Therefore, he must help Yule solve the problem, and only then could he leave Eastcliff and return to Aurous. Seeing that Yule agreed to his request, he sighed with relief, picked up the wine glass and exclaimed, “Come, Charlie. Let’s have a toast!” Charlie nodded and clinked glasses with him again. Seeing the two men drinking happily, Rachel told Quinn in a low voice, “Your dad hasn’t been this happy for a long while.” Quinn also nodded and replied near her mother’s ear, “It seems that ever since Uncle Wade had an accident till now, he had never been this happy.” Rachel held her daughter’s hand under the table and softly uttered, “Charlie is a good man. You must keep hold of him!” Feeling shy and embarrassed, Quinn answered, “Mum…How do I keep hold of him…Charlie is already married and he isn’t divorced yet at this moment.” Rachel replied seriously, “Silly child. He was your fiancé since you were a child. Someone snatched your husband away, not the ot
Charlie did not care too much about the luck and fortune of the Wade’s family and the moving of the ancestral grave. He was not very interested in the members and affairs of the Wade family. All these while, he only cared two things about the Wade family. Number one, where his parents were buried and whether he could pay homage to them. Number two, for whom did his parents suffer and if they were from the Wade family. As for the other matters in the Wade family, he did not want to keep them in his mind. Therefore, after listening to Yule’s introduction on Mount Wintry, Charlie asked, “Uncle, can I go to Mount Wintry to worship?” Yule answered, “Mount Wintry is the Wade family’s ancestral grave. It’s the main spot for good luck and fortune. Normally, the Wade family controls the area strictly and outsiders aren’t allowed to enter. Even if I go, I’ll need to greet the Wade family’s members first and make an appointment. However, since you’re the heir of t
From the looks of Charlie’s parents, they were certainly different from ordinary people. Charlie’s father was very handsome, while Charlie’s mother was very elegant. Her features were exceptionally beautiful and Rachel was no match for her. No matter which era, she would be the only one with very outstanding features.It was a pity that Eastcliff’s talented and capable pair had already long gone. The only things left were mottled images and surviving memories. At that time, Yule had not married yet. Thus, during the wedding ceremony, he stood alone beside Charlie’s father and took a photo with Charlie’s parents. Then, it was the wedding photo of Yule and Rachel. Charlie’s parents were there to congratulate him. Thus, the four of them took a group photo. Next, Charlie was born. The four people in the photo became five. He was swaddled and carried by his mum. Afterward, Quinn was born. As a result, it became six people in the photo. From
At this moment, in the top ward of Golding Group Hospital, the second and third brothers of the Yule family, Adrian and Rogan, had received the first stage of treatment after taking the CT on the affected area. The CT showed that Adrian’s wrist was broken, while Rogan’s bladder was damaged. Although those were not life-threatening, they need to be treated for a while. This was all thanks to Charlie. Golding Group Hospital was a top private hospital that the Golding family had invested in. Although the overall ability was not as good as top tier hospitals like Fairview, it was definitely a leader among the private hospitals. All the top families in Eastcliff had their own private hospitals. Although these hospitals on paper were open to the public, in most circumstances, they did not accept outside patients. Basically, they were exclusively for internal family use only. Now, besides Adrian and Rogan, people who were chased out from Yule’s home by
Nevertheless, shouldn’t the master who retired from the world follow certain basic rules? So, how in the world did someone lose their power just by being pinched on the neck?It was like touching someone in the face and turning them impotent. This defied logic!The two families were saddened and were looking for an opportunity to teach the eldest brother’s son a lesson, but they don’t know his name and have no idea what his background was.The most important fact was that both the warlord and the realm master couldn’t even defeat him. Who else can they ask for help to get rid of this person?Adrian was depressed because he had lost not only a warlord and a realm master but Charlie had also broken his arm. This can be said to be a heavy loss on his side.Adrian had never once felt so helpless. Now, he just wanted to murder Charlie’s entire family.Unfortunately, he had no idea how he could exact his revenge.Rogan was clutching his aching bladder as he saw his second brother fran
When Adrian and Rogan were planning for their better future, Wrigley and Wilhelm, who were by their side, were also drowning in their own thoughts.The three Golding brothers had eight children in total.Yule Golding only had a daughter, Quinn Golding.Meanwhile, Adrian had three children—two daughters and a son, Wrigley Golding.Rogan Golding, on the other hand, had four children—three daughters and a son, Wilhelm Golding.Due to the fact that males were rare in the family, Wrigley and Wilhelm would therefore be the family heirs to inherit their fathers’ property in the future.Wilhelm saw the close relationship between his father and his second uncle, and couldn’t help but look at himself and his cousin Wrigley who was standing next to him. He thought to himself, ‘When I inherit my father’s assets and shares in the future, would I have to be like my father? As in, do I need to find a way to cheat my second uncle? Cheat my own cousin? If I need to use him in the future to achiev
“No problem!” Wrigley replied without hesitation.He had been insulted by Charlie today and he was in a depressed mood. Unexpectedly Wilhelm presented him with an opportunity to vent his anger. Of course he would agree to it immediately…In the evening, Wilhelm and Wrigley came walking out of the hospital. They drove a car to an extremely high-end club in Eastcliff, which was very popular and known as The Number One Mansion.At The Number One Mansion, one has to at least spend ten million dollars to become a VIP.This is because the VIPs here had their own luxurious suites, which includes access to restaurants, KTV, bath house, hot springs, spa services, meeting rooms, and gambling rooms.Additionally, the VIPs also had their own personal butlers and personal attendants. When one was there, they could enjoy living the life of a king!It would be fair to say that most of the members who were there could eat, drink, and play plus also hold business meetings and banquets.Moreover,
The brothers had just left the hospital about half an hour ago, and now both of them hastily made their way back into the hospital again. They wanted to find out what the weird sickness they were facing was. They only trusted their house doctor and it was also to avoid the spreading of unnecessary rumors if they were to ever check themselves into other hospitals.If their followers were to hear the news of the two Golding brothers both being impotent, this would bring shame to their respective families!If this rumor was spread, then they will become the talk of the town and people will be ridiculing them throughout Eastcliff!The two of them returned to the hospital, ignoring their fathers who were recuperating in their room, and immediately rushed directly into the hospital director’s office.The director was preparing to call it a day and suddenly saw the two young masters of the Golding family pacing quickly towards him. He asked immediately, “Good day Mr. Wrigley and Mr. Wilhe
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