Aurora hurriedly said, “Master Wade, you have to come for my match the day after tomorrow!”“Don’t worry. I’ll definitely be there!”***At this moment, at the country’s largest entertainment company, Yorkbel Entertainment Group, located at the central business district of Eastcliff, Yorkbel’s top female artiste, Quinn, was in the Yorkbel Entertainment Group’s studio as she was shooting for the cover of a fashion magazine at this time.This would be the fourth time that she was going to appear on the cover of a fashion magazine. Therefore, it was already commonplace to her.Quinn was inside the studio and she was wearing a black and white contrasting dress which was specifically tailored made for her by Chanel. She looked a little aloof in her glamor and she looked like a strong woman who could only be looked at from a distance, but could not be toyed with.After the photographer took several shots of her in succession, Quinn finally completed her task. At this time, her assistan
After she was done with her photoshoot, Quinn told Yason, “Mr. Yandell, if there is nothing else, then I’ll be heading back first. I’m not feeling too well today.”Yason hurriedly asked with concern, “Miss Quinn, your stomach discomfort has not been completely healed yet, has it?”Quinn shook her head before she said, “I was filming in the United States some time ago. I’m not used to the food and drinks there. In addition, since I was filming for long hours, I think I had hurt my stomach during that period of time. Therefore, I am planning to be recuperating at home during this period of time. You don’t have to arrange any work or activities for me for the next month.”Yason naturally did not dare to disobey her and he hurriedly said, “Don’t worry, Miss Quinn. You can take the whole month off to rest at home. I’ll definitely go to your house and apologize to your father some other day. When you were filming in the United States, I should have arranged for a couple of chefs to look a
This made Quinn feel very curious.She knew that the Kobayashi Stomach Pill, which had good effects, good sales, and a good reputation, was actually developed based on ancient Oskian prescriptions. To put it bluntly, they were simply plagiarizing the medical achievements of their Oskian ancestors.However, she also had to admit that the Kobayashi Stomach Pill was indeed much more effective than the other same type of proprietary Oskian medicine that was produced by many domestic pharmaceutical companies.Therefore, she also did not know as to whether the effect of the Apothecary Stomach Pill could actually be compared to the Kobayashi Stomach Pill.However, she really liked the name of the Apothecary Stomach Pill.So, Quinn asked her agent, “Did they give us some samples?”“Yes.” Her agent hurriedly took out a sachet of the Apothecary Stomach Pill from the courier envelope in her hand before she handed it over to Quinn.Quinn was stunned and she blurted out, “What the hell? They
Quinn opened the sachet of Apothecary Stomach Pill, which contained only 1.3 grams of powder. As soon as she tore the sachet open, she could smell a very strong scent of medicine.Although similar medications such as the Kobayashi Stomach Pill and the Ottasan Stomach Pill also had relatively strong medicinal aromas, Quinn felt that the scent of the other two medications were far less pleasant and comforting compared to the scent of the Apothecary Stomach Pill.At this time, Dorothy who was standing aside also smelled the scent of the stomach powder and she asked nervously, “Quinn, the scent of this medication is simply too strong. Do you think that they added any artificial flavors in it?”Quinn gave her a blank look on her face before she said, “Don’t talk nonsense! This is obviously an authentic herbal scent. This proves that they used the best medicinal herbs and materials for their medicine.”As she spoke, Quinn raised her head before she poured the sachet of powder into her mo
During this period of time, Quinn would often be in a lot of pain every night. This was because her stomach discomfort would get worse and the pain would be even more frequent and more intense at night.So, it was impossible for her to get a good sleep at night. Generally speaking, she would wake up from the intense pain that she was feeling within one or two hours. After that, she would take another sachet of the Kobayashi Stomach Pill before she went back to sleep. After sleeping for another one or two hours, she would wake up from the pain again and the cycle would repeat.Therefore, the suffering that she goes through at night was almost similar to what a person would feel after a battle. It would consume a lot of her physical strength and energy.However, Quinn was finally able to realize and experience the happiness of waking up naturally after sleeping for the whole night!Quinn did not feel any stomach discomfort at all after going to bed at ten o’clock at night, until it w
When Dorothy called Liam, Liam was supervising the production of the Apothecary Stomach Pill at The Apothecary Pharmaceutical.The entire production line of The Apothecary Pharmaceutical was focused entirely on producing one single medicine, which was the Apothecary Stomach Pill.This was because the efficacy of the stomach medicine was really very high. Therefore, Liam was convinced that after launching the stomach medicine, it would quickly spread and gain attention across the country and even throughout the world.Therefore, Liam started producing the stomach medication at its full capacity to prepare for the official listing and marketing of the medicine, in accordance to Charlie’s requirement.After receiving the phone call from Dorothy, Liam smiled before he asked, “Miss Chan, I wonder if Miss Golding has already made a decision regarding the endorsement of our stomach medicine?”Dorothy replied, “This is the case, Mr. Weaver. Quinn has previously never endorsed any medicati
There was a very interesting phenomenon in the entertainment industry. People with very strong and powerful backgrounds would often like to package themselves as very ordinary people from very ordinary backgrounds. On the contrary, those with no backgrounds at all would often like to package themselves as people from big and powerful families. It was as though people would look up to them if they came from big and powerful families.In fact, Quinn actually had the strongest family background in the entire domestic entertainment industry. Therefore, Quinn was also very disciplined in the entertainment industry. She would never get involved in any scandals nor would she ever do anything that would cause any damage to her own reputation.Other celebrities would usually accept any jobs or endorsements that were offered to them, no matter what they were asked to endorse. They would be willing to sign the contract immediately as long as the company would be able to pay them.However, Qu
As Quinn was setting off to Aurous Hill, Charlie was riding his motorcycle to the stadium.Today was the feisty young lady Aurora’s quarter-final match.She would have to compete against the third seed of this championship, Brazil’s Joanna, today.Today’s match would determine which one of these two players would be able to make it to the top four players. If Aurora could achieve a breakthrough and if she won the match today, then she would have to compete in another match to decide the two last players out of the four players.If she won in that match, then she would be able to go to the finals then.This way, there would only be three matches left in this championship.Therefore, Charlie decided not to miss any of Aurora’s matches in the future. He had to see her win the championship with his own eyes.As Charlie was heading to the stadium, Liam gave him a call and said, “Master Wade, I’ve just received a phone call. The popular actress Quinn Golding and her agent are alread
The cabbie chuckled. "You're a local yet you're heading to Antique Street right away as soon as you land instead of going home? And you're still saying you're not trying to pick up a killer bargain deal?"Come on, man—it's not just you, I want that too. We cabbies work ourselves to death only for ten thousand per month at best while our friend over there made twenty million in one night. I could keep driving cabs for the rest of my life and still not make that much money."Jacob knew that the cabbie must be talking about Raymond and became even more miserable then, grumbling unhappily, "I'm going to Antique Street for business—I'm not trying to pick up some missed bargain.""No? Then you didn't hear what happened yesterday?"The cabbie was immediately curious, and without waiting for Jacob's answer, he exclaimed happily, "Look, man—it was so ridiculous not even Hollywood would put it in their script. There were these fools who were trying to sell an antique trader a replica, but th
It was nighttime in Dubai as Jacob dragged his weary body from the hotel back to the airport.As he was flying economy this time, he was left sitting at the hard bench near the boarding terminal, waiting for it to open.While he waited, his heart was torn as he tapped into the website of the Aurous Hill Charity Fund, found their donation account, and wired the entire 300 thousand he had made over to them.He had picked the Aurous Hill Charity Fund because the circles of antique collectors in Aurous Hill were all discussing how Raymond had donated half of the 20 million he had made to that same charity fund.After Raymond skyrocketed to prominence in Antique Street and became a star, it could not be denied that people admired his profound ability.However, there were also people who envied his skill in turning the tables just as there were those who were jealous he had made twenty million in a single night.Still, Raymond moved fast—soon after word spread that he had made twenty m
Elaine quickly asked, "Well, what if you can't get it done?"Jacob was apprehensive even as he sighed. "If they really pressed the issue, guess I can't even stay at the Calligraphy and Painting Association now… We will see. If things get bad, I'll just resign. I won't ask for much right now, just as long as I don't have to go to jail."Elaine nodded. "Then you should try to reason things out with Raymond Cole or ask for Charlie's help if push comes to shove. Being humiliated is still better than prison.""Okay!"-It was nighttime at Aurous Hill by the time Elaine and Jacob arrived at their hotel.Charlie and Claire had just had dinner, and Claire pulled out her phone, saying, "I just checked my flight app, and it says my parents should have landed two hours ago. They are probably at the hotel, so I'll check in on them with a video call."She had yet to open her WhatsApp when Elaine called her on a video call.Jacob was planning to check in with Claire and Charlie to put their
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