Afterward, Yahiko hurriedly urged Hiroshi, “Hurry, call the police now! Tell them to send a helicopter over! I’m afraid our bodyguards and ninjas won’t last too long!”When Hiroshi saw that the six ninjas had already rushed over to them, he quickly took out his phone to call the Tokyo Police Department.Although Tokyo had been in a mess for the last couple of days and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s efficiency and ability to solve cases was in disarray, their hardware configuration was still very powerful, with a variety of helicopters on standby which could quickly dispatch special operations teams to the scene in case of an emergency.Hiroshi called the Superintendent General directly. After all, Yahiko was one of the top entrepreneurs in Tokyo to which the police department paid high respect. Hence, they could communicate with the Superintendent General directly on everything.At this moment, the Superintendent General was on the verge of collapse when he had learned
Yahiko had already thought that he was going to die today. The special operations teams had yet to arrive, his men could not hold on any longer, and he might be killed by the enemies at any time.The driver and Hiroshi, who had no real combating skill, would very likely be killed by the ninjas as well.At this moment, he desperately wanted to call his daughter in Kyoto. Kyoto was hundreds of kilometers away from here, Nanako must not know that he was in a deep slump. He was hoping that if he made a quick phone call to her and heard her voice before dying, it could be considered a little comfort right before death.However, just as he pulled out his phone and was about to call Nanako, Hiroshi urged, “Ito-san, if we don’t run now, it will be too late!”Yahiko growled in exasperation, “I’ve told you, we’ve got nowhere to go…”Then, he said through his gritted teeth, “It must be Takahashi Machi’s doing! That b*stard! Jerk! How dare he use such insidious attacks against me!”Hiroshi
Hiroshi sighed before he turned his head and told the driver, “Mr. Yamamoto, let’s jump out together later!”The driver wiped his cold sweat off before he nodded and said, “Okay! I will do it together with both of you!”At this time, the two ninjas working for Yahiko were already on the verge of death!When Hiroshi saw that both of the ninjas could be hacked to death by the other party at any moment, he hurriedly shouted, “Mr. Chairman! Mr. Yamamoto! Now!”Yahiko quickly pushed the car door open on the same side as Hiroshi. At the same time, the driver also opened his car door as he prepared to get out of the car.However, the driver’s side happened to be right in front of one of the Iga ninjas. When one of the Iga ninjas saw that the driver was about to get out of the car, he rushed over to him and raised his ninjato before piercing the driver directly through his heart.The sharp ninjato not only pierced right through the driver’s body, but the tip of the ninjato also pierced d
Before he fell, Hiroshi’s words kept replaying through Yahiko’s mind.As long as he did not fall to the ground with his face or belly down, he would certainly have a chance to survive, then.Thus, he struggled to adjust his body when he was in mid-air, and he landed heavily with his legs hitting the ground directly first!After a loud crashing sound, Yahiko felt an incomparable sharp pain coming from both of his legs, but he could not be bothered to check for any injuries on his legs. Instead, he instantly did a couple of somersaults on the ground to relieve the impact of his fall from the highway bridge.Immediately afterward, Hiroshi also fell heavily to the ground. He fell in the exact same manner as Yahiko, and he allowed his legs to hit the ground first before rolling around.Although both of their legs were hurting to death, both of them managed to save their own lives because they had landed in the correct posture. At this time, Yahiko finally looked at his own legs and saw
The other two helicopters caught up directly with the two cars that the Iga ninjas were escaping in.Since the Iga ninjas were all on the highway bridge, there was nowhere for them to hide at all. They were simply driving away frantically as they tried to escape, but the helicopters were already approaching directly above them.Just as they were trying to escape with all of their strength, the special operations team on the helicopter shot armor-piercing ammunition directly at the front hood of the two cars.The penetrative ability of the armor-piercing ammunition’s projectile was extremely strong, and even military armor would find it difficult to resist armor-piercing ammunition, not to mention an ordinary commercial vehicle. So, after a few rounds of armor-piercing ammunition had hit the front hood of the car, the car engine was instantly damaged.After the engine had been damaged, the vehicle started to lose power immediately, and the vehicle speed slowed down until it finally
Yoshito never would have dreamt that the Schulz family would actually find him!As soon as the woman spoke up, he shuddered before he blurted out, “I have so many guards in my house. So, how could you have walked into my house just like this?!”Yoshito’s house had always been heavily guarded.After all, the stronger a person’s desire to harm others, the stronger the need to defend and protect himself.In order not to get ambushed by others, Yoshito had arranged for twenty bodyguards to guard his home, and some of these bodyguards were even ninjas who came from smaller families. So, his defense and security could be said to be very extensive and strong.Hence, Yoshito could not understand how this woman could get into his house and why he could not hear her movements at all?!The woman smiled indifferently before she said, “It does not matter how many guards there are. Wouldn’t it be fine if I just kill them all? Besides, there were not that many people to begin with anyway. Inclu
Since his current wife did not like Yoshito’s eldest son, Yoshito had kicked his eldest son out of the family after he had gotten married to his current wife, and he had asked his eldest son to follow his ex-wife.After that, Yoshito’s wife from his second marriage had given birth to a son and daughter for him. So, Yoshito rarely thought about his ex-wife or his eldest son over the years.However, at this time, Yoshito suddenly thought about both of them. At the very least, he could find comfort in his heart.After his death, the bloodline of the Matsumoto family would not be completely cut off tonight.His eldest son would still be carrying on the family lineage.There was nothing more comforting and relieving for Yoshito at this point in time.However, it seemed as though the woman from the Schulz family could see right through his thoughts.She smiled playfully as she said to Yoshito, “Mr. Matsumoto, I heard that you have another son, right?”Yoshito was taken aback, and he
At this time, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.The Superintendent General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department could finally heave a huge sigh of relief when he learned that Yahiko had already been taken to the hospital and that his life was not in danger.He took out a cigarette before he tapped it on top of his cigarette box to make the tobacco firmer. After that, he took out his lighter before he lit the cigarette and took a puff of it.After a while, he sighed as he said, “Oh! It looks like this bizarre day has finally come to an end…”The person next to him hurriedly said, “Superintendent General, the pair of siblings from the Schulz family have not been found yet…”The Superintendent General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department was very angry, and he immediately said, “Can’t you stop adding onto my troubles? The life and death of the pair of siblings from the Schulz family are still unknown for the time being!”As he spoke, he added, “Their life an
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
The cabbie nodded. "Well, Talbot Associates, it is! They're said to be number two."-While Jacob was heading off to consult a law firm, Charlie was calling Julien Rothschild over the phone.The manchild had just had room service and was lounging on the couch, fiddling with his phone.After visiting the kennels with Charlie, he had been idling his days away at the hotel, waiting for Salem and his son to post that video of them being out at sea.Once that was done, Julien would return to the States, once more the heir apparent of the Rothschilds. Still, it was boring to simply lounge around in the hotel, and he would really like to strengthen his ties with Charlie.However, he was also afraid of being too forward as Charlie could be intimidating, and he could upset him—just like a fan eager to get close to their idol but was still worried about their idol getting disgusted with them.As such, he never expected Charlie to call him, and he immediately answered eagerly, "Good even