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
Naturally, Turk was not happy that he would have to kowtow in front of so many people today.He was already over fifty years old after all. This would really be a little too embarrassing for him.However, at this time, the emcee said, “Groom, today is your big wedding day. Two families will become one family. You will not only gain a young and beautiful wife today, but you will also have parents who will love you and dote on you in the future. We Oskians have always had the most filial piety ever since ancient times. It is only right for us to kneel and kowtow in front of our parents. So, why are you still hesitating? Furthermore, our Oskian tradition for marriage is to kowtow in front of both parents and offer them a cup of tea.”Zell’s wife immediately burst into tears after she heard this.It was true that the two families would become one family. However, she really did not want her own daughter to start a family with this old man.Nevertheless, there was no way out of this no
Draco held Magnolia’s hand as both of them walked to the front of the stage.Following the usual procedure, the emcee made some complimentary statements before he proceeded to the part where they exchanged marriage vows.Draco and Magnolia were deeply in love with each other, so they were both naturally very happy and deeply moved that they were finally able to hold their wedding.Therefore, Magnolia’s hand was clasped in Draco’s hand as both of them stood on stage, and they could not stop shedding tears of excitement.Draco’s mood was even more complicated at this time. This was because he had just experienced his parents’ divorce before witnessing the scene of his father’s second marriage with his own eyes. He had very mixed feelings about it.After the bride and groom were done exchanging their wedding rings, the emcee smiled and said, “Next, let us invite the groom, Draco’s parents, who are also the newlyweds who have just held their wedding, to come up on stage!”Turk and Ju
After Turk had expressed his stance, Charlie said in satisfaction, “In the future, I will ask Chairman Cameron to continue supervising your post-marriage behavior. If you do not change your snobbish attitude of favoring the rich while feeling disdain for the poor after your marriage and if you do not treat your new wife, daughter-in-law, and your future son well, I will ask Chairman Cameron to break your pathetic legs. Do you understand me?”Turk nodded repeatedly and said firmly, “I understand, Master Wade…”Charlie waved his hand and said, “Okay. I drove here today so I will not be drinking the wine that you are toasting me with then. You should go and meet all the other guests. There are so many guests here today. Make sure that you toast everyone and do not leave a single person out. Do you hear me?”“I heard you! I will go and give a toast to everyone, one by one now!”After Charlie had sent Turk away, Draco and Magnolia came over to their table with wine glasses in their hand
”No.” Isaac laughed. “I heard that the necklace made a bend in his intestines and got stuck there. So, he had to undergo an emergency operation. I heard that before the operation, Dylan was actually trying to take a shot with the nurse when he was still in the ward. In the end, his parents and grandparents walked in on the situation and the old lady suffered a shock as a result.”Charlie smiled as he said, “I really do not understand. The Koch family can also be regarded as a first-class family in Eastcliff. How could they have cultivated and raised such a f*cked-up descendant?”Isaac nodded before he sighed and said, “To be honest, all the current generations of all the big and powerful families are really getting weaker and weaker. I don’t think that there is a second person in this country who can be as outstanding as you, Young Master.”Charlie smiled faintly before he said, “You don’t have to flatter me.”Isaac hurriedly said, “Young Master, everything that I am saying comes f
Hearing what Jacob had said, Elaine became anxious and pressed him as he hung up, "What's going on? You're leaving? But we just got here! My shoes have just caught Dubai dirt, so why are we leaving so soon—"However, Jacob was wiping the sweat off his brow as he mumbled quietly, "Well, at this point, I have to leave or I won't be vice president anymore."Elaine immediately fumed. "We've been married for half our lives, and this is supposed to be our honeymoon, yet we're just leaving? I've posted about this on social media too—there are plenty of people who're waiting for more posts on our trip!"And don't forget—we spent a lot on our flight tickets and our hotels! The hotel bookings can't be refunded either!"Jacob scowled dolefully. "Well, what can we do? Why don't you stay? I'll go home and get this sorted out first….""Well, how long would that take?" Elaine asked."How should I know?" Jacob sighed, uneasy and annoyed. "Don Albert is saying I have to go back and donate the 300
"But I spent 98 thousand on that bronze sculpture!" Jacob exclaimed in agitation before he knew it. "I made 300 thousand from it, and that means my profit was 200 thousand at best, but I'm supposed to return that to him as well?! That means I'd have lost my own capital too!""I can't help you if you can't bear to part with that money, Mr. Wilson," Don Albert said quietly. "In that case, you'll just have to handle it yourself.""Wait, wait, wait!" Jacob immediately became antsy and cried out right then, "Please, Don Albert! I'll return the money! I'll return it, alright?! The entirety of my profits—202 thousand, okay? At least let me keep the money I spent, okay?""By that reasoning, Mr. Wilson, when a phone scammer is told by the cops to return the money they've made from defrauding, should he be allowed to keep the money he spent on telco charges? ""Oh, I…" Jacob was left stumped and could not come up with an answer.Don Albert then pressed on, "Mr. Wilson, I've offered a prom
"Mr. Wilson, what you boys did was truly heinous!" Don Arnold growled. "I scolded Zachary myself when I found out, and I was the one who told him to post that statement!"Jacob was shocked. "But why, Don Arnold? Are you friends with Raymond Cole?""Never met the guy," Don Arnold replied.That left Jacob even more confused. "Then why are you taking his side?""I've been doing my best to clean up my image over the past couple of years," Don Albert replied coolly. "I rarely get involved in mob business or anything illicit, and everyone in Aurous Hill knows that Zachary is my right-hand man, yet he confessed to committing such a heinous crime behind my back. What is that if not sullying my reputation?"Jacob was left reeling as he didn't expect Don Albert to be so serious, but he quickly explained, "I'm sorry. I didn't expect it to affect you so terribly… It's all Zachary's fault! I wouldn't have been aware that Raymond had returned at all, but he just had to tell me and come up with
At this point, Don Albert could very well be Jacob's personal messiah.Even if he did threaten Zachary with calling Charlie persistently, he actually wouldn't dare call Charlie.After all, how would he start explaining that he was involved in a crime? And telling Charlie was basically telling his daughter—what would they think of him after this? Would he ever be able to hold his head high in the family again?As such, his only option now was to ask Don Albert and see if he would help.What he didn't know was that Don Albert was with Charlie, who had already anticipated Jacob's move.When Jacob realized he couldn't stop Zachary, Jacob would find someone who could, and Don Albert was the best man for the job!To no surprise, Don Albert's phone soon started ringing with a call from Jacob.Don Albert didn't answer right away, however, instead turning toward Charlie as he asked gingerly, "So, shall I stick to your script, Master Wade?"Seeing Charlie nod, he pressed on, "Should I
As soon as Jacob sent the voice message, Mr. Bay called.Jacob quickly answered, asking nervously, "How are things over there, Mr. Bay?""How, you ask…?" Mr. Bay sighed in exasperation. "The entire Calligraphy and Painting Association was demanding your dismissal as soon as Zachary Evans posted his statement, thinking that you have no business being the administrative vice president let alone have a place in the association."Even those officials came asking me questions, and you know how they are—gossipers, every last one of them, always finding out about the juicy stuff instantly even if it's really no big deal. The only excuse I have to stop them is that we don't have the facts, but this issue still needs to be taken care of."So, be straight with me. Were you a part of this? If you don't, do you have any definitive evidence that can refute Zachary's claims?""I… Uh…" Jacob stammered, unable to answer.He certainly wanted to say no, but he had no evidence to back himself up.
Jacob bellowed furiously, "Raymond Cole made over 19 million dollars! From my bronze sculpture! Yet you're telling me to refund that 300 thousand too?! You're just fucking with me, aren't you?!""Well, if you don't like it, just do what you like, then," Zachary replied calmly and quickly hung up before Jacob could answer.Jacob was left twitching and shaking endlessly, and there was no telling if it was from rage or fear.Beside him, Elaine quickly asked, "What did Zachary say, dear? Can he get that bronze sculpture back?"Caught by surprise at her question, Jacob flinched, and his phone slipped out of his grasp.As it seemed to hover in the air, he tried to catch it twice but failed, but Elaine managed to grab it.It was then that she noticed that he was sweating all over his face, and she promptly asked, "What's wrong, dear?"Coming to his senses, Jacob's eyes went wide with rage. "Zachary is trying to kill me! He leaked the whole thing to his Twitter page—it's like he's pulli
Jacob turned his phone's loudspeaker on before switching panels to Twitter.He was already shocked to find dozens of people directly messaging him, and he was naturally curious why so many of them were looking for him while he was on his trip to Dubai.However, he had no time to find out as he promptly tapped on his social feed, and it took much swiping to reach Zachary's apology post.He tapped on it, scanning through it just before he went dizzy, the world spinning around him while a dull hum rang in his ears.Never would he have expected Zachary to spill the beans, leaking every detail including Jacob's name and contact information. What was that if not mutual destruction?!Absolutely furious, he bellowed at Zachary again, "What the fuck is this?! Are you trying to kill me, posting this shit?!""I'm sorry, Mr. Wilson, but I've come to understand how grave of a mistake I've made," Zachary calmly replied. "I've actually visited Treasure Measure earlier to apologize to Mr. Cole
Within hours, Jacob and Elaine's flight had landed at Dubai International Airport, and the first thing he did was turn off his phone's flight mode.Then, staring at the upper right corner, he waited for the phone to find a network signal.He had connected to international data roaming, and within a few dozen seconds, he was connected to the internet.Once he did, a ton of notifications popped up on his phone, but he didn't care to check any of them and instead opened his contacts and called Zachary.Zachary was in his office, ready to do his usual rounds inspecting Don Albert's premises.While he had indeed completely lost his reputation at Aurous Hill's Antique Street after pinning that post on top of his social page and was given plenty of weird looks by people around him, he didn't care because he knew how to prioritize.Right now, the most important thing that he had to do was put all his body and spirit into his work and not get distracted by anything else.Only then could
The man who had called out to him shrugged. "Zachary posted it on his account. Check it out yourself!"Mick promptly tapped out of his message editor, refreshed his social feed, and immediately saw Zachary's apology post.Once he tapped on it and read it, he almost had a stroke and was cursing before he knew it, "Fuck technology! It's like a self-exploding truck! Fuck you, Zachary Evans, blowing yourself up before I could end you! What a bitch!" Naturally, the post also made Jacob infamous.The Calligraphy and Painting Association more or less had a stake in the antique trade, and the members were shocked that Jacob was involved in such a scandal.Within minutes, word reached Mr. Bay, leaving him pacing around in his office anxiously.Mr. Bay was eager to suck up to Jacob too, which was why he had intended to let Jacob inherit his position as president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association after he was promoted.But while he thought it was as good as done, he didn't expec