At this moment, Isaac’s subordinates were waiting in the dark at the entrance of the hotel. They were just waiting for the great-grandfather and the great-grandson to come back so that they could do a backward tracing of their movements just now.Carvalho did not know that someone was already watching them.When the taxi stopped at the entrance of Shangri-La, Carvalho got out of the car with Mason’s help.Immediately afterward, the both of them, who were already exhausted, hurried back to their rooms to rest.As for Isaac’s subordinates as well as the young men from the Harker family, they used a car to chase after the taxi as they left the scene.A few minutes later, they forcefully stopped the taxi at an intersection. After that, one of Isaac’s subordinates came to the taxi driver’s car window as he looked at the taxi driver and spoke up, asking, “Where did you pick up the great-grandfather and great-grandson just now?”“This…”When the taxi driver saw that this person did not
Isaac realized that things might be getting a little serious, and he hurriedly arranged for his subordinates to follow the trail.The surveillance cameras at the entrance of Shangri-La were very comprehensive, and it could be said that there was a 360-degree coverage without any blind spots.So, Isaac’s subordinates quickly found the car license plate through the surveillance camera videos.Immediately after that, they found the taxi that was trying to get some passengers in the city through the city’s taxi positioning system.In order to form an absolute deterrent to the taxi driver, Isaac specially transferred Albert’s subordinate, Jayden Marquez, over so that Jayden could personally come forth and speak to the taxi driver.The taxi driver would not have expected to have alarmed one of the Four Great Guardians under Don Albert. So, even though he was very shocked and frightened at the same time, he immediately retold every detail of the circumstance that he could remember happen
“After that, he started a sect and recruited a wide range of disciples. He was in the limelight for some time. Many of the rich tycoons and mobsters in Hong Kong are his disciples…”“I’ve met this person a few times, and I’ve also drunk with him and chatted with him about the past and present times. So, I have a better understanding of him. He is very powerful, and he is not only proficient in the arts of mysterious Feng Shui, but he is also proficient in black magic and metaphysics. He is indeed very capable!”“He is not like Feng Shui masters like us who only know about mysterious Feng Shui, the Book of Changes, and the Eight Diagrams, but do not know anything about black magic, witchcraft, and other methods of killing people.” As Chandler spoke, he then said, “Falco Xanthos probably became Japheth Machen’s disciple more than thirty years ago. I also met him when I went to Hong Kong to visit Japheth Machen thirty years ago.”“Oh?” Charlie was very curious as he asked, “Since thi
Meanwhile, Carvalho and Mason were deeply worried and anxious as they sat inside the Shangri-La hotel room.Mason had not recovered from the appalling experience just now, and he was in a very poor mental state at this time.Carvalho had not spoken either, and he was holding a few copper coins in his hand as he kept tossing them on the tabletop.The hexagram presented by the copper coins was no longer a hexagram that Carvalho could understand. This made Carvalho feel a little doubtful. There was always the presence of a good opportunity in the hexagram, but at the same time, danger had never been eliminated. Even the vague sense of the unknown was even stronger than it ever was before.Unconsciously, Carvalho’s mentality also began to change gradually. He originally felt that he was taking advantage of Cadfan’s invitation to come to Oskia to make some money on the side while seeking his good opportunity.It would not matter even if he could not find the good opportunity and fort
Mason could not help but say, “Great-grandpa, it is not the time to be worrying about others now. The most important thing for us right now is to hurry up and leave Aurous Hill safely. If Falco decides to feed the both of us to that big white worm, we will be completely done for!”Carvalho hesitated for a moment before he nodded gently and sighed as he said, “Sigh. You've got a point. We are already at the point where we are unable to fend for ourselves, so we can only find a way to protect ourselves…”After he was done speaking, Carvalho said again, “We will find a way to contact Sophie Schulz tomorrow and see if we can find a breakthrough from her.”***The next day, a rumor suddenly appeared amongst the people of Aurous Hill.It was said that a paranormal incident had occurred at the Mount Phoenix cemetery and that a security guard who was guarding the cemetery had been killed by an evil spirit last night.However, this kind of rumor was quickly controlled in a targeted manner
When Isaac received the message, he replied immediately: [Young Master, do you want me to find this person’s photo and send some men out to search around for clues about him?]Charlie hurriedly instructed: [Don’t! This person is extremely dangerous, and your subordinates are definitely not his opponent. Even the masters from the Harker family might not even be his opponents!]Isaac hurriedly asked him: [Young Master, the pair of great-grandfather and great-grandson duo who went to the Mount Phoenix Cemetery that you asked us to track down last night and the strange death of the security guard at the Mount Phoenix Cemetery should be related to this person, right?]Charlie replied: [Yes. So, don’t tell anyone else about this matter. Just help me find out some clues. Do not let anyone else find out about this, and do not send anyone out to find him. Otherwise, you will only be sending your subordinates to their death.]Isaac responded: [I got it, Young Master!]Isaac had already obta
“Okay!” Claire smiled sweetly and said, “I’ll get off the car first, then!”After Charlie had said goodbye to Claire, he drove directly to Shangri-La.Charlie called Isaac on the way there and asked him, “Mr. Cameron, have Carvalho and his great-grandson left Shangri-La yet?”Isaac hurriedly said, “Young Master, they are having breakfast in the restaurant now. They have already washed up and dressed up neatly. I’m guessing they are going to leave directly after they are done eating later.”Charlie then said, “I’ll arrive in about ten minutes. Help me stall them if they are going to leave.”Isaac asked, “Young Master, where do you want to meet them? Do you want me to arrange for security to bring them to my office?”Charlie instructed, “No need. We will only be alerting the enemies, then. Arrange for the customer service personnel to use the universal room card to enter their room and casually rummage through their belongings. After that, ask the customer service personnel to rand
Carvalho hurried back to his room with Mason’s help.At this time, his room was a complete mess.Both Carvalho and Mason’s suitcases had been opened and rummaged through, and his Feng Shui compass, which he had wrapped up in silk and placed inside the suitcase, had unexpectedly disappeared into thin air.Moreover, the Oskian dollars that he had exchanged as well as some emergency US dollars that Carvalho had placed into his suitcase when he came to Oskia with Mason were all still inside the suitcase itself.Carvalho was immediately extremely nervous as he blurted out and said to Mason, “We did not lose any of our cash or anything else, but we lost the compass…”Although Mason was not well-learned, he also knew very well that this compass was the Mason family’s heirloom. It was said that the compass had been passed on to this day from the first generation of the Mason family’s ancestors who had engaged in Feng Shui and metaphysics.Even if the value and price of this compass were
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
Neither Charlie nor the Ackers expected Yolden's insight to cover all corners.In fact, it felt like the man had a blueprint ready and was only waiting for the time to put it to use.That was why everyone was immensely approving of Yolden and wanted no other man for the job of CEO.Kaeden smiled, "Well, since everyone has agreed, let's put this to rest as soon as possible—this will be a joint investment between our family and the Wades, and Professor Hart will take the post of CEO. Let's all do our best to make this a good one!"Yolden also made up his mind, deciding that he didn't want to let slip a chance to realize his ambitions. "I'll resign from the university after my honeymoon trip. It probably shouldn't be long, and I can get involved in early preparations via teleconference."Charlie nodded. "Then, we can have Uncle Kaeden stay on schedule while I'll ask the Wades to send a representative over to sign a memorandum for the investment."Keith smiled and nodded. "You should
Charlie hadn't been born and raised in Aurous Hill, but he still started living here at the age of eight and was more attached to this place than Eastcliff.If he was going to take part in this automotive investment with the Ackers, he naturally found Aurous Hill the ideal location.Not only would it create a huge number of jobs for Aurous Hill, but it would also rake in much economic flow for the region.Yolden also nodded at his suggestion. "If the first plant is meant to cover the demand of the entire local market, there's no reason for a coastal plant. Aurous Hill stands at an intersection between the north and the south, so transportation is convenient. It's also killing two birds with one stone, as Mr. Wade is fond of the city."Charlie couldn't help but agree. "I won't lie—Aurous Hill has been good to me, and I hope to give back. Nothing's better than succeeding in that respect."Yolden spread his hands, "Heavy industries are certainly ideal to contribute to Aurous Hill's e
Yolden had actually been researching new energy for a while—in fact, it was when Tesla's first car models were produced.He was passionate about the subject and had his own opinions as well as ambitions, but he was busy teaching, so he couldn't realize any of it.But was this not a golden opportunity tailor-made for him?Seeing that Yolden was clearly interested, Charlie turned toward Kaeden, "Actually, the professor is getting married soon. There's no way we'd split up newlyweds so soon after the wedding, right? So, is it possible to set up base in Aurous Hill instead?""Not a problem!" Kaeden replied without hesitation. "Our family is planning to return to Oskia anyway, and everyone knows about Ashley and Curtis. So, why don't we invest in this enterprise alongside the Wades and have the base set up in Aurous Hill? And then bring Godot under as a subsidiary?"Turning to Yolden, he continued, "By the way, Godot's plant is already in the province—barely 100 miles from Aurous Hill,