When the ninjas from the four major ninja clans in Japan began assembling and preparing to rush to Eastcliff, many people in Aurous Hill also began getting busy.At Shangri-La hotel.Rosalie, who had also received the news, was extremely determined as soon as she heard the news, and she said to her mother, Yashita, “Mom, I want to go to Eastcliff to help Mr. Wade too!”Yashita hurriedly said, “Rosalie, have you forgotten what Mr. Wade instructed you? Your current identity is too sensitive now, and the Japanese are still looking for your whereabouts. They even got Interpol to issue a wanted warrant for you! If you were to head to Eastcliff at this time, it is very likely that you will get arrested before you can even help Mr. Wade!”As she spoke, Yashita then said, “Rosalie, listen to me. Just stay here peacefully. As for Mr. Wade’s situation, I will go to Eastcliff now to look for your grandfather, and I will definitely go with your grandfather to help Master Wade face Ten Thousand
“That’s right.” Helen nodded. “Your father could be said to have been very gracious and benevolent toward the Waldron family.”“That’s great!” Sophie said excitedly, “It just so happens that my benefactor is also planning to bring my father up to Mount Wintry so that my father can repent and confess his mistakes in front of my benefactor’s parents’ graves. Since my father has been very gracious and benevolent toward the Waldron family, if my benefactor were to use my father as a condition when the time comes, he will definitely be able to force Porter Waldron to back off, then…”After saying that, Sophie then said anxiously, “No. I have to make a trip to Eastcliff too! I will go up to Mount Wintry and wait there in the morning tomorrow. That way, I would also be able to persuade Dad if he is unwilling to cooperate with my benefactor!” Helen nodded in agreement before she said, “Your father had indeed shown a lot of kindness and graciousness toward the Waldron family. If your father
Evening.While the entire Eastcliff were all thinking that the Wade family only had this one last night left, Charlie had already finished determining the entire process of the ancestor worship ceremony with the Wade family.Although the members of the Wade family were all distracted, they could only bite the bullet and push forward. After all of the processes had been determined, Charlie stood up and said, “All of you should rest early tonight. We have to follow every step of the process tomorrow. If anyone dares to make a mistake in such an important matter, don’t blame me for being rude when I deal with you!” Clayton could not help but wring his wrist as he said, “The ancestor worship ceremony is not an issue, but the main point is what we should do about Porter Waldron?! He will be going up to Mount Wintry at eight o’clock in the morning tomorrow. How are we going to fight with him?”Charlie said calmly and indifferently, “You don’t need to worry about how you are going to f
Felix held onto his face with a look of disbelief.After that, the expression on his face became even angrier. He rushed forward and started fighting with Hugh as he cursed in anger, “Even you dare to hit me?! I will f*cking fight it out with you!”When Charlie saw that the both of them were scuffling, he immediately stepped forward, dragged Felix up directly, and kicked him out like a goalkeeper who was scoring a big goal.Felix was dizzy and confused after getting kicked. Although he was not unconscious, he was in so much pain that he could not move at all.Before he could speak up, Charlie pointed at him and said coldly, “If you dare to say one more word, I will arrange for a plane to send you to Syria now! I, Charlie Wade, am a man of my words! If I dare to say it, I will do it!” Felix really did not dare to be pretentious in front of Charlie again at this moment.He did not know whether Charlie would really send him to Syria, but he could feel that Charlie was not joking wi
When the girl saw Helena’s fierce reaction, she had a flustered look on her face, and she hurriedly explained, “Princess Helena, you have misunderstood… Princess Olivia is simply thinking that the royal family will not be able to continue the marriage alliance with the Wade family anymore in the future based on the actual situation now and so, she wants you to go home and rest.”“I don’t believe that!” Helena immediately refused loudly, “There is absolutely no way that I will leave with you. You can leave by yourselves if you want to!”The girl said immediately, “Princess Helena, if you refuse to abide by and carry out the orders of the royal family, you will be removed from the royal family in the future! Please consider it carefully!”Helena blurted out without any hesitation, “Just remove me from the royal family, then! Anyway, no matter what it is, I will not go with you!”When they saw that Helena was obviously on her guard, the girl immediately exchanged glances with the othe
The two women were obviously stunned, and the Oskian girl asked, “Mr. Wade, could it be that you think that you don’t have enough enemies, and you’re thinking of going against the Northern European royal family as well?”Charlie smiled and nodded, “You’re indeed right! I have never been afraid of offending people, and the more enemies I have, the more excited I am!”As he spoke, he had an austere look on his face as he asked coldly, “Tell me. Where exactly does that Princess Olivia of yours intend to send Helena off to?”The girl blurted out, “This has nothing to do with you! You’d better let us leave. Otherwise, this matter might end up becoming a diplomatic matter!”Charlie smiled slightly and said indifferently, “Don’t worry. This matter will not leave the Wade family’s front door! If the both of you refuse to tell the truth, you don’t need to even think about leaving. There are many coffins outside, and you can simply pick one for yourself. I will personally be in charge of kil
When Charlie saw that she was afraid, he then said to Albert, “Don’t kill her first. Let her talk.”The girl hurriedly said, “Princess Olivia asked us to take Princess Helena… to St. Petersburg in Russia…”Charlie frowned and asked, “Why are you taking her to St. Petersburg?”The girl replied truthfully, “We are to take Princess Helena to St. Petersburg to hand her over to the local energy oligarch, Aman Ramovic…”When Helena heard this name, she suddenly had a horrified expression on her face.“Aman Ramovic?” Charlie frowned and asked, “What does this young man do?”Isaac, who was aside, spoke up and said, “Young Master, Aman Ramovic is not a young man anymore, and he is already an old man. This guy should be more than fifty years old now. He is a Russian energy oligarch, and he is worth almost twenty billion US dollars or so.”Charlie nodded and asked the Oskian girl, “Why does this Princess Olivia of yours want to hand Helena over to Aman Ramovic?”The Oskian girl said nervo
When Helena heard this, she broke down even more.In her heart, she actually knew very well that marrying Aman Ramovic would probably be the best solution at the moment.As she thought about this, she looked at Charlie and laughed miserably as she said, “I have lost all support in the royal family ever since my father passed away and I was removed from the right to inherit the throne.” “A member of the royal family who does not have any support in the royal family can only be reduced to becoming a bargaining chip that the royal family can use in exchange for benefits at any time and anywhere…”“So, for me, in order to truly be able to resolve this situation where I have no one to rely on and can only be at the mercy of others, I have to find a powerful person that I can rely on first…”As she spoke of this, Helena suddenly closed her mouth.It would not be good for her to say the rest of her words in front of Charlie, as well as in front of the other members of the Wade family.
Jacob wasn't really concerned with the invitation. He wouldn't be going anyway, and he wouldn't tell Elaine about it.Right now, he had a question.After hanging up on Walker, he asked curiously, "A designated driver would be just a few dozen bucks at most. Why get Walker?"Mr. Bay sighed meaningfully. "Jacob, my boy—it's not just my job description you must handle when you succeed me. You must understand the unspoken rules of the workplace as well as interpersonal relationships."Raising his right index finger, he chuckled, "Earning the loyalty of subordinates is a science. But it has to be a carrot and stick—never just the carrot, while offering them chances to be of service.""Take Walker, for example. As his boss, buying him lunch is 5 points. Ask for a favor, but it's 50 points instead!""As a leader, you should also make sure to give requests that are reasonable. That way, they will consider you to be their ally, or soon enough.""People are strange that way—psychology sim
Jacob certainly agreed with Mr. Bay. When going to a dinner where alcohol would be involved, having a designated driver would be most convenient.Still, Jacob had another plan in mind.Since he had a Cullinan and this was the perfect chance to show off, it would kill him not to drive."Actually, we should go on our own," Jacob told Mr. Bay right then. "We will take my car and get a designated driver to take us home. We can hang out in the backseat to chat—I mean, you'd be in a bad mood if you get a bad driver, bringing a car that stinks of tobacco. You know how bad it can get."Mr. Bay nodded cheerfully. "Alright! I'm counting on you!""Oh, it's only right!"Coming to an agreement, they hurried outside, with Jacob driving and Mr. Bay riding shotgun.They were having a pleasant conversation when Jacob suddenly got a call from Walker, who was his sub at Senior University.Answering with the in-car Bluetooth system, he said, "Hey, Walker. What's up?""Mr. Wilson! I'm done with cl
As such, Albert did not hesitate to say right then, "Don't worry, Mr. Wilson—since they are your friends, I will offer the half-price rebate as you've suggested! When the guests take their seats, I'll personally deliver a couple of nice bottles over as a token of my sincerity!"Oskia truly sets the bar when it comes to being humanistic.There were times when one must show due respect, but not too much either in case it changed the status quo.It was just like a couple eating out with a third-wheel.Even if the third-wheel was better off and happily took the check as the girl watched, there would inevitably be competitiveness. The generosity might even lead to the girl getting attracted to the third-wheel.As such, since Jacob was actually secondary in importance at the event, Albert would have to make sure not to rain on the host's parade while showing his respects to Jacob. Otherwise, the host may hold a grudge against Jacob even if everything was free of charge.And when it cam
Jacob put a hand on his chest. "Don't worry—everything is going to be fine when my son-in-law takes the stage."As soon as he finished speaking, an unknown number called his phone.He answered, hearing a familiar voice he couldn't quite place, "Good afternoon. Am I speaking to Mr. Jacob Wilson?""Yes. May I ask who I am speaking to?""Albert Rhodes, owner of Heaven Springs at your service. Would you happen to remember me?"Hearing that, Jacob turned on the speaker excitedly as he continued, "Oh, yes, Don Albert! Of course I remember!"Mr. Bay's eyes lit up when he heard Albert announce himself, and he mouthed, "Is that really Don Albert?!"Jacob nodded repeatedly, his vanity burgeoning.Mr. Bay was naturally thrilled too, and he leaned closer to listen just as Albert spoke humbly, "If it's alright with you, Mr. Wilson, please don't address me as Don Albert. It's just a title some brats came up with—you are Master Wade's father-in-law, which means you have seniority over me. So,
Mr. Bay was overjoyed, seeing how quickly Jacob agreed to it. "Thanks, Jacob! I owe you!" He exclaimed, but soon added, "It's past four now, and that bunch like to fraternize in the room before they eat. Could you get the room soon? I think they'll be arriving soon."Then, he moved closer to add quietly, "If you can get a Diamond Room like before, I will bring you along. I'm not going to lie, these are officials with decision-making authority. Being friends with them might propel us to new heights!"Jacob already knew that Mr. Bay was sucking up to his friend, otherwise, he wouldn't be so concerned when the dinner was organized by said friend. Understanding that the friend must be important too, Jacob was at once buoyed.After all, he had presumed that becoming vice president was the most he could achieve.Now, if he could attend that dinner with Mr. Bay and establish a good relationship with those bigwigs, he would have his turn when Mr. Bay got promoted too.With that in min
Reservations in Heaven Springs had always been unpredictable, and most rooms weren't open to the general public—even if said rooms were vacant for the night.It was not as if Albert Rhodes didn't want to make money when he built Heaven Springs. He simply didn't do it solely for profit, but only mostly for social events and posturing.Back when he was a humbler member of society, he realized that many bigwigs and even his fellows cared for pride a lot. Be it food, liquor, or even simply everyday consumption, they always strove for the best and the most expensive.That was why polite society valued their privacy and established their respective social circles, which was why Heaven Springs ensured that everything was first-rate: atmosphere, service, food, and clientele.Just like how bigwigs wouldn't dine at the same table as their goons, said goons wouldn't eat at the fancy places those bigwigs frequented even if they had money, as it may appear as if they were overstepping.That wa
As such, intent on keeping up his pretense, Jacob answered the phone, "Looking for me, Matilda?""Uh-huh," Matilda replied, and asked, "You didn't show up at Senior University, and your sub is saying you probably won't be coming for a while? Is that true?""Oh—right, that," Jacob quickly said. "Well, it's true—the gist of it is that the Association is getting busy with a project. As the vice president, I probably shouldn't be staying at Senior University all the time, right?""Heck, Mr. Bay called me last minute, telling me how busy we're going to be and that I was needed. That's why I had to go back, but I will head over to campus again when I have the time."Matilda knew right then that those were all excuses.However, she did not expose Jacob, instead asking, "Well, when are you free? So that I can send you my wedding invitation?""Oh, the invitation?" Jacob quickly chuckled. "You really didn't have to come to me—just pass it to Walker, my sub lecturer. He can pass it to me wh
The next afternoon, there was a sudden change of lecturers for the calligraphy class.Despite being the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, Jacob never showed up, instead getting a substitute instructor to replace him.Matilda had come with the invitation Yolden had written for Jacob, but seeing that Jacob wasn't at the lecture hall, she waited until the class was over to ask the sub, "Excuse me, can I ask why Mr. Wilson wasn't teaching this class?""He's busy at the association," the sub replied. "So, I'm taking over his class."Curious, Matilda pressed, "Then, would you happen to know when he will be coming?""Probably not for a while," the sub replied. "He delegated other classes to me as well, telling me that I could just stick to the PowerPoint slides."Then, he asked, "Do you have business with Mr. Wilson?"Matilda nodded. "Yes, but I can call him myself. Thank you."Leaving the lecture hall, Matilda called Jacob, who was goofing off in his office
On the other end, Matilda was left staring at Jacob's reply in confusion.She had presumed that Jacob would understand when she mentioned inviting his whole family that he should be coming up with an excuse to skip attending her wedding.That was the most ideal solution.As such, she was shocked that instead of playing along, Jacob's reply was short and blunt.[No problem. The four of us will be there!]Perplexed, Matilda was left wondering what Jacob meant. Was he really going to attend her wedding with Elaine?The thought left Matilda frowning as she absolutely didn't want to see Elaine—especially not at her own wedding.Yolden was writing an invitation when he saw the somber look on her face, and he couldn't help asking, "Is there a problem?""Jacob replied," Matilda admitted. "And he's saying that he will bring his whole family.""Really?" Yolden was confused too, as he was hardly as eccentric as Jacob. "But he's afraid of his wife and shouldn't be telling her at all…