Unexpectedly, both of them had come to Yule’s house this time.Could it be that the Schulz family was also trying to win over the Golding family now?However, Charlie did not say much through the video call. After all, Yule did not know about his adventure in Japan.At this time, Adrian, the second child of the Golding family, said, “Brother, I am not too sure about why the younger generation of the Schulz family is here to give us gifts, but I believe that it might be related to the experience of the Schulz family in Japan some time ago. During this period, the Schulz family has suffered very heavy losses indeed. Perhaps this is the reason why they have the intention of winning over some of the other families.”Yule had a cold expression on his face as he said, “The person that I look down on the most in all of Eastcliff is none other than Sheldon Golding! He is a downright b*stard! He was the one who urged the Anti-Wade Alliance on back then. He is nothing more than garbage that
Jaime had initially been feeling a little perturbed at first, but when he heard his sister saying this, he suddenly felt even more nervous.Both of them, brother and sister, and Quinn belonged to the category of top rich heirs in Eastcliff.Although they did not have an exceptionally close relationship, they could be regarded as ordinary friends.Jaime had been secretly in love with Quinn for many years, but since Quinn had never mixed with the rich and wealthy heir circle, he did not have much chance to contact Quinn.Moreover, Jaime did not dare to confess his feelings to Quinn because he knew that in his father, Sheldon’s eyes, the Golding family was not up to his expectations at all.Jaime was the eldest grandson of the Schulz family, and there was no doubt that he would be the head of the Schulz family at some point of time in the future.Therefore, Sheldon attached great importance to his marriage.In Sheldon’s view, the Schulz family was now the number one and top family
Jaime nodded slightly, but he still felt a little unsure as he said in a low voice, “I heard that it seems as though Quinn already has a marriage contract with a younger family member from the Wade family. If I truly confess my love and feelings for her, do you think that she will be able to accept me and agree to be with me?”Sophie comforted him helplessly, “Oh, Brother! Why are you being so wishy-washy like a lady?!”“You don’t have to think so much about this matter! You have to be determined to reach and achieve your goal despite the setbacks!”“Moreover, so what even if she already has a marriage contract? Her marriage contract was with Curtis Wade’s son. When Curtis and his wife were both killed a long time ago, he had already gone missing. The fact of whether he is dead or alive is still unknown. So, how could he possibly come back and get married to Quinn, then?”As she spoke, Sophie continued, “You should just show off your talent and put on a good performance later. You
When he heard what his sister said, Jaime did not hesitate to pat his chest as he agreed, “Don’t worry. I will definitely do my best to cooperate with you after we go back!”Sophie nodded in satisfaction. Just as she was about to speak, two men and two women walked in through the entrance of the main hall.It was Yule’s family of three and Adrian.When Quinn walked into the room, Jaime suddenly got a little nervous, and his palms began to sweat immediately.When Sophie, who was standing aside, saw him, she hurriedly poked him with her finger as a reminder of what she had said earlier. After that, she stood up immediately as she smiled and said to the four people who had just walked in, “Hello Uncle Golding, Aunt Rachel, and also Quinn! Sorry to bother you. We wanted to wish you a Happy New Year in advance!”After she was done speaking, she quickly took out a long gift box before handing it over to Rachel as she said, “Aunt Rachel, this is a New Year gift for you and Uncle Golding!
Some of them would even sell their own bodies for money.However, Quinn was an exception.Money had no real practical meaning to her.Furthermore, after she had reunited with Charlie, Quinn had already made plans to quit the entertainment circle for good.She wanted to quit the entertainment circle first. After that, once Charlie had already dealt with his current marital issues, she would then marry Charlie before placing all of her focus and attention on her husband and children at home.She had even thought of announcing her withdrawal from the entertainment circle at the concert site when she reached the final stage of her concert tour. She would stay away from all music, film, and television dramas and programs in the future.Therefore, Quinn did not have any interest at all in the kind of collaboration that Sophie had just mentioned.So, Quinn replied bluntly, “I am sorry, Sophie. I have no plans to look for a sponsor for my concert tour. Besides, the relevant promotional
As soon as Jaime heard Quinn’s promise, he was immediately overjoyed.He quickly turned around to look at his sister, Sophie, with a face that was filled with admiration.At this moment, Jaime was genuinely filled with admiration and praise for his sister, Sophie.He knew that although his sister was a few years younger than him, she was even wittier and smarter compared to him!Using charity as a means to persuade Quinn into accepting his collaboration proposal and sponsorship was a solution that Sophie had already come up with earlier.Sophie had already analyzed Quinn thoroughly. She was not short of money, nor was she short of love and affection or even suitors. Therefore, it would not be easy for any ordinary man to try and impress her.Don’t talk about pursuing her. Even if anyone wanted to collaborate with her, it would certainly be a very difficult task.Therefore, Sophie felt that if her brother wanted to impress Quinn, he would have to find another way to impress her.
Quinn smiled slightly before she said, “I will thank Mr. Schulz on behalf of the orphans in Aurous Hill, then.”Jaime hurriedly waved his hand and said, “No, no. This is what I should do. What’s more, I am simply winning favor and influence using this money that I am going to donate. After all, this money was originally intended to be used as a sponsorship fee. So, the person that they should thank is not me, but you, Miss Golding.”Quinn could not help but smile as she said, “Mr. Schulz, since our collaboration details have already been decided, let’s proceed with this after the New Year. I still have something to do now, so I will have to excuse myself.”As soon as Sophie heard this, she quickly stood up as she smiled and said, “Quinn, since you are busy, we will not bother you and keep you any longer!”Quinn nodded slightly before she said, “In that case, I will get someone to see the both of you out first.”After she was done speaking, Quinn called for one of the maids as she
Jaime and Sophie were on the way home. Jaime was driving, and Sophie was sitting in the co-driver seat.It was obvious that Jaime was in a very good mood, and he was smiling from ear to ear.When she saw this, Sophie smiled helplessly as she said, “Brother, since I have already done this for you, you must help me find our benefactor!”Jaime did not hesitate as he blurted out, “Sophie, you can certainly rest assured that I will definitely go all out to help you. Even if I have to watch the surveillance videos until I go blind, I will make sure that I help you find our benefactor!”Sophie nodded in satisfaction as she said, “At least you have a conscience!”At this time, Jaime could not help but sigh as he said, “Sigh… there are truly too many surveillance videos for us to go through. Only both of us have seen how our benefactor looks like, so we cannot ask anyone else for help at all. I really do not know how much time the both of us will have to take to go through all of that info
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