Meanwhile, in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. After Elaine had enjoyed the full body massage by seven to eight people, she felt so comfortable, and she felt as if she was in a trance.It was only the domineering Chloe from before who was feeling miserable.She began massaging the feet of everyone in the cell, one after the other, according to Elaine’s request. By the time the prison lights were turned off, she had only massaged four to five people.When Elaine saw that it was time to go to bed, she said to Chloe coldly, “You’d better continue massaging everyone’s feet until tomorrow morning. See if I’ll beat you to death if you dare to be lazy!”Chloe cried and nodded as she choked up and said, “I understand... I won’t be lazy...”Elaine snorted and then pointed at her wet bed as she said coldly, “This is your masterpiece, so you will sleep on this bed from now on, and I will sleep on your bed.” Chloe did not dare to say anything else and quickly said, “Okay, Miss Elain
That night, Chloe could only go back and forth between the bathroom and each single bed. She had to give everyone in the cell a foot massage for at least half an hour according to Elaine’s requirement.Not to mention going without sleep tonight, but Chloe might not even have any spare time during the day tomorrow.As for her former subordinates, they could only be forced to toss and turn on the wet bed. They did not dare to lie in one position for too long as their bodies simply could not be in contact with the wet bed for too long because their bodies would become cold and painful.Therefore, the only thing they could do was to keep rolling on their beds as if they were sausages placed on the grill that were constantly being rotated and roasted. Surprisingly, Elaine, who had finally become the boss did not sleep either.Early the next morning, Elaine, who had not slept all night, looked more energetic compared to anyone else in the cell.When she got up from bed, Chloe was st
When Charlie had help, he would also have to take care of the other party, which was far less handy compared to him being alone.What’s more, Charlie planned to infiltrate the enemy’s base on this trip to Mexico by himself. He was going to pretend to be weak and fragile despite actually being powerful, and with Kathleen around, he was bound to have to practice extreme caution.Kathleen had initially not known what exactly Charlie planned to do in Mexico. When she heard that Charlie was going to take the place of the potential victim and sneak into the opponent’s death trap, she knew that she would not bring any positive effect aside from holding Charlie back if she followed him.So, she could only give up resentfully. When the car stopped at the entrance of the airport, Charlie said to Kathleen, “You have a special status, so don’t get out of the car.”Kathleen hurriedly said, “Pay attention to your safety then, Mr. Wade!” Charlie nodded gently, and after saying goodbye to he
Hugo’s expression was obviously a little unnatural when work was mentioned.To be exact, he was proud of his status as a student who had been sponsored by the government, but he suddenly had low self-esteem when he mentioned that he was going to Mexico to work.Charlie was keenly aware of his changes. Combined with the fact that he had been changing jobs continuously for many years and that his income was getting lower and lower before he was unemployed for more than a year, Charlie could guess that he was only going to Mexico this time because he was helpless and had no other choice.So, he sighed softly and said, “I think that you were also helpless when you decided to go to Mexico to work, right? In truth, I’m just like you. I wouldn’t want to go to Mexico unless it was my last resort.”Hugo asked him curiously, “What are you going to do in Mexico?”Charlie said casually, “I don’t know what I can do after I go there, but my visa in the United States is about to expire. I origin
They were truly somewhat fated, then.Therefore, Hugo showed a sincere smile that he rarely showed and hurriedly said, “Oh, we are indeed fated! Come, come, sit down!”Charlie nodded. After putting his suitcase away, he sat down next to Hugo and said with a smile, “It seems that there will be someone I can chat with on this journey, then.”Hugo also did not continue guarding against Charlie and asked him curiously, “By the way, do you have any acquaintances you’ll be meeting up with after you reach Mexico?”Charlie laughed casually and said, “I don’t have any acquaintances there. I’ll simply hang around and see if there is any suitable business I can do. I will go back to Oskia if there’s nothing I can do here.”Hugo asked curiously, “Aren’t you afraid that your creditors will look for you if you go back?”Charlie waved his hand and said, “Oskia is a big place. When the time comes, I’ll find a place to settle down. Perhaps I will have a chance to turn things around and rise again
When Charlie saw Hugo’s expression that was full of shame, his impression of him also changed a little.He had originally thought that Hugo was just an egoist who was only greedy for glory and wealth, but looking at it now, he still had some conscience.As for Hugo, he had never said these heartfelt words to anyone all these years.He himself did not expect to have such a great fate with Charlie to the point that he could speak out the words that he had hidden deep in his heart. He had been hiding these words in his heart for too long and hadn’t been able to truly express himself because he could not find a suitable person with whom he could confide. Charlie comforted him and said, “Our motherland is always tolerant of her own children. So, our motherland has always embraced many people like you, who have gone back, with open arms. The reason why our motherland sends talents out for further education is not that she wants everyone to come back and serve the country after complet
After that, he had also seen many of his outstanding seniors return to Oskia with capital from their ventures in the United States, and they had subsequently invested in a large number of enterprises that would eventually become very famous in Oskia. They not only helped those companies become the top enterprises in the world, but they also helped their own investment banks make huge profits. All of them gained both fame and wealth, and some of them were even regarded as top investors who published books and biographies after making a name for themselves. What Hugo heard and saw had stimulated him intensely. He did not want to return to Oskia to become an employee of a state-owned enterprise or work as a civil student after completing his studies in the United States. He too wanted to be like those people who had outdone everyone else and then he wanted to return to Oskia as a person who had accomplished great things. He wanted to create a great enterprise or maybe even invest in a
Charlie, who had decided to take Hugo along with him, immediately thought of what to say next as well as the two possible scenarios that might arise for him. Firstly, he planned to make a request to Hugo so that he could become a seaman with him. If Hugo refused, he would arrange for the soldiers from Ten Thousand Armies to tail Hugo all the way to his destination after he had gotten off the plane and uncover the other party’s lair.If Hugo agreed, he would then see if Martha’s contact person would agree to take him in. If the contact person agreed, he would then be able to follow Hugo smoothly and enter the other party’s lair successfully. However, if the other party refused, his first option would then be to use Hugo as bait and tail him in secret.So, he pretended to be impulsive as he said to Hugo, “I have nothing to do in Mexico anyway, so why don’t you introduce me to your contact person as well? I’ll go and work as a seaman with you.”Hugo also felt that Charlie was a you
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…
Charlie was driving Jacob to Thompson First when the latter received the text from Matilda.Seeing that they were reaching the front gates, Jacob promptly snapped at Charlie, "Charlie, stop the car now!"Charlie did so and asked in curiosity, "What's wrong?""Matilda just texted me," Jacob replied, showing the chat log between him and Matilda.Charlie was just glancing at it nonchalantly when he saw that Matilda's contact name was 'AAA July Florist'."Wait, why is that Aunt Matilda's contact name?" He exclaimed in surprise."I changed it."Jacob explained gingerly while reading through the text Matilda sent. "Her profile picture is an iris, so I changed her contact name to a florist since I'm mostly worried Elaine would peek into my phone.""Anyway, she's asking if I'm attending her wedding with Yolden. They would send us an invitation if I accept, extended to our whole family… what do you think I should say?"Charlie asked in return. "You're planning to skip it, aren't you? T