Edward, in a frenzy, lunged forward, but was easily dodged by Frederick.The onlookers were baffled, completely confused about what was happening.Frederick smiled. “You’ve been hanging around the subway, so I bet you’ve used your phone to take a lot of questionable photos of women in secret, right?”"W-What nonsense are you talking about?" Edward stammered, growing more agitated. “Return my phone! Everyone, he’s stealing an old man’s phone in broad daylight!”However, the crowd’s sympathy for Edward evaporated instantly after they heard Frederick's words and saw Edward's reaction. No one stepped up to help the old man.Frederick took his time to open Edward’s photo gallery and display it openly for everyone to see. As people looked, their faces turned pale with shock.The gallery was filled with intimate photos of women—shots of their chests, thighs, buttocks, waists, and faces. There were images of women in V-neck tops, black stockings, schoolgirl outfits, lace pajamas, and s
The staff members were taken aback. One of them stammered, “E-Explain himself? Well... How would you like to settle this, Ms. York?”“He’s been caught taking numerous photos and videos on the subway. With such solid evidence, he’s clearly committed crimes like endangering public safety and provoking trouble. At the very least, he should be locked up for ten days to two weeks!” Jennifer said coldly.As the CEO of a publicly listed company, Jennifer was well-versed in legal matters. The crowd agreed. “She's right! We can all testify!”The public’s eyes were sharp and clear. With evidence and witnesses all in place, even Edward’s son, who was the deputy CEO of a state-owned enterprise, couldn’t save him!The staff members had no choice but to grit their teeth and say, “Don’t worry, we’ll handle this according to the law! We won’t show any favoritism!”The two girls, who were the most agitated, declared, “You better! If you dare to show any favoritism, we’ll report it to the state g
“After you finish this job, I’ll pay you three times the usual amount of what the subway company pays you!” Edward promised firmly.Rocky exhaled smoke, and laughed heartily. “What’s this? Usually, you call us in to handle some low-level thugs on the subway. Now you want us to do something like beating and kidnapping?”He eyed Edward skeptically. “You don’t look like the most upright guy yourself. You’ve got that sleazy old man vibe—are you just another dirty old pervert?”The two staff members turned beet-red.Quickly, one of them said, “Rocky, this man is the father of our deputy general manager in Centropolis Subway!”“Wow! The father of the prince, huh?” Rocky’s eyes widened in surprise, and he sneered, “Alright, then. For the money, I’ll reluctantly take on this job, but I want five times the usual rate! And if anything goes wrong, we’ll negotiate a separate fee!”The staff members were stunned. “Five times? You’re raising the price without reason!”Rocky snorted. “You want
Rocky burst into laughter, his belly shaking with amusement. “I’m dying of laughter!”Edward and the two staff members were stunned, their minds reeling as if struck by lightning.They couldn't believe their ears. Rocky was calling Frederick—and addressing him as Mr. Lester! They knew each other!Edward's hair stood on end, his whole body trembling. “You useless idiots! You’ve called someone who’s in cahoots with the enemy!”The two staff members looked ashen and sweated nervously. “Rocky is the most powerful underground figure around here, known as one of the Four Great Crime Lords in Centropolis. How were we to know that this country bumpkin knew him?”Edward’s eyes lit up. “Rocky, I’ll pay you ten times the amount for Frederick’s life! Even if you know him, your connection to him can’t outweigh the value of real money. People like you thrive on danger—there’s nothing you won’t do for the right price!”Rocky puffed on a cigarette, then grinned widely, his face contorted with
Jennifer's eyes widened in disbelief, her fury so intense that her mouth twisted in anger. "You’re shameless!"Frederick smiled, his eyes twinkling. "Did I ever say I wasn't?"Jennifer fell speechless. This man used to show her some respect, and wouldn’t dare touch her casually. But now, with their relationship a bit closer, her icy exterior had completely melted. If she had known this would happen, she would never have cried in front of him in the first place!"Fine, don't tell me. I don't care about these trivial things, anyway." Jennifer rolled her eyes at him. "I’m going to the restroom. Behave yourself! We’re about to arrive at my second granduncle’s house. We have to keep a low profile!"Frederick grinned. "Yes, ma’am! I'll follow all of your orders, Ms. York!"Five minutes later, Jennifer, looking refreshed, exited the restroom. She and Frederick caught a local shuttle, and traveled the last few kilometers before arriving at the outskirts of the city. They stopped in
Jennifer almost spit out her tea when she heard that.800,000 per 2.5kg?! Xerxes was certainly generous! Though the taste wasn’t great, its rarity made it valuable. The wealthy often loved spending money on such exotic items.Next to her, Frederick actually did spit out the tea, frowning. "What kind of terrible tea is this? It’s not even as good as our normal black tea that costs just a few bucks! 800,000? That's just a scam!"Jennifer’s hand shook involuntarily, and Xerxes’s smile froze for a split second.Jennifer quickly stood up to explain. "Granduncle Xerxes, please don’t mind him! My boyfriend is a soldier, and is used to rougher conditions. He doesn't appreciate the finer things."Xerxes chuckled. "Why are you saying these things? I'm your elder, Jen. Do you think I would take offense at you youngsters?"Jennifer wiped the cold sweat from her brow. "Thank you for your understanding, Granduncle Xerxes. To be honest, besides visiting you, I also have something else to disc
"That is the fact that I’m young. I keep up with the times, and can adapt to trends!" Jennifer’s words came out like rapid fire. "That's why I founded a subsidiary, Aerowind Enterprise."Our two core businesses at Aerowind are creating a commercial pedestrian street for influencers and leveraging short video e-commerce livestreaming to drive sales. "The facts speak for themselves. The Sleepless City project has gained significant support from the local government and major banks, which have invested heavily. Moreover, numerous businesses have already signed contracts to move in."As for short video sales, we were among the first in the country to pioneer this space. We’ve already reached the second tier, and are actively pushing towards the top tier!"Xerxes looked at her thoughtfully. "And what are you trying to tell me with all this?""The low stock price is temporary. I will prove through my actions that under my leadership, Prospera Corporation will thrive!" Jennifer decl
Before Frederick could react, Jennifer shot him a cold glare, signaling him to hold back. He was taken aback. Damn, did she have to be so fierce?Jennifer turned back and said sincerely, "Great-grandmother, whether you believe it or not, I swear I’m different from the rest of the Yorks."Xerxes chimed in, "She's right, Mom. Jen’s incredibly talented. She’s already leading Prospera Corporation at such a young age, and plans to expand into Centropolis!"Margaret's face darkened. "So, you plan to work with her? Have you forgotten to consult Lord Blau first?"Xerxes shivered. "I almost forgot! My business has thrived over the years thanks to Lord Blau's guidance!"Jennifer was curious. "Granduncle Xerxes, who is this person you're talking about?"At that moment, the old Taoist priest carrying a flowing whisk opened one eye theatrically. "Just a wandering free spirit," he said cryptically.Xerxes declared dramatically, "Nonsense! Mr. Luther Blau is a mystic! He's a learned Taoist