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
When the young man saw Hugo, he cautiously took out his cell phone from his pocket, opened a photo, and checked it thoroughly. After making sure that it was Hugo, he then realized that another Oskian man was accompanying him. So, the young man pointed at Charlie and asked warily, “Who is this person? Is he with you?”Hugo said with a smile, “This young man is called Charlie Wade, and he is a compatriot whom I met on the plane. Our seats were next to each other. He is running away because he owes some money back in Oskia. He also does not know what to do in Mexico. He wanted to try it out when he heard that I came to work as a seaman. I just do not know if we are still recruiting people here.”Charlie, who was aside, hurriedly said, “I can bear hardships, and I can handle all the hard and tiring work.”The young man could not help but frown before he spoke up, “Wait a moment. I’ll call the leader and ask about it first.”Having said that, he took out his cell phone and walked a long
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
"Mr. Wilson, what you boys did was truly heinous!" Don Arnold growled. "I scolded Zachary myself when I found out, and I was the one who told him to post that statement!"Jacob was shocked. "But why, Don Arnold? Are you friends with Raymond Cole?""Never met the guy," Don Arnold replied.That left Jacob even more confused. "Then why are you taking his side?""I've been doing my best to clean up my image over the past couple of years," Don Albert replied coolly. "I rarely get involved in mob business or anything illicit, and everyone in Aurous Hill knows that Zachary is my right-hand man, yet he confessed to committing such a heinous crime behind my back. What is that if not sullying my reputation?"Jacob was left reeling as he didn't expect Don Albert to be so serious, but he quickly explained, "I'm sorry. I didn't expect it to affect you so terribly… It's all Zachary's fault! I wouldn't have been aware that Raymond had returned at all, but he just had to tell me and come up with
At this point, Don Albert could very well be Jacob's personal messiah.Even if he did threaten Zachary with calling Charlie persistently, he actually wouldn't dare call Charlie.After all, how would he start explaining that he was involved in a crime? And telling Charlie was basically telling his daughter—what would they think of him after this? Would he ever be able to hold his head high in the family again?As such, his only option now was to ask Don Albert and see if he would help.What he didn't know was that Don Albert was with Charlie, who had already anticipated Jacob's move.When Jacob realized he couldn't stop Zachary, Jacob would find someone who could, and Don Albert was the best man for the job!To no surprise, Don Albert's phone soon started ringing with a call from Jacob.Don Albert didn't answer right away, however, instead turning toward Charlie as he asked gingerly, "So, shall I stick to your script, Master Wade?"Seeing Charlie nod, he pressed on, "Should I
As soon as Jacob sent the voice message, Mr. Bay called.Jacob quickly answered, asking nervously, "How are things over there, Mr. Bay?""How, you ask…?" Mr. Bay sighed in exasperation. "The entire Calligraphy and Painting Association was demanding your dismissal as soon as Zachary Evans posted his statement, thinking that you have no business being the administrative vice president let alone have a place in the association."Even those officials came asking me questions, and you know how they are—gossipers, every last one of them, always finding out about the juicy stuff instantly even if it's really no big deal. The only excuse I have to stop them is that we don't have the facts, but this issue still needs to be taken care of."So, be straight with me. Were you a part of this? If you don't, do you have any definitive evidence that can refute Zachary's claims?""I… Uh…" Jacob stammered, unable to answer.He certainly wanted to say no, but he had no evidence to back himself up.
Jacob bellowed furiously, "Raymond Cole made over 19 million dollars! From my bronze sculpture! Yet you're telling me to refund that 300 thousand too?! You're just fucking with me, aren't you?!""Well, if you don't like it, just do what you like, then," Zachary replied calmly and quickly hung up before Jacob could answer.Jacob was left twitching and shaking endlessly, and there was no telling if it was from rage or fear.Beside him, Elaine quickly asked, "What did Zachary say, dear? Can he get that bronze sculpture back?"Caught by surprise at her question, Jacob flinched, and his phone slipped out of his grasp.As it seemed to hover in the air, he tried to catch it twice but failed, but Elaine managed to grab it.It was then that she noticed that he was sweating all over his face, and she promptly asked, "What's wrong, dear?"Coming to his senses, Jacob's eyes went wide with rage. "Zachary is trying to kill me! He leaked the whole thing to his Twitter page—it's like he's pulli