She looked at the police officer with a surprised expression and asked, “Yes, that’s me. What’s wrong?”The police officer continued to ask, “Let me check your personal information with you. You are Elaine Parker from Aurous Hill, Oskia. You’re taking the Cathay Pacific flight CX845 from New York to Hong Kong this time, right?”“That’s right...” Elaine was even more puzzled and asked in disbelief, “Is there any problem with my flight?” The female police officer said coldly, “There is no problem with your flight, but there is a problem with your suitcase! Please come with us to assist us with the investigation.”Elaine hurriedly said, “What could possibly be wrong with my suitcase? Aside from some personal clothing and some local products from New York, I didn’t put anything else like lithium batteries in it...”The female police officer snorted coldly, “There is no need for any unnecessary sophistry. There are other passengers here, so please take the initiative to come with me s
The Caucasian police officer could not understand the Oskian dialect, but he could still understand the English that was mixed in Elaine’s words.He did not expect Elaine to actually say that she was his mother, and he immediately became furious. He then deliberately increased the strength in his knees and pressed down even harder on Elaine.Elaine only felt a sharp pain in her body, and she could hardly breathe because of the pressure. After that, she heard a click, and she instantly felt a sharper pain. The police officer had broken her rib!At this moment, Elaine broke out in cold sweat from the pain as she cried and shouted, “My rib is broken! My rib is broken! Help! I’m dying from the pain...”Having said that, she looked at the female police officer and blurted out, “Hurry up and stop him! Otherwise, he will crush me to death! Is this how you treat first-class passengers?!”The female police officer said coldly, “This is the first time I’ve met a drug dealer like you. Do you
Elaine hurriedly said, “I did not even ask for a single penny! I was just helping a friend out...”Elaine actually felt very guilty when she said this.This was because she knew very well in her heart that the reason why she had agreed to help Clarissa with the suitcase was simply because Clarissa had said that she would give her a Lexus LM300 and would also take her around Hong Kong for a few days. However, Elaine felt that all these things were simply verbal promises. After all, she had not received a penny from the woman, so the police couldn't possibly find any evidence.The female police officer then glanced at Elaine with a slightly compassionate look. After that, she then took Elaine to their police station which was next to the airport terminal together with her colleagues.Elaine cried and wailed all the way because of her broken rib as she hoped to be able to receive treatment first, but the female police officer said, “It’s just a broken rib, so there’s no need for you
When the female police officer saw that Elaine wanted to contact her family, she nodded. “Okay, you have the right to contact your family and have your family arrange a criminal lawyer for you.”After that, she took out Elaine’s cell phone, handed it to Elaine, and said, “Remember, you can only call your family or your lawyer. If you call your accomplice to inform them about this matter, it will only make you guiltier!”Elaine cried and said, “Don’t you understand what I just said?! I already told you that I was wronged and I’m being set up by others. Where am I going to find any accomplices?!”The female police officer said indifferently, “It’s not up to you nor is it up to me to have the final say on whether you were wronged or not, or whether you were being set up or not. When the trial begins, everything will be subjected to the judge’s verdict.”Elaine glanced at the female police officer angrily and then immediately picked up her cell phone and called Claire. When Claire an
Charlie spoke up and said, “Mom, you don’t need to worry, and you don’t have to be afraid. We will certainly be able to successfully resolve this matter. It might be a little troublesome, but you will have to suffer a little grievance during this period of time.”Elaine cried and asked, “You have to save me, my dear son-in-law! I’m so scared! If this matter does not go well, I’ll be imprisoned for life... I’m someone who has been in a detention center before, and it’s too scary there...”Charlie said seriously, “Don’t worry, Mom. I promise that you will not be sentenced to life imprisonment. This matter will be resolved before Claire graduates, and you will definitely be able to return to Oskia with us then.”Elaine hurriedly asked, “My dear son-in-law, do you mean what you’ve just said? It’s just over half a month before Claire graduates and you return to Oskia...”Charlie hummed and said, “Don’t worry, I will definitely keep my word!”When Elaine heard Charlie’s firm and determi
For Charlie, it was not difficult to solve this matter, but it was by no means easy for him to resolve this matter satisfactorily. The crime that Elaine was now suspected of was a felony among felonies in any country or region in this world.Moreover, because the amount of contraband that she was carrying was so large, this was a death sentence in many countries. If he could catch all the people behind this crime, Elaine could then be truly and legitimately cleared of all suspicion. Otherwise, he could only use special means to get her out of prison.But in that case, Elaine would have an international criminal record, and that would be a real problem in the future. In order to deal with a gang of criminals who specialized in harming their compatriots, some extraordinary means would have to be used. If Claire were to follow Charlie, his hands would not only be tied, but he would also have to devote extra energy to take care of her and protect her. So, for Charlie, the best so
Charlie said politely, “Lord Fox, I’ve encountered a problem that I need your help with.”Jordan hurriedly said, “Mr. Wade, please speak up! I will definitely do anything as long as I’m able to do it!”Charlie said briefly, “My mother-in-law was used by a group of people. She was caught carrying contraband unknowingly at customs at JFK New York Airport, and she has been arrested by the police over there. I need you to help me find the best criminal lawyer in New York and have him rush over there within an hour to find out what’s going on.”When Jordan heard this, he was stunned. He really could not imagine who it was that would provoke Charlie without any fear of death.However, he quickly regained his senses and said very seriously, “Don’t worry, Mr. Wade. I’ll have the best law firm send their best criminal lawyer over there!” Charlie had a somewhat grim expression as he said, “There is one more thing. My mother-in-law said that the police officer broke one of her ribs. I think
Charlie found an open place to stop the car, and after sending the location to Jordan, he then continued to comfort Claire.By the time Claire’s mood had finally stabilized, the helicopter arranged by Jordan also arrived.The person who had come was Jordan’s butler. After the helicopter stopped, he opened the hatch and got out of the helicopter as he said respectfully to Charlie, “Mr. Wade, our master has given instruction for the helicopter to take you and your wife back to Providence, and I will drive your car for you. Do you want your car to be driven to New York or Providence?”Charlie thought about leaving the car to Claire in case she still needed something. So, he said to Jordan’s butler, “Help me bring my suitcase to the helicopter first, then help me drive the car to the Hilton hotel in Providence. Just leave the car key at the front desk.”“Okay!” The butler nodded and quickly took out the suitcase from Charlie’s car trunk with one of his own subordinates and sent it to
With those words, Jacob didn't wait any further as he turned and left Antique Street, intent on seeking legal counsel.Raymond watched him leave before returning to Treasure Measure.He wasn't going to leave, but he had said so because he didn't want to waste much time with Jacob.Still, to avoid any trouble, he turned the sign outside to 'closed' before locking the door from the inside.That was when a man suddenly arrived, asking through the glass door, "Can I still take a look inside, sir?"Raymond was ready to refuse without even turning around when he realized that it was Charlie.He turned around and saw him standing outside just as expected.Smiling, he hurried over to open the door for him. "It's been a while, Mr. Wade!"Charlie was aware that Raymond was sticking to his identity of 'Raymond Cole' who had not been in touch since Raymond had been fired from Vintage Deluxe.Charlie chuckled in turn. "It has indeed. And you're a business owner yourself now, too.""It's j
Jacob zipped toward Raymond, his attitude immediately subservient, "I'm sure you've seen what Zachary Evans posted on his Twitter page, and to be honest, it's so terrible that my position in the Calligraphy and Painting Association has been affected too. I mean, you've made a lot of money, right?"Hell, even if you donated ten million, you'd still have another ten million and 970 thousand in net profits. So, all I'd like to ask is for you to post something to disclaim Zachary's post.Jacob's words left Raymond in thought.For Jacob, just being suspected of fraud would definitely be terrible. In fact, his position in the Calligraphy and Painting Association would definitely be threatened—if not dismissed altogether—if he wasn't cleared of suspicion.Since Jacob was Charlie Wade's father-in-law, Raymond had reason not to drive Jacob over the brink.But that also begged another question—it must be under Charlie's intention for Zachary to post his confession, and that meant Charlie in
Raymond couldn't help chuckling just as Jacob finished—he had honestly never heard of anyone who demanded a refund after donating to charity, but he was certainly seeing one now.Still, the receptionist was clearly experienced and slowly explained, "Sir, it's a legal clause of the country that all donations for philanthropy purposes can not be refunded under most circumstances—""It truly was a mistake," Jacob quickly said, cutting the receptionist off. "I was going to donate thirty thousand but pressed an extra zero by mistake. Please discuss this with your management—you just have to refund 27 thousand, see?""Sorry, sir," the receptionist apologized. "But it's a strict rule that we ourselves do not get to access the funds that have been donated into our accounts. Every donation will be screened extensively, and if you consider that there was a major oversight on your part, you may seek legal counsel to appeal for a refund. If the courts back your appeal, our organization will the
Nonetheless, Jacob darted into Treasure Measure and plucked off his mask, asking nervously, "Excuse me, Mr. Cole? It's me… Jacob Wilson…"Raymond looked up, pausing for a moment before acting as if he was actually curious, "Mr. Wilson! What brings you here? Don't tell me—you want that bronze sculpture back too?""No, no, no…" Jacob quickly shook his head. "I would never… I returned all the way from Dubai to apologize!""Apologize?" Raymond smiled faintly, and he did not play dumb this time as he asked bluntly, "Did you come back because of Zachary Evan's post?"Knowing he couldn't deny it any longer, Jacob nodded, "Yeah…"Raymond nodded and said calmly, "That's unnecessary. I was the one who benefited in the end."Jacob wasn't quite keeping up—thinking that Raymond was just trying to be nice by telling him he didn't have to apologize, he quickly pulled out his phone.Tapping on it and bringing up his transaction records, he handed it to Raymond reverently, "Mr. Cole, I understan
The cabbie chuckled. "You're a local yet you're heading to Antique Street right away as soon as you land instead of going home? And you're still saying you're not trying to pick up a killer bargain deal?"Come on, man—it's not just you, I want that too. We cabbies work ourselves to death only for ten thousand per month at best while our friend over there made twenty million in one night. I could keep driving cabs for the rest of my life and still not make that much money."Jacob knew that the cabbie must be talking about Raymond and became even more miserable then, grumbling unhappily, "I'm going to Antique Street for business—I'm not trying to pick up some missed bargain.""No? Then you didn't hear what happened yesterday?"The cabbie was immediately curious, and without waiting for Jacob's answer, he exclaimed happily, "Look, man—it was so ridiculous not even Hollywood would put it in their script. There were these fools who were trying to sell an antique trader a replica, but th
It was nighttime in Dubai as Jacob dragged his weary body from the hotel back to the airport.As he was flying economy this time, he was left sitting at the hard bench near the boarding terminal, waiting for it to open.While he waited, his heart was torn as he tapped into the website of the Aurous Hill Charity Fund, found their donation account, and wired the entire 300 thousand he had made over to them.He had picked the Aurous Hill Charity Fund because the circles of antique collectors in Aurous Hill were all discussing how Raymond had donated half of the 20 million he had made to that same charity fund.After Raymond skyrocketed to prominence in Antique Street and became a star, it could not be denied that people admired his profound ability.However, there were also people who envied his skill in turning the tables just as there were those who were jealous he had made twenty million in a single night.Still, Raymond moved fast—soon after word spread that he had made twenty m
Elaine quickly asked, "Well, what if you can't get it done?"Jacob was apprehensive even as he sighed. "If they really pressed the issue, guess I can't even stay at the Calligraphy and Painting Association now… We will see. If things get bad, I'll just resign. I won't ask for much right now, just as long as I don't have to go to jail."Elaine nodded. "Then you should try to reason things out with Raymond Cole or ask for Charlie's help if push comes to shove. Being humiliated is still better than prison.""Okay!"-It was nighttime at Aurous Hill by the time Elaine and Jacob arrived at their hotel.Charlie and Claire had just had dinner, and Claire pulled out her phone, saying, "I just checked my flight app, and it says my parents should have landed two hours ago. They are probably at the hotel, so I'll check in on them with a video call."She had yet to open her WhatsApp when Elaine called her on a video call.Jacob was planning to check in with Claire and Charlie to put their
Hearing what Jacob had said, Elaine became anxious and pressed him as he hung up, "What's going on? You're leaving? But we just got here! My shoes have just caught Dubai dirt, so why are we leaving so soon—"However, Jacob was wiping the sweat off his brow as he mumbled quietly, "Well, at this point, I have to leave or I won't be vice president anymore."Elaine immediately fumed. "We've been married for half our lives, and this is supposed to be our honeymoon, yet we're just leaving? I've posted about this on social media too—there are plenty of people who're waiting for more posts on our trip!"And don't forget—we spent a lot on our flight tickets and our hotels! The hotel bookings can't be refunded either!"Jacob scowled dolefully. "Well, what can we do? Why don't you stay? I'll go home and get this sorted out first….""Well, how long would that take?" Elaine asked."How should I know?" Jacob sighed, uneasy and annoyed. "Don Albert is saying I have to go back and donate the 300
"But I spent 98 thousand on that bronze sculpture!" Jacob exclaimed in agitation before he knew it. "I made 300 thousand from it, and that means my profit was 200 thousand at best, but I'm supposed to return that to him as well?! That means I'd have lost my own capital too!""I can't help you if you can't bear to part with that money, Mr. Wilson," Don Albert said quietly. "In that case, you'll just have to handle it yourself.""Wait, wait, wait!" Jacob immediately became antsy and cried out right then, "Please, Don Albert! I'll return the money! I'll return it, alright?! The entirety of my profits—202 thousand, okay? At least let me keep the money I spent, okay?""By that reasoning, Mr. Wilson, when a phone scammer is told by the cops to return the money they've made from defrauding, should he be allowed to keep the money he spent on telco charges? ""Oh, I…" Jacob was left stumped and could not come up with an answer.Don Albert then pressed on, "Mr. Wilson, I've offered a prom