The young man at the lead even choked up and said, “Special Envoy Master, please understand that we really do not even dare to think about such a treacherous thing...”Charlie looked at his terrified expression, and he could tell that he was indeed full of fear and had no intention of resisting at all.However, Charlie was not surprised when he thought about the identities of these people carefully. After all, according to what Lucian had said, aside from the dead soldiers, the members of the Armed Calvary Guards, and their family members, most of the other members of the Qing Eliminating Society had joined the organization voluntarily. This was especially so for those martial artists who were eager to quickly achieve a breakthrough in their cultivation bases. They had joined the Qing Eliminating Society in order to achieve a leap in their cultivation, so there was no deep-rooted hatred between them and the Qing Eliminating Society. The cultivation of the young man in front of
Therefore, Charlie came up with the idea to eliminate the traitors. He planned to let these management personnel call the heads of the Armed Calvary Guards to come here first so that they could concentrate on taking the antidote.After they had taken the antidote, he would give them a chance to speak directly to their ‘special envoy’.As long as these members of the Armed Calvary Guards took the antidote brought by Charlie, the poison in their bodies would disintegrate in an instant. When the time came, if anyone kept this matter a secret and left silently after taking the antidote, he must have reservations about the Qing Eliminating Society. However, if anyone came to inform him immediately upon taking the antidote, this person had to be fully committed to the Qing Eliminating Society. Although it was impossible to determine whether those who had reservations were truly at odds with the Qing Eliminating Society through such means, he could at least screen out the traitors amo
The twelve people dispelled their doubts when they heard Charlie’s words. They were also slightly excited at the same time.They originally had to take the antidote once every seven days, but it was about to be extended to fifteen days now. This was definitely a good thing that they should celebrate. When Charlie saw that the twelve people were eager to try the antidote, he took out twelve antidotes and handed them to the people one by one before he said indifferently, “You will meet me in the next office one by one in five minutes according to the order in which the pills were given out.”After saying that, he added, “By the way, the British Lord attaches great importance to this new antidote. If you feel anything different compared to the previous antidote during the trial, you must give me a detailed feedback. I will definitely claim credit for you from the British Lord!” All of them nodded respectfully and then looked at each other, picked up the antidote together, and put it
“Why are you afraid of a siege?” The short-haired man had a burning rage in his eyes as he said coldly, “Don’t forget that they relied on the antidote and the poison in our body to control us in the past! Do you think that I didn’t want to resist them for so many years? I’m willing to give up my life to go against them, but they simply do not give us a chance to resist at all. All of us will die in seven days at most if they stop supplying the antidote to us!”Having said that, he said with a firm expression, “As long as the poison in everyone’s body is detoxified, we will organize everyone and ask for their opinion. If they are willing to resist the organization, we will use this as a stronghold and fight the organization to the end. If they intend to escape the organization’s control, we will leave Cyprus overnight and disperse all around the world!” “With so many people fleeing at once, even if the organization wants to hunt us down, it would be very difficult for them to do so.
Soon, the first member of the Armed Calvary Guards who had gotten the antidote from Charlie came to the office door. He knocked on the door and said respectfully, “The Right Banner Commander of the Armed Calvary Guards requests to see the Special Envoy Master!” Charlie hummed and said indifferently, “Come in!”After that, the door was pushed open gently. A blonde middle-aged man walked into the office.Charlie had already noticed him when he had first seen the twelve men. He looked more like a Caucasian, but he also had some Asian features, so he should be of a mixed race. Charlie, who was wrapped in a black robe, was sitting behind a large solid wood desk. He looked at the middle-aged man in front of him and asked, “Have you taken the antidote?”The middle-aged man said hastily, “I have already taken it, Special Envoy Master.” Charlie nodded slightly and asked again, “How do you feel? Did you feel anything unusual?”The middle-aged man said without hesitation, “I feel fine
After saying that, he hurriedly lowered his voice and said in a flattering manner, “Special Envoy Master, I have two important matters to report to you!”Charlie raised his brows and said calmly, “You can say anything you want.”The man hurriedly said, “Firstly, there’s something wrong with this antidote!”Charlie asked curiously, “What’s wrong with the antidote?”The man explained, “Special Envoy Master, all the poison in my body has disappeared after taking this new antidote!”Charlie pretended to be surprised and chided, “That’s nonsense! The British Lord specially prepared this new antidote to extend the interval between each dose of the antidote so that you can complete more difficult tasks. Its effect is to extend the time of the poison attack in your body from seven to fifteen days. How can it make all the poison in your body disappear?” The man said anxiously, “Special Envoy Master, everything I’ve said is true. Not only did the poison in my body disappear, but the poiso
The third person to enter the office was the short-haired man who had mobilized the other members of the Armed Calvary Guards to take the opportunity to resist.Charlie recognized his voice when he said the phrase ‘The Left Banner Commander of the Armed Calvary Guards requests to see the Special Envoy Master’ when he was at the door.So, Charlie watched his every move from the moment he entered the door. The man was about forty years old. Although he had an average appearance, there was a look of unconcealable heroism in his eyes. When he saw Charlie, he bowed slightly and said routinely, “Special Envoy Master, I’ve tried the new antidote you gave me and found nothing abnormal about it.”Charlie smiled slightly and asked him, “What’s your name?”The short-haired man did not know why Charlie had asked for his name, so he could only answer truthfully although he was puzzled. “Special Envoy Master, my name is Noel Laceman.”Charlie asked again, “I remember that all dead soldiers
Noel was shocked, but he forced himself to calm down as he played dumb and asked, “Special Envoy Master, I do not understand what you mean...”Charlie said calmly, “Noel, the poison in your body has disappeared completely, right?”When Noel heard this, he was stunned as if he had been struck by lightning. He looked at Charlie in horror and trepidation, and he took in Charlie’s slightly lazy and casual smile. He suddenly realized that what had happened in the conference room next door seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but looking at it now, it seemed that the Special Envoy Master in front of him was deliberately deceiving them and setting a trap for them.It seemed that everything was already under his control. He might have even planned all of this deliberately to toy with him and the other members of the Armed Calvary Guards. Noel tried to make a final struggle in desperation. He shook his head and said to Charlie, “Special Envoy Master, please forgive me for bein
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
"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