The Aurous Hill Police Department immediately reported this situation to the higher authorities as they requested for them to conduct a serious investigation into this matter.At this moment, Cadfan, who was already exhausted, had just fallen asleep.A sharp and loud knock on his door woke him up from his sleep.“Lord Schulz! Lord Schulz! Something terrible has happened!”The person who was knocking and shouting outside his bedroom door was none other than the Schulz family’s butler.Cadfan opened his eyes in shock and sat up on his bed in an instant.At this moment, he could not help but feel extremely nervous deep in his heart. This was because everything that had happened today was completely out of his control. He did not even have a clue about his son’s whereabouts whatsoever. So, he was afraid that he would be greeted with some other bad news at this time.Therefore, he hurriedly got out of bed and wrapped a robe around himself before walking toward the door and opening it
Cadfan was feeling so emotional to the point that he could not catch his breath, and his body began leaning and falling toward one side.The butler hurriedly stepped forward to support him as he said, “Lord Schulz! How are you feeling? Are you okay?”Cadfan was so angry that he was completely at a loss for words. He started breathing frantically, and his chest was moving up and down aggressively. When the butler saw this, he hurriedly took out his walkie-talkie and shouted, “Where is the doctor?! Lord Schulz is not feeling well! Hurry up and come over here!”At this time, Cadfan, who was breathing frantically, said with much difficulty, “Quick… hurry up and help me sit on the sofa…”The butler hurriedly helped and supported him as he led him to the sofa with utmost care and caution.After Cadfan had sat down, the butler quickly helped him rub his chest and back.At this time, the family doctor had already rushed over with an oxygen bag and some quick-acting pills in his hand.Th
The butler could not help but sigh as he said, “Sigh! Lord Schulz, I never expected that Matteo would fail so badly when he personally brought his men with him to Aurous Hill to get this matter done. This includes the second master too. I would never have imagined that there would actually be someone who dares to attack the second master! Is this person tired of living?!”Cadfan was so angry that it seemed as though his eyes were about to pop out as he roared, “I want you to look into this matter! I want you to find out who is the person who is trying to go against me! Also, spend another five billion dollars for crisis public relations purposes! I want this video gone completely from all the different websites and cell phone applications within ten minutes! At the same time, no media is allowed to publish any opinions or articles related to this video!”The butler replied embarrassedly, “Lord Schulz… it will be easy for us to deal with any other platforms or applications. However, I
After Jeremiah heard of Steven’s disappearance, he immediately summoned his sons and Stephen to come in for an overnight meeting.Jeremiah and his sons were all very excited beyond words during this meeting.The Schulz family had indeed suffered heavy losses this time.Previously, Lord Schulz had sacrificed his eldest son to preserve and defend his own image and reputation. However, in the blink of an eye, his second son had also been implicated in this matter. Therefore, this would certainly undermine and shake the morale of the entire Schulz family.Moreover, the shortage of manpower was actually the most serious problem faced by the Schulz family.At this moment, Stephen suddenly received a notification on his cell phone. He lowered his head to look at his cell phone before he said excitedly, “Lord Wade, it seems as though someone has exposed the truth about the Schulz family on a short video platform! There is a very intense discussion going on amongst the netizens now!”“Oh?
“How could someone like him possibly be willing to continue staying in the country only to become a prisoner that will get locked behind bars?”“You should also know that he does not even have more than ten years to live. What if he is sentenced to more than ten years in prison? If that is the case, wouldn’t he have to continue living in prison for the rest of his life, then?”“In that case, wouldn’t it be better for him to just escape, then?”“As long as he escapes successfully, with the wealth and assets that he possesses, he will be able to live an extremely rich and fulfilling life anywhere else in the world!”“The only thing that he would have to give up is his position as the head of the Schulz family. He could simply retire earlier and enjoy the later years of his life!”“After he dies, he can ask his family to transport his body back into the country so that he can be buried in the Schulz family’s ancestral grave. That way, he would be returning to his origins anyway. In t
Jeremiah’s mockery made Cadfan very angry.In truth, he had expected Jeremiah to be a little more polite after he had already lowered his self-esteem to come all the way here to ask for his help, right?!As a result, that old b*stard had actually said that he was daydreaming!This was really outrageous!However, he gritted his teeth as he said, “Brother Wade, since both of our families have already been fighting and going against each other for so many years, you should also know very well that this is a very small world. If you are really going to be so hostile with me today, don’t blame me for being ruthless or heartless to you when you need my help in the future, then!”Jeremiah sneered as he said, “Cadfan, if it were up to me, I would say that you are really a very boring person. If you are truly that capable, you should be able to resolve your own problem on your own, then! What is the point of looking for me and pretending to be so ruthless in front of me?”After he was don
“To put it bluntly, if the Wade family truly had this kind of strength and ability, they could have easily kidnapped me or even assassinate me directly when I am at home. Why would they still be inferior compared to the Schulz family, then?”“That is also true…” The butler hesitated for a moment before he asked, “Lord Schulz, do you think that the Wade family could have befriended some hidden master, then?”“That is also unlikely…” Cadfan shook his head and said, “The Wade family has never paid as much attention to martial arts masters, unlike the Schulz family. That old man, Jeremiah has only ever been interested in making more money in his whole life. So, if you were to ask him to fork out a large sum of money to raise a large number of martial arts masters, he would not be interested in it at all. Therefore, how could someone like him possibly be able to enlist the help of a real top master?”With that said, Cadfan had a grim expression on his face as he said, “I can only think o
At this moment, Cadfan was already thrown into a state of confusion.It was also precisely because of this that his thoughts began to diverge and he felt like he couldn’t keep up with it.He could not help but have a strong feeling that the mastermind behind this entire incident was none other than that top master who had saved Jaime and Sophie back in Japan.However, the butler could not help but feel that this was just a fantasy.So, he said euphemistically, “Lord Schulz, we have not even been able to ascertain the identity of the master that the eldest young lady met in Japan back then. We do not even know whether he is an Oskian countryman or whether he is an Oskian who is living abroad in Japan.”“Furthermore, Kyoto and Aurous Hill are separated by thousands of kilometers in distance. How could there be such a coincidence where two people cross paths and overlap with one another again amongst the vast crowd of people? Although this possibility could exist, the probability of
Fleur had repeatedly mentioned the conspiracy theory of Ashley using a body double over the last twenty years.Tarlon had investigated from many different angles, but everything from the gender, age, dental records, to body figure pointed to the fact that the deceased was Ashley Acker.And yet, Fleur had never bought it, insisting that Curtis was prepared for them just because Curtis' son had gone missing soon after.There was no way Curtis would save his son but not his wife, and the disfigured corpse only added fuel to Fleur's suspicion.Thus, over the last twenty years, Fleur had kept a close eye on the Ackers, arranging for two 'scholars' to be embedded amongst their ranks as sleeper agents. She went that far all to determine if Ashley was dead or had faked her death.However, the scholars had since been killed in action, and they had no spies within the Ackers left.As for Tarlon, he still doubted Fleur's theory even now, but he remained respectful as he spoke, "Milady, I mu
Meanwhile, on the edge of the South Pole, Tarlon Griffin rushed outside of Fleur Griffin's room, knocking the door gingerly as he announced, "I have news, my lady!"Fleur didn't respond, but the thick wooden door between them slowly opened as if pushed by an invisible force.Tarlon entered to find Fleur seated on the floor with her legs crossed at the ankles. Her eyes remained closed as she molded her Reiki, asking, "What is it?"Tarlon quickly answered, "News from Oskia. The Ackers are partnering with the Wades on a joint venture into electric-powered vehicles."Fleur slowly opened her eyes, asking quietly, "And you're telling me because?"Tarlon quickly explained, "It just came out of the blue, so I thought I should report it to you right away."Fleur sighed. "After I tried and failed to wipe out the Ackers so many times, they wouldn't dare set foot stateside. If anything, they must have decided to seek asylum in Oskia by offering a substantial investment, and it's a base whe
Silent for a while, Matilda then asked Yolden, "Do you think I can do it?""Yes!" Yolden nodded without hesitation. "You definitely won't have any problems!"Matilda sighed, shaking her head. "We traveled far abroad to study while we were young, but we didn't return to Oskia to help the country's development. It's been thirty years since, and now that we have returned to the country at the same time, I definitely wouldn't turn down such an opportunity to help."Pausing, she then said, "That said, major corporations make it a point to not hire family members. Forget spouses—employees aren't allowed to date, and one of the two will be asked to resign if necessary."Don't you think it's inappropriate since we are legally married, having gotten our certificate and all? And if we set these precedents, we would have trouble asking other employees to follow that policy. You are going to be a CEO, so you need a very clear answer on this issue."Yolden shrugged. "In the first place, that p
Yolden nodded slightly. "He does.""My gosh…" Matilda murmured. "That's too much… Ashley's son? A member of the Acker family and the Wades?!"Pausing, she then asked in confusion, "Wait, if Charlie has so much power and influence, why would he permanently reside in Aurous Hill… No, why would he be content as Jacob Wilson's son-in-law? Does Jacob know who he really is?""Definitely not," Yolden shook his head. "There were some compelling circumstances, and his identity is a sensitive one. That's why I'm asking you to tell no one except Paul—and even then, you should only tell him if he can keep the secret."Matilda was sharp enough to pick up on the reasoning, too. "Charlie's hiding because of his parents' accident, isn't he?""Yes," Yolden sighed. "He has his plans, but I didn't pry since I can only do that much, let alone help him on that.""Got it," Matilda nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry. My lips are sealed… And you just said you're resigning? Are you going to help with this e
"That would be Ashley Layna Acker," Matilda replied without hesitation. "She was our age, as well as a major investor in Silicon Valley, while we were only starting to get our first clients. It's no exaggeration to say that she's the shining example in many case studies when it comes to business."Pausing, she then continued, "And she used to be your classmate, right? I remember you mentioning that in our conversations before.""Yes," Yolden sighed emotionally. "She was a classmate and the star of our generation."Matilda nodded but soon shook her head, "Wait, weren't we talking about Charlie's car company? What does that have to do with Ashley Acker?" "Here's where I let you in on a secret," Yolden said. "But first, you have to promise me that you won't tell anyone except Paul."Matilda nodded without hesitation. "Don't worry—if it's a secret, I won't tell Paul either."Yolden scratched his head. "Actually, Paul should know. We are going to marry soon, and he's my stepson, lega
In fact, the legal department of major enterprises covered many responsibilities, the chief of which concerned intellectual property, which was why veterans were needed to lead.Additionally, Charlie trusted Matilda's accomplishments in the legal field, especially since she had worked in the United States for years.With Curtis Autos' intended expansion worldwide, that meant the legal department should also know the laws of countries abroad, ready to file or respond to lawsuits at any time. After all, competitors may use the law to impede their growth, along with the government applying unfair policies to impede their development and impact on local businesses.Moreover, Charlie considered Paul young and therefore lacking in experience, not to mention that it was not likely he would abandon his family's law firm. As such, the ideal solution was to poach Matilda for now.As for Matilda, she was still in the dark and had no idea what she was in for, asking Charlie in confusion, "Lega
Later, after Charlie told Jeremiah over the phone about the joint venture with the Ackers to establish Curtis Autos, the old man was awash with tears, especially after Charlie told him that it was Keith who suggested it. After all, Curtis was his favorite son whose death he could never really get over. Moreover, he once believed that only his family mourned Curtis while the Ackers never did, and he held a grudge over his son's passing. As such, he was surprised that Keith held such great respect toward his late son and didn't hesitate to say yes when Charlie invited him to Aurous Hill to sign an agreement with the Ackers.Still, Charlie wasn't in a hurry to arrange for a specific time, and he was going to let the Ackers sort out the human resources of Godot Autos over a few days. It still wouldn't be too late by then.Moreover, he was keen to allow the buzz to have time to grow so that the automotive industry would be astounded by the joint project between the Ackers and the Wade
Christian was the first to exclaim in approval, "Yes! Curtis Autos sounds wonderful! It has my vote!""Seconded!" Kaiden nodded, pumping the air with his right fist. "I've looked up to Curtis the most, and I absolutely agree with naming the company after him!"Jaxson was nodding too. "Me too!""Yes!" Lulu chirped.Yolden couldn't help agreeing as well. "Curtis Autos is definitely a good name!"Merlin raised his hand gingerly as well. "Quit it with your flattery already," Keith chuckled, and he turned toward Charlie solemnly. "In the end, Curtis is Charlie's father, and the final decision goes to him!"Charlie's eyes were welling up with tears—his parents had been gone for almost three decades, yet he had never thought of dedicating anything to their memory.As such, Keith's suggestion to use Curtis's name for the car company left him thrilled. After all, wouldn't his father's soul be honored if Curtis Autos rocked the country, maybe even the world?With that in mind, he nodd
Charlie also had to agree that this was an opportunity to formally reconcile the Wades and the Ackers.While he couldn't reveal himself just yet, the Wades and the Ackers had been in-laws for years. Even if they had had a dispute for the longest time, restoring good relations made sense now that the Ackers had come to Oskia, and it wouldn't arouse any suspicion.That was why Charlie agreed to it without hesitation, even making a mental note to invite his paternal grandfather, Jeremiah, to Aurous Hill.The old geezers could meet up and clear the air while deciding on the partnership.Yolden was prepared to resign as a professor as well so that he could help the Ackers and Charlie fully develop their automotive company.With a general direction planned, he asked everyone, "Since we're creating a new brand, has anyone come up with a name?"No one was feeling inspired at that moment, but that was when Lulu, who had been silent throughout, said, "Since Charlie and our family are worki