Charlie questioned him in return, “If you were an emperor in ancient times, would you dare to leave your country?”Isaac immediately thought of the meaning behind Charlie’s words, and he came to a realization as he said, “Young Master, I understand what you mean now. There must be many people eyeing Cadfan Schulz’s position as the head of the family. So, Cadfan Schulz certainly would not dare to leave Oskia under this kind of situation.”“That’s right.” Charlie nodded as he smiled and said, “Cadfan Schulz seems to have five sons. His eldest and second sons are both in my hands, so that means that he still has three sons left. The three of them must all be looking forward to inheriting the position as the head of the Schulz family from Cadfan.”As he spoke, Charlie said, “These three people might not have had such thoughts initially, but with the disappearance of their eldest and second brothers, these three people must have already had the illusion that they might actually have the
It was only then that Sophie understood that the reason why Charlie had called her grandfather to threaten him just now was actually so that her grandfather would be scared of her.Needless to say, Charlie’s action made her feel incomparably moved in her heart.She was originally still worried that she would not be able to hold onto such a large ocean shipping group. Moreover, she was afraid that after the limelight passed, her grandfather would try the same trick once again so that he could find a way to snatch this big piece of cake back.However, with Charlie’s phone call just now, Sophie believed that she would not have to worry about any danger anymore for a long time to come.So, Sophie stood up as she bowed slightly toward Charlie and said respectfully, “Benefactor… Oh, no, I mean Mr. Wade… thank you so much…”Charlie gently waved his hand and said indifferently, “I’m also helping myself by helping you. Moreover, the assets of the ocean shipping group that you have in your
Cadfan nodded as he sighed and murmured, “Sigh! It’s easy to leave Sudbury, but where should we go after we leave?”Arrington hurriedly said, “Lord Schulz, why don’t we just go back to Eastcliff, then!”Cadfan was a little depressed as he said, “We might not necessarily be safe even if we were to go back to Eastcliff. After all, he really has unpredictable strength. Previously, he could quietly kidnap Steven even under Henderson’s watchful eyes. Who knows if he would do the same thing again and kidnap me too?”Speaking of this, Cadfan then said again, “It’ll not necessarily be safe for me regardless of where I go now. Even if I were to escape to the South China Sea, he’ll be able to find me with just a three-hour flight.”At this point, Henderson, who had not spoken for a while, said, “Lord Schulz, why don’t you go to Maldives first to avoid the danger and lay low while relaxing for a few days? Sudbury has not been warm during these few days, and the weather in Maldives is really g
Cadfan understood very well in his heart.The only person who could stop that mysterious top master right now was his own granddaughter, Sophie.He said to Arrington and Henderson, “If Sophie is willing to put in a good word for me, she can certainly make that person give up or delay the thought of hunting me down, then…”Arrington nodded repeatedly and said, “I think that mysterious top master must have deep feelings for the eldest young lady. Otherwise, he would not have chased after her all the way from Japan to Aurous Hill to protect her. If the eldest young lady is truly willing to put in a good word for you, it might indeed be possible for you to turn this big problem into a minor issue or no problem at all…”Cadfan sighed and said, “I cannot win this fight, and I cannot afford to hide. So, the only solution I have left is to beg for mercy…”Henderson could not help but ask, “Lord Schulz, I understand Miss Sophie’s personality very well. I’m afraid that it will not be so eas
Cadfan sighed, and he said guiltily, “I’ve been unable to eat and sleep over the past two days because I’m not only filled with guilt toward both you and your mother, but I’ve also been thinking about how I can compensate the two of you. It just so happens that Arrington and I were talking about Maldives today, and I suddenly thought of giving the island that the Schulz family had reserved in Maldives to you. That way, both you and your mother can go over there to rest and relax.”Although the island in Maldives was very expensive, it was not very valuable. For instance, the island that the Schulz family had developed had simply cost tens of millions of dollars for them to purchase the rights to use the island for a hundred years. However, what was truly expensive was the cost of development and construction on the island.An island not only required a complete set of architectural solutions, but it also had to be accompanied by a large number of luxurious decorations. It also had to
When Sophie heard this, she could not help but raise her head to look at Charlie.She realized that Charlie seemed to have been very cautious and perceptive in estimating all of her grandfather’s schemes. Charlie had said that her grandfather would most certainly come and beg for her help, and unexpectedly, her grandfather was indeed acting just as Charlie had predicted.However, Sophie did not know exactly how her grandfather had made Charlie angry, nor did she know that her grandfather had sent a master in witchcraft to come to Aurous Hill to try and assassinate Charlie.So, Sophie did not immediately agree to his request. Instead, she spoke up and asked, “Grandpa, you said that there are some misunderstandings between you and my benefactor. Can you tell me exactly what the misunderstanding is first? Even if I were to agree to your request, I’ll only be able to find an entry point to communicate with my benefactor after understanding the situation clearly.”Cadfan hesitated for a
Thereafter, having achieved his goal, he did not continue dwelling on this issue, and he changed the subject directly, “By the way, Sophie, how did your discussion with Mr. Ito Yahiko go? This guy has always wanted to collaborate with us and break out of Asia to go global. However, it seems as though he does not look up to us anymore ever since the incident in Tokyo.”“Yes.” Sophie said, “It seems as though there has been a change in Mr. Ito’s attitude. However, I can understand his reasoning. Our discussion is currently going very well. After all, things are no longer the same as how they used to be in the past. I’ve also lowered my stance, and I intend to use the entire ocean shipping group to form a new company together with the Ito family. At that time, the Ito family will own 51% of the shares, and I’ll own 49% of the shares. That way, I’ll transfer the fixed assets over to the new company before nullifying the Schulz Ocean Shipping Group. I should be able to bypass the previous
After hanging up the phone, although Cadfan felt much more relieved, he had a very ugly expression on his face.He was simply being polite when he had offered the island in Maldives to Sophie, but he never expected that Sophie would accept his offer directly. Moreover, it seemed as though she could not wait to get the property rights transferred. This made him feel even more distressed.This was supposed to be the place that he had prepared for his retirement. It was of extreme significance to him, and it was no lesser compared to a heavy coffin that an ancient old person would have prepared for himself in advance.The cost of the coffin that the ancient people were referring to was to prepare an expensive and heavy coffin for themselves in advance. Many elderly people viewed this coffin to be even more important than their own lives because they would have to be sleeping inside the coffin eternally after their deaths. So, why would they possibly be willing to give it up unless it w
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,
Pausing, Yolden continued, "Moreover, the greatest advantage of AI is that it is self-conscious and has the processing power to analyze astronomical proportions of data. As car sales grow, every car owner's driving data will add precious new data to our data vault, and it will be processed by AI for even greater space of imagination."For example, kst's say I experienced a bumpiness along a certain road, and when the sensors pick up on that anomaly, the data will be uploaded to the servers along with images of the road condition in real time. The processing AI module would determine in no time at all that there was damage and label said location on the map, and then forward the data to other vehicles close to that location, sending notifications when they are close enough and providing the appropriate advice for countermeasures."Naturally, the AI can even be refined further so that it immediately warns us to slow down while uploading the data to the servers and informing any cars cl
Yolden's mind short-circuited at those words. "The most advanced AI module?!"He had been working on Wall Street for years, having invested in substantial startup tech companies as well as assisting plenty of Nasdaq tech enterprises with their IPO. That was why he especially had a sharp six sense for cutting-edge technology.It had been a while since he had gotten up the saddle, and AI had just become the trend recently, but he still paid close attention. He was well aware what applications were possible for AI modules, but he was shocked that Charlie already possessed what all the online giants were coveting!Thrilled, he quickly asked Charlie, "Can the Rothschilds resolve all the hardware and software issues? High-processing power display cards are a dime a dozen these days, and local enterprises are all planning to sell them one by one. The demand is just that high!"Charlie chuckled. "Don't worry—the Rothschilds will handle both issues for me, even the data centers. We bought i
Keith, who had been silent throughout, waved him off as he said solemnly, "Please don't sell yourself short, Professor Hart. I'm sure you can do well in this position, but it's still a matter of will."If your heart is truly set on educating future generations, then I'm sure you'd reject our offer no matter what we say."However, if you felt the slightest interest, even anticipation, for such a major project, then you really should consider our offer."We've already invested in Godot Autos for 3 billion USD and over 10 billion if we're counting in Ricebolt. But we still have 30 billion more in capital available—and that means it's 40 billion USD at play."I doubt any other global car maker can afford that much, let alone a new car maker. So, I dare say that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"Keith's words spoke to Yolden's very soul—a startup capital of forty billion US dollars was certainly unprecedented for electric-powered vehicles. Even Ricebolt had barely garnered ove