvonne.”“The outskirts must be real fun, huh?”Yvonne Xavier spoke in a playful yet angsty tone.It was only normal. Yvonne had been handling Harvey’s matters in South Light, the Golden Sands, and Mordu.Yvonne was a reliable help, but even she was utterly swamped by all the work thrown at her.Harvey gave an awkward chuckle.“It’s alright. Thanks for helping me out with everything.“I’ll head over to you in two days. Are you in Mordu or South Light right now?”“Neither. I’m in Wolsing,” replied Yvonne quietly.“Wolsing? What are you doing there for?”Harvey froze. He never asked Yvonne to go there in the first place.“Did you think I wanted to come?Yvonne heaved a sigh.“You should know you’re one of the board members of Country H Commercial Group, right?”“Am I?Harvey seemed confused.“I’m a part of the g
Before Harvey York was done talking, Yvonne Xavier remembered something.“Right, Sir York.“There’s something that I should inform you.“Your ex-wife might’ve gotten into trouble…”Harvey paused before helplessly shaking his head.“Send me the flight number…”-Wolsing, at an office building located in the suburbs.This was Sky Corporation’s headquarters in Wolsing, which is also the company’s core building for the time being.Ray Hart stood behind Yvonne when he put his laptop down before lighting a cigar.Through the glass window, Yvonne looked down at the bustling first-rate city with thousands of residents with a vacant stare.“I still don’t understand, Ms. Yvonne,” said Ray calmly.“You’ve been spending a great deal of effort in the organization. Only outsiders would see this as Sir York stumbling into the position out of sheer luck.“That said, wouldn’t Sir York be unhappy about this?“More importantly, Mandy’s also in Wolsing.”Ray showed an odd expression as he l
In the evening, at the Outskirts International Airport.Harvey York took his time before arriving at the airport and made it through the security check hassle-free.He left the outskirts in a rush, but it was good that mostly everything was properly handled here.He asked Romina Klein to take care of the rest. He believed she could handle things nicely with her experience in the gray area.Besides, she would also have support from Dorian Howell.As for Billie Higgs, Judith Pedler, and the others, Harvey hesitated momentarily before texting each of them. He wanted to inform them that he had already left and gave a proper explanation.Harvey heaved a sigh before heading to the VIP passageway.Because of Yvonne’s proper arrangements, Harvey was comfortably seated in first class before long.While thinking of resting his eyes, frantic footsteps were heard from behind.A woman in her twenties wearing a black suit and sunglasses came forward.She looked around the first-class cabin