When Quinn heard that her parents were about to go for a meeting, she hurriedly said, “Dad, Mom, you guys should not be in such a hurry to hang up.! I’ve not shown you the bouquet of flowers that Brother Charlie has given me!”After she had said that, Quinn hurriedly switched the camera view as she pointed the camera at the bouquet of flowers on her lap.Rachel, who was on the other end of the video, smiled and said, “Oh! It is such a big bouquet of roses. Charlie is indeed thoughtful! I’ve already been together with your father for so many years, but it seems as though your father has never really given me any flowers before.”Yule said awkwardly, “We are already an old married couple. So, why would we still pay any attention to all these things?”Rachel gave him a look before she said, “So, this is the difference between you and Charlie. Why don’t you just take a look at how romantic Charlie is? He prepared a bouquet of roses even though he is simply picking Quinn up from her fli
As she spoke, Quinn asked him again, “By the way, Brother Charlie, you’ll be going back to Eastcliff during the Tomb Sweeping Festival to participate in the ancestor worship ceremony, right?”Charlie nodded. “That’s right. Why?”“No reason.” Quinn said, “The Tomb Sweeping Festival is in April, right? That means I’ll be able to see you in Eastcliff again soon.”Charlie smiled slightly. “Yes. I’ll definitely come and visit you, Uncle Golding, and Aunt Golding at your house then.”Quinn said, “Your timing is perfect because I’ll be going to the United States in the middle of April.”“Going to the United States?” Charlie asked curiously, “Why are you suddenly going to the United States?”“It’s not sudden.” Quinn said, “Since I’m going to quit the entertainment industry after my concert tour this time, I’ve decided to hold a few more concerts. It can also be considered as my way of giving my fans an explanation. I also have a lot of fans in Europe, the United States, Japan, and Korea.
Charlie drove to Shangri-La before taking the internal elevator with Quinn to the room that her team had already reserved.As soon as she entered the room, Quinn ran to the sofa in two or three steps before she slouched on the sofa as she said emotionally, “Oh, my God. It is really tiring to wake up early just to catch a flight.”Charlie laughed and said, “You can rest for a while first if you’re tired. We can go out and eat after you are well rested.”Quinn hurriedly asked, “Brother Charlie, where do you intend to bring me to eat?”Charlie then said, “It’s up to you. If you don’t mind, we can make do by eating in the dining department in Shangri-La. If you mind, we can go and eat at Albert’s restaurant, The Heaven Springs.”Quinn hurriedly waved her hand and said, “Oh, forget about The Heaven Springs. It’s too tiring. I will also feel very tired if I were to have a very heavy and sumptuous meal. Besides, I also have to get to the venue for my rehearsal at one o’clock. I have a t
“Okay.” Jaime nodded. After locating Quinn’s cell phone number, he dialed it. However, Jaime received a prompt from the other end of the line: “Sorry, but the number that you have dialed has already been turned off. Please try again later.”Jaime was even more baffled when he saw that Quinn had actually turned off her cell phone.After all, how could he have known that Quinn had already long turned on the ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode on her cell phone. When her cell phone was in this mode, only a few people who were on her approved list would be able to call her. As for other people, regardless of who they were, when they called her, they would only receive a prompt stating that her cell phone had been turned off.So, Jaime hurriedly asked someone to check the relevant information at Aurous Airport, but he could not find Quinn’s entry registration information at the airport.He instinctively thought that Quinn must not have arrived in Aurous Hill yet. Perhaps she had been delayed in Eas
Jaime was not exactly a very influential person in Aurous Hill.Therefore, even though he could make use of many of his connections, the reliability of such connections was not high. His subordinate would basically have to beat around the bush and go through several layers of connections in order to get in touch with the key person.Normally, if Jaime wanted to check the information of someone in Aurous Hill, he would simply need to make a phone call to his subordinates. After that, his subordinates would mobilize their local contacts to look for local connections in Aurous Hill. Although it was a little troublesome, it was not that difficult.However, what Jaime did not know was that the BMW that he wanted to check this time was registered under Charlie’s wife, Claire’s name. As the Wade family’s spokesperson in Aurous Hill as well as Charlie’s right-hand man, Isaac had already taken care of all the upper and lower relations a long time ago. Isaac would receive very timely alerts
...After solving all the problems in the fastest time possible, Isaac immediately called Charlie. At this time, Charlie had just driven not too far away from the Olympic Center.After the phone was connected, Isaac said to Charlie, “Young Master, someone looked up your wife’s car information in the traffic data system just now.”Charlie frowned and asked, “Who did it?”Isaac hurriedly said, “It was a mid-level management personnel from the relevant department.”As he spoke, Isaac then reported everything that had happened to Charlie.After listening to Isaac’s words, Charlie spoke up, “Mr. Cameron, you’ve handled this matter very well. You did a very good job by taking these preventive measures.”“This is my original duty.”Charlie then asked again, “Did you counter-check and find out who exactly is trying to find out my wife’s car license plate?”Isaac hurriedly said, “The information that I received after the counter-check is that the person who wanted this information was
Due to his extremely bad mood, Jaime sat in his Rolls-Royce, and he did not get out of his car.Even when the sound of Quinn’s singing during her rehearsal came out from the venue, Jaime remained motionless in the car.At this time, he was in an extremely unhappy and dissatisfied mood.On one hand, the reason for his dissatisfaction was because of Quinn’s intentional avoidance of himself, and on the other hand, it was because of the unidentified driver of the BMW.Moreover, Jaime could not understand why someone like Quinn would actually deign to come to the venue in such a cheap BMW car.After all, in the Eastcliff rich heirs’ circle, a brand such as BMW was simply trash that no one would want to get their hands on.For rich heirs such as themselves, the premium customized version of the Rolls-Royce was basically the standard for travel. A car from a class such as the BMW was not even worth anything in front of the premium customized Rolls-Royce.When Jaime saw that more than
In that case, there was either something wrong with his subordinate or something wrong with this BMW 520. Perhaps it might even be a car with a fake car license plate.At this time, Jaime received a few official detailed pictures of the BMW 520 and the BMW 760 from his subordinate.Jaime could tell at a single glance that the official BMW 760 detailed pictures were exactly the same as the car that he had recorded just now.This meant that the car just now was indeed a BMW 760 that had changed its tail number.At the same time, this also meant that the car was indeed from Emgrand Group.Jaime frowned and called his subordinate as he asked, “Do you know who is the owner of Emgrand Group?”“I’m not too sure.” The other party replied, “The legal representative of Emgrand Group is Doris Young. She is the vice-chairman of Emgrand Group, but the shares of Emgrand Group are not under her name.”As he spoke, the other party further explained, “Although this company is registered in Aurou
With those words, Jacob didn't wait any further as he turned and left Antique Street, intent on seeking legal counsel.Raymond watched him leave before returning to Treasure Measure.He wasn't going to leave, but he had said so because he didn't want to waste much time with Jacob.Still, to avoid any trouble, he turned the sign outside to 'closed' before locking the door from the inside.That was when a man suddenly arrived, asking through the glass door, "Can I still take a look inside, sir?"Raymond was ready to refuse without even turning around when he realized that it was Charlie.He turned around and saw him standing outside just as expected.Smiling, he hurried over to open the door for him. "It's been a while, Mr. Wade!"Charlie was aware that Raymond was sticking to his identity of 'Raymond Cole' who had not been in touch since Raymond had been fired from Vintage Deluxe.Charlie chuckled in turn. "It has indeed. And you're a business owner yourself now, too.""It's j
Jacob zipped toward Raymond, his attitude immediately subservient, "I'm sure you've seen what Zachary Evans posted on his Twitter page, and to be honest, it's so terrible that my position in the Calligraphy and Painting Association has been affected too. I mean, you've made a lot of money, right?"Hell, even if you donated ten million, you'd still have another ten million and 970 thousand in net profits. So, all I'd like to ask is for you to post something to disclaim Zachary's post.Jacob's words left Raymond in thought.For Jacob, just being suspected of fraud would definitely be terrible. In fact, his position in the Calligraphy and Painting Association would definitely be threatened—if not dismissed altogether—if he wasn't cleared of suspicion.Since Jacob was Charlie Wade's father-in-law, Raymond had reason not to drive Jacob over the brink.But that also begged another question—it must be under Charlie's intention for Zachary to post his confession, and that meant Charlie in
Raymond couldn't help chuckling just as Jacob finished—he had honestly never heard of anyone who demanded a refund after donating to charity, but he was certainly seeing one now.Still, the receptionist was clearly experienced and slowly explained, "Sir, it's a legal clause of the country that all donations for philanthropy purposes can not be refunded under most circumstances—""It truly was a mistake," Jacob quickly said, cutting the receptionist off. "I was going to donate thirty thousand but pressed an extra zero by mistake. Please discuss this with your management—you just have to refund 27 thousand, see?""Sorry, sir," the receptionist apologized. "But it's a strict rule that we ourselves do not get to access the funds that have been donated into our accounts. Every donation will be screened extensively, and if you consider that there was a major oversight on your part, you may seek legal counsel to appeal for a refund. If the courts back your appeal, our organization will the
Nonetheless, Jacob darted into Treasure Measure and plucked off his mask, asking nervously, "Excuse me, Mr. Cole? It's me… Jacob Wilson…"Raymond looked up, pausing for a moment before acting as if he was actually curious, "Mr. Wilson! What brings you here? Don't tell me—you want that bronze sculpture back too?""No, no, no…" Jacob quickly shook his head. "I would never… I returned all the way from Dubai to apologize!""Apologize?" Raymond smiled faintly, and he did not play dumb this time as he asked bluntly, "Did you come back because of Zachary Evan's post?"Knowing he couldn't deny it any longer, Jacob nodded, "Yeah…"Raymond nodded and said calmly, "That's unnecessary. I was the one who benefited in the end."Jacob wasn't quite keeping up—thinking that Raymond was just trying to be nice by telling him he didn't have to apologize, he quickly pulled out his phone.Tapping on it and bringing up his transaction records, he handed it to Raymond reverently, "Mr. Cole, I understan
The cabbie chuckled. "You're a local yet you're heading to Antique Street right away as soon as you land instead of going home? And you're still saying you're not trying to pick up a killer bargain deal?"Come on, man—it's not just you, I want that too. We cabbies work ourselves to death only for ten thousand per month at best while our friend over there made twenty million in one night. I could keep driving cabs for the rest of my life and still not make that much money."Jacob knew that the cabbie must be talking about Raymond and became even more miserable then, grumbling unhappily, "I'm going to Antique Street for business—I'm not trying to pick up some missed bargain.""No? Then you didn't hear what happened yesterday?"The cabbie was immediately curious, and without waiting for Jacob's answer, he exclaimed happily, "Look, man—it was so ridiculous not even Hollywood would put it in their script. There were these fools who were trying to sell an antique trader a replica, but th
It was nighttime in Dubai as Jacob dragged his weary body from the hotel back to the airport.As he was flying economy this time, he was left sitting at the hard bench near the boarding terminal, waiting for it to open.While he waited, his heart was torn as he tapped into the website of the Aurous Hill Charity Fund, found their donation account, and wired the entire 300 thousand he had made over to them.He had picked the Aurous Hill Charity Fund because the circles of antique collectors in Aurous Hill were all discussing how Raymond had donated half of the 20 million he had made to that same charity fund.After Raymond skyrocketed to prominence in Antique Street and became a star, it could not be denied that people admired his profound ability.However, there were also people who envied his skill in turning the tables just as there were those who were jealous he had made twenty million in a single night.Still, Raymond moved fast—soon after word spread that he had made twenty m
Elaine quickly asked, "Well, what if you can't get it done?"Jacob was apprehensive even as he sighed. "If they really pressed the issue, guess I can't even stay at the Calligraphy and Painting Association now… We will see. If things get bad, I'll just resign. I won't ask for much right now, just as long as I don't have to go to jail."Elaine nodded. "Then you should try to reason things out with Raymond Cole or ask for Charlie's help if push comes to shove. Being humiliated is still better than prison.""Okay!"-It was nighttime at Aurous Hill by the time Elaine and Jacob arrived at their hotel.Charlie and Claire had just had dinner, and Claire pulled out her phone, saying, "I just checked my flight app, and it says my parents should have landed two hours ago. They are probably at the hotel, so I'll check in on them with a video call."She had yet to open her WhatsApp when Elaine called her on a video call.Jacob was planning to check in with Claire and Charlie to put their
Hearing what Jacob had said, Elaine became anxious and pressed him as he hung up, "What's going on? You're leaving? But we just got here! My shoes have just caught Dubai dirt, so why are we leaving so soon—"However, Jacob was wiping the sweat off his brow as he mumbled quietly, "Well, at this point, I have to leave or I won't be vice president anymore."Elaine immediately fumed. "We've been married for half our lives, and this is supposed to be our honeymoon, yet we're just leaving? I've posted about this on social media too—there are plenty of people who're waiting for more posts on our trip!"And don't forget—we spent a lot on our flight tickets and our hotels! The hotel bookings can't be refunded either!"Jacob scowled dolefully. "Well, what can we do? Why don't you stay? I'll go home and get this sorted out first….""Well, how long would that take?" Elaine asked."How should I know?" Jacob sighed, uneasy and annoyed. "Don Albert is saying I have to go back and donate the 300
"But I spent 98 thousand on that bronze sculpture!" Jacob exclaimed in agitation before he knew it. "I made 300 thousand from it, and that means my profit was 200 thousand at best, but I'm supposed to return that to him as well?! That means I'd have lost my own capital too!""I can't help you if you can't bear to part with that money, Mr. Wilson," Don Albert said quietly. "In that case, you'll just have to handle it yourself.""Wait, wait, wait!" Jacob immediately became antsy and cried out right then, "Please, Don Albert! I'll return the money! I'll return it, alright?! The entirety of my profits—202 thousand, okay? At least let me keep the money I spent, okay?""By that reasoning, Mr. Wilson, when a phone scammer is told by the cops to return the money they've made from defrauding, should he be allowed to keep the money he spent on telco charges? ""Oh, I…" Jacob was left stumped and could not come up with an answer.Don Albert then pressed on, "Mr. Wilson, I've offered a prom