Since Elaine had already admitted to her own mistake and guaranteed that she would never do something like this again, Claire became soft-hearted and she decided not to pursue the matter further.When they were both alone, Claire told Charlie, “Charlie, my mom is always like this. Please don’t blame her too much. As long as she realizes her own mistake and is willing to turn over a new leaf, we should give her a second chance.”What could Charlie say? After all, she was Claire’s biological mother and his mother-in-law. Therefore, he could only smile as he said, “I understand, Claire. You don’t have to worry about me. You can decide on this matter on your own. I’m your husband and she’s my mother-in-law, so I won’t blame her for anything she does.”Claire nodded before she hugged Charlie gently and said, “Dear husband, I’m really grateful to you. If it weren’t because of you, Mom and I wouldn’t have been able to leave that place alive…”Charlie smiled before he said, “Okay, don’t me
At the same time, Kenneth, who had his manhood destroyed by Charlie, was waiting for Justin’s phone call at home.Last night, he saw the pair of father and son pacing up and down the entrance of Anthony’s Serene World Clinic. It seemed as though the both of them were trying to light up Serene World Clinic with gasoline. It was then that Kenneth realized that he would be able to use these fools to his own advantage.He originally thought that he could fool both of them into getting rid of Anthony. After that, he would swap out Anthony’s real medicine with the fake ones he had already prepared.As soon as he got his hands on Anthony’s real medicine, he would be able to restore his manhood to its former glory.However, even though Justin said that he would call him today, he did not call him at all. This made Kenneth a little anxious.He did not know Justin’s name and he could only keep dialing the phone number that had been given to him. No matter how many times he called, the call
When Kenneth thought about the fact that the disappearance of the father and son of the Grant family might have something to do with Charlie, Kenneth could not help but feel very nervous.If Charlie could really let the father and son evaporate from the face of this world, then he was afraid that Charlie would also get rid of him…Moreover, since the father and son had already disappeared, he would not be able to get his hands on Anthony’s magic medicine.After all, there would not be any substitute for a dead man and he should not do anything to provoke Anthony at this time.As everyone was keeping silent, Lady Wilson suddenly looked at Kenneth in a flattering manner as she said in a humble manner, “Mr. Wilson, should we head to one of the big hospitals in Eastcliff instead? Perhaps you’d be able to find a cure for your illness then.”Kenneth was the final life-saving straw for the entire Wilson family and Lady Wilson felt even more anxious than him at this time. If Kenneth could
Wendy dressed up very beautifully today. She wore a black figure-hugging dress that was worth over a hundred thousand dollars. The dress revealed her beautiful curves and figure and she put on heavy makeup tonight.Even though she was not as beautiful as Claire or Jasmine, she could easily get most men excited after putting on some makeup and dressing up in some revealing clothing.When she heard that she was going to meet the young lord of the Weaver family, she was also a little excited.Although the Weaver family was not one of the top families in Aurous Hill, it was still a much stronger and more powerful family compared to the Wilson family.Now that the Wilson family was still struggling, Wendy also hoped that she would be able to get to know more wealthy and powerful people. If she was fortunate enough, she might have the opportunity to bring some improvements and business to the Wilson family.Kenneth and Wendy continued waiting in the private room for a short while when s
As soon as Wendy heard his question, she did not answer but she looked at Kenneth with an awkward expression on her face.She did not dare to say that she had no boyfriend because she was Kenneth’s lover.However, she did not tell any outsiders that she was Kenneth’s lover. After all, Kenneth had a family of his own. She did not want to ruin or break his family apart. If that was the case, and if she said that she was his lover, then she would definitely cause more trouble for him. If that happened, she would only be making things difficult for herself.Unexpectedly, Kenneth was actually very straightforward at this time. He did not bother to hide the truth and he simply smiled before he told Jeffrey, “Brother Jeffrey, let me tell you the truth. Wendy is actually my lover. However, I hope you’ll keep this to yourself and not tell anyone else about this.”Jeffrey felt very regretful at this time. He initially thought that Wendy was Kenneth’s niece. Who would have known that it was j
Kenneth’s originally delightful face suddenly became very heavy.Even though it was very important for him to regain his manhood, his life was even more important!He should not risk his own life just so that he could continue fooling around with women, right?When Jeffrey saw the sudden change in his expression, he asked in a curious manner, “Chairman Wilson, are you…facing any unspeakable difficulties now?”Kenneth had a helpless expression on his face before he said, “You’re right, Brother Jeffrey. I’m a living eunuch now. I can’t do anything at all! I paid a visit to the hospital and the doctor said there’s no way for him to help me at all. Therefore, you have to help me!”After that, he hurriedly asked, “Would it be too toxic if I used the medicine that your old man used just once or twice? Could you let me try the medicine for myself?”Jeffrey quickly replied, “Brother, I wouldn’t advise you to try that medicine at all! It wouldn’t be worth it at all if you harmed your own
Wendy felt a little unwilling inside.She hoped that she could continue to become Kenneth’s lover and she hoped that Kenneth could introduce her to more wealthy and powerful people.This way, with the help of Kenneth’s connections, she would be able to get more contacts and gradually become a very powerful woman in Aurous Hill.At that time, not only would she be able to obtain a lot of benefits for herself, but she would also be able to bring about a lot of benefits to Wilson Group. Moreover, Wendy would also become a very prominent leader and figure of Wilson Group.Unexpectedly, she was nothing but a tool to Kenneth. In an effort to obtain the medicine to regain his manhood, he was so willing to hand her over to Jeffrey just like that?She wanted to continue being Kenneth’s lover and she wanted to continue living an upper-class life. However, she did not want to be a plaything shared among the upper-class men. As soon as people hear about her reputation as a plaything, then she
After she was abandoned by her fiancé, Gerald, she became Kenneth’s lover. Unexpectedly, Kenneth simply regarded her as a tool and plaything that he could just throw to Jeffrey. Who would Jeffrey push her to after he got tired of her then?At this time, she could not help but think of her cousin, Claire.Claire had never put some much thought into men. Moreover, Claire had never been in any relationship before and she married Charlie without any hesitation at all. However, even though Charlie was just a worthless piece of trash, he would never allow her to be insulted in this manner…In contrast, she might not necessarily be a winner.Jeffrey hugged Wendy tightly in his arms as he said to Kenneth with a wry expression on his face, “Don’t worry, Kenneth. I’ll send you the medicine to restore your manhood as soon as we have fully gathered the prescription for the medication.”“Fantastic!” Kenneth replied with a smile. He was very relieved at this time. “I will wait for your good new
"Invest?!"Billy was left dumbstruck at the term.What even was this fool up to? This definitely wasn't in the script! What about the questions he was supposed to ask? It was like sitting for a grade-schooler test and suddenly being hit with a bar exam!In the car, Jacob blurted out, "What the hell is that bastard thinking? Is he really going to pay 250 thousand?!"Zachary pursed his lips. "Maybe he's just throwing us bait. Think about it—if we took the deal, we'd have to leave a contact number.""After that, he would trick us and say he sold it for ten million and lure us in for the five million. We'd definitely show up, wouldn't we? Once we came, it might turn out that he has called the cops and would even produce\ the bronze sculpture as evidence. Wouldn't we be just shooting ourselves in the foot?"Jacob was left in misery, his face contorting as he pouted, "But you said the cops wouldn't get involved…"Zachary rolled his eyes, "Yes, they wouldn't most of the time since that
However, neither Zachary nor Jacob expected Raymond to confuse them further as he asked Billy, "If you can afford to wait, you can leave the bronze sculpture with me as a consignment. I'll only take 10% off the sales while you get the rest—how about that?"Jacob was stunned and asked Zachary, "What the hell is he up to? Did he get too deep into character?"Zachary shook his head. "I don't get it either… is he trying to keep the bronze sculpture to use as evidence against us?"Jacob frowned. "I thought you said there was a gentleman agreement in this business, and the cops won't really care anyway?"Zachary snorted. "He said he would keep it as a consignment, meaning that he won't spend a dime. What if he told all the antique dealers instead of going to the cops? He would prove that he's sharp, making a name for himself… and what can we do? Do we take back the bronze sculpture? Even if we do, can we really ask for it?'"Fuck!" Jacob swore. "Then what are we waiting for? Tell Billy
In Treasure Measure, even Billy was having a hard time understanding what was going on.Before he came, Zachary made it very clear that he was here to dupe Raymond Cole, and he had come.As such, his job was now to claim that this bronze sculpture which was made in the last century was actually from the Renaissance era and then sell it to Raymond at a cutthroat price.But now, Raymond himself was saying that it was medieval? What was that supposed to mean?Even as he was left confused, he blurted out, "Sir, if you say it's from medieval times… then how much is it worth?"Raymond thought about it and said, "It's quite an unpopular item, but it's not to say that no one would buy it or that no one likes it. The main issue is that there were plenty of wars at that time, and most bronze would be used for weapons. Copper production would be low with rationing as well, so bronze tools were naturally rare for civilians.""Gilding is common for better quality items, and from the northern
Zachary couldn't help pointing at the screen and snapping, "Fucking loser! The more you feel pressed, the less you should be nervous! What are you thinking?! You're falling right under that bastard's trap!"Jacob was frustrated too, growling through his teeth, "Shit! I didn't think that bastard was a sly old fox. Fucking hell!"He then sighed, shaking his head. "Forget it, Zachary—I'm going home to pack my shit, and I'll depart for Dubai first thing tomorrow. Just handle that bronze sculpture for me and wire the money over."As he was about to get off, Zachary sighed in exasperation and apologetically said, "Sorry, Mr. Wilson… but it's fine! Even if this plan screwed up, just let me cook up another plan to destroy Raymond Cole!"Jacob ignored him as he strode out of the car, but that was when Raymond spoke audibly from Zachary's phone, "You can calm down. I'm not accusing you of lying to me. I just think that it's not Renaissance… Rather, it's medieval.""E-Early medieval…?" Billy
In Treasure Measure, Raymond unwrapped the red cloth around the bronze sculpture in front of Billy and the camera.There was a brief flash of surprise on his face, and it was soon gone.Still, he picked up the bronze sculpture, fiddling with it as he asked, "Do you know where it's from?""Yeah," Billy nodded. "A Renaissance-era sculpture. I think the base makes it obvious."Raymond looked up at him and asked in curiosity, "Are you sure about that?"Billy, presuming that Raymond had already noticed a catch, quickly said, "Well, the old man had an expert check it, and the expert said it was immediately obvious! To be honest, I want to sell it because the old man just passed away—gotta sell this baby before my brother goes for a garage sale."He had certainly added more details to the script, and Raymond nodded as he said nonchalantly, "But it doesn't look Renaissance to me. Sculptures from that era—be it the craftsmanship or the unique attributes? It's quite different from this one
In the antique trade, items that raised eyebrows would only be shown in the evenings—when various shops were about to close.That was certainly the case in Antique Street, as most items arriving in the evening were either freshly excavated, stolen, or forgery used to dupe unsuspecting victims.Even if Raymond had started his career abroad, he had learned every last unspoken rule during his earlier stint in Aurous Hill.Seeing the wariness on Billy's face and the way he was holding something in his arms, Raymond knew right away that what he carried wasn't legal.Still, the antique trade was no different here than it was abroad.Tomb raiding, forgery, or adding some touch-ups that increased the value of an item—everyone across the globe pretty much played the same tricks, and Raymond had his fair share of experience.Still, he did not let his wariness show, instead grinning, "Yes, of course. Come on in—let's talk inside!"And with that, he quickly led Billy inside.Meanwhile, bot
"Five hundred grand?"Mick chuckled. "Well, the sculpture looks Renaissance, and the craftsmanship as well as the material are all ideal. It would sell for up to two million in an auction, while established antique traders like us could offer up to a million. So, why the lowball?"Bill sighed. "I won't lie—it belonged to my old man, who just croaked this afternoon. But you see, he left a will stating that every antique in the house would be given to my brother… Since he's playing favorites, I thought I had to get something for myself.""That's why I quietly sneaked this baby out without anyone else knowing and am trying to sell it quickly to change my own circumstances. You don't have to tell me how many millions it's worth—I'm not that greedy. Give me five hundred grand, and it's yours."Mick shrugged as he shot back, "If it's as you say and your old man intended for your brother to have it, the fact that you sneaked it out here makes this theft. Do you think I'd buy stolen proper
It was half past six, and the skies were darkening when a figure hurried into Antique Street, heading straight toward the center—to Vintage Deluxe.Mick Crane, the manager, was holding the fort with some of his employees, and there were some guests window shopping there as well. As Mick asked the employees to assist the guests, he waited anxiously for Billy—Zachary's henchman.Nonetheless, a certain figure rushed inside within minutes, asking eagerly as he entered, "Is the manager in? Do you still buy antiques?""Yes, and yes!" Mick exclaimed as he approached Billy enthusiastically, asking, "May I ask what you're planning to sell?"Billy looked around before sneakily holding up a parcel wrapped in red cloth, carefully lifting a corner to reveal an edge so that Mick could see.Then, he promptly lowered the cloth again, whispering, "This is the good stuff. I'm just not sure if you have the money to buy it."Mick grinned. "What are you saying? If it's something Vintage Deluxe coul
Jacob chuckled. "Can't tell you right now. But I will once it's done.""Well, have you decided when we're going to Dubai?" Elaine quickly pressed.Jacob said, "I'd have to wait until tonight to see if this deal works, but we're leaving first thing tomorrow. I'll get the tickets first, and we will be staying at the Burj Al-Arab that I told you about. People are always saying how amazing it is on the internet every day, seeing how luxurious the seven-star hotel is, but I'll be the judge of that."Elaine was overjoyed to hear that. "That's amazing! And I was just thinking we can't go sooner! Go about your business, then. I'll pack our luggage right away."Jacob chuckled smugly. "Don't pack so much, though. Just stick to the necessities, since we can get the rest over there!""Alright!" Elaine exclaimed, beside herself in excitement. "Alright, you hurry up and get your thing done over there. I'll start packing now!"After hanging up, Elaine called Charlie, who was in Champs Elys Reso