Mag-log inCharlie's heart was racing when he saw the look in Vera's eyes.It was a feeling different from Claire, Nanako, or any woman who got close to him.After all, only Vera knew everything about him, and vice versa—it was a feeling of mutual understanding that he wouldn't share with anyone else.And he would be lying if he said he wasn't interested in a woman this smart, charming, and resilient.In that fleeting moment, Charlie thought that if the day should come when he claimed vengeance and cultivation were no longer a concern, he could quietly retire to a pastoral life with Vera.With that, the remainder of his days would definitely be something more than lasting bliss—he could even call it destiny, for lack of a better word.After all, it felt like the only possible conclusion to this life and it was perfect, provided he didn't get killed beforehand.It was simply sublime in essence, a single droplet from a primordial ocean that evaporated and traveled across Earth to become a co
Frigid winds were kicking up ice crystals across the South Pole, as Charlie and Vera emerged from a portal onto the thick ice sheet.Despite just returning from midsummer in the US, neither of them appeared uncomfortable with the sudden drop of hundreds of degrees in temperature. The icy winds felt like a whip against their faces, as frost built up over their brows and eyelashes.Still, Vera was unfazed despite not being a cultivator.There were two months left in the Antarctic winter, and having just sent a few presents to Esteban Griffin, Charlie's return was a brief respite while he checked on Ruby and Penny. He intended to return to Oskia in a couple of days and set up base at the portal in Crane's Cry.Once he built a massive dome as planned, he would set off for the US again.Fortunately, traveling across the world was easy for him as he was now—a portal would suffice even for a trip to the US.The snowmobile they had used earlier was still sitting silently in the void pock
Wallis was just as thrilled when she received the promise.She had suffered more than Rachel did for years, never having a shot at being awarded the Dragon Bronze Plaque, let alone the six-month antidote.In fact, she never had true freedom for more than ten days.Her husband David Getty had been complaining about how boring she could be, refusing to travel abroad if it meant more than one week, let alone drifting across the world. Wallis naturally couldn't tell him why even though she yearned for freedom more than anyone, because she didn't have that freedom.But now, a golden opportunity presented itself—with the Dragon Bronze Plaque, she could travel around the world without needing to check in or waiting for approval. With the antidote that lasted six months, she would finally fulfill her dreams of traveling the world.Despite her thrill, she quickly relayed the news to Rachel, who was just as excited.When she herself received the Dragon Bronze Plaque, she felt like a color
At this point, Julien was completely under Charlie's thumb, and his very willing victim. After all, Charlie was the one who decided whether he succeeded his father as the head of the Rothchilds, while also helping him stay in the seat for a very long time.And in the end, Charlie would help him live much longer.He wasn't that young, but his father still had yet to step down. At this rate, he'd only enjoy the pinnacle privilege of being the head of the Rothschilds for ten years or so.But what if he got a couple of rejuvenation pills from Charlie? He'd live another fifty years, would he not?Naturally, his son would be really upset if he stayed in that seat for fifty years, but it was fine—he could step down if things get hairy.It was not different if his heirs took over anyway, as they were all born to wealth and privilege, and it was no problem for him if he stayed as the head of the family. Meanwhile, when Esteban learned that Rachel was going to meet Julien again, he was ho
Julien nodded without hesitation. "No problem!"He didn't even know who Charlie intended to fleece, but he relished the idea of being Charlie's accomplice. In contrast, one might only be considered a business partner if it was charity, but inviting someone to something shady meant you were now a partner-in-crime, which definitely holds more weight than being a business partner.Hence, Charlie chose an Oskian-American crypto trader in the US, a titan in the scene. However, he also recently narrowly escaped jail time and seizure of all his assets by bribing friends in high places with over ten billion—it was basically cutting off a limb to survive. Any sane man would have left right away too, but he didn't, nor did he see the loss of money as all that horrible. He already paid his dues, and that meant he could stay Stateside without worry of arrests.Recently, he had been doing everything he could to build close ties with America's elites to strengthen his recent position in the cou
Julien was determined as this was a perfect chance for him to show his loyalty. To curry Charlie's favor, a few hundred million USD sounded like a damn good deal.Hence, he assured Charlie, "If there's more to be done, just leave it to me! I'll take full charge!" Seeing that he was insisting, Charlie didn't argue and nodded slightly. "Alright, then you're on point for this one. And try to make it look real."Then, turning to Rachel, he said, "In the evening, report that Julien is going to manipulate the cryptocurrency market—say it's at least three times the profit. They will be delighted, and definitely try to squeeze you for more information, if not directly ask Julien's permission to buy in. We will arrange the groundwork in a couple of days to slowly reel him in."Rachel bowed her head respectfully right then. "Yes, Mr. Cooper. I'll get it done."Charlie nodded and sighed. "We will also need something convincing enough for him to invest everything he has, which would cost a
Christian said seriously, “Merlin, you have to be a little more optimistic! Aren’t you just suffering a minor setback in your strongest field? I’m telling you, it doesn’t matter.”Christian pointed at himself and said, “Look at me! I’ve been treated as a guest of honor for so many years, no matter wh
Charlie felt a little emotional upon learning about his grandfather’s Alzheimer’s disease.In his memory, his grandfather was a strong person who had been strong-willed his whole life, constantly oozing a powerful aura and confidence.For a strong man to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, it was indeed
Quinn smiled. “I freed up my schedule today. I’ll accompany you for lunch and take a stroll with you after that. I’ve already booked the restaurant, too.”She then added delicately, “You should pack up now, Brother Charlie. I'll get the helicopter to arrive at the tarmac on the roof of your hotel in
Charlie’s statement startled Kathleen.She had been at sea all this time, and thus lost contact with her parents. On her return to American soil and the Fox family, she didn’t have the opportunity to see her parents and siblings.She concluded that Spencer had kicked out her family from the Fox family







