With a grim expression, she took a seat.James noticed the displeasure on Thea’s face and hurriedly explained, “Thea, don’t listen to David. Nothing’s going on between us. Yes, she was holding my arm, but she was only asking me to find her a job. We weren’t making out.”“Yes,” Xara hurriedly added. “That’s what really happened, Thea.”David sprang to his feet. “Looking for a job? Who do you think you are, the chairman of the company? Thea is the chairman of Eternality. Xara should be approaching her for help, not you.”Gladys was sullen. “Xara, I won’t be telling your father about this. It’d be bad if rumors were to spread and ruin the good name of the Hills. James, you have to divorce Thea. The Callahans could never accept such a shameless son-in-law like you.”“That’s right. Get a divorce,” Alyssa chimed in.Thea felt her head spin.A divorce?She had wanted to say those words last night.However, she recalled how well James had treated her.She remembered James’ meticulous
The Callahans were determined to kick James and Xara out. Gladys even showed them to the door with a broom.Outside the door, Xara cried her eyes out upon seeing the pieces of clothing on the floor.She looked at James apologetically. “J-James, I’m sorry. It’s all my fault.”James waved her off.It was a trivial matter, and he did not take it to heart.“Alright now, stop blaming yourself. It’s not entirely your fault. The Callahans have long had a problem with me. They’ve been trying to convince Thea to divorce me for a while. Thea used to stand up for me. But, now that something like this has happened, getting a divorce doesn’t seem too far off.”Although it was not too serious of a problem, it certainly did complicate things a little.“I-I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. If you two divorce, I-I’m all yours.”James glanced at her. “Give it up. I only have Thea in my heart.”James knew Xara only spoke these words because she thought he was a big shot after yesterday’s events.“I-I
It was almost nine o’clock.The Trade City Center had only just begun attracting business investment. As Scarlett was an amateur in the field, she went on a hiring spree. At the moment, they were having a conference at the company headquarters to discuss the follow-up process of the investment project.She paused the meeting upon receiving James’ call.“I’m still at the company. Is there anything, James?”James said, “I have a friend who’s currently unemployed. Can you arrange a position for her?”“Where are you, James? I’ll have someone pick you up. I’m in the middle of a meeting, so I can’t leave.”“No need. I’ll take a taxi there.”He hung up the phone.Xara was gazing longingly at James. As James hung up his phone, she could not help but ask, “James, who did you just call?”James gave her a mysterious grin. “Let’s go. We’ll take a taxi to the Trade City Center. Don’t tell anyone about this. Keep a low profile, especially in front of Thea.”“Got it.” Xara nodded in excitem
Xara was stunned, and her mind went blank.James frowned and glanced at Scarlett.His gaze sent shivers down her spine. She immediately dropped to the floor, her body trembling. The high-ranking officials were baffled.That was Ms. Brooks, the person in charge of Transgenerational Group.Why was she kneeling?For a moment, they were bewildered.James said in a low voice, “What are you doing? Get up.”“Yes, James.”Scarlett immediately got up and stood by the side, quivering in fear.James went on, “Why are they here? Dismiss them.”Scarlett immediately instructed, “What are you standing here for? Get back to work.”“Yes.”They swiftly left the scene.Soon, only James, Scarlett, and Xara remained outside the Transgenerational Tower.“J-James, I…”Scarlett wore a worried expression. She had only wanted to make James feel welcome and never expected to offend him. If she had known, she would have come alone.James waved her off. “Alright now, I’m not blaming you for this.
She was James’ cousin, after all.To her, Xara was only here to gain experience. Sooner or later, she would be the top brass of the company.“Huh? I’m in charge of the region near the food street?” Xara was stunned.That was a task only a high-ranking official would be assigned.Based on her original plans, she would be content working just any job in Cansington. Even a lower executive position would suffice.Now, she was in charge of an entire region.She had heard that the food street required exceptionally high prerequisites for the entry of business investments.Only renowned catering companies in the culinary world had the right to establish themselves. Besides, the one-off payment for setting up shop was at least a couple of million dollars, not including the subsequent rental they would have to pay.At that moment, she started getting cold feet.Would she be up to the task?However, she was more concerned with James’ identity.“M-Ms. Brooks, w-who exactly is James? Is
Henry was asleep in a room in Common Clinic.Sensing movement, he immediately got up and switched on the lights.He could see James walking in.“James, what brings you here?”James looked at Henry dejectedly. “I fought with Thea.”“Huh? What happened?” Henry was confused.James sighed deeply.Henry passed him a cigarette.James accepted it.Henry lit the cigarette.James took a deep breath. “Nothing much. Just a little misunderstanding.”He recounted what happened to Henry.“Hahaha!”Henry could not restrain his laughter. “That’s hilarious! The General of the Southern Plains driven out of the Callahans’ residence?”Noticing James’ grim expression, he instantly held his tongue. With a serious look, he said, “James, I can help if you need me to kill someone. But, something like this? I’m helpless.”James lightly waved him off. “I’m not expecting you to help me. I’ll explain things to Thea when she calms down.”“You’ll be sleeping here tonight?”“Yes. We’ll have a good dr
“Black Dragon, James, stop screwing around. I’m a busy man, unlike you.”James cleared his throat. “Henry, redeploy a hundred thousand troops from the Southern Plains.”“Right on it.”Upon hearing them sing the same tune, the Blithe King was so enraged that he wanted to smash his phone.However, he managed to suppress his anger.“You win, James. But, can you not call me over such a trivial matter? Just call Daniel. He’ll deal with it.”“Are you trying to say I can call you if it isn’t trivial?”The Blithe King was so irritated that he hung up the phone.After hanging up the phone, he immediately gave his orders. “Daniel, there’s something I need you to do for me.”Daniel could not believe his ears when he received his orders.Baffled, he left the Blithe King’s office. At the same time, in Common Clinic, James was relieved after the call.“Thea, I’d like to see you try. Very impressive of you, Henry. There’s no way I’d have thought of such an intricate plan.”Henry’s face
“What’s going on? Wasn’t everything fine just now?”“Today is my and my girlfriend’s shared birthday. We were planning to get our marriage certificate today. What happened?”Many people complained as they left the Department of Civil Affairs.Meanwhile, James was ecstatic.It was a feeling happier than winning a battle. He walked to the roadside and got into Henry’s car. “Let’s go, Henry.”“Where are you going next, James? The House of Royals or the clinic?”James yawned. “To the clinic. I need to take a nap.” He had drank until very late the previous night and was still a little drowsy.“Alright.”Henry drove to Common Clinic.Unable to get a divorce, Thea headed to the company to continue dealing with company affairs.James slept until noon.Outside Common Clinic, Nine Dragons Street, food stall.James put one foot on a bench and nibbled on a chicken wing. “Henry, simply delaying the divorce isn’t going to do. You have to help me come up with something.”“What can