“Exactly!” Lady Wilson sighed as she said, “But that does not matter anyway. There will also be endless sufferings awaiting Elaine when she arrives at the brick factory!”At this time, at the Aurous Hill Women Detention Center.Jennifer suddenly sneezed.Several of her cellmates rushed over to her and asked in concern, “Jennifer, what’s wrong? Have you caught a cold?”Jennifer rubbed her nose as she said, “I don’t know either. Perhaps someone is missing me.”The woman sitting next to her smiled before she said, “We are all prisoners who have no family or relatives at all. So, who would think of prisoners like us?”“That’s right.” Another person chimed in, “It will be the New Year soon, and none of my family members came to see me at all. This really makes me feel very disappointed!”After that, she looked at Jennifer before she asked, “Jennifer, how long do you have left before you can finally be released?”Jenifer smacked her lips together before she said, “Well, about five to
As soon as Jennifer and the others heard this, they were all shocked and dumbfounded!At the same time, they felt even more excited and ecstatic!She asked, “Did Lady Wilson manage to take over her daughter-in-law’s luxurious villa at Thompson First?”The prison guard replied lightly, “She bought her own villa there.”“Oh, my God!” Jennifer was dumbfounded as she said, “She bought a villa that costs more than one hundred million dollars just like that?!”The prison guard smiled before she said, “Of course! She even paid more than one million dollars just to bail the three of you out of the detention center. It seems as though she wants to repay you for your kindness toward her at the beginning. So, she wants to bail you out and bring you to the villa at Thompson First so that you can live a dream life from now on!”Jennifer was moved to tears, and she wiped the tears off as she choked and said, “Lady Wilson treats me almost as good as my own biological mother treats me…”The oth
The other party hurriedly replied, “Christopher and Harold are both seriously injured. They are now being treated in the emergency department at the Silverwing Hospital. As their family member, you should come over here immediately!”“What?!” Lady Wilson asked in surprise, “Both of them are injured?! What happened exactly?”The other party replied, “The both of them got all of their limbs broken. Although they are not in a life-threatening state, they are still seriously injured, and they would need people to care for them and look after them. So, you should make a trip here as soon as possible!”Lady Wilson was stunned!At this time, Wendy, who was sitting at the side, asked, “Grandma, what happened?”Lady Wilson scowled miserably as she said, “The hospital called and said that your father and brother have been seriously injured. They are in the hospital now! They asked us to go over there now!”“Ahh?!” Wendy was so shocked that she stood up immediately as she asked nervously, “
After listening to the driver’s words, Jennifer looked at the luxurious Mercedes Benz as she said excitedly, “Lady Wilson is truly very good to us! I have never sat in a Mercedes Benz in my whole life!”Yara, who was beside her, could not help but sigh as she said, “The best car that I have ever sat in was the police officer’s car when I was arrested…”Yulia nodded repeatedly as she said, “Yara! I… it is the same case for me, too!”When the driver heard their conversation, he smiled as he said, “Ladies, please get into the car!”“Okay! Okay!” Jennifer was the first person to regain her sense, and she hurriedly opened the rear car door before getting into the car. The other two women were also very eager to squeeze into the back of the car. At this time, the driver hurriedly said, “We only have two seats in the back row. So, one of you ladies will have to sit in the co-driver seat!”Yara was about to open the rear car door on the other side of the car to get into the car. Yulia,
This villa was, after all, the best and largest villa within the urban area in Aurous Hill. Furthermore, this villa had already undergone a very luxurious renovation. The decoration style was very flamboyant and ostentatious, and the decoration of the villa was clearly done in a way to show off their riches and wealth.So, Jennifer and the other two women were already in awe and extremely excited when they took a look at the villa.This was because they had already been imagining how Lady Wilson’s villa would actually look like.However, even their most daring guesses were far from the actual situation and condition of the villa!At this time, Yulia exclaimed from the side, “This… what kind of villa is this? This place looks more like a palace, right?!”“Bullsh*t!” Yara blurted out, “This villa is much more luxurious compared to a palace! D*mn it! Just look at that sofa! It is so beautiful! I am going to lie down on the sofa for a while!”As she spoke, Yara had already run toward
Lady Wilson did not know that while she was on the way to the hospital, her house had already been occupied by Jennifer and the other two women.Lady Wilson, Wendy, and Hannah rushed to the hospital in a hurry to look for Christopher and Harold. At this time, both the father and son looked like mummies, as their limbs were all wrapped in plaster casts.Although neither one of them was in a life-threatening state, they had fractured all of their limbs and had already completely lost the ability to move. They could only lie in bed and wail at this time.As soon as Lady Wilson walked through the door, she was shocked and anxious when she saw both of them in this condition. She hurriedly stepped forward and asked, “Christopher! Harold! The both of you… what happened to the both of you?!”When Christopher and Harold saw Lady Wilson coming in, they could not control their tears anymore, and they began to weep loudly.This was especially so for Harold, who was crying very miserably.Wen
With that, Lady Wilson turned around and left the ward.She walked toward the cashier as she said, “I am here to pay for Christopher and Harold Wilson’s hospitalization fee.”The other party looked into the information for a short moment before she said, “The fee for the incurred treatment is 26,700 dollars, and you have to pay a deposit of 80,000 dollars for the hospitalization fee. The total amount that you have to pay today is 106,700 dollars.”Lady Wilson could not help but feel some pain.“One hundred thousand dollars is not a lot of money, but it is not a small sum of money either. If Donald does not compensate us by a hundred times, I really will not be able to sleep at night!”As she thought about this, Lady Wilson took out a bank card from her purse before she handed it over to the other party. “Here, you can swipe my bank card.”The other party took the bank card before swiping it on the POS machine and entering the amount. After that, the cashier told Lady Wilson, “Ple
When the cashier saw Lady Wilson standing blankly on the spot, he asked her, “Madam, are you still going to pay the hospitalization bill? If you refuse to pay, we might have to ask you to discharge the two patients immediately.”Lady Wilson hurriedly took out her other bank cards. After choosing one, she handed it over to the other party as she said, “Try this card!”The cashier nodded before taking the card in his hand and swiping it on the POS machine. After Lady Wilson entered the password, he shook his head and said, “This bank card is also frozen.”“Then, try this one!”In the end, Lady Wilson passed all of her bank cards to the cashier in succession, only to find out that all of her bank cards had already been frozen.This made Lady Wilson feel extremely desperate!Just as she was at a loss for what to do, she suddenly received a phone call. Lady Wilson hurriedly answered the phone only to hear the other party saying, “Hello, madam. I am calling to inform you that all the e
Jacob wasn't really concerned with the invitation. He wouldn't be going anyway, and he wouldn't tell Elaine about it.Right now, he had a question.After hanging up on Walker, he asked curiously, "A designated driver would be just a few dozen bucks at most. Why get Walker?"Mr. Bay sighed meaningfully. "Jacob, my boy—it's not just my job description you must handle when you succeed me. You must understand the unspoken rules of the workplace as well as interpersonal relationships."Raising his right index finger, he chuckled, "Earning the loyalty of subordinates is a science. But it has to be a carrot and stick—never just the carrot, while offering them chances to be of service.""Take Walker, for example. As his boss, buying him lunch is 5 points. Ask for a favor, but it's 50 points instead!""As a leader, you should also make sure to give requests that are reasonable. That way, they will consider you to be their ally, or soon enough.""People are strange that way—psychology sim
Jacob certainly agreed with Mr. Bay. When going to a dinner where alcohol would be involved, having a designated driver would be most convenient.Still, Jacob had another plan in mind.Since he had a Cullinan and this was the perfect chance to show off, it would kill him not to drive."Actually, we should go on our own," Jacob told Mr. Bay right then. "We will take my car and get a designated driver to take us home. We can hang out in the backseat to chat—I mean, you'd be in a bad mood if you get a bad driver, bringing a car that stinks of tobacco. You know how bad it can get."Mr. Bay nodded cheerfully. "Alright! I'm counting on you!""Oh, it's only right!"Coming to an agreement, they hurried outside, with Jacob driving and Mr. Bay riding shotgun.They were having a pleasant conversation when Jacob suddenly got a call from Walker, who was his sub at Senior University.Answering with the in-car Bluetooth system, he said, "Hey, Walker. What's up?""Mr. Wilson! I'm done with cl
As such, Albert did not hesitate to say right then, "Don't worry, Mr. Wilson—since they are your friends, I will offer the half-price rebate as you've suggested! When the guests take their seats, I'll personally deliver a couple of nice bottles over as a token of my sincerity!"Oskia truly sets the bar when it comes to being humanistic.There were times when one must show due respect, but not too much either in case it changed the status quo.It was just like a couple eating out with a third-wheel.Even if the third-wheel was better off and happily took the check as the girl watched, there would inevitably be competitiveness. The generosity might even lead to the girl getting attracted to the third-wheel.As such, since Jacob was actually secondary in importance at the event, Albert would have to make sure not to rain on the host's parade while showing his respects to Jacob. Otherwise, the host may hold a grudge against Jacob even if everything was free of charge.And when it cam
Jacob put a hand on his chest. "Don't worry—everything is going to be fine when my son-in-law takes the stage."As soon as he finished speaking, an unknown number called his phone.He answered, hearing a familiar voice he couldn't quite place, "Good afternoon. Am I speaking to Mr. Jacob Wilson?""Yes. May I ask who I am speaking to?""Albert Rhodes, owner of Heaven Springs at your service. Would you happen to remember me?"Hearing that, Jacob turned on the speaker excitedly as he continued, "Oh, yes, Don Albert! Of course I remember!"Mr. Bay's eyes lit up when he heard Albert announce himself, and he mouthed, "Is that really Don Albert?!"Jacob nodded repeatedly, his vanity burgeoning.Mr. Bay was naturally thrilled too, and he leaned closer to listen just as Albert spoke humbly, "If it's alright with you, Mr. Wilson, please don't address me as Don Albert. It's just a title some brats came up with—you are Master Wade's father-in-law, which means you have seniority over me. So,
Mr. Bay was overjoyed, seeing how quickly Jacob agreed to it. "Thanks, Jacob! I owe you!" He exclaimed, but soon added, "It's past four now, and that bunch like to fraternize in the room before they eat. Could you get the room soon? I think they'll be arriving soon."Then, he moved closer to add quietly, "If you can get a Diamond Room like before, I will bring you along. I'm not going to lie, these are officials with decision-making authority. Being friends with them might propel us to new heights!"Jacob already knew that Mr. Bay was sucking up to his friend, otherwise, he wouldn't be so concerned when the dinner was organized by said friend. Understanding that the friend must be important too, Jacob was at once buoyed.After all, he had presumed that becoming vice president was the most he could achieve.Now, if he could attend that dinner with Mr. Bay and establish a good relationship with those bigwigs, he would have his turn when Mr. Bay got promoted too.With that in min
Reservations in Heaven Springs had always been unpredictable, and most rooms weren't open to the general public—even if said rooms were vacant for the night.It was not as if Albert Rhodes didn't want to make money when he built Heaven Springs. He simply didn't do it solely for profit, but only mostly for social events and posturing.Back when he was a humbler member of society, he realized that many bigwigs and even his fellows cared for pride a lot. Be it food, liquor, or even simply everyday consumption, they always strove for the best and the most expensive.That was why polite society valued their privacy and established their respective social circles, which was why Heaven Springs ensured that everything was first-rate: atmosphere, service, food, and clientele.Just like how bigwigs wouldn't dine at the same table as their goons, said goons wouldn't eat at the fancy places those bigwigs frequented even if they had money, as it may appear as if they were overstepping.That wa
As such, intent on keeping up his pretense, Jacob answered the phone, "Looking for me, Matilda?""Uh-huh," Matilda replied, and asked, "You didn't show up at Senior University, and your sub is saying you probably won't be coming for a while? Is that true?""Oh—right, that," Jacob quickly said. "Well, it's true—the gist of it is that the Association is getting busy with a project. As the vice president, I probably shouldn't be staying at Senior University all the time, right?""Heck, Mr. Bay called me last minute, telling me how busy we're going to be and that I was needed. That's why I had to go back, but I will head over to campus again when I have the time."Matilda knew right then that those were all excuses.However, she did not expose Jacob, instead asking, "Well, when are you free? So that I can send you my wedding invitation?""Oh, the invitation?" Jacob quickly chuckled. "You really didn't have to come to me—just pass it to Walker, my sub lecturer. He can pass it to me wh
The next afternoon, there was a sudden change of lecturers for the calligraphy class.Despite being the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, Jacob never showed up, instead getting a substitute instructor to replace him.Matilda had come with the invitation Yolden had written for Jacob, but seeing that Jacob wasn't at the lecture hall, she waited until the class was over to ask the sub, "Excuse me, can I ask why Mr. Wilson wasn't teaching this class?""He's busy at the association," the sub replied. "So, I'm taking over his class."Curious, Matilda pressed, "Then, would you happen to know when he will be coming?""Probably not for a while," the sub replied. "He delegated other classes to me as well, telling me that I could just stick to the PowerPoint slides."Then, he asked, "Do you have business with Mr. Wilson?"Matilda nodded. "Yes, but I can call him myself. Thank you."Leaving the lecture hall, Matilda called Jacob, who was goofing off in his office
On the other end, Matilda was left staring at Jacob's reply in confusion.She had presumed that Jacob would understand when she mentioned inviting his whole family that he should be coming up with an excuse to skip attending her wedding.That was the most ideal solution.As such, she was shocked that instead of playing along, Jacob's reply was short and blunt.[No problem. The four of us will be there!]Perplexed, Matilda was left wondering what Jacob meant. Was he really going to attend her wedding with Elaine?The thought left Matilda frowning as she absolutely didn't want to see Elaine—especially not at her own wedding.Yolden was writing an invitation when he saw the somber look on her face, and he couldn't help asking, "Is there a problem?""Jacob replied," Matilda admitted. "And he's saying that he will bring his whole family.""Really?" Yolden was confused too, as he was hardly as eccentric as Jacob. "But he's afraid of his wife and shouldn't be telling her at all…