Zekeiah was dazed for a while before saying with a determined expression, "I understand!" Charlie asked, "Let me ask you, why did the Qing Eliminating Society not stop after my parents died? Why did they place you and Adrienne as moles in my grandpa's family?" "I don't know..." Zekeiah shook his head. "All I know is that we were given a training mission the year your parents died. A total of 60 scholars participated in the training with the purpose of successfully marrying Lulu and Jaxson, but we don't know why the Lord did this." Charlie frowned and interrogated, "Fleur let you hide in my grandpa's family for so long. Why did she suddenly turn against him and try to kill them?" "I-I don't know either..." Zekeiah stuttered with a blank face. "I guess she wanted me to take over the Ackers smoothly. Once all the Ackers die and I take over the family legacy, the family will be on par with the Society." "That's impossible." Charlie shook his head. "Even I don’t care about money,
After lining out the plan, Charlie took off the white coat and returned to Hank's ward. The next thing he had to do was wait patiently for the judge to come to the hospital with complete legal documents and announce Raymond's acquittal on the spot. The Four-Sided Treasure Tower was about to return to Oskia. As long as Raymond was safely rescued and Zekeiah and Mr. Zorro were killed, Charlie's trip to the United States would be a complete success. To be on the safe side, Charlie specially asked Zekeiah to rent a private jet that could fly directly to Oskia in his own name, requested a direct flight to Eastcliff, and be on standby at New York's Kennedy Airport. Late at night. After sorting out all the documents, the New York Chief Justice personally took the documents and went to Manhattan Hospital with several court staff and Brooklyn Prison staff. There was no need for the elderly Chief Justice to be in such a hurry. It was in line with the US judicial procedures to wait un
The judicial system in the United States was very different from that in the East, especially in Oskia. Perhaps the biggest difference was the issue of compensation. In Oskia, the definition of compensation was often based on per capita income, so it was often relatively low. However, in the United States, if the nature and impact of the case were severe, the compensation could skyrocket to an astronomical amount. For example, a scandalous incident had erupted in an American airline where a foreign doctor had been assaulted and dragged off the plane. It was exposed online, causing a massive public outcry. Eventually, the two parties had reached a settlement. The exact amount was not disclosed, but many sources speculated that the compensation was likely around 140 million US dollars. This kind of compensation was unimaginable in Oskia but not uncommon in the United States. Since the Rothschild family had admitted that it was their fault, albeit unwillingly, according to the c
In this case, the Rothschild family would be in an even more passive position in the public's view. At this moment, the prison staff who had been silent stepped forward and began respectfully, "Hello, Mr. Cole. I am Brian White, the deputy warden of Brooklyn Prison. On behalf of Brooklyn Prison, I would like to extend my sincerest apologies for all the unjust treatment you experienced there. If you need it, we are also willing to offer compensation for your suffering." "Don't worry about it," Raymond said. "After this matter is over, I will not seek compensation from any party, whether it is the Rothschild family, Brooklyn Prison, or the U.S. justice system." Then, he asked Brian, "Since I have been found not guilty and released, can I please have my personal belongings?" "Yes, yes, of course!" With a firm nod, Brian took out a sealed prison-specific storage bag from the suitcase he was carrying, which contained Raymond's personal belongings. He handed the bag to Raymond an
The phone currently had 70% battery power after being turned on, which meant the Rothschild family was not as careful as Raymond had anticipated. If it were him, since the phone battery had run out, he would have let the phone run out of power and turn itself off automatically after copying all the information in the phone. At this moment, Raymond was completely relieved. Noticing the family's negligence, he firmly believed that Charlie must have a way to take the Four-Sided Treasure Tower out of New York under the Rothschilds' strict defense. Maybe the tower was on its way back to Oskia now! The Chief Judge pursed his lips awkwardly and reassured, "Don't worry, Mr. Cole. I'll report this matter to the police and have them investigate thoroughly to find out who used your phone." "Forget it, Judge." Raymond smiled slightly and waved it off. "I will not pursue this matter." Both the judge and Brian breathed a sigh of relief. If this matter was exposed and set off another chai
When Raymond read the message, he immediately guessed that it must be Charlie. Charlie had the help of the Fox family and also had the core members of the Rothschild family under his control, so it wasn't surprising for him to have Raymond's number. It was just that Raymond did not expect Charlie to be so precise in his timing. Raymond had received Charlie's text message not long after he turned on his phone. He couldn't help but wonder, ‘Is Charlie nearby?’ Raymond had guessed right. Charlie knew that Raymond's phone was now on as he had been listening to Raymond's conversation with the judge and others, so he asked Vera, who was in Oskia, to send the message to Raymond using an untraceable virtual number and let Raymond know that he would rescue him. Before the conversation, Raymond would have refused to leave the United States. Because of his conviction, he would rather spend his years serving his sentence in the United States and return to Oskia as a free man after hi
Mr. Zorro didn't quite believe that this mission could be accomplished so easily. Hence, he mumbled under his breath, "Damn. I must keep a close eye on Biden and also the surroundings. Nothing can go wrong!" A few minutes later, a helicopter appeared in the sky and landed steadily on the helipad on the top floor of Manhattan Hospital. In the cockpit of the helicopter, in addition to the pilot, was Zekeiah. Zekeiah went to meet the pilot at Charlie's request and then took the helicopter to the hospital. As soon as the helicopter landed, Zekeiah said to the pilot, "You can go now. Leave the engine running. I'll wait here." The pilot asked with a puzzled look, "A-Are you sure, Mr. Cash? Do you know how to fly a helicopter?" Zekeiah snorted, "Why would I ask you to leave if I didn't know?" The pilot was not a member of the Qing Eliminating Society. He was a pilot of an aviation company under the Acker family. The company he worked for and the helicopter he flew were all own
With a nod, Charlie walked away and went to the door of Ward 1701. He knocked on the door and said, "Mr. Cole, your friend is here to pick you up. The helicopter is on the roof. He asked me to take you there now." Raymond instantly recognized Charlie's voice and opened the door. Looking at Charlie dressed as a doctor, he was relieved and asked, "Do you mean now?" "Yes." Charlie nodded with a smile. "He's waiting for you upstairs. I will take you up." "Okay," Raymond responded. "Thank you." He quickly packed his things, followed Charlie out of the ward, and went to the elevator. As soon as they entered the elevator, Raymond wanted to ask Charlie about the Four-Sided Treasure Tower, but before he could speak, Charlie gave him a phone with a line of text on the screen. Raymond took the phone, glanced at the text, and swiftly handed the phone back to Charlie while making an ‘okay’ gesture with a firm expression. On the other hand, Mr. Zorro left the ward just as the two of
Noticing Elaine's disappointment, Charlie quickly spoke up, "Honey, when are you coming back? Have you set a time?" Claire replied, "I plan to first finalize the project's documents and progress here as well as resolve any outstanding issues. If there's nothing else, I'll go back. If I can't finish today, it will probably be the day after tomorrow at the latest." "Have you checked the flights?" Charlie asked. "Are there any suitable flights for the day after tomorrow?" Claire replied, "Miss Fox suggested arranging her family's private jet to send me back, but I feel bad about it. A flight on a private jet costs over a million, and I can't let them spend that money." Elaine quickly interrupted, "Then just take a regular flight back and let her give you the money for the private jet. Convert it into a million!" Charlie hurriedly said, "They have plenty of planes. Even when they're not in use, they have to be maintained. The actual cost of flying one more trip isn't that high. B
Jacob and Elaine happened to be in the living room, so Charlie waved his phone at them and said, "Mom, Dad, it's Claire. I'll answer it here." The two stopped bickering instantly, and Charlie pressed the answer button. After the call was connected, Claire's beautiful face appeared on the phone screen. Seeing the background, Claire said in surprise, "Honey! You're home!" Charlie nodded. "I just got back today. Let me show you Mom and Dad." As he said that, he turned his phone around and pointed the front camera at Jacob and Elaine. Jacob asked worriedly, "Darling, when will you come back? I miss you!" Elaine interjected hastily, "Don't listen to your dad's nonsense. I miss you too, but it's a great opportunity that you're finally working with the Fox family in America. You must focus on your career. If you want, I can go over to take care of you!" "Mom, this is why I'm calling Charlie," Claire said with a smile. "I just finished the morning meeting with Miss Fox and the
Charlie responded with a smile, "Don't bother. I've already eaten." Jacob quickly stood up, walked over, and asked, "Why were you away for so many days this time?" Charlie answered, "The workload was a bit heavy this time. I visited several houses and factories, mainly because the client has strong financial power." "Wow!" Elaine exclaimed, very pleased, "A client with such strength must have paid quite a bit, right?" "Exactly." Charlie nodded and casually said, "This client was very generous with the payment. They even gave me an extra one million as travel expenses before I left." "My goodness!" Elaine shrieked. "One million just for travel expenses? What kind of godsent client is this?!" Jacob couldn't help but sigh, "Now, this is what it means to be rich. Giving an extra one million, that's just like a tip, right? They're really throwing money around like it's nothing!" At this point, Elaine seemed to remember something and quickly said, "I saw in the news that the yo
Charlie shook his head and replied, "I live in another building." As he said that, he pressed the button for the first floor in the elevator. The woman nodded slightly and said with a smile, "I thought you two were a couple. You look so well-matched." "No, no..." Nanako, feeling embarrassed, quickly replied, "Uh... We're just friends." The woman nodded and stopped teasing her. The elevator soon reached the first floor. Charlie bid farewell to the two women, got off the elevator, and walked toward the villa area. At this moment, he could never have imagined that the woman who had been in the same elevator with him was actually an underling of his biological mother. The reason she had returned a step ahead of him was also part of a carefully planned arrangement. Ashley was worried that Charlie might overthink things, so she had deliberately arranged for the woman to appear in front of him, allowing him to confirm that the woman was just an ordinary person who knew nothing a
Just as Charlie and Nanako were about to get out of the car, a female driver exited her car in the parking space diagonally opposite. After locking her car, she carried her bag and walked toward the elevator hall. When Nanako saw the woman, she turned to Charlie and said, "Charlie, that is the neighbor I mentioned. That day, I overheard her talking to a friend on the phone, and that's how I found out that Master Jeevika was coming to Aurous Hill." Charlie nodded slightly and smiled, saying, "It seems we should thank her when we get the chance. With just one phone call, she inadvertently helped you attain enlightenment." "Yes!" Nanako fully agreed with Charlie's point, saying, "If it weren't for her, I might not have had the chance to attain enlightenment." She then asked, "Do you want to meet Master Jeevika? Maybe he can give you some inspiration." Charlie shook his head. "My situation is special, so it's better to avoid meeting strangers who have already attained enlightenme
Due to the time difference, Charlie did not immediately call Kathleen. However, he believed that this matter was a piece of cake for her, so he planned to call her in the evening to discuss it and then start working on the follow-up plans. So, Charlie said to Nanako, "I think there's no need for you to continue practicing martial arts. Instead, why not come with me to the villa this afternoon and help me out? Once we're done, we can both head back to Thompson First." Without hesitation, Nanako nodded and said, "I'm all yours." She then asked, "Should I inform Master Howton of my departure?" Charlie waved his hand and said, "He must still be teaching. Let's talk to him privately later." "Okay." After that, Charlie and Nanako went to his villa halfway up the mountain. Once they got to the basement of the villa, Nanako was taken aback by the sight of a simple fluid-filling machine with many unused bottles and caps nearby. She asked, "Why do you have pharmaceutical equipment
With this thought in mind, Charlie silently decided to spend more time at the villa in the future, where he could focus on studying cultivation. Perhaps he might discover a breakthrough path based on his current foundation. However, the thought of Holly's family living in the villa next door posed a dilemma. If he went there every day to practice in seclusion, he would inevitably have to pass by Holly's house. Out of courtesy, it would be impossible not to greet them. But once he started exchanging pleasantries, his efficiency would naturally decrease. Moreover, it would eventually cause a misunderstanding if Nanako were to go there every day as well. Thus, Charlie felt an eagerness to find a new place for cultivation. After some thought, the lakeside mansion that Kathleen had purchased under the alias Kylie when she was in Aurous Hill came to mind. The Quinton family's villa, located in the Sonfo Valley far from the city, was nestled among mountains and waters, boasting exce
Nanako could also feel that the energy available for her to draw upon in her Sea of Consciousness had suddenly surged. Her sensory abilities, which had already improved significantly after achieving enlightenment, instantly leaped to an even higher level. The Reiki within her body became exceptionally abundant. With just a slight movement of her divine sense, the Reiki immediately dispersed from within her, making the entire office feel as if it was under her bird's-eye view, completely under her control. Moreover, this sense of control continued to extend outward. In just a short moment, eight nearby rooms also fell within her perception range. Charlie could sense the Reiki Nanako was releasing. Observing her closely, he noticed that her body was already brimming with Reiki, suggesting that it was no longer possible for her to continue taking the elixir. After a while, Nanako retracted the Reiki she had been using for perception and looked up at Charlie, saying, "Previously I co
Although Nanako had just attained enlightenment, she had already realized a critical problem: the Reiki available to her was very little, and there was almost no external channel for obtaining Reiki. For cultivators today, getting Reiki was the most difficult thing. There was no Reiki in the world, so the only external channels to obtain Reiki were elixirs, spiritual stones, or formations. If someone had a complete cultivation method, he could generate Reiki in his body by practicing the method, but for people like Charlie and Nanako who lacked such methods, this self-sufficient path was not feasible. Therefore, the small amount of Reiki that was generated in Nanako's body when she attained enlightenment was basically used up after she tried to sense Reiki. Charlie was slightly better than Nanako. The spiritual stones he accidentally obtained in the early days provided him with a lot of Reiki. Later, he relied on Cultivating Pills to barely make up for the gap in Reiki. Altho