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 young man finally heaved a sigh of relief. After hanging up the phone cheerfully, he turned around and walked toward Charlie and Hugo.The young man did not know that Charlie had heard his whole conversation over the phone with his superior just now.On one hand, Charlie marveled at this organization’s vigilance, yet on the other hand, he could not help but sigh because such vigilance and a well-thought-out plan seemed meaningless in the face of absolute power. Although they were cautious, from now on, they would not be able to escape the fate of getting wiped out no matter how smart and cautious they were. The young man did not know that a great calamity was approaching. He thought that Hugo had brought a free gift along with him, so he returned to the two men with a smile and said to Charlie, “You’re really lucky. We are usually very strict when it comes to recruiting people. You not only need to submit materials in advance, but you also have to go through strict medical ex
Jacob asked, "Then, what would this sculpture be worth if it was genuine?"Mr. Cardensky thought about it. "Well, there are standards when it comes to Renaissance relics, but with something this exquisite, it'd definitely be auctionable for one or two million—and that's the conservative estimate.""How much would you sell it to me for?" Jacob then asked."Thirty percent of the market price," Mr. Cardensky quickly replied. "As I've said, the conservative estimate for this one is around one to two million, so we will set the price with the median estimate value at 1.5 million. And thirty percent means 450 grand."Jacob shook his head right away. "No, no, no… that's too expensive. What if I end up unable to sell it, on top of that?"In his mind, while he could barely accept that pricing, he still needed Raymond to be able to afford it if he wanted to swindle Raymond for twice the money.Mr. Cardensky quickly chuckled, "Oh, Mr. Montague—now you're being too serious. In this business,
"Okay!"Mr. Cardensky smiled and pointed at a nearby farmyard. "There's our workshop—the good stuff is all in there. Allow me to take you there!"The farmyard seemed uninteresting at first glance, but Mr. Cardensky soon led them to the stables and brushed off the straws covering the floor, revealing a plank laid flat on the ground.Mr. Cardensky then lifted it, revealing a passage below—they had dug a cellar into the ground beneath, with the stables as an entry point.As Jacob followed Mr. Cardensky down the cellar, he exclaimed in awe, "Your operation is definitely big, digging such a huge cellar!"Mr. Cardensky smiled humbly. "Anyone working in the business would have sustained their losses before. In the end, we're all folk of humble origins, starting out with raiding tombs or excavating artifacts. Just digging a cellar is really nothing."As they conversed, they cleared the stairs and arrived at the main hall.It was certainly a hall as it was around a hundred square meters,
Zachary nodded repeatedly. "Mr. Montague? Very well!""Yes!" Jacob grinned smugly. "Longer last names are simply better—it just sounds so authoritative."With that agreed upon, both men alighted, where the master was waiting nearby.Seeing them get off, he hurried over to them, smiling, "Please, follow me."Zachary looked around and huffed, "Honestly, Mr. Cardensky, isn't this way too far from the highway? The road is narrow and terrible, and I have to park my car all the way out here. Just coming here is taxing."Mr. Cardensky smiled in turn. "My friend, that's exactly why we picked this place. Do you remember seeing a couple of cars parked by the road, occupying half of it?""We arranged for them to be there. Anyone coming by car would have to slow down that way, buying time for us to see who they truly are. If it's cops, our watchers would quietly text us while we clean the house and bail."Zachary exclaimed in realization, "You boys really run a tight ship!""For sure," Mr.
After working in Antique Street for years, Zachary's connections and influence were naturally special. And yet, though he was acquainted with some of the more impressive individuals, he was not that close with them either.For example, the forgery masters who worked specifically to deceive experts only accepted jobs from major clients, usually antique traders high in social status and wealth.In contrast, they wouldn't ever be interested in frivolous people like Zachary. Even if he could reach them, they might not look at him twice.If one would describe them as the cartel boss, then Zachary would be a low-level enforcer, managing night joints or goofing off.But now, Zachary had turned over a new leaf—he worked under Don Albert, so one of those masters was pleasantly surprised when he called one of them, inviting him to his own workshop for a visit and further discussion.As such, Zachary picked up Jacob and went over to the master's hideout where the latter worked on his count
Zachary was naturally shrewd enough to read Jacob's intention.In reality, he wasn't offering to pay just because he wanted the profit. He merely wanted to get in Jacob's good graces. After all, wouldn't Jacob be even more grateful that he wasn't just helping his revenge but also helping him make money?As such, he didn't hesitate to tell Jacob, "Well, chief—since you'll be paying, I will make sure that you will get every cent of profit that you deserve."Jacob was grinning ear-to-ear, but he said, "Oh, you don't have to! If we really are making a profit, there's no way I would let your good work go unrewarded!"Spreading his arms, he continued generously, "How about this? I will pay the full cost while you get twenty percent of the net profit!"Zachary laughed. "Now, that can wait, chief. We need to pay as soon as we decide on the item we want, and there's no time for buyer's regret. But if Raymond doesn't take the bait, all that money will go down the drain, and whether we can s
Zachary chuckled and continued, "Well, I went to Antique Street and asked around. Turns out our mutual friend only brought a few hundred thousand grand with him. If he messes up and loses all his money, won't it be over for him?""He won't just be broke either—he'd be humiliated and forced to fuck off from Antique Street. You'd get even then!"Jacob was at once excited.Just yesterday, Claire and Charlie were warning him that assault meant doing time.As the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association and the next presidential-hopeful, he would lose his place if he was charged with assault or being an accessory to a case.However, Zachary's plan was much better. Jacob wouldn't have to take responsibility, and the damage on Raymond would be even worse!In comparison, slapping Raymond meant nothing. Watching him go broke and get humiliated would really ease his heart!With that in mind, he promptly pressed Zachary, "Are you sure that prick will mess up?""I can't a
Jacob Wilson was in his office at the Calligraphy and Painting Association, planning his itinerary in Dubai.Still, he was immediately thrilled when Zachary told him that there was progress, and he quickly said, "Come see me at the Calligraphy and Painting Association. We'll talk in my office!""Alright!" Zachary agreed to it happily. "Just wait, Mr. Wilson. I'll be right there!"Jacob then quickly told him, "By the way, remember to address me as the vice president when you're here. Got it?"Zachary was naturally sharp enough to understand why, especially around other members of the Calligraphy and Painting Association.Smiling, he said, "Don't worry, chief. You can always be at ease when I'm on the job!"Once he hung up, he drove to the Calligraphy and Painting Association at top speed.There were just a dozen people around the dozens of work cubicles although Zachary was curious about the personal effects or office tools in the cubicles.After asking around, a staff member le
Then, Mick continued, "I won't lie—Moore Group's bean counters have been eager to get rid of Vintage Deluxe for a while now. It's only Miss Moore's insistence that keeps them at bay, even occasionally coming to check on how business is going. That means she holds sentiment for this place, but if she knows that Raymond is back and doing well, she might hire him again!"Zachary could laugh right then. After all, Mick was terrible at gathering information—he could worry about anyone taking his palace, but not Raymond. The man was fired because he had insulted Master Wade's father in-law, and Miss Moore was endlessly respectful—even obedient to Master Wade. There was no chance that she would hire Raymond back after what he had done, and Mick was just being paranoid.However, Zachary did not tell Mick that.As Mick was begging him to intervene and thus owing him big time, he would also be helping Jacob Wilson get even.Two birds with one stone, so why not?With that in mind, Zachar
Zachary then said, "By the way, I have some friends who have a lot of stock. How much capital do you have, Mr. Cole? I'll check if they have stuff that suits you, and you can partner with them."When Zachary asked how much capital, he was basically asking Raymond how much he would invest in his own business and how much he could spend on taking new stock as he was buying.As such, Raymond replied modestly, "I've been chasing my tail for a while, so I didn't earn more than a few hundred thousand. I definitely would have no issue taking items with rebates, but I'm afraid I can't afford premiums.""Alright!" Zachary nodded, having discerned the scale of Zachary's capital."I'll check on what's available and see if we can get a few personal deals."Raymond nodded. "Thank you, Zachary!"Zachary smiled, shaking his head. "Mr. Crane, please buy another fruit basket for Mr. Cole—I'll pay you later."Mick quickly said, "Oh, you don't have to, Mr. Evans! It's my pleasure, no worries!"Zach