Charlie looked at Adrian again and asked with a wicked smile, “From what I heard earlier, it seems that you favor sons over daughters. You even ridiculed Yule for not having sons. So, in conclusion, your son is your lifeblood, am I right?”Adrian interpreted a strong sense of threat in Charlie’s remarks and tone, and asked anxiously, “What…what do you want to do? I’m warning you, if you harm my son, I’ll kill you!”Charlie smiled. “No, I’m not going to hurt your son. I’ll only hurt your grandson.”“My grandson?”Adrian was even more puzzled. “I don’t have any grandsons…What do you mean?”Charlie asked, “By the way, do you know the chairman of Eastcliff Modestway Group, Kenneth Wilson?”Adrian frowned and asked suspiciously and cautiously, “Yes. Why?”Charlie asked again, “Do you know that he has some kind of disability that he just recently developed?”Adrian shook his head. “Stop beating around the bush. Just say whatever you want to say!”Charlie smiled. “He has erectile dysfu
Adrian and his gang looked at each other, confused and bewildered. They didn’t know what to do. Charlie had precisely told them to get lost, and they did want to get the hell out of here immediately, but none of them dared to move, feeling that Charlie hadn’t finished what he was saying.It was simply because they didn’t understand what Charlie meant.On the other hand, Charlie wasn’t going to let them figure it out either. Just like how Kenneth figured it out, he must let them experience it themselves firsthand.Seeing that the group of men was still standing there, looking around like a bunch of silly folks, Charlie chided fearsomely, “I give you three seconds to get out of here or you can always stay!”As if he had been pardoned, Adrian waved to the crowd and urged, “Let’s go!”Everyone started to turn to leave, but Warlord and Realm Master were still kneeling on the floor.They wanted to leave this place very badly, but they couldn’t exert one bit of strength to move.Init
Logically speaking, the three brothers held exactly 51% of the shares of their company, which was just in line with the absolute holding ratio. As long as the three brothers worked together, Golding Group would be under complete control of the family.However, Adrian and Rogan wanted to rob Yule’s shares, seeing that he was about to die.Since Adrian’s scheme today to get the shares failed, he prepared to pressure Yule into giving up his shares during tomorrow’s board meeting.Even if Yule wouldn’t agree to his terms now, he would definitely force Yule to give up the chairmanship to him tomorrow!As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for one day.A business empire as big and diversified as Golding Group could not be without its chairman.Although Yule was still alive, he was very sick. If he were to undergo treatment, he wouldn’t have the energy to manage the company’s affairs, but if he didn’t, he would not live long.Hence, now was the best time to abdicate h
Adrian and Rogan fled from Yule’s house with their men in a hurry.At this moment, the maid ran in and said, “Sir, several of our bodyguards are injured. Should I…”Yule immediately said with an urging gesture, “Hurry and call 911! Send them to Fairview for treatment. I’ll cover all the expenses as well as two hundred thousand dollars for each person for treatment. I’ll arrange for my secretary to go over.”The maid immediately nodded, took out her phone, and called 911.Then, they went to check the bodyguards. They looked quite miserable but they did not sustain any life-threatening injuries.These people were very ashamed of themselves though, and some didn’t dare to look up at Yule. They constantly cursed themselves for being too weak and a disappointment in Yule’s trust.Yule did not mind any of this. He comforted them one by one, “What happened today was an accident. They came prepared, and they had brought along with them high-skilled martial artists. It is indeed understan
Charlie took a deep breath, glanced at the three of them, and said seriously, “Uncle Golding, Aunt Golding, Nana—for as long as I’m alive, no matter where I am, I won’t let anyone bully you.”Then, he turned to Yule and said, “Uncle Golding, I have a way to cure your illness and make you healthy again!”If Charlie had said such a thing at dinner, Yule would not have believed him. He knew that his illness was incurable.However, after seeing Charlie defeat Warlord and Realm Master with his own strength, he suddenly had extremely strong faith and confidence in Charlie. He felt that Charlie must have some certainty since he had said so.He quickly asked, “Charlie, are you sure you can cure me?”Rachel also said, her eyes red and swollen, “Charlie, Yule’s condition is very serious now. We’ve consulted the most distinguished experts in this field, but they…”Rachel couldn’t bear to finish her sentence.They had heard this too many times.No matter which expert they met, all of them
The efficacy of the Rejuvenating Pill was beyond doubt. This was the essence recorded in the Apocalyptic Book, which could bring the dead trees back to life in spring, rejuvenate the elderly, and make dying people regain their health. At that time, Albert had seriously been injured by Webb's family bodyguard. He was nearly without breath, surviving only with his last faint breath. In that kind of situation, even if the world’s best doctor could save his life, it would be impossible to save his brain. The best outcome was to be in a vegetative state. However, after taking the Rejuvenating Pill, Albert had not only recovered fully but his physical state was also younger by at least ten years.This showed how magical the Rejuvenating Pill was. Therefore, Charlie believed that the Rejuvenating Pill could heal Yule.At this time, Yule consumed the Rejuvenating Pill in front of his wife. Immediately, he felt an unprecedented sense of comfort as the pill dissolved in his stomach.
After falling ill, Yule missed his former self countless times. At that time, he did not admit defeat easily! Despite being forty-five years of age, he still wanted to be like a young thirty-year-old man. In reality, his body at that time had been in much better shape than ordinary people of the same age due to good nurturing. Even though it was physically exhausting to lift the coffin, he managed to do it!At this moment, his peak state had come back!Yule sat on the chair and burst into tears immediately!He felt that all these were gifts from heaven! When he had been very ill, he had only hoped to survive. He had never thought of returning to this kind of peak state in his lifetime! However, right now, miraculous things were happening to him!At this moment, a miracle did not only happen on Yule’s body, but also in Rachel and Quinn's eyes! At a speed visible to the naked eye, they saw Yule’s pale and colorless face turning ruddy swiftly. The sunken eye socket
At this moment, Rachel and Quinn were already crying so much till they could not help themselves.Both persons—one on the left, the other on the right—were holding Yule’s warm hand. They were very emotional to the point that they could not speak. Yule had not undergone any medical tests. They also had not received any authoritative reports on whether Yule had been cured. Despite all these, they still believed their own eyes and own judgement that Yule had indeed recovered fully! As one who had personally experienced the effects of the Rejuvenating Pill, Yule knew his situation very well. He was ten thousand percent sure he had not only recovered fully but his body was also back to the state it had been when he was forty years old, about ten years ago. This made him ecstatic. It took him a long time to restrain his emotions. Then, he raised his head to look at Charlie with eyes full of gratitude. Immediately afterwards, he gently pushed his wife and daughter awa
Jacob zipped toward Raymond, his attitude immediately subservient, "I'm sure you've seen what Zachary Evans posted on his Twitter page, and to be honest, it's so terrible that my position in the Calligraphy and Painting Association has been affected too. I mean, you've made a lot of money, right?"Hell, even if you donated ten million, you'd still have another ten million and 970 thousand in net profits. So, all I'd like to ask is for you to post something to disclaim Zachary's post.Jacob's words left Raymond in thought.For Jacob, just being suspected of fraud would definitely be terrible. In fact, his position in the Calligraphy and Painting Association would definitely be threatened—if not dismissed altogether—if he wasn't cleared of suspicion.Since Jacob was Charlie Wade's father-in-law, Raymond had reason not to drive Jacob over the brink.But that also begged another question—it must be under Charlie's intention for Zachary to post his confession, and that meant Charlie in
Raymond couldn't help chuckling just as Jacob finished—he had honestly never heard of anyone who demanded a refund after donating to charity, but he was certainly seeing one now.Still, the receptionist was clearly experienced and slowly explained, "Sir, it's a legal clause of the country that all donations for philanthropy purposes can not be refunded under most circumstances—""It truly was a mistake," Jacob quickly said, cutting the receptionist off. "I was going to donate thirty thousand but pressed an extra zero by mistake. Please discuss this with your management—you just have to refund 27 thousand, see?""Sorry, sir," the receptionist apologized. "But it's a strict rule that we ourselves do not get to access the funds that have been donated into our accounts. Every donation will be screened extensively, and if you consider that there was a major oversight on your part, you may seek legal counsel to appeal for a refund. If the courts back your appeal, our organization will the
Nonetheless, Jacob darted into Treasure Measure and plucked off his mask, asking nervously, "Excuse me, Mr. Cole? It's me… Jacob Wilson…"Raymond looked up, pausing for a moment before acting as if he was actually curious, "Mr. Wilson! What brings you here? Don't tell me—you want that bronze sculpture back too?""No, no, no…" Jacob quickly shook his head. "I would never… I returned all the way from Dubai to apologize!""Apologize?" Raymond smiled faintly, and he did not play dumb this time as he asked bluntly, "Did you come back because of Zachary Evan's post?"Knowing he couldn't deny it any longer, Jacob nodded, "Yeah…"Raymond nodded and said calmly, "That's unnecessary. I was the one who benefited in the end."Jacob wasn't quite keeping up—thinking that Raymond was just trying to be nice by telling him he didn't have to apologize, he quickly pulled out his phone.Tapping on it and bringing up his transaction records, he handed it to Raymond reverently, "Mr. Cole, I understan
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