Sure enough.Jaime instantly became nervous, and he tensed up as soon as he heard these words.He knew that Sophie and his mother had been saved by their benefactor this time.He also knew that this benefactor of theirs had a mysterious identity and incredible strength.In the past, there were two top masters in the Schulz family. One of them was Henderson, and the other was Holden.Henderson was infinitely close to breaking through his third meridian.As for Holden, he was even more powerful, and he was one of the very few people who could break through his third meridian.However, even with Holden’s strength, he would simply be on equal grounds with a Jonin amongst the Japanese ninjas.Yet, his benefactor could easily kill several ninjas, one of which was a Jonin, in Japan back then!Based on this situation, it seemed as though his benefactor’s strength was at least two to three times stronger as compared to Holden.Moreover, that was under a circumstance where he had not s
‘What does Sophie mean when she said ‘some things’? Could it be that she is indeed in a relationship with our benefactor now?’So, he hurriedly said, “Look at you. You’re regarding me as an outsider too. If both of you are indeed in a relationship, our benefactor will also be my brother-in-law in the future. We do not even know our father’s whereabouts now. If the both of you are going to get married in the future and we are still unable to find our father, perhaps I might even have to take on the responsibility to hand you over to our benefactor at the wedding. So, is there really anything that you cannot tell me?”Sophie replied very seriously, “Brother, if I’m truly fortunate enough to be able to step into a marriage hall with our benefactor, I will naturally not hide anything from you. However, it is not the time yet.”Jaime realized that it was impossible for his younger sister to tell him the specific details. So, he simply sighed and said, “In truth, in the literary themes ev
Sophie’s guess about Jaime was indeed very accurate.The first thing that Jaime did after returning to his room was to immediately report the conversation that he had just had with Sophie to Cadfan, word for word.When Cadfan heard Jaime saying that Sophie had decided to subject Cadfan to legal sanction at the press conference tonight, he was suddenly overwhelmed with anxiety.He naturally had his own way to save himself from any legal sanctions, but what he was truly worried about was that he would never be able to make a comeback if Sophie were to do this.This was because as long as he was not executed, the people in the whole country would not forget about this matter so easily. In that case, as long as he were to appear in the public’s eyes, the public would feel that he was a criminal who should be locked up in prison.If that happened, no matter where he went, he would be hated and abused by everyone.He would never be able to make a comeback when it came to his reputation
Jaime knew that his younger sister was indeed smarter than him, but Lord Schulz’s words really did hurt his pride a little.At the same time, he could not help but think to himself, ‘Could it be that Sophie was really just using me to pass the message on to Grandpa?’Cadfan did not have the time to care about Jaime’s mood at this time, and he spoke up, “Alright, then. Why don’t we do this first? I’ll give Sophie a call.”After saying that, Cadfan hung up the phone directly as he called Sophie.Sophie was sitting in front of her desk at this time, and her eyes were fixed on her cell phone which was placed on top of the desk.When she saw that the cell phone was suddenly ringing, and when she saw the word ‘Grandpa’ written on it, she was finally relieved.However, she did not pick up the cell phone to answer the call immediately. Instead, she waited until the phone had rung for the fourth time before she finally pressed the answer button.As soon as the call was connected, Sophie
When Sophie heard Cadfan clearly saying everything that she was thinking in her heart in such a straightforward manner, she could not help but sigh as she thought to herself, ‘It is really worry-free to be talking to a smart and intelligent person. We are all masters who can just nod in a word, and it really saves us the trouble of having to go through the process of beating around the bush.’So, Sophie did not continue hiding her true motives, and she spoke up, “You’re right. I’m trying to fight for some compensation for my mother and I. I think that this is what we deserve.”As she spoke, she also added another sentence, “By the way, I’m not just seeking compensation for my mother and I, but I’m also demanding compensation for my dad’s share! I heard that my father has disappeared like my second uncle. He disappeared because he was getting things done on behalf of the Schulz family. So, he also deserves a certain amount of compensation as well!”Cadfan spoke up and asked her, “Sop
“Moreover, I also demand that I’ll be solely responsible for the operation and finances. The equity and shareholding will also belong to me alone, and it will not have any affiliation with the Schulz family at all!”Cadfan never would have expected Sophie to have such a big appetite.He secretly thought to himself, ‘This girl, Sophie, wants the entire Schulz family’s ocean shipping business?!’‘The Schulz family’s total assets in this business alone have already exceeded three hundred billion dollars! It accounts for at least 20% of the Schulz family’s assets!’‘She is asking for so much in just one breath. This girl’s appetite is not small indeed!’Cadfan had always been obsessed with power as if his life depended on it. So, for him, he was very unwilling to allow anyone to have a share or portion of his power.So, even at such an old age, Cadfan was still firmly controlling the position as the head of the Schulz family. He was also in control of every sector of the Schulz famil
Cadfan’s willingness to part reluctantly with what he treasured so much made Sophie, who was on the other end of the line, feel extremely relieved deep down in her heart. The so-called press conference and outcome justice and procedural justice was absolutely not an exaggerated part of a gimmick for the Sophie of the past. But for the current Sophie, she would be willing to compromise and give in because the most important thing was for her to be able to achieve the results that she wanted. And the result that she truly wanted was the Schulz family’s ocean shipping business.Although this business was in deep trouble now because of Cadfan’s actions, Sophie had the confidence that she would be able to bring this business back to life. The ocean shipping business was highly profitable, and it had great potential. It was definitely the most promising sunrise industry at the moment.Moreover, since the Schulz family’s business had already suffered a big hit and was very difficult
Cadfan sighed. “Holden Harker did not even leave any leeway before this. So, I think that he is already determined to draw a clear line between us. Therefore, even if I were to beg him now, it would probably be useless.”After that, Cadfan said again, “Even if there is still an opportunity with Holden Harker, we will not be able to find a breakthrough at the moment. So, you should make a trip to Aurous Hill and hand the ocean shipping company over to Sophie. Calm Sophie down first so that we can safely make it through today’s hurdle.”Arrington could only nod and say respectfully, “Okay, Lord Schulz. I’ll get ready to set off now!”***Meanwhile, Charlie had already received a phone call from Yashita.The Harker family had already selected the ten family members with the strongest strength, highest talent, and also the highest loyalty as they prepared to set off to Aurous Hill to report to him immediately. According to Yashita, Holden, who had just broken through his fourth meri
Hearing Jacob's tone, Charlie could tell that Jacob must have already learned about Matilda's plans to marry Yolden. So, Charlie said, "I'm just around the corner. I'll head over now, and we can meet at the gate." Choking up, Jacob replied, "Alright, I won't drive then. I'll wait for you at the gate. Hurry!" "Okay," Charlie agreed, but after hanging up, he deliberately waited for a few minutes. It was because Yolden had just left moments ago to pick up Matilda at Senior University. If Charlie had gone there right now, all four of them could have run into each other at the gate, which would make things even more awkward. Charlie wasn't worried about feeling awkward himself—he was more concerned about Jacob being further hurt. After intentionally waiting a bit, Charlie finally drove to the university. Just as Charlie drove toward Senior University, Matilda was waiting for Yolden by the roadside at the entrance of Senior University. At this moment, Jacob stumbled out of th
Charlie asked, "There are too many new domestic energy brands now. Do you think they still have a shot in vehicle manufacturing?" "Of course," Yolden affirmed. "There are indeed many new energy brands now, and many of them are struggling on the edge of survival. A lot of them have already disappeared, but the automotive market is so vast, and new energy vehicles only account for a small portion of it, which proves that the future of new energy still has great potential. Now, if the focus is only on competing with other new energy brands, the scale is indeed a bit small. The scope should be broadened to compete with traditional gasoline vehicle manufacturers. If you can cut Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai's global sales in half, that would truly be a giant." Yolden paused for a moment, almost as if remembering something, and then said, "Actually, you could consider researching this field. You don't lack money or resources, and with Ito-Schulz Ocean Shipping Group as your logistics channe
When Jacob came to his senses, he was already in tears. The student presumed he was unwell and asked, "Mr. Wilson, do you want me to call your wife to pick you up?" Elaine's sarcastic face immediately popped up in his mind, and he trembled with fear. He quickly wiped away his tears and stammered, "D-don't bother... I... I just got something in my eyes..." The student obviously didn't believe him and asked worriedly, "Why don't you call your wife? Or I'll call a cab for you." "No, no." Jacob waved his hand and said, "I'll call my son-in-law to pick me up. He has just returned to Aurous Hill, so it shouldn't be a problem." After that, he quickly took out his phone and called Charlie. Just a few minutes ago, Charlie had left the cafe and was about to walk Yolden to his car. When he saw Yolden walking straight toward a domestic new energy vehicle, he asked curiously, "I don't think you were driving this model before, were you?" "I just bought it," Yolden replied with a smil
If Matilda still had feelings for Jacob, his nostalgic strategy would definitely have a strong impact. However, Matilda had already decided to move on, so Jacob's suggestion did not stir any emotions in her at all. With an apologetic smile, she said, "Sorry, Jacob, Yolden is downstairs waiting for me. We have something to discuss. How about another day? We can have dinner together, and I'll treat you." Jacob didn't expect the nostalgia strategy to fall flat. His original plan was to use nostalgia to get Matilda to go with him to eat near the school, then take the opportunity to revisit old places and subtly reignite their past memories. After all, revisiting old places was the best way to rekindle old feelings, no exceptions. It was like drinking the pasta water after cooking the pasta. However, he never imagined that Matilda's expression wouldn't change in the slightest. There was no shyness, no hesitation, no nervousness, and certainly no fluttering heart. She simply and
Matilda had been listening attentively before, but now, she was lowering her head, fiddling with her phone, and her expression even carried a hint of shyness and happiness, like that of a young girl. Jacob felt a pang of jealousy. While doing the presentation, he couldn't help but resentfully think to himself, "What has Matilda been chatting about with that Yolden guy? She's so happy..." At that moment, Matilda had just received a message from Yolden. In the message, Yolden informed her of the outcome of his conversation with Charlie and expressed his desire to have the wedding as soon as possible. Seeing how eager her beloved was to marry her, Matilda naturally felt very touched. At that moment, she had completely fallen into Yolden's love. For this man, who had a similar background, education, values, and even lifestyle to her own, she could find no fault with him. She felt that he was perfectly tailor-made for her by heaven itself, almost as if everything about him perfectly m
Charlie's worries were not unfounded. He had long known that Jacob had not completely given up on Matilda despite her relationship with Yolden. After returning from the cultural exchange in Korea, Jacob had been more dejected than ever before—something he hadn't even displayed when his family had gone bankrupt. If there was still a chance to salvage the relationship when one's beloved was merely dating someone else, their marriage was tantamount to a death sentence. Furthermore, considering the high intellectual backgrounds of Matilda and Yolden as well as their age and life experience, their decision to marry at this stage of life undoubtedly signaled their intention to build a long-term future together. This left Jacob with absolutely no chance at all. At this moment, Jacob was blissfully unaware of the devastating news and was busy conducting a calligraphy and painting workshop at Senior University. The so-called workshop was essentially a few slides showcasing classic
After that, Charlie asked with a bit of curiosity, "When did you and Matilda decide to get married?" Yolden smiled sheepishly and explained, "Remember when the city organized our cultural exchange trip to South Korea? I confessed to Matilda during that trip, and she accepted. After spending some time together, we both felt we were a great match. Considering our age, we didn't want to delay such an important decision any longer, so we decided to take the next step and build a family together." He continued, "Last month, we went to Lambonear for a few days. I bought a ring and proposed to her by the seaside, and she said yes. We also sought the opinion of our respective children—Autumn and Paul—and they were both very supportive. Both kids are exceptional and independent, so they urged us to have the wedding as soon as possible. I wanted to wait until you returned so I could check your schedule. For our wedding, we'd like to ask you to be our officiant." "What? Me as the officiant?
Charlie said without hesitation, "Sure. When is it convenient for you? Send me the address, and I'll go meet you." Charlie had always respected Yolden not only because he was a nice and talented man but also because he and his mother went way back and went to the same school. Yolden said hastily, "I've just come from Senior University. It's the weekend, and I don't have classes today. Why don't you send me the address and I'll meet you?" Charlie gave it some thought. It was a little past 3 p.m., so Yolden had likely already had lunch, and there were still a few hours until dinner. Inviting him to The Heaven Springs didn't seem ideal for a discussion. Considering that he had lived in the United States for many years and probably had a habit of having coffee in the afternoon, Charlie said, "How about this? There's a Starbucks not far south of the university. Let's meet there for a cup of coffee." "Perfect!" Yolden said with a smile. "I was just thinking you could give me an addre
On the way back to The Heaven Springs, Julien was in a much better mood than when he had arrived. Initially, he was filled with anxiety, unsure of what Charlie had planned. But now, everything had become clear. The troublesome matter of Salem and Edmund was no longer his concern. All he had to do was wait for the video from the ship to be released and then head back home. Charlie noticed his improved mood and smiled as he asked, "Julien, you've resolved the most critical matter right after landing in Aurous Hill. You must be feeling pretty happy, right?" Julien chuckled and said, "To be honest, before coming here, I was worried that I'd end up going back empty-handed and being secretly mocked by others. But now, it's different. Once your video is released, no one can blame me for not doing my job. If anything, they can only blame their family for missing their chance. After all, so much time has passed, and it's their fault Salem and Edmund were moved to the Middle East." As he