Harold felt like he was being hit behind his head, his brain was filled with nothing but jealousy. He couldn’t even touch Loreen’s hands yet but some strange guy came out of nowhere stripped her and touched her naked!The audacity!Harold couldn’t care less about how disappointed Loreen was in him, he gritted his teeth enviously and growled, “I don’t think the guy was there to save you at all! He just wanted to take advantage of you and harassed you!”As soon as Harold’s voice fell, everyone in the room turned to glance at Loreen.To be frank, they all shared the same thought.A beautiful and gorgeous woman lying without her pants on in front of a strange man and let him touched her for the sake of treatment. It couldn’t help but intrigue the people to imagine the hidden agenda in a lustful way.Loreen was so angry she was trembling furiously! She was extremely disappointed in Harold!Not only did he leave her there and run away by himself in the first place, but he was malici
Claire was a little dispirited after ending the call.Charlie asked out of concern, “What’s wrong?”Claire briefly told Charlie about Lady Wilson’s request.Charlie nodded and suggested, “Why don’t you ask Emgrand Group to prepay 20 million dollars for the project?”Claire gasped in shock and said, “How can I do that?! They are out of our league, it’s a pleasure to work with them, we will be looked down upon if we ask them to pay before the execution of the project.”Charlie shouted internally, ‘Your husband owns Emgrand Group, how dare anyone look down on you for the mere 20 million dollars?!’But Claire couldn’t read his mind, she had no idea what he was thinking.After a sigh, she said, “I think I’ll better go and talk to Mr. Koch.”“I’ll go with you.”“No, you can’t,” Claire uttered, “Who brings their husbands to meetings? It’s so unprofessional.”Then, she added, “Just stay at home, go out if you’re really bored. There’s nothing much to do at home anyway.”Charlie decid
Daniel escorted Claire into his office. The moment the door was closed, a flash of lustful desire appeared in Daniel’s eyes.He locked the door quietly and invited Claire to sit on the sofa.Claire was feeling a little awkward and gawky. She sat opposite him with her hands folded on her thighs.Daniel started with a smile, “Miss Wilson, may I know what is the occasion of your visit today?”Claire managed a timid smile and said, “Frankly speaking, Mr. Koch, our company is having some problem with our cash flow recently, so I would like to ask if you can let us buy the first batch of materials on credit please?”“On credit, huh?” Daniel withdrew his smile and replaced it with a frown. “Miss Wilson, I’m sure you must be aware of my company’s policy. We never allow credit payment or deliver the materials first. It’s always—pay first and materials are delivered later…”“I know,” Claire said apologetically, “My hands are tied right now, but don’t worry, the project we’re working on is
Looking back at his dull and stale life, he hadn’t had a chance to have an affair, let alone be physically involved with such perfect beauty. He dedicated half of his life to that disgusting hag that he despised so much.Today was the day for him to break the restricted chains of fate!Yes!He wanted a taste of Claire!He wanted to jump on the gorgeous that all men in the city were crazy about!As his thought ran wild, he pasted a smile and said, “Miss Wilson, we can talk it out since you’ve come all the way here with such request. I’m not that hard to deal with as you think.”Claire quickly sat back down, thinking that there was a chance to reverse the situation, and asked excitedly, “Mr. Koch, will you sell us your materials on credit?”He didn’t say it specifically, but rather vaguely, “I will definitely refuse them if it is someone else, but if it is you, Miss Wilson, that’s a different story…”Claire hurriedly said, “Actually, our collaboration with Emgrand Group is very c
Daniel was bouncing off the wall as he watched Claire gulp down the tea.Now, all he had to do was wait for the sleeping pills to take effect!After drinking the tea, Claire soon realized that something was off!She felt like her head was spinning, it was very dizzy and heavy.What was going on?She was utterly shocked as a thought crossed her mind!Did Daniel drug her?!She trembled in shock and fear when she thought of such circumstances!She wanted to get up, but her legs were giving way. From the looks of it, it was impossible for her to escape by herself!While she was still conscious, she stealthily took out her phone, searched for Charlie’s contact in her chatting app, and pressed the audio record button.As the phone was recording her voice message, she said to Daniel, “Mr. Koch, I feel a little dizzy, is there something wrong with the tea?”Daniel chuckled. “No, nothing’s wrong! This tea is the top PG Tips Diamond tea bag that I got from England, fifteen grand per t
“Okay!”***A while later, an exclusive civilian helicopter roared thunderously in the sky.Inside the helicopter were Isaac and ten men in black.Isaac was donning a gloomy look. That stupid f*cker, how dare he make his move on Mrs. Wade? This was Aurous Hill! He had just signed his death wish!The helicopter flew at high speed, and before long, it arrived above Claire’s house.Charlie rushed to the rooftop, climbed directly into the helicopter, and hurriedly demanded, “Get to Elite Vault Enterprise as soon as possible!”***Meanwhile, at Elite Vault Enterprise.As Claire was slowly lying down with no strength to struggle, Daniel grinned excitedly and stretched out his hands, trying to take Claire’s clothes off!At this moment, the door was suddenly kicked open!An ugly woman with an aggressive look stampeded into the room along with a few big and brawny men!Seeing Daniel’s hands on Claire’s clothes, the woman cursed furiously, “Daniel Koch! How dare you cheat on me!”Da
The battleax gave Claire a slap across the face that sent Claire spinning but made her a little soberer.Cupping her swollen face, Claire looked at the fierce-looking woman and asked, “Who are you? What are you doing?”The woman gritted her teeth. “What am I doing? I want to kill you, you little b*tch!”Then, she turned to the bodyguard next to her. “Where’s the knife? Give it to me! I want to destroy this slut’s face!”“Yes, Miss!”The bodyguard produced a sharp knife and said, “Miss, don’t stain your hands with the slut’s blood, let me do it!”The woman raised her hand and slapped him. She snatched the knife off his hand and shouted, “Shut up, idiot!”The bodyguard knelt on the floor, petrified. “Miss, I’m sorry, please forgive me!”The woman stomped him and growled, “Get out of my way, fool!”She held the knife firmly in her hand, turning to Claire and was about to jump on her.Claire was so frightened, her body was shaking violently. She struggled desperately but the braw
The battleax caught her breath and blurted, “Listen carefully, idiot! My name is Sharon Frye! I’m the daughter of the Frye family in Lancaster! Have you heard of the Frye family? Our boss is the Wade family of Eastcliff! No matter how strong you think you are, if you mess with me, our Frye family will never spare you! The Wade family will hunt you!”“Oh?” Charlie grinned. “Listen carefully shrew, I AM the son of the Wade family in Eastcliff! I AM your boss! My name is! CHARLIE! WADE!!!”“Huh!!!”Sharon’s eyes were so wide, it almost fell off her eye sockets, her jaw dropped!She stared at Charlie like she was looking at a ghost.“You… you… you are the young master of the Wade family? How could it be! Why is the son of the Wade family in a small place like Aurous Hill!”Isaac marched forward and yelled, “Sharon Frye! Watch your tongue! He is Charlie Wade, the young master of the Wade family!”Sharon finally saw Isaac!Isaac Cameron!He…He was the spokesperson of the Wade fami
Julien shook his head and gingerly asked, "Jordan Fox likes his granddaughter?"Charlie smiled, shaking his head. "And your father doesn't like you as his eldest? Admiration is no guarantee of inheritance. And if we're talking about love, is it not a gesture of love that he provided you with endless cash and a life of privilege that only the world's top one percent can enjoy?"Julien also noticed the flaw in his logic. "Then, do you perchance know why, Mr. Wade?"Charlie nodded. "Jordan granted his position to Kathleen because that was the condition I proposed to him in return for prolonging his life. No succession, no pills—no matter how much he was willing to pay me for it."Then, Charlie looked Julien straight in the eye as he continued solemnly, "If the day comes and I find you more reliable, I will choose you as the sole broker for your father's pills. Just think about it—if the day comes that you're the only person your father can get his pills from, would he say no if you as
Charlie chuckled. "You might think that I'm screwing you over, but in reality, I'm indirectly solidifying your place as heir apparent. From what I've learned, your family has not confirmed who it would be."Julien chuckled awkwardly. "You're right, but I am now. With the pills you've provided, however, my father might live longer than me…"Charlie nodded. "Since we have the fortune of meeting over drinks, I shall cut to the chase—to me, it doesn't matter who between you or your father lives longer. My priority is with whom I could hope for a better partnership."And right now, your father has shown more sincerity than you have, which was why I asked Helena to provide him with my pills."Pausing, Charlie then asked, "Are you aware of your father's recent activities? In Northern Europe?""A little," Julien replied. "A data center or something along those lines."Charlie nodded again. "See, I've asked Helena to make him a new offer—I will provide him with one pill should he build an
Charlie had actually invited Julien over to bring him aboard his metaphorical ship.While not particularly down-to-earth, Julien was still the second most important figure in the Rothschild family, and having him on board wouldn't hurt.Moreover, just having drinks with Charlie and Raymond here basically told everyone they were friends. If Harrison knew that Julien was meeting the son of Curtis Wade as well as 'Biden Cole', who had taken the Four-Sided Treasure Tower from the Rothstchilds, he just might have Julien shot.While Julien may not become the head of the Rothschild family anytime soon, he would prove very useful.With Helena basically controlling Harrison and Charlie himself controlling Julien, traveling Stateside would be no different from going home."It seems I must reevaluate my opinion of you now with that attitude."Charlie smiled at Julien and raised his cup, "Come, let's have a toast—to friendship."Julien nodded, picked up his cup, exclaiming cheerfully, "To f
Pausing, Julien then said, "I mostly drink wine and the occasional whiskey.""How much are those, usually?" Raymond asked.Julien thought about it. "If it's table wine, 10,000 to 50,000 USD. For bigger occasions, it'd be something over a hundred thousand."Raymond nodded and pointed at the bottle of Oskian vodka he had bought. "Guess how much that is?"Julein shook his head. "I don't usually drink Oskian alcohol, so I'm not too sure…""Come on," Charlie chuckled. "We're not asking if you know—we're just asking you to take a guess.""Then…" Julien quickly said. "I'm guessing, three thousand?""Three thousand?" Raymond chuckled and shook his head. "That's way too flattering. It's around 7 USD.""Seven bucks?!" Julien exclaimed, and he blurted, "You usually drink something that cheap, Mr. Cole?""Well, not stateside," Raymond smiled. "But I liked it after I ordered one from a diner yesterday. It's cheap, and it has quality."Julien gulped as he stared at his own cup filled to th
Julien flinched and promptly threw his hands up. "No, no, no… please don't say that, Mr. Wade! That's not what I mean—as a son, it's only right that I hope my father lives long and prospers. Why wouldn't I want him to?"Charlie pointed out, "Then why'd you say that I've screwed you over repeatedly?""Oh. I, uh…" Julien wasn't sure how to respond to that, and he groaned unhappily, "I was not being mindful with words. I take that back…" Charlie nodded. "Then, I'll give you another chance.""Huh?" Julien was left confused, and he quickly asked, "Another chance… for what?"Charlie clapped him on the shoulder again, smiling, "We're old friends, aren't we? Why would I screw you over? Anyway, your turn."Julien was left utterly aggrieved as he read through Charlie's intention—that was precisely the definition of screwing him over!If his father knew he had come to Aurous Hill to hang out with these two, especially Biden Cole, he would definitely be removed as heir! And yet, Charlie
Having seen a sliver of the common folk's plight, Julien turned back to the journey at hand.Soon, his MPV arrived at Aurous Hill's Antique Street.As it was closing hours, the place appeared bleak, almost as though it had been completely abandoned. It was only during opening hours and the few hours before closing that the place became most alive anyway.Most of the time, the vendors and employees outnumbered the guests, and during closing hours, it would get very quiet. One wouldn't even find strays here as there weren't scraps around.Still, Julien had no idea what the hell the place was, even as he arrived outside Treasure Measure following the location Charlie had sent.Once he was sure he was at the right place, he called Charlie, immediately sounding respectful and flattering, "I'm here, Mr. Wade. If you don't mind opening the door…""Alright, just hang on," Charlie said and put down the phone while turning to Raymond, who was putting the food on a folding table, "Our frien
The lawyer then finished, "To be honest, cases of regretting a donation and seeking a lawsuit to get the money back? Law firms usually won't even get one per year, and that makes it especially newsworthy for the press."Also, court records are always public. That means anyone can access the verdict, and there's no hiding anything. So, if you want the lawsuit, you'd better be prepared."Jacob was already left in despair.All he wanted was to get his money back, but he didn't think that it would end up as public knowledge.And Mr. Bay had just told him over the phone that he would try to quell the scandal's pressure and try his best to protect Jacob's place as vice president.If Jacob's name was suddenly mentioned in a lawsuit attempting to reclaim an 'accidental' donation, even Mr. Bay couldn't save him at that point.Hence, after thinking long and hard about it, Jacob realized that he was not getting his 300 thousand back.The thought crushed him, and he burst into tears, "What
At this hour, most of the employees at Talbot Associates had already left.However, there were several lawyers who had just finished a meeting regarding a certain case, and they were just leaving when Jacob arrived.Seeing that they were packing up their bags and ready to leave, he asked, "Excuse me, are you still able to take cases?"The leader smiled, "Yes, but it's a little late now. Why don't you come again tomorrow morning?"Jacob shook his head impatiently. "This is very urgent—please help me and hear me out, then see if it will work. 300 thousand banks on this, so I'll give you twenty percent whether or not I get it back!"300 thousand was really neither here nor there.However, if it were an easy civil case, that twenty percent commission would still mean sixty thousand.The lawyer thought about it. "Fine. Tell us what your problem is, and we will assess the situation first. If it's easy, we can give you a general strategy right now. But if it proves difficult, we'll hav
The cabbie nodded. "Well, Talbot Associates, it is! They're said to be number two."-While Jacob was heading off to consult a law firm, Charlie was calling Julien Rothschild over the phone.The manchild had just had room service and was lounging on the couch, fiddling with his phone.After visiting the kennels with Charlie, he had been idling his days away at the hotel, waiting for Salem and his son to post that video of them being out at sea.Once that was done, Julien would return to the States, once more the heir apparent of the Rothschilds. Still, it was boring to simply lounge around in the hotel, and he would really like to strengthen his ties with Charlie.However, he was also afraid of being too forward as Charlie could be intimidating, and he could upset him—just like a fan eager to get close to their idol but was still worried about their idol getting disgusted with them.As such, he never expected Charlie to call him, and he immediately answered eagerly, "Good even