Christopher’s eyes were flushed red as he said, “Mom, I’ll go out and work when I get better. Even if I have to go to the construction site and carry cement, I will make sure that I do everything possible to make money to make up for this family’s living expenses. I won’t allow you to go out and suffer and work so hard when you are already so old!”Harold also said vaguely, “Grandma, I’ll also go then!”Lady Wilson nodded before she said, “Both of you should focus on recuperating and recovering. After both of you get well, I’ll have to depend on you two to look after me and give me a proper burial after my death then!”As the Wilson family of four finally enjoyed a full meal, Hannah cried in her own room to the point that her face was covered in tears.As she was suffering from hunger and cold, Hannah did not only feel despair because of the Wilson family, but she had also made a decision in her heart to prepare to leave this place.She did not intend to stay in this house any lon
Since Claire and Loreen had already known each other for so many years, Claire also had some understanding of her family situation. When she heard that Loreen was planning to bring her cousin here with her, she asked curiously, “Loreen, is Dylan the cousin that you’re referring to?”Loreen laughed slightly before she said, “Yes, that’s him.”“Ahhh?” Claire suddenly recalled the image of that good-for-nothing young man from a wealthy family and she asked in surprise, “What is your cousin doing in Aurous Hill?”Loreen replied, “After staying in Eastcliff for such a long time, he is always causing trouble there. So, he came to Aurous Hill to discipline himself for a while.”Claire asked in surprise, “Discipline himself? How is he going to discipline himself?”Loreen smiled before he said, “He’s going to practice a scanty livelihood. He is currently renting a place to live in Cliffcouls now and the living conditions aren’t that easy and it is really tough.”Claire could not help but
After Loreen, who was sitting in the co-driver’s seat, hung up the phone with Claire, Dylan scowled miserably as he asked, “Loreen, can’t you go to Charlie’s house on your own? Why do you have to bring me along with you? I really don’t want to see his face for a minute at all.”When Loreen saw Dylan’s face which was filled with grievances, she could not help but ridiculed him as she said, “Brother, aren’t you being a little too timid and cowardly? I’m bringing you to Charlie’s house to send our New Year’s greetings. I’m not sending you there to fight with Charlie, so what are you afraid of?”Dylan sighed as he said, “Sigh. Loreen, you might not know this, but I’ve only met Charlie Wade twice in total and nothing good happens whenever I see him! The first time I met him, I had to swallow a necklace and undergo a surgery because of it. The second time I met him, he asked me to ride a bicycle all the way from Eastcliff to Aurous Hill. If he isn’t happy when I see him again this time, th
Dylan had asked the question so suddenly that Loreen had no time to cover up at all. She was flustered and she hurriedly replied out of embarrassment as she said, “You…you…don’t talk nonsense. I…I don’t like Charlie!”“I don’t believe you!” Dylan curled his lips as he said, “I’ve been pursuing so many different girls for so many years so I understand women very well. Based on your current reaction, I can be certain that you have a crush on Charlie!”Loreen pretended to feel very impatient and said, “Oh! You can think whatever you want to. I am too lazy to be bothered with you.”Dylan reminded her, “Loreen, Charlie is a married man so you’d better stay away from him. Otherwise, if word gets out to the public that the eldest young lady of the Thomas family is in love with a married man, then the Thomas family will certainly lose face because of you!”When Loreen heard this, she suddenly became very angry and she blurted out, “You actually have the face to talk about me? The whole cit
Just as Dylan was driving towards Thompson First, a series of loud curses broke out early in the morning in the quiet villa area of Thompson First.It was Lady Wilson who was cursing out loud.When she woke up early in the morning, she realized that the two hundred dollars in her pocket was already gone.The first thought that came to her mind was that her money had been stolen!At that time, she immediately thought that there was an 80% chance that her money had been stolen by Jennifer and the other two women.However, when she was about to drag Hannah with her to go and confront Jennifer, she discovered the note that Hannah left behind and she realized that Hannah was already gone.At this moment, Lady Wilson realized that her hard-earned money of two hundred dollars had already been stolen by her eldest daughter-in-law, Hannah.She exploded in an instant!After all, she had endured a lot of hardships and sufferings in exchange for that two hundred dollars, even getting beate
Elaine was cooking on the first floor. When she heard Lady Wilson cursing out loud early in the morning, she hurried out with her crutches to watch the excitement.At this time, Charlie and Claire also happened to be walking down the stairs. They happened to see Elaine who was coming out with her crutch.Elaine hurriedly asked excitedly, “Oh! Did both of you hear that d*mned old lady cursing out loud?”Charlie and Claire nodded. After that, Claire replied embarrassedly, “I wonder what’s wrong with Grandma? Why did she start cursing out loud on the balcony on the second floor early in the morning?”When Elaine heard this, she said excitedly, “Claire, hurry up! Help me up the stairs to go have a look!”Claire replied helplessly, “Mom, what is there to look at…”Elaine put her right arm on the crutch as she patted her left leg and blurted out, “What else would be better to look at compared to this? Hurry up and help me up quickly! Otherwise, if I’m late, I won’t be able to watch the
The several police officers immediately became very energetic and vigilant when they heard this!After all, anyone who could live in a villa at Thompson First would certainly be very strong financially. Therefore, the old lady’s so-called ‘hard-earned money’ would certainly be an astronomical figure.Thinking about it, they could afford to live in a villa that was worth more than one hundred million dollars at will, so what would three to five million dollars be worth to them anyway? It was estimated that they would only frown slightly even if they lost thirty to fifty million dollars!However, since the old lady was acting this way and feeling so depressed, then it seemed as though this amount would definitely be worth more than thirty to fifty million dollars!Perhaps this might even be an extremely large theft case!Therefore, the several police officers hurried into the house before they asked Wendy directly, “When did the theft happen? How much money was stolen?”Wendy felt
As she was faced with the police officer’s confirmation, Lady Wilson nodded as she gritted her teeth and said, “That’s right. It’s two hundred dollars!”The police officer thought that there was a problem with his ears.“An old lady who is living in the most luxurious villa at Thompson First would actually call the police and file a police report for two hundred dollars? That cannot be right…”As he thought about this, he secretly thought, Could it be that all rich people talk like this and simply refer to two million dollars as two hundred? During my last class reunion, the rich heir in my class was also the same when he talked about his luxury car. It was obviously a Rolls-Royce that had cost more than five million dollars. However, when anyone asked him about the price, he would simply say that it was a little more than five hundred. Is this a common problem that the wealthy people have?As he thought about this, the police officer could not help but feel a little puzzled. It st
Jacob's brain blanked out, leaving only a dull hum as soon as Walker mentioned 'Professor Hall'.Already feeling nervous in the first place, he quickly said, "Okay, okay—I got it. Anyway, I'm hanging up if there's nothing else!"With that, he promptly pressed the button to hang up.Nonetheless, Elaine was soon asking in curiosity, "Who's Professor Hall?"If Jacob had any semblance of composure, he would have said 'a colleague at Senior University' as if it was perfectly natural, and the matter would have been forgotten.But the reality was that he didn't—in fact, he was the champion when it came to dropping the ball as a casual question from Elaine left him sweating all over his brow.Even as he slid nervous glances at her face, he stammered uncontrollably, "N-Nobody…"Elaine promptly noticed his strange reaction and frowned. "I'm talking about Professor Hall. What do you mean, nobody? Who are they? And what's this about an invitation? Inviting you for what?"Seeing that he was
Jacob had really had too much to drink and couldn't remember the later parts of what had happened last night—even how he had gotten home was a blur.Naturally, he also forgot that Walker had brought Matilda's wedding invitation, and therefore didn't hesitate to answer the in-car answer button.Over the phone, Walker was positively fawning as he asked, "Mr. Wilson? It's Walker. Why didn't you come in today? Had too much to drink last night?""Uh-huh," Jacob grunted, lethargic. "I did—my head still hurts now… Anyway, what's up? Trouble at the association?""No, of course not," Walker quickly said. "I was just worried you're still hungover, so I called to ask. If you need a driver or anything, you just need to ask!"Then, before Jacob could answer, he continued, "By the way, my wife is somewhat knowledgable in Oskian medicine, and she has recipes for brews that cure hangovers and nourish the liver. I'm sure you'll need the latter since you're always drinking at social events, so I as
Fortunately, Elaine and Jacob's bickering never escalated.Even though Elaine was winning, Jacob found it tolerable.After Jacob finished his lunch and cleaned up, he never looked up as he said, "Charlie sent a text, saying Claire's flight would touch down earlier at three. We will leave at two."Elaine grumbled. "Why leave so early? She's coming back from abroad, and there'd be checkpoints she has to clear—she'd be lucky if she could leave by half past three. I'm sleeping a few winks now, and we'll leave at half past two."As she left the dining room, she didn't even look back as she said, "Clean up for me too."Jacob had a million complaints but said nothing as he kept his head down, throwing Elaine's lunchbox in the trash can as well.With Elaine gone, he sat on the couch as her hangover slowly cleared while his mood soured with the lack of alcohol.In the end, the pleasure of being fawned over at the Diamond Room was but temporary—the pain of his beloved leaving with someone
Vera kept her plan to investigate the identity of the abbess deep in her mind and told Charlie nothing.Instead, she smiled as she said, "It seems that it's both yours and Ms. Ito's good fortune that she has attained enlightenment. You've never had anyone who could attain enlightenment and master Reiki at the same time, so Ms. Ito will definitely be a great help to you in the future."Charlie chuckled and said calmly, "I'm not hoping for her to help. I'm simply happy for her with her enlightenment and excited to have another comrade in my solo ventures into the dark forests."Vera nodded in understanding, and she murmured emotionally, "I've lived for so long, and it's only when I opened my heart to you that I felt that sensation you described."There was a flicker of wistfulness in her eyes.She really did not expect to attain enlightenment before meeting Charlie.Years ago, she thought that she would eventually avenge her father.Now, she no longer hoped to murder Fleur Griffi
Vera was inwardly disappointed to hear that Claire was returning.That meant there were fewer chances of Charlie visiting the Scarlet Pinnacle Manor, as were her chances of seeing him again.Still, she didn't let it show, instead asking casually, "How are things at Champs Elys? Are the warriors improving at a rate to your satisfaction?""Well, most of everyone's improvement is within expectations…" Charlie explained, just as he remembered a certain someone. "By the way, there's something I haven't told you yet. Are you perhaps acquainted with the name Ito Nanako?""Yes," Vera smiled. "The Japanese lady who was with you. What about her?""She attained enlightenment days ago.""Enlightenment?" Vera did a double take and soon pressed, "Enlightenment in what sense? Essential Qi or Reiki?"After all, the former was the path to enlightenment in martial arts, while the latter meant enlightenment in cultivation.But despite the distinction between both domains, enlightenment was a comm
While Charlie had long since gotten used to Elaine and Jacob's bizarre marriage, being near the heart of the storm still took a toll on his senses—to the point that he felt physically sick.Leaving right away was therefore his best solution.Once he left, however, he realized he didn't have anywhere to go. Champs Elys was quite far, and it would take a lot of time.As he started to feel bored stiff, he remembered Vera for some reason and called her.Once Vera answered, she quickly asked in curiosity, "To what do I owe the pleasure? Lunch, perhaps?"Charlie chuckled. "Since you've put it that way… I haven't eaten either, so lunch it is!"Vera giggled. "Come over to my place, then. It's cold outside, and I was just lighting up a hot pot. I'll have Madam Marilyn prepare an additional portion.""Okay!" Charlie agreed to it without hesitation. "I can return her car too. Just wait, I'll be right there!"Once he hung up, he got on the Rolls Roycs he had borrowed from Scarlet Pinnacl
Charlie shook his head. "It's alright, Dad. You can go ahead if you're busy—I can pick up Claire on my own.""No way!" Elaine promptly snapped. "It's been so long since she came back. We are all going to the airport!"Jacob sighed in exasperation. "Well, I'm sticking to my schedule—first the Calligraphy and Painting Association, then I'll be back an hour before to pick you guys up before going together to the airport."Elaine was left fuming. "Is there no getting through to you? You really have to go to that stupid association, don't you? Okay, fine. If you must go, I will be going with you!""You're their honored vice president who will be promoted to president soon, no? As Mrs. Vice President and the future Mrs. President, is there an issue if I went for a look?"Jacob shuddered at the thought of Elaine going to the Calligraphy and Painting Association as he absolutely didn't want her to humiliate him with her antics. People would talk, asking how a proper gentleman like him c
Jacob yawned, stretching his arms and smacking his cheeks, before finally retorting in contempt, "For Pete's sake, woman—don't make dissing me a habit. Or does it please you so much?"Elaine pursed her lips. "You call that dissing? It's all facts—do you think I don't know you? Tell me, what qualifications do you have? Your knowledge about calligraphy is skin-deep, and even the frauds working on Antique Street could beat you.""Only you would have the audacity to take the role of vice president at the Calligraphy and Painting Association—heaven's above, how blind is the president to appoint you as his second fiddle? Still, you'll be packing your things as soon as he realizes the truth.""Oh, Elaine, poor Elaine…" Jacob grinned smugly at her right then. "I'm afraid things won't go the way you want. Mr. Bay's been chasing a promotion lately, and once he gets it, I will take his place as president. That means I'll be the top dog instead of second fiddle!""Bullshit!" Elaine snapped in
Jacob slept in the next day while Elaine got out of bed past ten as well.However, in the case of the latter, she wasn't drunk and was simply watching livestreams and video clips on her phone—a hobby she had picked up recently.As for Charlie, he had initially planned to visit the Champs Elys hot spring villa and train Nanako in her Reiki control. However, since Claire would be arriving in the afternoon, he stayed home, planning to leave for the airport when it was time.Elaine appeared groggy as she emerged from the elevator, rubbing her eyes while holding her phone in the other hand.Seeing Charlie cleaning the living room, she asked in curiosity, "Not going out today, Charlie? Aren't you usually going out to meet clients?"Then, she became concerned in an instant, "Wait, don't tell me—the Feng Shui business is falling off? Are we going to be affected altogether?"Charlie laughed. "You're just getting paranoid now. Things are going fine—I'm just giving myself a day's leave.""