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Meanwhile, in Campbell Mansion. This was an old mansion located in Sham Shui Po in Hong Kong, and the actual usable area for this mansion was only just over thirty square meters. In Hong Kong, where every inch of land was precious, there were not many people who could own a house that was more than thirty square meters. Back then, in Kowloon Walled City, countless families with five or even eight family members were all crammed into a small room of less than ten square meters. In comparison, this mansion in Sham Shui Po owned by the Campbell family was already considered to have escaped the title of living in a slum. Janus had grown up here when he was young. When his father had made a fortune by selling roast goose, his family had then moved to the bustling city center of Hong Kong.Later, Janus had then become a well-known professional manager in Hong Kong, and he had also earned a good income when he had helped Shawn make a lot of money. The Campbell family’s house in the c
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Daryl hurriedly refused and said, “Janus, this is your own hard-earned money! How could I possibly accept this? Besides that, my income is quite stable now, and I don’t need to pay high medical bills anymore in the future as Mom has already recovered. You can keep this money for yourself!”Janus smiled and said, “You can only buy a car at most with so little money in Hong Kong. I am not capable, and I have limited abilities. You can accept this money from me without any worries. I am all alone, and I don’t need much money, so it’s useless for me to keep this money to myself. If Young Master Wade looks up to me, I will be satisfied if he can manage my food and accommodation for me. If Young Master Wade does not have a use for me, I will simply start up a roast goose restaurant in Sham Shui Po, and I will ask you for some capital when the time comes. You can treat it as if you’re holding onto this money on my behalf first, then.”The old lady also spoke up at this time and said, “Daryl
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Janus was a little puzzled, but he still said very politely, “Mr. Long, there is really no need for you to make amends with me. I have never blamed you from the beginning to the end. I am already very satisfied and content that you have allowed me to come back and reunite with my family!”Shawn turned around and stretched out his hand toward Jenna, who was next to him.Jenna hurriedly took out a document file from her Hermes handbag and handed it over to Shawn. Shawn then took the document file and said to Janus in a flattering manner, “Janus, this is the title deed for Halbert Mansion which is next to my villa. I bought this property in the afternoon, and this property will be yours from now on. This is just a small token from me!”Janus looked at Shawn in astonishment. The first thought that came to his mind was that Shawn had absolutely no reason to do this. First of all, it was very unlikely for Shawn to want to compensate him.Secondly, even if Shawn really wanted to compe
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Shawn had originally thought of offering this villa in exchange for a favor. After all, it was also worth hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars, if it were changed into dimes and thrown into the sea, the sea level would also rise a little. Therefore, he should not give this villa to Janus just like that.However, Janus was an intelligent man, and he could see the reason at a glance. Therefore, the nature of this matter instantly changed with just one sentence. If Janus accepted the villa now, it would not be Janus who owed him a favor, but instead, it would be Shawn who owed Janus a favor.The meaning behind Janus’s words was very obvious. Even if he accepted the villa, it would just be because he was doing Shawn a favor.Otherwise, Shawn would be in big trouble if he could not explain things to Charlie. Shawn was also convinced. He knew that he was on the losing end, so he simply decided to accept it.Therefore, he sighed and said to Janus, “Janus, consider this a favo
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Janus’s analogy instantly made his mother understand what was at stake. It also allowed her to be completely relieved about her son’s future safety. She heaved a sigh of relief and said, “I have nothing to worry about if that’s the case, then.”As she said that, she then asked somewhat uncertainly, “Janus, are we really going to move into the villa given by Shawn tomorrow?”Janus nodded and said seriously, “Of course we’re going. This is Young Master Wade’s arrangement, and Shawn is simply acting according to Young Master Wade’s orders. To be precise, the villa that we are going to move into tomorrow is actually a villa given by Young Master Wade.” Having said that, he looked at his mother as well as his younger siblings and said, “Steerlain Island’s villas are all very large. It will certainly be large enough for our whole family to live together. So, everyone should pack up, and we will move there first thing in the morning tomorrow.”Janus’s two younger sisters looked at eac
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When Charlie heard this, he smiled heartily and said, “Uncle Janus, I have some industries on hand, and I can’t manage them on my own. So, I would like you to come over and help me keep an eye on them if you’re willing to do so.”Janus said without hesitation, “Of course I’m willing! Young Master Wade, when would you like me to start work?”Charlie smiled and said, “There’s no hurry. You can accompany your family first during this period of time. I will go back to the United States tomorrow. You can make a trip to Aurous Hill after I have returned, and we can discuss the specific matters face to face.”“Okay!” Janus said immediately, “We will meet up in Aurous Hill, then!”“Okay. See you in Aurous Hill!”Charlie suddenly felt much more relaxed after hanging up the phone.He had been waiting for Janus to say these words. Janus was not only good at seeing the overall picture, but he also had very precise and accurate control of details. This kind of person was not only very stron
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Early the next morning, the media all over Hong Kong received some really shocking news.The news was that Shawn, the top tycoon in Hong Kong, had actually bought Halbert Mansion in Steerlain Island and invited the media reporters to be there to attend the housewarming ceremony!Moreover, what really shocked the media was that Shawn had actually bought this mansion to give to Janus, who was his former love rival and right-hand man!Although Janus did not have much money, he had a surprisingly big reputation in Hong Kong.Hong Kong was a gossip-loving place, and its city of several million people had contributed to more than half the country’s gossip news in both Oskia and Hong Kong during the peak period of the 1990s and the beginning of this century. Therefore, the love triangle between Shawn, Jenna, and Janus was known to almost everyone in Hong Kong.Moreover, everyone in Hong Kong also knew that Shawn wanted to take Janus’s life even in his dreams. Yet now, Shawn had actua
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He looked down and realized that it was Charlie calling. He was startled because of his guilty conscience, so he looked around in the car as he wondered if Charlie had installed a bug in the car.However, he quickly regained his composure, answered the call, and asked respectfully, “Mr. Wade, what are your orders since you’re calling me so early in the morning?”Charlie said, “I just saw the news. It seems that many media reporters have gone to Steerlain Island to do live coverage on the spot. The media reporters mentioned that they did not see your whereabouts, Mr. Long. Aren’t you going to come forward to preside over the housewarming ceremony today?”Shawn hurriedly said, “Don’t worry, Mr. Wade. I’ve already invited Master Yaleman from Mystery Court to preside over the housewarming ceremony. I will also step forward as the organizer of the housewarming ceremony, but I’m on my way to Sham Shui Po to pick Janus’s family up now, so I might have to wait until I get back to speak to t
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Raymond chuckled at the title, humble as ever, "The Duke of Wastage? Now, that's quite the royal title, and I don't think I deserve such an honor…"Trailing off, he then made an especially curious look, "By the way, how'd you know they were calling me that?"Seeing that he was still so ignorant, Jacob scoffed. "You bought a Renaissance-era bronze sculpture earlier, didn't you?"Raymond nodded. "I did. But technically, it's medieval and not Renaissance, along with a Renaissance-era base."Jacob clutched his stomach as he laughed, "Oh, please! Medieval? Hahaha… You're killing me, Mr. Cole!"Raymond kept a serious look on his face. "It's really medieval. Why don't you take a look?""No way," Jacob snorted, pursing his lips. "Anyway, word has already spread that someone was selling a counterfeit bronze sculpture to defraud Antique Street for some serious dough. He went first to Vintage Deluxe, but their manager, Mr. Crane, saw through it and didn't buy it… and then he came to you, an
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That was why most of the collectors only knew that such an item existed but they did not know in whose possession it was.After registering a new account and paying the ten thousand registration fee, Raymond got in.It was very safe as it was anonymous, and he posted a photo of the bronze sculpture and an announcement with an asking price of twenty million.In his opinion, it wasn't that expensive—if it was still gilded, it would be worth around a hundred million. Without it, it was plenty reasonable to cut the price down to just thirty million.And Raymond was cutting another ten million off that, so twenty million was plenty reasonable.Moreover, medieval bronze sculptures were exceedingly rare, and less than one specimen showed up annually at times. Collectors who desired it would therefore be willing to break the bank for it, and that was why Raymond was sure that someone would put in an order once he posted it.As he wrote the summary of the item, someone knocked on his door
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Jacob frowned in disdain. "Why would I be worried? He's no longer the manager of Vintage Deluxe, and he just lost a shit ton of money for messing up his appraisal. I am also the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, so why would I be worried about some loser who will soon be kicked out of Antique Street?"Straightening his collar, he snorted coldly, "I am now going to see Raymond Cole and humiliate him face-to-face! He thinks he's impressive, doesn't he? Let's see how he will keep up that facade!"Zachary chuckled, "Yes, exactly! People like him need to be given a slap in the face! As hard as you can! Don't worry—I'll be right behind you. If he gets physical, I'll rush in to help. If he doesn't dare to start a fight, you just insult him as much as possible!""Good plan!" Jacob nodded since he was concerned that Raymond might get physical when pushed too far.And with his body, there was no way he could beat anyone…Spreading his arms, he exclaimed, "Come! I'l
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Mick inspected every video to see who was getting the most views, and he then paid out of his own pocket to use paid advertising to get the video viral.It cost five thousand and it hurt, but reaching the trending page was definitely worth it.Mick was quite shrewd too, making sure that the paid advertising was focused locally. After all, he knew all too well that five thousand didn't buy many clicks, and clicks from elsewhere might be too sporadic to gain any worthwhile attention.As he worked in Antique Street, he naturally had to come up with a plan to promote himself in this place, ideally presenting himself as a master appraiser.That way, his fame would slowly extend throughout the province and perhaps Eastern Oskia, and eventually the country.As such, focusing on Aurous Hill was the best idea.Moreover, he also had another idea—if Jasmine Moore happened to see this video, she would see him in a new light.When that happened, he could look forward to getting really rich!
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Soon, the video of Mick's staged act was uploaded to the online group, and everyone eagerly watched it as soon as it was done uploading.Mick certainly set a new bar with his acting as none of them could see that it was an act.Moreover, everyone could see that the bronze sculpture looked like the real deal, and they might have been swindled if it were them.As such, they couldn't help being impressed as Mick had easily seen through Billy's con, and he was the definition of a pro in that video.No matter how Billy had packaged it, there was no tricking real experts like Mick Crane. Just a quick glance and he had seen through that it was a postmodern replica, matched with a base from the Renaissance era to misdirect and beguile.With that, many fellow antique dealers changed their opinion of Mick.After all, Vintage Deluxe's business had been declining after Mick took over as manager, and people were presuming that his skills were lacking.But now, they were all shown that he had
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"Amazing, Mr. Crane!""It's Mr. Crane who shines through, in the end! His eyes see through everything!""I guess Miss Moore made the right choice firing Raymond and appointing Mr. Crane! Mr. Crane is infinitely better!"Mick was immediately thrilled to see them fawning over him, and he laughed, "You flatter me—I'm merely sharing my personal perspective on this. In this trade, anyone who knows would understand how hard it is to get the good stuff in this age of technology.""There are plenty of people who hold ulterior motives and change their tactics knowing that there are always those scheming to get their hands on vintage treasures, so they just have to make it. That is how they started making counterfeits of everything, from scrolls to sculptures to statues, each of them so real just to trick those fools who think they could get rich overnight!""Exactly!" Someone promptly agreed. "There's never a lack of any such fools, and I just happened to meet one. I had this piece of jade
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In groups like these, any gossip would immediately spread like wildfire as people share everything here with their other circles.Within minutes of these people's good work, Antique Street was abuzz even as the skies darkened: one of the antique traders had been swindled for 300 thousand, and it was Raymond Cole—the former manager of the Vintage Deluxe at that!Some of them wondered when Raymond had actually returned while others were laughing.He was supposed to be the former manager of the Vintage Deluxe, but he had messed up as well? You had to be kidding!Many were dumbstruck too—how would Raymond survive in Antique Street after losing so much money? It had been so long since such a major scam had been pulled!As such, all the antique dealers were asking one question: how did Raymond Cole get fooled?Meanwhile, Mick didn't leak the security footage right away, instead sending his people out to spread the news in other channels, claiming that Raymond thought he had won big by
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Mick had already clipped the security footage and was waiting for Zachary's word.He had checked the footage repeatedly as well and was only getting more impressed with his masterful acting by the second. He looked just like a maestro, and every detail he mentioned was flawless and showed experience.Zacahry even said that Raymond had truly slipped up with that bronze sculpture, leaving him endlessly thrilled.The proverbial missing piece of the puzzle was here!Hence, calling all the staff he trusted, he told them excitedly, "Spread the word right away—Raymond Cole slipped up, spending 300 thousand on a fake Renaissance-era bronze sculpture!"His staff had no idea of the conspiracy involved, only that Mick had said that someone had tried to sell a counterfeit bronze sculpture but he had seen through it right away and chased him away, only for Raymond to end up buying the fake bronze sculpture soon after.Someone asked, "Mr. Crane, don't you think Raymond Cole bought from the man
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Raymond had said everything he should and shouldn't and with complete sincerity exactly because Billy would never believe it.As Billy just wanted to swindle him, it didn't matter how sincere Raymond was—he wanted the 300 thousand whatever it took. The key here was that Billy had refused a better prospect when told it was possible, and there was evidence that would support Raymond if either he or Zachary realized the truth and came to start trouble.That meant Raymond had nothing to worry about—they could take this to the United Nations but he'd still win this case.Having been in the antique trade for so long, he had seen every form of oddity and was always cautious with people, considering every aspect of any issue.Hence, once he downloaded the security footage to his phone, Raymond decided that he needed to sell the bronze sculpture—not because he was in urgent need of money, but because he realized that there were those who wanted him out of Aurous Hill's Antique Street.Afte
