She wanted to find a place that she could hide in immediately, but there was no escape as she was on the way to the dining room now. Even if she wanted to head to the field to call Charlie for help, she would have to wait until lunch was over because the inmates and suspects could only enter the field after lunch.However, going to the field would also mean great danger for her.This was because violence often occurred on the field. In Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, people from the same cell usually resolved disputes in the cell, but people from different cells only had the chance to do so when they were released on the field. The reason why Elaine could become the Ferocious Ghost of Bedford Hills Correctional Facility was because she would ask Jayne and the others to teach the people from other cells a lesson when they were out every day. Elaine naturally became the big boss of the entire Bedford Hills Correctional Facility after all the other bosses from the other cells w
Elaine did not expect that the person who used to flatter her, beg for mercy in front of her, and follow her around with such respect and deference, would act this way toward her now.She could not help but feel angry and blurt out, “Kelsey, we can’t be so heartless as human beings. What did I do when you guys knelt in front of me as you cried and begged for my help?! Now that I’m asking for your help, you’re asking me to go as far away as possible. Do you still have a conscience?” The woman called Kelsey had an ugly expression on her face and said coldly, “You’re refusing to accept it when I’m giving you a chance, right? Don’t blame me for being rude to you if you refuse to get lost!” Elaine felt very indignant and could not help but clench her teeth and said, “You’re going to be rude to me? Are you still going to beat me up after I’ve helped you so much?!”Elaine’s angry rebuke triggered the attention of many people in the prison.Many people knew that these Oskian female inma
Elaine said aggrievedly, “I really didn’t expect that these people could be so shameless to this extent.”The woman chuckled and said lightly, “What is this? You’ve not been in the United States for long, I see. You can encounter anything if you just stay a little longer.”Having said that, she asked Elaine, “Do you know how I got in here?”Elaine shook her head and asked blankly, “How did you get locked up in here?”The woman laughed and said, “Because I sold hairy crabs...”Elaine was puzzled and asked, “How can you get locked up in prison for just selling hairy crabs? Is it because they were of inferior quality or is it because of shortage in the weight?” The woman shook her head and said, “You might not know this, but hairy crabs are an invasive species in this part of the United States. Selling hairy crabs here is essentially an illegal act.” Elaine asked in surprise, “Why are you still selling them when it’s against the law?” The woman smiled wryly and said, “Everyone
Elaine survived twenty long minutes in extreme fear.As soon as the twenty minutes were up, Elaine rushed to the public phone next to the field immediately.Many inmates watched coldly when they saw Elaine running desperately. Although many of them were already eager to teach Elaine a lesson, their free time had just started, and many prison guards were keeping an eye on them at this moment. So, these inmates did not dare to attack Elaine immediately.According to the prison guards’ practice at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, they had to keep a close eye on the group of prisoners in the first fifteen minutes and last fifteen minutes of the one-hour free time. This was because according to experience, the most frequent point of escape would usually be during the process when the prisoners were passing through different areas. The journey from the prison cell to the dining room, the dining room to the field, and from the work site back to the cell were processes that were gener
With that said, Charlie said again, “Mom, how about this? I’ll rush over there now and call my client on the way to see if he can help think of a way to release you as soon as possible. After that, I’ll pick you up directly, and we can go back to Providence together!”In truth, Charlie had already arrived at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility at this moment.He had come here with Jordan from the Fox family.The two of them were standing in the warden’s office which overlooked the entire prison field from a height. Charlie could see Elaine’s anxious appearance in front of the public phone at the moment.For Charlie, he only needed to say a word if he wanted to get Elaine out of prison. Jordan could also ask the warden to release Elaine immediately within ten seconds.However, in Charlie’s opinion, he would be letting Elaine off too easily if he did that.Elaine was the kind of person who was heartless and never learned from her mistakes. She would lose her judgment completely a
What Kelsey was most worried about at the moment was her own self-preservation.Once Mandy, who had been wounded, came back, Mandy would definitely seek revenge on her. She had already lost her backer and would be no match for Mandy at all, so the only thing she could do now was to clear her own name and rid herself of any blame.She was at the stage of making things known. Everyone was watching from the field, and they were all impatiently waiting to do something to Elaine later.If she were to beat Elaine up violently in front of everyone now, it would be tantamount to telling everyone that she had nothing to do with Elaine. If she forced Elaine to become a scapegoat and publicly assume the blame, her own risk would also be greatly reduced.If that failed, she would kneel down and beg for Mandy’s forgiveness when she came back. Perhaps she would be able to escape this disaster, then.It was also at this moment that Elaine understood how sinister a human could be.She gained a
So, she tried her best to break free from the prison guard who was holding onto her, rushed to Elaine’s side, and stomped hard on the calf of Elaine’s right leg.Elaine’s right leg had already been broken several times, and her leg had not recovered completely even at this point. When Kelsey suddenly stomped fiercely on her leg, there was only a clicking sound followed by an instantaneous sharp pain. Elaine collapsed emotionally and shouted, “Ahh! My leg... My leg is broken again!”At this time, Kelsey looked at Elaine, who was rolling on the ground with a broken leg, and she deliberately cursed out loud, “Listen up, Elaine! I’m breaking your leg for Mandy! Don’t forget that you broke Mandy’s leg, so I’m breaking your leg now to avenge her! This is a blood debt!”Elaine kept rolling on the ground in pain at this moment and could not help but shout at the several prison guards, “My leg... My leg is broken again! Please take me to the hospital! Don’t leave me here any longer! Please!”
Kelsey, who had just beaten Elaine up, never would have dreamt that Jayne and the others who had just been released from prison not long ago would be sent back again!She was scared out of her wits at this moment!She had witnessed the strength of these three, and as long as they were here, absolutely no one in Bedford Hills Correctional Facility could go against them.Even if Mandy came back, she could never be their opponent...This also meant that she had made a blatant mistake with her act of hitting Elaine in order to seek vengeance for Mandy!Kelsey was extremely terrified, and she hurriedly fell to her knees and said with tears in her eyes, “Elaine, I’m sorry... Elaine, I really didn’t mean to... I didn’t do it on purpose... I must have been completely out of my mind...”Elaine hated this woman, and she said through clenched teeth, “How dare you say that you didn’t do it on purpose?! I’ve never met anyone as shameless as you in all my years of life!”With that said, Elain
Vera kept her plan to investigate the identity of the abbess deep in her mind and told Charlie nothing.Instead, she smiled as she said, "It seems that it's both yours and Ms. Ito's good fortune that she has attained enlightenment. You've never had anyone who could attain enlightenment and master Reiki at the same time, so Ms. Ito will definitely be a great help to you in the future."Charlie chuckled and said calmly, "I'm not hoping for her to help. I'm simply happy for her with her enlightenment and excited to have another comrade in my solo ventures into the dark forests."Vera nodded in understanding, and she murmured emotionally, "I've lived for so long, and it's only when I opened my heart to you that I felt that sensation you described."There was a flicker of wistfulness in her eyes.She really did not expect to attain enlightenment before meeting Charlie.Years ago, she thought that she would eventually avenge her father.Now, she no longer hoped to murder Fleur Griffi
Vera was inwardly disappointed to hear that Claire was returning.That meant there were fewer chances of Charlie visiting the Scarlet Pinnacle Manor, as were her chances of seeing him again.Still, she didn't let it show, instead asking casually, "How are things at Champs Elys? Are the warriors improving at a rate to your satisfaction?""Well, most of everyone's improvement is within expectations…" Charlie explained, just as he remembered a certain someone. "By the way, there's something I haven't told you yet. Are you perhaps acquainted with the name Ito Nanako?""Yes," Vera smiled. "The Japanese lady who was with you. What about her?""She attained enlightenment days ago.""Enlightenment?" Vera did a double take and soon pressed, "Enlightenment in what sense? Essential Qi or Reiki?"After all, the former was the path to enlightenment in martial arts, while the latter meant enlightenment in cultivation.But despite the distinction between both domains, enlightenment was a comm
While Charlie had long since gotten used to Elaine and Jacob's bizarre marriage, being near the heart of the storm still took a toll on his senses—to the point that he felt physically sick.Leaving right away was therefore his best solution.Once he left, however, he realized he didn't have anywhere to go. Champs Elys was quite far, and it would take a lot of time.As he started to feel bored stiff, he remembered Vera for some reason and called her.Once Vera answered, she quickly asked in curiosity, "To what do I owe the pleasure? Lunch, perhaps?"Charlie chuckled. "Since you've put it that way… I haven't eaten either, so lunch it is!"Vera giggled. "Come over to my place, then. It's cold outside, and I was just lighting up a hot pot. I'll have Madam Marilyn prepare an additional portion.""Okay!" Charlie agreed to it without hesitation. "I can return her car too. Just wait, I'll be right there!"Once he hung up, he got on the Rolls Roycs he had borrowed from Scarlet Pinnacl
Charlie shook his head. "It's alright, Dad. You can go ahead if you're busy—I can pick up Claire on my own.""No way!" Elaine promptly snapped. "It's been so long since she came back. We are all going to the airport!"Jacob sighed in exasperation. "Well, I'm sticking to my schedule—first the Calligraphy and Painting Association, then I'll be back an hour before to pick you guys up before going together to the airport."Elaine was left fuming. "Is there no getting through to you? You really have to go to that stupid association, don't you? Okay, fine. If you must go, I will be going with you!""You're their honored vice president who will be promoted to president soon, no? As Mrs. Vice President and the future Mrs. President, is there an issue if I went for a look?"Jacob shuddered at the thought of Elaine going to the Calligraphy and Painting Association as he absolutely didn't want her to humiliate him with her antics. People would talk, asking how a proper gentleman like him c
Jacob yawned, stretching his arms and smacking his cheeks, before finally retorting in contempt, "For Pete's sake, woman—don't make dissing me a habit. Or does it please you so much?"Elaine pursed her lips. "You call that dissing? It's all facts—do you think I don't know you? Tell me, what qualifications do you have? Your knowledge about calligraphy is skin-deep, and even the frauds working on Antique Street could beat you.""Only you would have the audacity to take the role of vice president at the Calligraphy and Painting Association—heaven's above, how blind is the president to appoint you as his second fiddle? Still, you'll be packing your things as soon as he realizes the truth.""Oh, Elaine, poor Elaine…" Jacob grinned smugly at her right then. "I'm afraid things won't go the way you want. Mr. Bay's been chasing a promotion lately, and once he gets it, I will take his place as president. That means I'll be the top dog instead of second fiddle!""Bullshit!" Elaine snapped in
Jacob slept in the next day while Elaine got out of bed past ten as well.However, in the case of the latter, she wasn't drunk and was simply watching livestreams and video clips on her phone—a hobby she had picked up recently.As for Charlie, he had initially planned to visit the Champs Elys hot spring villa and train Nanako in her Reiki control. However, since Claire would be arriving in the afternoon, he stayed home, planning to leave for the airport when it was time.Elaine appeared groggy as she emerged from the elevator, rubbing her eyes while holding her phone in the other hand.Seeing Charlie cleaning the living room, she asked in curiosity, "Not going out today, Charlie? Aren't you usually going out to meet clients?"Then, she became concerned in an instant, "Wait, don't tell me—the Feng Shui business is falling off? Are we going to be affected altogether?"Charlie laughed. "You're just getting paranoid now. Things are going fine—I'm just giving myself a day's leave.""
"Anyway, we have an issue," Helena continued. "Two days ago, Nvidia launched the B100 processor, their latest product, just two hours ago—a next-generation chip that will outperform our H100 considerably. I've instructed Harrison to pull some strings and preorder a batch from Nvidia before the B100 hits the market, at least ensuring that we can get our hands on 20,000 in the first quarter when the B100 circulates."Charlie asked, "What are Harrison's thoughts on the matter?" "Of course that old fox is going to be reluctant," Helena snorted. "But with the B100's processing strength outclassing the H100's, many AI institutions and multimedia giants are waiting with their wallets wide open. He's complaining that after pulling strings to get his hands on so many H100s, he is too embarrassed to do it again for the B100.""Bullshit," Charlie chuckled. "He's just not keen on us raising our prices after that previous agreement.""Exactly," Helena laughed as well. "He's about the shrewdest
By the time Jacob was sent home, he was almost passed out drunk.As Charlie took him off Walker's hands, Jacob's eyelids were but narrow slits.With his rough facial features, his flushed cheeks, and that strange smile of his, he looked just like those sleazy middle-aged men often seen in animated cartoons.Still, seeing that Charlie had come out of the house to get him, he chuckled drunkenly, "D-Dear boy… Your dad… was so amazing!"Charlie shook his head in exasperation. "You're drunk, Dad—get some rest already. Otherwise, you might wake Mom up and get an earful for this.""Earful?" Jacob's eyes widened ferociously as he snorted, "S-She'd never dare!"Charlie chuckled as he said quietly, "Come on, keep it down—Elaine is plenty daring. And in your state, you stand no chance if she starts to beat you."Despite being drunk a second ago, Jacob suddenly shuddered from the shiver running down his spine, and he promptly corrected himself, "A gentleman… never lays a hand on a woman! T-
Naturally, neither Mr. Bay nor Hal argued with this, thus following Albert and Jacob to the Diamond Room—the grandest room of Heaven Springs.After Albert led the trio there and smiled, "Gentlemen, if you would please take your seats, my people will be delivering Big Red Robe tea and our menu to your table shortly. I've spoken to the kitchen as well, and they will be preparing appetizers first. Please feel free to enjoy a game of poker until everyone arrives, and the main courses will be delivered right away."His arrangement was utterly detailed, and the trio were awash with gratitude.Hal and Mr. Bay especially were looking upon Jacob worshipfully, as if he was an unassuming bigwig on Charlie's level.Soon, as the invited guests arrived, Albert personally brought two bottles of 3-liter Moutai that cost an arm and leg to the Diamond Room.For politeness's sake, Hal ordered two more bottles of one-liter Moutai, meaning that it was one liter for the eight persons in attendance.Th