”What?!”Juliet and her mother almost collapsed on the spot when they heard his words.His wife scolded angrily, “Zell! Are you a dotard?! Didn’t you say that you were going to marry Juliet off to Draco from the Scotson family? Why are you marrying her off to Draco’s father, Turk, instead? Turk is about the same age as you! How could you possibly allow our daughter to marry him?”“That’s right, dad!” Juliet also chimed in angrily, “Even if I am pregnant, that does not mean that I have to marry a nasty old man, right?!”Zell felt extremely embarrassed as he looked at his wife and daughter. He slapped himself in the face repeatedly before he cried and said, “It is all my fault! This is all my fault! I was befuddled and ended up provoking people that I should not provoke. Now, the other party has already called Don Albert and Chairman Cameron to come over here. Both of them only gave me one solution, which is to allow Juliet to marry Draco’s father. Otherwise, our family will be drive
Meanwhile, in an effort to get Charlie to spare her and let her off, Lilian had knelt on the ground and kowtowed as she knocked her head on the ground repeatedly until it was already swollen. However, Charlie did not buy it at all.Charlie knew what kind of person she was.Lilian was simply a brute! She was even more evil and vicious compared to his mother-in-law, Elaine.Although Elaine had always wanted his wife, Claire, to marry a rich man, at the very least, Elaine had never once thought of marrying her own daughter off to a man with a child.However, Lilian was actually willing to force her son to father someone else’s child just because of a fifty million dollar dowry. She was completely shameless and had no integrity at all.Thus, Charlie was certain that her current repentance was not from deep down within her heart, but simply because she was being forced to do so due to her current situation. If he were to give this kind of woman another chance to make a comeback, she
When he saw that Albert was about to bring this group of people over to the Civil Affairs Bureau, Isaac asked Charlie, “Master Wade, should I tag along and keep an eye on the situation?”Charlie waved his hand and said faintly, “You don’t have to go there. You can just wait here to attend the wedding banquet with me.”Claire had been standing next to him without speaking throughout this entire time. When she saw that everyone had already been taken away, she could not help but ask, “Charlie, we are actually here to attend Magnolia and Draco’s wedding banquet. Don’t you think that the situation with his father seems to be a little inappropriate?”Charlie smiled before he asked her, “Wife, what do you think is appropriate, then? If I do not make sure that Lilian is kicked out of the Scotson family today and if we do not teach the Scotson family a lesson, do you think that your high school classmate will ever be able to enjoy a good and happy life in the future after marrying into the
Lilian choked and said, “Comrade, our marriage certificate is at home. Can you get the divorce certificate done for us first? After that, we can bring our marriage certificate over here later.”The staff member said, “This is not in line with the common procedure. Both of you should go back and get your marriage certificate first.”Turk hurriedly replied, “No, it would be too late by then, comrade. We have to get divorced before noon.”The staff member tried to persuade them, “Even if both of you do not have any feelings for each other anymore, you do not have to get divorced at this moment now, right? Even if you cannot get divorced right now, you can still come back and get divorced later in the afternoon!”At this time, Albert cut in, “Miss, both of them have already been married for many years and have already lost their marriage certificate a long time ago. Therefore, can you proceed accordingly then?”After he was done speaking, he pointed at Turk before he told the staff, “
Jayden stretched out his hand as he got ready to drive Lilian out.Lilian cried bitterly as she said, “You… at the very least, you should allow me to go home and pack up some clothes!”Jayden replied coldly, “You d*mn old lady. You’re still thinking of going home to pack up your clothes?! I am already giving you face by not ripping your clothes off you now. If you continue talking so much nonsense, I will strip all of your clothes off before throwing you out!”When Lilian heard this, she did not dare to say anything else. She could only follow obediently like a dog as Jayden drove her away.After seeing that Lilian had already been taken away, Albert pointed at Juliet before he said, “You, come over here.”Juliet felt very unwilling deep within her heart. However, she did not dare to disobey Albert at this time.She could only come before Albert as she said in a trembling voice, “Don… Don Albert…”Albert nodded before he pointed at her and Turk as he told the staff of the Civil
”That’s great!” Turk finally heaved a huge sigh of relief when he heard this.At this time, the staff called for both of them to come to the counter to apply for their marriage certificates.Juliet was twenty-six years old this year, while Turk was fifty-two years old. The difference between both of them was exactly doubled.The young lady who was responsible for giving them the marriage certificate handed it over to both of them as she gnashed her teeth with hatred.After the marriage certificate was finally issued, Albert smiled slightly before he said, “Okay, since both couples have already obtained their marriage certificates today, we should hurry up and return to the hotel now. Master Wade is still waiting to attend your wedding banquet.”Hence, the four of them could only follow Albert as they returned to the Hilton hotel.At this time, the banquet hall in Hilton was filled with the Scotson family’s relatives and friends.Charlie took his wife, Claire, with him as they sa
As soon as Albert shouted out loud, the Scotson family came to a sudden realization, and they all began clapping unwillingly at this time.In fact, they were also very unhappy because of this wedding. This was because this kind of matter would really cause the Scotson family to lose face.However, since it was already done, there was nothing anyone could do to change anything at all.At this time, Juliet, who was wearing a wedding dress and had a cold expression on her face, and Turk, who was making a show of being decent and proper as he was dressed in a suit, walked up on the stage together.After that, the emcee smiled before he said, “Next, let us welcome the second couple, the bridegroom, Draco Scotson, and the bride, Magnolia Zevell!”In fact, the Scotson family was also not very willing to applaud this couple.It was not only Lilian and Turk who looked down on Magnolia, but the rest of the Scotson family also despised and looked down on this poverty-stricken girl.However
The emcee smiled before he said, “Oh! I really did not expect Miss Morningstar to be so touched. She must have been waiting a long time for this marriage to happen. This is truly a perfect and consensual match made in heaven! Let us wish this couple a happy new marriage, eternal love, and a bright and peaceful life ahead with a round of applause!”When Juliet heard this, she felt as though she was about to collapse. She squatted down on the ground as she buried her face deep in her hands and continued crying miserably.The emcee picked up on her emotions and continued speaking, “It seems as though our bride is feeling very emotional now. Let us interview our groom. May I ask Mr. Turk Scotson, what are your feelings right now, since you are able to marry such a young and beautiful wife?”Turk chuckled slightly as he said, “I am feeling very excited…”The emcee smiled before he asked, “Then, Mr. Turk Scotson, do you have the urge to sing a song under this kind of situation?”Turk fe
Julien had made up his mind—Charlie had already dragged him into this anyway, and he certainly wouldn't stay as a slave who bemoaned his fate every day.He had boarded Charlie's ship, and the ship had sailed—he just had to come up with a plan so that he could stay on it without any problem.After all, the chances for him to become the next Rothschild head or how long he would get to live were banked entirely on Charlie's decision.If Charlie didn't want him as head, he just had to ask Helena to be his broker and sell some pills to old Harrison, and Julien would be forced to stay as the heir apparent to their empire until he expired.And since the decision was made, he must first show some sincerity by investing into Aurous Hill—it was the ideal way to bring in both capital and human resources.With Julien having indicated his position, Charlie smiled. "Aurous Hill is a land of wealth and prosperity. As a local, I keenly await your investment, Mr. Rothschild."Julien was worried f
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