When the queen, who was already plotting to get her hands on the Rejuvenating Pill, heard Charlie’s words, her whole body was instantly stunned, and she felt a strong sense of loss surge inside her heart. She did not expect that although Charlie had given the Rejuvenating Pill to Helena, he would also directly specify that she should give this Rejuvenating Pill to her mother.In that case, the queen was afraid that she would have no destiny with this Rejuvenating Pill, then. Charlie naturally took the changes in the queen’s emotions to heart.The reason why he had given the queen false hope was also so that he could determine if the queen would be coveting this part of the Rejuvenating Pill. If the queen was coveting it, this would also serve as a reminder to the queen.He wanted the queen to know that he would only take out the Rejuvenating Pill for Helena’s sake. Therefore, if she wanted to continue getting the Rejuvenating Pill, she would have to honestly perform a good job
The queen was dumbfounded when she saw this!She really did not expect that Charlie’s Rejuvenating Pill would not only be able to save lives but would also be able to return a person’s youth!When the queen saw that Helena’s mother looked as if she was more than a dozen years younger, she was extremely envious.To think that a quarter of the Rejuvenating Pill could have such a powerful effect. However, Helena’s mother had really been through a very difficult time recently and so, her whole body was showing some signs of rapid aging. She was someone who was only in her forties and was not even fifty years old yet, but she looked like she was almost sixty years old. This quarter of the Rejuvenating Pill simply allowed Helena’s mother’s state to return to the state she should be in according to her actual age. That was why she looked as if she had gotten younger by more than a dozen years in general. Although Helena’s mother did not have a mirror, she also immediately felt the grea
When Charlie saw that the queen was even leaving the most basic tactfulness behind, he knew that she had already been completely won over by the Rejuvenating Pill.With her previous near-death experience, the Rejuvenating Pill would definitely become her only pursuit for the rest of her life.So, Charlie would no longer have to worry about the queen having any bad thoughts or intentions toward Helena. The queen would definitely do as she said and help Helena wield power with all of her might during the handover of the throne in three days.So, Charlie then said to the queen as well as Helena, “If the Rothschild family comes asking for their people or to seek to negotiate terms with you, make sure that you do not inform them about the whereabouts of Walliot’s family so easily. Make sure to also contact me at that time.”The queen immediately stated, “Don’t worry, Mr. Wade. If the Rothschild family comes looking for me, I will use the public’s opinion to suppress them directly. The
Even if she simply wanted to go to Oskia to see Charlie and visit him, it would never be possible. This was because as the Queen, as soon as she decided to leave the country, the Northern Europe government would definitely inform the destination country, and the corresponding bodyguards, assistants, and butlers would definitely accompany her too.At that time, if Charlie did not come to see her, she might not have had the opportunity to see Charlie anymore in this life. So, Charlie’s journey to the airport this time could possibly be the last time that she could spend with him.When Charlie saw that Helena had already said so, he naturally felt that it would not be good to refuse her. So, he smiled and said, “You’re being too serious. If you are willing, I will have to trouble you to accompany me on this trip, then.”Helena immediately sighed in relief and spoke excitedly like a young girl, “Thank you, Mr. Wade!” The queen took Helena’s attitude to heart, and she already underst
The Northern European royal family sped along the highway late at night.The Concorde was already ready for take-off and could take off as soon as Charlie arrived at the airport.At this moment, it was one o’clock in the morning in Northern Europe time and seven o’clock in the morning in Eastcliff timing. If things went smoothly, Charlie would arrive in Eastcliff at noon Eastcliff timing. After landing, he would head right up to Mount Wintry first to deal with those members of the Wade family’s collateral family who had fled. Helena was sitting beside Charlie in the car.At this time, Helena was feeling entangled. She would look at Charlie from time to time, then look out the window at the Northern Europe night outside. She would occasionally purse her lips slightly, and from time to time, she could not help but bite her lower lip with her white teeth.She hesitated again and again before she finally spoke up, “Mr. Wade, in truth, compared to Oskia, Northern Europe is really to
Helena nodded gently and said softly, “I’ve heard Felix talk about this before. He would get very angry every time he mentioned it...”“Yes...” Charlie smiled indifferently. “He must be very angry. Otherwise, it would not be possible for him to be so hostile to me.”Helena looked at Charlie and asked, “Mr. Wade, how did you convince yourself to accept the gifts from the Wade family, then?”Charlie then said in a self-deprecating manner, “I was penniless at that time, and my life-saving benefactor needed money to treat her illness. My wife was bullied in the family, and even if I had some of my own poor boy’s ambition, reality simply did not allow me to refuse.”After saying that, Charlie sighed slightly and said emotionally, “At that time, I thought that even if it was not for myself, I would still have to accept the gifts from the Wade family even if it’s just for my life-saving benefactor and my wife. So, I took over the company, and I paid for my life-saving benefactor’s medical
Charlie was dismayed by Helena’s sudden question.He did not understand why Helena would suddenly make this ridiculous request when he was sincerely talking to her about fate.He subconsciously asked, “This... doesn’t seem to be related to the topic that we are talking about, right?”Helena winked wryly and smiled. After that, this was followed by her body suddenly leaning forward as she then kissed Charlie tightly on his mouth with her red lips. Immediately after that, Helena bit her lower lip slightly with her teeth as she said bashfully, “Mr. Wade, if there was no BMW car and that antique vase, we would not have met at all. You would not have saved me, and I would not have fallen in love with you in such a short time. We would not have had that kiss just now, and you would not have taken my first kiss away, then. So, Mr. Wade, you’re right. Destiny is really amazing. I understand! I totally understand!” Charlie was speechless for a moment.Charlie did not expect that Helena
After saying that, Helena then asked Charlie again, “Mr. Wade, so many of your confidantes came up to Mount Wintry to help you yesterday despite the danger to their lives. Did all of them only fall in love with you after a long time? Is it possible that none of them fell in love with you in just a few days as I did?”Charlie was speechless for a moment.Among his confidants, aside from Quinn, whom he had known since his childhood, the one whom he had known for the longest amongst the others, was Jasmine, whom he had only known for just over a year. The time that he had known Nanako, Sophie, and Rosalie was actually even shorter.When Helena saw that Charlie was remaining silent, she said emotionally, “Mr. Wade, the reason why I’m backing out is not because I’m really afraid of becoming the queen. It’s just that I am afraid that I will not have the chance to meet with you again after I become the queen... instead of that, I would rather not become the queen, and I would rather take
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