The adjutant hurriedly said, “Commander, it would not be appropriate for you to call him so late at night, right? Won’t it affect Mr. Wade’s rest?”Hamed scolded, “I’ve asked you to read more when you have nothing else to do, but you simply chose not to listen to what I’ve said! Oskia and our country are not in the same time zone. It is 3.30 am here, but it is already 8.30 am on his side!”***When Charlie woke up, he was just thinking that Hamed must have experienced another big and tough battle last night.However, he was not worried about Hamed.This was because he knew that Hamed had already arranged more than a hundred detonation points throughout his base. This was already a devilish level of defense.It would be impossible for the enemy to defeat him with this level of defense. Sure enough, after he had just finished eating his breakfast, Hamed’s phone call came.As soon as the call was connected, Hamed said excitedly, “Brother Wade, you’re really insightful! They did i
At the same time, at a cemetery on the outskirts of Eastcliff.Porter, who was wearing a black suit and a pair of black sunglasses, was holding a bunch of white chrysanthemums in his hand as he walked up to a cemetery where a couple was buried together.A dozen young men who were also wearing black clothes were following behind him. There were people of all races amongst these men, all of whom looked extraordinary.Amongst them, the White-Clothed Tiger King, Hunter Lang, who was usually very fond of white clothes, was also dressed in black clothing from head to toe.Porter slowly stood in front of the tombstones, and two streams of tears flowed from behind his sunglasses as he stared at the words and photos on the tombstones. He was stunned for a moment before he knelt on the ground with a thud. After that, he took off his sunglasses, and he choked up as he said with flushed red eyes, “Dad… Mom… Your son is here to see you! Forgive me for being unfilial… I hope that your spirits
Porter seemed to have sensed something at this time, and he spoke in a cold voice, “What’s the matter? Just say it!”Hunter was a little shocked and horrified. However, he quickly calmed himself down as he stepped forward and said in a low voice, “Lord, the Green-Eyed Wolf King sent a battle report, and he said that the one thousand elites that he had sent out were all ambushed by the enemy after parachuting and landing in Hamed’s base. All one thousand men were completely wiped out!”“What?!” Porter quickly stood up, turned around, and grabbed Hunter by his collar as he asked angrily, “One thousand elites from Ten Thousand Armies who took the initiative to launch a surprise attack on those stragglers and disbanded soldiers were all completely wiped out? Are you kidding me?!”Hunter, who had been grabbed at his neck, could not move at all, and he spoke up with much difficulty, “Lord… Lord… Everything that I’ve said… was all… was all written in the text message that the Green-Eyed Wo
Although Porter, who had always been very strong, was extremely angry, at this moment, he knew very well that he could not leave Oskia before the Tomb Sweeping Festival. Otherwise, if anything were to happen and delay his plan to take revenge, how could he possibly face his parents who had died tragically so many years ago?Therefore, Porter could only continue pinning his hopes on Zayne.However, Porter also knew that Zayne might not have any other ways to reduce the number of casualties while dealing with the other party directly. Therefore, Porter had givenZayne his own solution in order to prevent Zayne from taking the wrong path again. “Since that b*stard, Hamed, has built his own base into an iron barrel, we will just surround him completely so that they will be completely isolated and helpless while they await their own doom!”A siege was actually a very cruel tactic. As long as the besieging party had sufficient troops to block off everything and have a steady and consta
Therefore, a large number of stragglers came to seek refuge with Hamed just after dawn in Syria.Immediately after that, several leaders of smaller opposition forces also brought their teams with them to seek refuge with Hamed.The vast majority of these people were worried that they would be wiped out soon. So, after seeing Hamed’s powerful strength, they decided to come and seek refuge with him in exchange for a chance to save their own lives.So, after only half a day, Hamed had accepted more than five thousand men into his base.Two days later, Hamed had already accepted more than eight thousand men into his base, and the total number of people in his base had already exceeded ten thousand men. His entire base was instantly overcrowded with people.Hamed carried out Charlie’s instructions resolutely, and regardless of whether it was a small team of ten men or a large team of one thousand men, as long as they came to rely on him, that team would have to be broken up before bein
What Hamed was worried about was that once his base was besieged by the other party, it would be very difficult for him to send Sheldon out.Hamed also knew very well that Sheldon was very important to Charlie, and that Charlie also wanted to bring Sheldon back to his country in a few days. Although Hamed was not sure why Charlie wanted to bring Sheldon back, Hamed could feel that Charlie really attached great importance to this matter. When Charlie heard about Hamed’s worry, he said, “You don’t have to worry about this matter for the time being. Now that they have already surrounded and blocked you completely, it would not be realistic for you to send Sheldon Schulz out now. So, it would be better for you to remain steadfast and do a good job of maintaining and building up your defenses first. If there is really no good opportunity when the time comes, I’ll go over there personally and find a way to bring Sheldon Schulz back.”Charlie had two goals for the Wade family’s ancestor w
The intermarriage with the royal family from Northern Europe was something that the Wade family had been planning for a long time.In any big family, the eldest son and the eldest grandson were always the most important facade. Therefore, Jeremiah wanted to find a good daughter-in-law for his eldest grandson who would be a good match for the Wade family. But in Oskia, there were only two girls who could truly match Felix’s status. One of them was Sophie, the only granddaughter of the Schulz family, and the other one was Quinn, the only daughter of the Golding family.The daughters of all the other families were one level lower compared to Felix.But how could Felix possibly have the opportunity to deal with Sophie, who was such a supercilious woman?As for Quinn, it was even more impossible. Who would not know that Quinn had been waiting to marry Charlie?Moreover, Quinn had made such a huge scene at her concert just a few days ago. Felix did not even need to think to know t
The princess from the Northern European royal family quickly confirmed her itinerary.She would depart for Oskia in two days, and her itinerary plan was for her to stay at the Wade family mansion for a few days first. After that, she would then attend the ancestor worship ceremony with the Wade family on the day of the Tomb Sweeping Festival. When the other members of the royal family flew into Eastcliff, the princess would then stay at Shangri-La Hotel in Eastcliff together with the other members of the royal family. Besides that, her engagement ceremony with Felix would also be held at Shangri-La Hotel.So, Jeremiah called Stephen to discuss this matter as he spoke up and said, “Stephen, the princess from Northern Europe will be coming the day after tomorrow. So, you have to hurry up and get people to set up everything at home. Everything has to be prepared perfectly to the smallest detail, and there must not be any negligence in our etiquette either.”Stephen hurriedly said, “L
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
"Mr. Wilson, what you boys did was truly heinous!" Don Arnold growled. "I scolded Zachary myself when I found out, and I was the one who told him to post that statement!"Jacob was shocked. "But why, Don Arnold? Are you friends with Raymond Cole?""Never met the guy," Don Arnold replied.That left Jacob even more confused. "Then why are you taking his side?""I've been doing my best to clean up my image over the past couple of years," Don Albert replied coolly. "I rarely get involved in mob business or anything illicit, and everyone in Aurous Hill knows that Zachary is my right-hand man, yet he confessed to committing such a heinous crime behind my back. What is that if not sullying my reputation?"Jacob was left reeling as he didn't expect Don Albert to be so serious, but he quickly explained, "I'm sorry. I didn't expect it to affect you so terribly… It's all Zachary's fault! I wouldn't have been aware that Raymond had returned at all, but he just had to tell me and come up with