Shawn instantly heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing Charlie’s last request.At this time, he truly felt what it meant to survive a catastrophe.Since that was already the last thing that Charlie would be asking him to do, it meant that he had not only managed to keep his life, but he had also managed to preserve his assets worth twenty billion US dollars over the next ten years.The compensation that he needed to pay to Janus was just a drop in the bucket compared to this.As for the villa, it was also just a trivial matter to Shawn.Although he would have to go to Eastcliff to repent for three months, this was regarded as an extrajudicial and lenient treatment for Shawn, who had just received a death threat. Therefore, he naturally did not dare to have any dissatisfaction in his heart.On the contrary, he could finally relax a little.So, he immediately expressed his attitude clearly to Charlie as he said sincerely, “Don’t worry, Mr. Wade, I will leave for Eastcliff immediat
“Okay, I will release a message now to inform everyone that the bounty has been recalled. The thirty million US dollars will be returned to you in the same way within twenty-four hours.”***Meanwhile, many killers were already waiting anxiously outside Hong Kong International Airport. Most of these killers did not know each other, but they were all hiding near the airport at this moment. All of them wanted to get their hands on the bounty of thirty million US dollars, so they could not hold back and were all prepared to immediately attack the moment Janus came out of the airport. Some people had already set up sniper rifles in the dark, others were disguised as tourists as they carried pistols on them and waited outside the airport exit, and some even parked by the side of the road as they planned to drive directly into Janus as soon as he came out. Just as they were gearing up and waiting to get their hands on him, they suddenly received a message, and the content of the mess
After that killer fell, several killers who were hidden amongst the crowd outside the airport exit were also suddenly subdued by other soldiers from Ten Thousand Armies who were in disguise.The killer who was hiding in the car and waiting for an opportunity did not even have time to react and was immediately caught by the soldiers from Ten Thousand Armies who had positioned their cars directly in front and behind this killer’s car. The soldiers from Ten Thousand Armies then broke into his car and took him away directly. Only then did these killers realize that the soldiers from Ten Thousand Armies had been monitoring them closely for a long time. The soldiers from Ten Thousand Armies did not make things difficult for those killers who had left the scene directly after receiving the news that the bounty had already been withdrawn. However, the men who had been unwilling to leave instantly became prisoners of Ten Thousand Armies.At this moment in the VIP lounge of the airport, Shaw
Marianne held back the tears in her pair of big eyes, and she looked at Charlie angrily. It seemed as if she wanted to say something, but she said nothing in the end. Shawn hurriedly reminded her in a low voice, “Marianne! Mr. Wade is talking to you! Why are you standing there in a daze? Hurry up and answer him!”Marianne stubbornly turned her face to one side and then reached out her hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes. Charlie felt guilty, but he did not know how to explain himself. So, he said to Shawn, “Mr. Long, you don’t have to force it since Miss Marianne does not want to talk to me.”Shawn laughed embarrassedly and said, “My daughter doesn’t know any etiquette. Sorry, Mr. Wade...”Charlie shook his head slightly and then turned to look at Kathleen as he said, “Miss Fox, thank you for going through the trouble of coming all the way here from afar with Master Yant. I will treat you to dinner if you’re not in a hurry to go back.”Kathleen smiled and said,
“Cough, cough... Miss, did you say that you’re loving one thing on account of another?”Jarvis looked at Kathleen in surprise as he did not expect Kathleen to say this so lightly. When Kathleen saw Jarvis’s astonished expression, she smiled and said, “Master Yant, you are also a vigilant martial arts expert. Didn’t you hear what I said when I already said it so clearly?”Jarvis hurriedly said, “No, no, it’s just that I did not expect you to say these words, miss. I was just a little surprised...”Kathleen smiled and said seriously, “Master Yant, you don’t need to be so surprised. I’m not the only one who likes Mr. Wade. Did you notice how Miss Long was looking at Mr. Wade with a sorrowful expression in her eyes? The amount of sorrow that a woman has in her eyes when she looks at a man is an expression of how much she loves him.”Jarvis nodded and smiled as he said, “You’re right...”Kathleen could not help but sigh as she said, “Oh, Mr. Wade has only been in Hong Kong for just t
Janus sighed and said, “My mother is already old, and she is in her eighties. I’m afraid that the situation would not be very optimistic now that she has suffered a stroke at this age.”Charlie smiled faintly and said, “Don’t worry, there will not be a problem.”Janus nodded slightly, but he also had a very worried expression.Porter drove quickly and arrived at Church Hospital very soon.Janus hurriedly pushed the car door to get out of the car without waiting for the car to stop. After that, he darted all the way to the lobby. He approached the nurse’s desk to inquire about the relevant information about his mother, and the nurse on duty quickly found the old lady’s department and ward number. Janus quickly followed the instructions and ran quickly to the ward where his mother was.When he came to the door, he stopped and knocked gently on the door.A woman’s voice soon sounded from inside, “Please come in.”Janus then pushed the door of the ward open. He saw that there wa
At this time, the old lady had already lost all ability to perceive, and her breath was also very weak.Janus and his mother had not seen each other for twenty years, and they were finally reunited now. However, Janus did not expect that his mother would already be dying and that it was difficult for her to even glance at him.Janus thought of the past twenty years and how he had failed to perform his filial duties in front of his parents. Janus broke down completely as he held his mother’s hand and cried like a child.His younger siblings were also overcome by his emotions, and they too began crying in front of their mother’s bed. When Charlie saw this, he deliberately took out a Healing Pill before he stepped forward and handed it to Janus as he said, “Uncle Janus, this pill should be able to cure your mother. You can give it to her now.”Janus looked at the pill, and he immediately thought of something. So, he subconsciously fumbled in his pocket and took out a small wooden bo
The old lady looked at Charlie and was very surprised when she saw that Charlie was so young, but she still said respectfully, “Young Master Wade, I would like to thank you for your great kindness on behalf of our whole family!”Charlie hurriedly said, “You’re welcome, Granny. Uncle Janus was my father’s best friend before he died. These are the things that I should be doing.”Having said that, Charlie then asked with concern, “How are you feeling now? Are you feeling any obvious discomforts?” The old lady was stunned for a moment and said in surprise, “Oh... after hearing you say so, I really don’t seem to be feeling any discomfort anywhere at all...”After that, the old lady tried to sit up on her own, and she felt that her body was very light. Previously, it was as if she had lost half of her life due to a stroke, but she could not feel any signs of a stroke at all now. She was also in a surprisingly good state in general. Several of her children were also shocked and speechl
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…