For Charlie, Reiki was his biggest trump card at the moment.This mysterious organization was indeed powerful, and it might even be too powerful.However, they were controlling these dead soldiers, or in other words, the power that they used to enhance the strength of these dead soldiers was still no match in the face of Reiki.It was precisely because of this that Charlie had the confidence to find out more about this mysterious organization one day in the future. 547 could also feel that Charlie’s strength far exceeded his own perception. Charlie could effortlessly seal the power that even the 20th-generation dead soldiers could not resist. This showed that Charlie was not just making empty talk when he said that he would ensure that this organization was extinguished completely. So, he said gratefully, “Mr. Wade, I believe that all the dead soldiers would definitely be willing to serve you if you can eradicate the organization!”Charlie waved his hand and said, “It’s still t
Charlie looked at the time. It was just after three o’clock in the morning. So, he waved his hand and said, “No need. I’ll go on my own.”Porter said, “I’ll see you out, then!”When Charlie walked out of the villa, the whole Long Island was silent.After all, it was already past three in the morning, and the rich people who lived here had generally ended their nightlife and were entering a dreamland filled with money and desire.Charlie had mixed feelings as he walked on the street alone.He could not imagine how big this mysterious organization would be. He had interrogated 547 for more than an hour and still did not even know what the name of this mysterious organization was.At this time, the voices and smiles of his parents when they were alive came to his mind. In his memory, his father and mother would never frown over anything. Even when they had left Eastcliff and come to Aurous Hill to settle down in an old mansion, they had always had smiles on their faces. They had cle
“Hello, Chairman!”Doris’s voice was filled with excitement, but Charlie did not perceive it. He got straight to the point and asked, “Doris, how much do you know about Shawn Long from Hong Kong?”“Shawn Long?” Doris was stunned for a moment before she then said, “Shawn Long is a very famous and rich man in Hong Kong, and he is very flirtatious. Why are you inquiring about him?”Charlie said, “I’m looking for him to discuss something with him, but I don’t want to use my real identity to do so. Therefore, I wanted to ask you if there is a good opportunity for me to meet him normally after I go to Hong Kong?”Doris said, “Chairman, Emgrand Group does not have any business dealings with him, but I remember that a large section of his main business is ocean shipping. Why don’t you give Autumn a call and ask her about it? There should be no problem if you go under the name of Ito-Schulz Ocean Shipping Group.”“I got it.” Charlie smiled and said, “In that case, I’ll give Autumn a call
Charlie asked her, “So, did you talk to Shawn Long?”“No.” Autumn said, “To be honest, if we cooperate with them, we will only be transferring the untenable part to them to collect some interlocutory fees which are not very substantial for us. Besides that, he is seeking our help now. I want to make him wait a little longer and stretch him a little to reduce his psychological expectations first. That way, we will be able to strive for larger interlocutory fees when the negotiation really begins.”“Understood.” Charlie smiled and said, “In that case, you can contact him and tell him that you can consider a collaboration. Tell him that you’re going to send your assistant to Hong Kong for a visit and ask him to receive your assistant at that time, then.”Autumn, who was smart, understood the hint immediately, and she hurriedly asked, “Mr. Wade, are you going to pretend to be my assistant and go to Hong Kong for a private visit?!”Charlie smiled and said, “It’s not so much for a privat
Shawn was in an extraordinarily good mood since he knew that Janus was about to be repatriated. For the past twenty years, he had been feeling as if he had been made a cuckold, and now, he finally had the opportunity to avenge his past insult. Therefore, he had been counting down the seconds since yesterday as he was in a hurry for Janus to come back.As long as Janus came back, many people in Hong Kong would desperately try their best to kill Janus for their own interests.As long as Janus died, the feeling as if he had been made a cuckold would naturally disappear. At this moment, his cell phone suddenly rang.So, he took out his cell phone, and he had a big grin on his face as he said, “Hello, who is this?”Autumn, who was on the other end of the line, said in a lukewarm manner, “Hello! You’re Mr. Long, right? I’m Autumn Hart from Ito-Schulz Ocean Shipping Group.”Shawn was immediately flattered, and he held a cigar in one hand and his cell phone in the other as he said r
Shawn soon hung up the phone with a smile on his face after exchanging a few pleasantries with Autumn.As soon as he had hung up the phone, he laughed loudly and said excitedly, “It’s really double happiness! It’s truly double happiness this time! Autumn Hart from Ito-Schulz Ocean Shipping Group will be sending her personal assistant to Hong Kong for an inspection. This time, we will have to get this collaboration no matter what it is!”The assistant said in surprise, “Mr. Long, it’s really great that Ito-Schulz Ocean Shipping Group is interested in collaborating with us! All of the good routes are in their hands now, and all of the high-quality ports and customer resources are also in their hands. Our capacity will definitely be released completely if we collaborate with them!”Shawn took a puff of his cigar and smiled as he said, “Amongst the people in charge of Ito-Schulz Ocean Shipping Group, there is Ito Nanako from the Ito family who is already the most beautiful woman on eart
Jenna was Janus’ first love.When she was young, she was once known as the goddess of Hong Kong, causing countless tycoons and elites to be completely wrapped around her fingers.When Janus had left for the United States to study, she had been separated from him. Immediately afterward, Shawn, who had the aura of a top tycoon and was extremely generous with his money, turned her into his mistress whom he raised in his mansion on Steerlain Island. At that time, Jenna basically owned the world in terms of material things.She could take a luxury private jet to feed the pigeons in London’s square early in the morning, take the same private jet to the romantic Aegean Sea in the evening, and when she woke up, she could choose to go shopping in the luxury malls in New York or Tokyo.If she was not in a hurry, she could take Shawn’s private cruise from Hong Kong to the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, or even Tahiti in the South Pacific. In short, whatever she wanted was within her reach
However, she had overestimated her position in Shawn’s heart.She had also underestimated the hatred that Shawn felt toward Janus in his heart.The slap on her face made her panic and frightened for a while.This was because she was afraid that she would lose everything around her again. So, she hurriedly explained to Shawn, “Shawn, don’t misunderstand me... I really did not mean anything else... I just...”Shawn said coldly, “Don’t say anything else! I don’t want to hear what you meant exactly! I just want to let you know that you’re not allowed to mention anything related to Janus in front of me in the future. Otherwise, you can get as far as you can away from me!” Jenna was terrified. She knew that although Shawn liked her and had a strong possessive desire toward her, he had always been wary of her.Although she was married to him, she had always been insulated from him in terms of his assets. Before Shawn had married her, he had already made her sign an agreement to v
Later, after Charlie told Jeremiah over the phone about the joint venture with the Ackers to establish Curtis Autos, the old man was awash with tears, especially after Charlie told him that it was Keith who suggested it. After all, Curtis was his favorite son whose death he could never really get over. Moreover, he once believed that only his family mourned Curtis while the Ackers never did, and he held a grudge over his son's passing. As such, he was surprised that Keith held such great respect toward his late son and didn't hesitate to say yes when Charlie invited him to Aurous Hill to sign an agreement with the Ackers.Still, Charlie wasn't in a hurry to arrange for a specific time, and he was going to let the Ackers sort out the human resources of Godot Autos over a few days. It still wouldn't be too late by then.Moreover, he was keen to allow the buzz to have time to grow so that the automotive industry would be astounded by the joint project between the Ackers and the Wade
Christian was the first to exclaim in approval, "Yes! Curtis Autos sounds wonderful! It has my vote!""Seconded!" Kaiden nodded, pumping the air with his right fist. "I've looked up to Curtis the most, and I absolutely agree with naming the company after him!"Jaxson was nodding too. "Me too!""Yes!" Lulu chirped.Yolden couldn't help agreeing as well. "Curtis Autos is definitely a good name!"Merlin raised his hand gingerly as well. "Quit it with your flattery already," Keith chuckled, and he turned toward Charlie solemnly. "In the end, Curtis is Charlie's father, and the final decision goes to him!"Charlie's eyes were welling up with tears—his parents had been gone for almost three decades, yet he had never thought of dedicating anything to their memory.As such, Keith's suggestion to use Curtis's name for the car company left him thrilled. After all, wouldn't his father's soul be honored if Curtis Autos rocked the country, maybe even the world?With that in mind, he nodd
Charlie also had to agree that this was an opportunity to formally reconcile the Wades and the Ackers.While he couldn't reveal himself just yet, the Wades and the Ackers had been in-laws for years. Even if they had had a dispute for the longest time, restoring good relations made sense now that the Ackers had come to Oskia, and it wouldn't arouse any suspicion.That was why Charlie agreed to it without hesitation, even making a mental note to invite his paternal grandfather, Jeremiah, to Aurous Hill.The old geezers could meet up and clear the air while deciding on the partnership.Yolden was prepared to resign as a professor as well so that he could help the Ackers and Charlie fully develop their automotive company.With a general direction planned, he asked everyone, "Since we're creating a new brand, has anyone come up with a name?"No one was feeling inspired at that moment, but that was when Lulu, who had been silent throughout, said, "Since Charlie and our family are worki
Neither Charlie nor the Ackers expected Yolden's insight to cover all corners.In fact, it felt like the man had a blueprint ready and was only waiting for the time to put it to use.That was why everyone was immensely approving of Yolden and wanted no other man for the job of CEO.Kaeden smiled, "Well, since everyone has agreed, let's put this to rest as soon as possible—this will be a joint investment between our family and the Wades, and Professor Hart will take the post of CEO. Let's all do our best to make this a good one!"Yolden also made up his mind, deciding that he didn't want to let slip a chance to realize his ambitions. "I'll resign from the university after my honeymoon trip. It probably shouldn't be long, and I can get involved in early preparations via teleconference."Charlie nodded. "Then, we can have Uncle Kaeden stay on schedule while I'll ask the Wades to send a representative over to sign a memorandum for the investment."Keith smiled and nodded. "You should
Charlie hadn't been born and raised in Aurous Hill, but he still started living here at the age of eight and was more attached to this place than Eastcliff.If he was going to take part in this automotive investment with the Ackers, he naturally found Aurous Hill the ideal location.Not only would it create a huge number of jobs for Aurous Hill, but it would also rake in much economic flow for the region.Yolden also nodded at his suggestion. "If the first plant is meant to cover the demand of the entire local market, there's no reason for a coastal plant. Aurous Hill stands at an intersection between the north and the south, so transportation is convenient. It's also killing two birds with one stone, as Mr. Wade is fond of the city."Charlie couldn't help but agree. "I won't lie—Aurous Hill has been good to me, and I hope to give back. Nothing's better than succeeding in that respect."Yolden spread his hands, "Heavy industries are certainly ideal to contribute to Aurous Hill's e
Yolden had actually been researching new energy for a while—in fact, it was when Tesla's first car models were produced.He was passionate about the subject and had his own opinions as well as ambitions, but he was busy teaching, so he couldn't realize any of it.But was this not a golden opportunity tailor-made for him?Seeing that Yolden was clearly interested, Charlie turned toward Kaeden, "Actually, the professor is getting married soon. There's no way we'd split up newlyweds so soon after the wedding, right? So, is it possible to set up base in Aurous Hill instead?""Not a problem!" Kaeden replied without hesitation. "Our family is planning to return to Oskia anyway, and everyone knows about Ashley and Curtis. So, why don't we invest in this enterprise alongside the Wades and have the base set up in Aurous Hill? And then bring Godot under as a subsidiary?"Turning to Yolden, he continued, "By the way, Godot's plant is already in the province—barely 100 miles from Aurous Hill,
Pausing, Yolden continued, "Moreover, the greatest advantage of AI is that it is self-conscious and has the processing power to analyze astronomical proportions of data. As car sales grow, every car owner's driving data will add precious new data to our data vault, and it will be processed by AI for even greater space of imagination."For example, kst's say I experienced a bumpiness along a certain road, and when the sensors pick up on that anomaly, the data will be uploaded to the servers along with images of the road condition in real time. The processing AI module would determine in no time at all that there was damage and label said location on the map, and then forward the data to other vehicles close to that location, sending notifications when they are close enough and providing the appropriate advice for countermeasures."Naturally, the AI can even be refined further so that it immediately warns us to slow down while uploading the data to the servers and informing any cars cl
Yolden's mind short-circuited at those words. "The most advanced AI module?!"He had been working on Wall Street for years, having invested in substantial startup tech companies as well as assisting plenty of Nasdaq tech enterprises with their IPO. That was why he especially had a sharp six sense for cutting-edge technology.It had been a while since he had gotten up the saddle, and AI had just become the trend recently, but he still paid close attention. He was well aware what applications were possible for AI modules, but he was shocked that Charlie already possessed what all the online giants were coveting!Thrilled, he quickly asked Charlie, "Can the Rothschilds resolve all the hardware and software issues? High-processing power display cards are a dime a dozen these days, and local enterprises are all planning to sell them one by one. The demand is just that high!"Charlie chuckled. "Don't worry—the Rothschilds will handle both issues for me, even the data centers. We bought i
Keith, who had been silent throughout, waved him off as he said solemnly, "Please don't sell yourself short, Professor Hart. I'm sure you can do well in this position, but it's still a matter of will."If your heart is truly set on educating future generations, then I'm sure you'd reject our offer no matter what we say."However, if you felt the slightest interest, even anticipation, for such a major project, then you really should consider our offer."We've already invested in Godot Autos for 3 billion USD and over 10 billion if we're counting in Ricebolt. But we still have 30 billion more in capital available—and that means it's 40 billion USD at play."I doubt any other global car maker can afford that much, let alone a new car maker. So, I dare say that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"Keith's words spoke to Yolden's very soul—a startup capital of forty billion US dollars was certainly unprecedented for electric-powered vehicles. Even Ricebolt had barely garnered ove