After Charlie had determined the details of the auction with Jasmine and Isaac, he became much more at ease with this matter. The next step was to wait for the Rejuvenating Pill to garner some attention and reputation in the upper-class society of Europe and the United States before releasing the news of the auction in the same manner.At this moment, Helena's royal carriage had just arrived at the Oslo City Cathedral which was located in the capital of Northern Europe. This old cathedral with a history of a hundred years was the largest and most magnificent church in Northern Europe with a medieval architectural style. It not only had a strong Renaissance temperament, but it also had a clever blend of Baroque style, which was the landmark of the capital of Northern Europe, which was Oslo City. Since its completion, this church has witnessed the coronation of several kings and queens of Northern Europe. Now, it would be welcoming Helena Elliot, the youngest queen in the his
However, since the modern era, the royal families of various countries had surrendered their real power, and after the implementation of the constitutional monarchy, these European royal families had lost their kingdoms, and they had become unusually united like a group that would huddle together to keep warm. As soon as there was a king or queen of any kingdom in poor health or even on the verge of dying, the royal family would send a secret letter to the other royal families so that the other side would know about it in advance and be prepared to come for the mourning. Those who would generally come to mourn would be the crown prince or a prestigious prince of the various countries. Otherwise, if anyone happened to be out of the country during this time, they would probably miss the funeral. So, these people had always felt that the old Queen of Northern Europe was already dying and was thus changing the heir to the throne. They thought that it would be the last thing that
The Western countries that believed in modern medicine naturally had some doubts and resistance to almost all kinds of oriental medicine, and these Western dignitaries had enjoyed all the benefits of modern Western medicine.Their doctors were also almost all top figures in the field of Western medicine, and the latest, best, and most expensive drugs in the Western world were basically provided to them as a matter of priority.It was also precisely because they had enjoyed so many advantages that their basic knowledge of Western medicine was also very deep and clear.When they suddenly heard the Queen herself talking about a divine oriental where only a quarter of a pill could actually bring her back to life and that even the doctor had said that she would be able to live for at least another five more years, everyone's first thought was that this was too ridiculous to believe.However, questions then arose in everyone’s hearts as they saw the Queen standing in front of them in suc
They also thought that they might get sick in the future and might even become seriously ill and die.However, they never thought that people would experience such loneliness and pain before they died.Wouldn't that make them the loneliest people in the world?! At this time, the Queen was very emotional as she said, “The Western medicine that you have believed in for so many years is also the Western medicine that I believed in for so many years before. However, at the most critical moment of my life, it could not even judge my state. So, do you still think that Western medicine is the best and most advanced?”All the people's expressions were shocked beyond words. Philip was also frightened and terrified as he muttered, “In that case, those people who are in a vegetative state whom we thought are brain dead are also likely in this state too. It is likely that their consciousness is alive and that they have been trapped all alone in their own bodies for several years or eve
The Queen’s words not only made the member of the royal family who was named Malven feel very regretful, but even the people who were around him paying attention to the Queen had a look of disappointment written all over their faces. There was no doubt that the Queen's words just now had completely convinced these royals and nobles about the Rejuvenating Pill.After believing that the Rejuvenating Pill was real, their biggest thought was that they must find a way to get one.After all, this divine medicine that could bring back the dead was simply the most precious existence for them, the rich and powerful.However, the Queen's words completely shattered their thoughts.Still, once they thought about how the Rejuvenating Pill could influence life and death, someone immediately asked reluctantly, “Your Majesty, may I ask how Princess Helena actually found this Rejuvenating Pill? Could you trouble her and tell me about this channel and pathway so that I can figure it out myself?”
“That’s right... Oskia is so big, and the country area is not much different compared to the whole of Europe. So, where can the Rejuvenating Pill be found? How can we possibly find the Rejuvenating Pill?”In an instant, the thoughts of each of these people who were sitting in the front rows were occupied by the Rejuvenating Pill.They only wanted to know how exactly they could get this Rejuvenating Pill. Very soon, Helena's coronation ceremony officially began.The media also began to transmit live video signals and feeds to the world at this time. The royal coronation ceremony was grand and magnificent, and Helena was as dazzling as a pearl, causing all the viewers in front of the television to be in awe.However, for some reason, to the viewers, the guests in the audience who were sitting in the first few rows seemed to be preoccupied and absent-minded. At this moment, they only had one thing on their minds, and that was how to get the mysterious and divine Rejuvenating Pi
This friend of Chandler’s was named Jordan Fox. Jordan had smuggled himself into the United States at the age of eighteen to make a living and when he retired at the age of eighty, he had created a business empire that was worth at least four hundred billion US dollars, and he was a legendary existence in the entire North American Oskian community.However, this person did not leave a trace at all on the Forbes list.He was the super-hidden wealthy that the western high society often talked about.Most of the funds that could be counted on the Forbes list were mostly the founders and major shareholders of some listed companies, and only the assets of such people were difficult to hide. For example, Bill Gates dominated the title as the world’s richest man for a long time, but ever since Microsoft had chosen to go public, most of Microsoft’s financial information had to be open to the public, and the data market value of its company could be checked by the securities market at an
In the case of ordinary people, they might not have been able to live up to the age of seventy after undergoing so many major operations. However, Jordan was able to survive so many organ transplants and still live to be more than ninety years old, and this laboratory deserved a lot of credit for it.At the same time, he had also invested in a brain research program similar to that of the richest man, Chen, hoping to preserve the human brain and human consciousness when the physical body was irretrievable so that it could achieve conscious eternal life.In addition to this, he had invested no less than one billion dollars in the scientific research technology of human cryopreservation.The purpose was so that when the human body was nearing death and when several other paths had not been taken, his body could be frozen and then thawed and resurrected in the future when the technology of immortality was mature.In short, he had planned several directions for himself, hoping that o
Horrified, Jacob promptly grasped the steering wheel and brought the Cullinan back under control while not hesitating to snap, "Are you crazy?! We're on the highway—that could have killed the both of us!"However, Elaine ignored him and seized the moment to open the armrest box, pulling out the large white envelope.As she opened it, she muttered, "So, it really was a wedding invitation… You really are a terrible friend, Jacob Wilson, hiding a wedding invitation like this! What's the point? Just look at that nervous face of yours—would I suspect you of having an affair with the bride-to-be?"She flipped open the card and was experienced enough to check the names first while disregarding the usual preamble. She wouldn't care about the venue or the time either, focusing solely on the professor who had somehow made Jacob very nervous.That was how Elaine found the names in less than a second: Yolden Hart and Matilda Hall.Matilda?!The name could well be knives stabbing Elaine in th
Jacob's brain blanked out, leaving only a dull hum as soon as Walker mentioned 'Professor Hall'.Already feeling nervous in the first place, he quickly said, "Okay, okay—I got it. Anyway, I'm hanging up if there's nothing else!"With that, he promptly pressed the button to hang up.Nonetheless, Elaine was soon asking in curiosity, "Who's Professor Hall?"If Jacob had any semblance of composure, he would have said 'a colleague at Senior University' as if it was perfectly natural, and the matter would have been forgotten.But the reality was that he didn't—in fact, he was the champion when it came to dropping the ball as a casual question from Elaine left him sweating all over his brow.Even as he slid nervous glances at her face, he stammered uncontrollably, "N-Nobody…"Elaine promptly noticed his strange reaction and frowned. "I'm talking about Professor Hall. What do you mean, nobody? Who are they? And what's this about an invitation? Inviting you for what?"Seeing that he was
Jacob had really had too much to drink and couldn't remember the later parts of what had happened last night—even how he had gotten home was a blur.Naturally, he also forgot that Walker had brought Matilda's wedding invitation, and therefore didn't hesitate to answer the in-car answer button.Over the phone, Walker was positively fawning as he asked, "Mr. Wilson? It's Walker. Why didn't you come in today? Had too much to drink last night?""Uh-huh," Jacob grunted, lethargic. "I did—my head still hurts now… Anyway, what's up? Trouble at the association?""No, of course not," Walker quickly said. "I was just worried you're still hungover, so I called to ask. If you need a driver or anything, you just need to ask!"Then, before Jacob could answer, he continued, "By the way, my wife is somewhat knowledgable in Oskian medicine, and she has recipes for brews that cure hangovers and nourish the liver. I'm sure you'll need the latter since you're always drinking at social events, so I as
Fortunately, Elaine and Jacob's bickering never escalated.Even though Elaine was winning, Jacob found it tolerable.After Jacob finished his lunch and cleaned up, he never looked up as he said, "Charlie sent a text, saying Claire's flight would touch down earlier at three. We will leave at two."Elaine grumbled. "Why leave so early? She's coming back from abroad, and there'd be checkpoints she has to clear—she'd be lucky if she could leave by half past three. I'm sleeping a few winks now, and we'll leave at half past two."As she left the dining room, she didn't even look back as she said, "Clean up for me too."Jacob had a million complaints but said nothing as he kept his head down, throwing Elaine's lunchbox in the trash can as well.With Elaine gone, he sat on the couch as her hangover slowly cleared while his mood soured with the lack of alcohol.In the end, the pleasure of being fawned over at the Diamond Room was but temporary—the pain of his beloved leaving with someone
Vera kept her plan to investigate the identity of the abbess deep in her mind and told Charlie nothing.Instead, she smiled as she said, "It seems that it's both yours and Ms. Ito's good fortune that she has attained enlightenment. You've never had anyone who could attain enlightenment and master Reiki at the same time, so Ms. Ito will definitely be a great help to you in the future."Charlie chuckled and said calmly, "I'm not hoping for her to help. I'm simply happy for her with her enlightenment and excited to have another comrade in my solo ventures into the dark forests."Vera nodded in understanding, and she murmured emotionally, "I've lived for so long, and it's only when I opened my heart to you that I felt that sensation you described."There was a flicker of wistfulness in her eyes.She really did not expect to attain enlightenment before meeting Charlie.Years ago, she thought that she would eventually avenge her father.Now, she no longer hoped to murder Fleur Griffi
Vera was inwardly disappointed to hear that Claire was returning.That meant there were fewer chances of Charlie visiting the Scarlet Pinnacle Manor, as were her chances of seeing him again.Still, she didn't let it show, instead asking casually, "How are things at Champs Elys? Are the warriors improving at a rate to your satisfaction?""Well, most of everyone's improvement is within expectations…" Charlie explained, just as he remembered a certain someone. "By the way, there's something I haven't told you yet. Are you perhaps acquainted with the name Ito Nanako?""Yes," Vera smiled. "The Japanese lady who was with you. What about her?""She attained enlightenment days ago.""Enlightenment?" Vera did a double take and soon pressed, "Enlightenment in what sense? Essential Qi or Reiki?"After all, the former was the path to enlightenment in martial arts, while the latter meant enlightenment in cultivation.But despite the distinction between both domains, enlightenment was a comm
While Charlie had long since gotten used to Elaine and Jacob's bizarre marriage, being near the heart of the storm still took a toll on his senses—to the point that he felt physically sick.Leaving right away was therefore his best solution.Once he left, however, he realized he didn't have anywhere to go. Champs Elys was quite far, and it would take a lot of time.As he started to feel bored stiff, he remembered Vera for some reason and called her.Once Vera answered, she quickly asked in curiosity, "To what do I owe the pleasure? Lunch, perhaps?"Charlie chuckled. "Since you've put it that way… I haven't eaten either, so lunch it is!"Vera giggled. "Come over to my place, then. It's cold outside, and I was just lighting up a hot pot. I'll have Madam Marilyn prepare an additional portion.""Okay!" Charlie agreed to it without hesitation. "I can return her car too. Just wait, I'll be right there!"Once he hung up, he got on the Rolls Roycs he had borrowed from Scarlet Pinnacl
Charlie shook his head. "It's alright, Dad. You can go ahead if you're busy—I can pick up Claire on my own.""No way!" Elaine promptly snapped. "It's been so long since she came back. We are all going to the airport!"Jacob sighed in exasperation. "Well, I'm sticking to my schedule—first the Calligraphy and Painting Association, then I'll be back an hour before to pick you guys up before going together to the airport."Elaine was left fuming. "Is there no getting through to you? You really have to go to that stupid association, don't you? Okay, fine. If you must go, I will be going with you!""You're their honored vice president who will be promoted to president soon, no? As Mrs. Vice President and the future Mrs. President, is there an issue if I went for a look?"Jacob shuddered at the thought of Elaine going to the Calligraphy and Painting Association as he absolutely didn't want her to humiliate him with her antics. People would talk, asking how a proper gentleman like him c
Jacob yawned, stretching his arms and smacking his cheeks, before finally retorting in contempt, "For Pete's sake, woman—don't make dissing me a habit. Or does it please you so much?"Elaine pursed her lips. "You call that dissing? It's all facts—do you think I don't know you? Tell me, what qualifications do you have? Your knowledge about calligraphy is skin-deep, and even the frauds working on Antique Street could beat you.""Only you would have the audacity to take the role of vice president at the Calligraphy and Painting Association—heaven's above, how blind is the president to appoint you as his second fiddle? Still, you'll be packing your things as soon as he realizes the truth.""Oh, Elaine, poor Elaine…" Jacob grinned smugly at her right then. "I'm afraid things won't go the way you want. Mr. Bay's been chasing a promotion lately, and once he gets it, I will take his place as president. That means I'll be the top dog instead of second fiddle!""Bullshit!" Elaine snapped in