Since her enlightenment, Fleur had never doubted herself as much as she did today. Everything that had happened around her felt like chains binding her tightly with no way to break free. At this moment, she felt immensely frustrated and depressed, but there was nothing much she could do. And time was continuously ticking away. The plane Zekeiah had chartered was flying toward the US-Canada border, getting closer and closer to the designated airport. Half an hour had passed, and there were still nine helicopters waiting for inspection ahead of Fleur. At this rate, it would be at least an hour before her turn. Counting the time it took for the inspection, by the time the inspection was completed and they got the clearance to take off, she estimated that the plane would have landed by then. Therefore, Fleur had to choose between two options. She could either have the members of the Qing Eliminating Society rush in to attack the airport and see if they could get the Four-Side
Ottawa, the capital of Canada. It was already morning. While chatting with Helena, Charlie kept checking his phone, anticipating the news of the Four-Sided Treasure Tower's return to Oskia. However, Vera's phone call arrived before the news. Charlie said to Helena, "I need to take this." "Alright." Helena nodded gently. "I'll make you a pot of tea." Upon saying that, she stood up and left the room. Charlie answered the call and asked curiously with a smile, "Miss Lavor, it's still so early in the morning. What's the occasion?" Vera chuckled and said with a delicate voice, "But sir, it's already evening here." "Oh." Charlie chuckled as well. "I forgot about the time difference." Vera smiled and asked, "I need to update you with some news. I wonder if it's convenient for you?" "Yes, of course!" Charlie replied. "Go ahead." Vera began, "I heard that the NSA is using a special force to order a plane to turn around and return to America, and the plane was the one Zekei
Charlie had never understood AI models before, but after listening to Vera's statements, he felt a growing interest in his heart. The power of AI was that it not only had some basic intelligence and logical reasoning ability, but more importantly, it relied on powerful computers and supercomputing power and memory, and it had a huge knowledge base. Before AI, if one wanted a computer to calculate the flight trajectory of a comet, one first needed to know how to calculate the flight trajectory and then use the computer language that the computer could understand to write a set of software that could teach the computer how to calculate the flight trajectory of the comet, and after that, they would have to rely on a supercomputer to run this software before inputting all the relevant data of the comet into it so that the supercomputer could complete the calculation. However, the AI model had long since learned how to calculate the trajectory of a comet through continuous learning an
"I bet she won't be out of New York by the time the news is released," added Charlie. "Should we delay the announcement?" Vera asked. "Let Fleur go through all the trouble to rush over, and then really let her experience what it's like to put in a lot of effort only to end up with nothing." "I thought about it, but I don't know if we can get the timing right," Charlie lamented. "What if the plane arrives earlier than Fleur does? How can we be sure that there's nothing wrong?" Vera smiled and reassured, "The plane will land in more than an hour, but since Homeland Security has made such a big fuss, they must conduct a thorough inspection of the plane to completely rule out any abnormalities. I checked, and Zekeiah rented a Gulfstream G650. It's not very big, but it's more than 30 meters long. The inspection will take hours. There's enough time for Fleur to fly from New York." Speaking of which, Vera added, "It'll be even better if we can find a way to bring Fleur into conflict w
From the time the Four-Sided Treasure Tower was delivered out of the United States, Julien estimated that it should have arrived in Oskia by now, but he hadn't heard of any updates yet. He was looking forward to the bad news from his family after the news from Oskia was announced. However, the lack of news or updates made him anxious. Right at this moment, Charlie knocked on the door and came in. Julien rushed to him and asked anxiously, "Mr. Wade, how is it going? Has the Four-Sided Treasure Tower gotten to Oskia? Why hasn't the news come out yet?" "Relax," Charlie chuckled. "Yes, it has arrived, but the government needs to check and verify its authenticity first. It's a major event that needs to be announced to the public, so they don't want any mistakes. Also, they need time to process the photos, videos, and whatnot, and the TV station has to edit, organize, do post-production, and check for errors before broadcasting the news. All of this takes time." "You're right. They
Julien was bewildered to hear Charlie's serious remarks and believed every word he said. He had heard some time ago that the AI company his nephew had invested in had made a huge breakthrough and become a rising star in the internet industry. However, he hadn't taken it seriously as the Rothschild family had primarily focused on finance and energy sectors. They had always been wary of the internet bubble and the challenges of making profits in that area. AI's unparalleled adaptability amazed him. It showed its brilliant ability in the process of finding the Four-Sided Treasure Tower. From this point of view, if the treasure tower was still in New York, coupled with AI in the search, the possibility of finding it would increase significantly. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He even felt glad that he had decided to be on Charlie's side and somewhat betray his father. Only by being vigilant could he ensure that he could retain his benefits.
Fleur knew that she couldn't get to the airport before the plane landed, so this was the safety measure she was able to come up with. If the Four-Sided Treasure Tower was really on the plane and she couldn't find it after getting there, every person leaving the airport was worth checking thoroughly. She was getting more and more anxious, but the line in front of her seemed to take forever to move. After waiting in line for an hour, it was finally her turn to be inspected. At the request of the soldiers, Fleur, Tarlon, and the pilot got out of the helicopter to be searched. In addition, personnel with professional inspection equipment began to carefully inspect the helicopter inside and out. They even checked the helicopter's fuel tank and its internal structure with special devices to see if the treasure tower was hidden inside. After the inspection was completed and there was no abnormality, the helicopter carrying Fleur was allowed to take off. The helicopter climbed to the
Fleur released a huge amount of Reiki that engulfed the entire airport. "That's weird." She frowned in confusion. "Why is there no Reiki associated with it other than my own Reiki?" The Four-Sided Treasure Tower was a ritual implement, and it was jointly crafted by many highly skilled cultivators with great supernatural abilities during the Tang Dynasty. It undoubtedly contained numerous formations and magical arrays, and with Reiki sensing, it would surely be detected immediately. However, Fleur felt like she was exploring a void as her Reiki traveled all over the place. She couldn't sense anything in return. Her heart skipped a beat. Then, she started to scrutinize her search around the airport, trying to locate Zekeiah and Mr. Zorro. Despite her efforts, she couldn't find any trace of them. At this point, she felt a lump down her throat. She growled with a gloomy expression, "Ugh! After all the troubles I've been through to get here! It's a trap!" "What?!" Tarlon gaspe
Fleur had repeatedly mentioned the conspiracy theory of Ashley using a body double over the last twenty years.Tarlon had investigated from many different angles, but everything from the gender, age, dental records, to body figure pointed to the fact that the deceased was Ashley Acker.And yet, Fleur had never bought it, insisting that Curtis was prepared for them just because Curtis' son had gone missing soon after.There was no way Curtis would save his son but not his wife, and the disfigured corpse only added fuel to Fleur's suspicion.Thus, over the last twenty years, Fleur had kept a close eye on the Ackers, arranging for two 'scholars' to be embedded amongst their ranks as sleeper agents. She went that far all to determine if Ashley was dead or had faked her death.However, the scholars had since been killed in action, and they had no spies within the Ackers left.As for Tarlon, he still doubted Fleur's theory even now, but he remained respectful as he spoke, "Milady, I mu
Meanwhile, on the edge of the South Pole, Tarlon Griffin rushed outside of Fleur Griffin's room, knocking the door gingerly as he announced, "I have news, my lady!"Fleur didn't respond, but the thick wooden door between them slowly opened as if pushed by an invisible force.Tarlon entered to find Fleur seated on the floor with her legs crossed at the ankles. Her eyes remained closed as she molded her Reiki, asking, "What is it?"Tarlon quickly answered, "News from Oskia. The Ackers are partnering with the Wades on a joint venture into electric-powered vehicles."Fleur slowly opened her eyes, asking quietly, "And you're telling me because?"Tarlon quickly explained, "It just came out of the blue, so I thought I should report it to you right away."Fleur sighed. "After I tried and failed to wipe out the Ackers so many times, they wouldn't dare set foot stateside. If anything, they must have decided to seek asylum in Oskia by offering a substantial investment, and it's a base whe
Silent for a while, Matilda then asked Yolden, "Do you think I can do it?""Yes!" Yolden nodded without hesitation. "You definitely won't have any problems!"Matilda sighed, shaking her head. "We traveled far abroad to study while we were young, but we didn't return to Oskia to help the country's development. It's been thirty years since, and now that we have returned to the country at the same time, I definitely wouldn't turn down such an opportunity to help."Pausing, she then said, "That said, major corporations make it a point to not hire family members. Forget spouses—employees aren't allowed to date, and one of the two will be asked to resign if necessary."Don't you think it's inappropriate since we are legally married, having gotten our certificate and all? And if we set these precedents, we would have trouble asking other employees to follow that policy. You are going to be a CEO, so you need a very clear answer on this issue."Yolden shrugged. "In the first place, that p
Yolden nodded slightly. "He does.""My gosh…" Matilda murmured. "That's too much… Ashley's son? A member of the Acker family and the Wades?!"Pausing, she then asked in confusion, "Wait, if Charlie has so much power and influence, why would he permanently reside in Aurous Hill… No, why would he be content as Jacob Wilson's son-in-law? Does Jacob know who he really is?""Definitely not," Yolden shook his head. "There were some compelling circumstances, and his identity is a sensitive one. That's why I'm asking you to tell no one except Paul—and even then, you should only tell him if he can keep the secret."Matilda was sharp enough to pick up on the reasoning, too. "Charlie's hiding because of his parents' accident, isn't he?""Yes," Yolden sighed. "He has his plans, but I didn't pry since I can only do that much, let alone help him on that.""Got it," Matilda nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry. My lips are sealed… And you just said you're resigning? Are you going to help with this e
"That would be Ashley Layna Acker," Matilda replied without hesitation. "She was our age, as well as a major investor in Silicon Valley, while we were only starting to get our first clients. It's no exaggeration to say that she's the shining example in many case studies when it comes to business."Pausing, she then continued, "And she used to be your classmate, right? I remember you mentioning that in our conversations before.""Yes," Yolden sighed emotionally. "She was a classmate and the star of our generation."Matilda nodded but soon shook her head, "Wait, weren't we talking about Charlie's car company? What does that have to do with Ashley Acker?" "Here's where I let you in on a secret," Yolden said. "But first, you have to promise me that you won't tell anyone except Paul."Matilda nodded without hesitation. "Don't worry—if it's a secret, I won't tell Paul either."Yolden scratched his head. "Actually, Paul should know. We are going to marry soon, and he's my stepson, lega
In fact, the legal department of major enterprises covered many responsibilities, the chief of which concerned intellectual property, which was why veterans were needed to lead.Additionally, Charlie trusted Matilda's accomplishments in the legal field, especially since she had worked in the United States for years.With Curtis Autos' intended expansion worldwide, that meant the legal department should also know the laws of countries abroad, ready to file or respond to lawsuits at any time. After all, competitors may use the law to impede their growth, along with the government applying unfair policies to impede their development and impact on local businesses.Moreover, Charlie considered Paul young and therefore lacking in experience, not to mention that it was not likely he would abandon his family's law firm. As such, the ideal solution was to poach Matilda for now.As for Matilda, she was still in the dark and had no idea what she was in for, asking Charlie in confusion, "Lega
Later, after Charlie told Jeremiah over the phone about the joint venture with the Ackers to establish Curtis Autos, the old man was awash with tears, especially after Charlie told him that it was Keith who suggested it. After all, Curtis was his favorite son whose death he could never really get over. Moreover, he once believed that only his family mourned Curtis while the Ackers never did, and he held a grudge over his son's passing. As such, he was surprised that Keith held such great respect toward his late son and didn't hesitate to say yes when Charlie invited him to Aurous Hill to sign an agreement with the Ackers.Still, Charlie wasn't in a hurry to arrange for a specific time, and he was going to let the Ackers sort out the human resources of Godot Autos over a few days. It still wouldn't be too late by then.Moreover, he was keen to allow the buzz to have time to grow so that the automotive industry would be astounded by the joint project between the Ackers and the Wade
Christian was the first to exclaim in approval, "Yes! Curtis Autos sounds wonderful! It has my vote!""Seconded!" Kaiden nodded, pumping the air with his right fist. "I've looked up to Curtis the most, and I absolutely agree with naming the company after him!"Jaxson was nodding too. "Me too!""Yes!" Lulu chirped.Yolden couldn't help agreeing as well. "Curtis Autos is definitely a good name!"Merlin raised his hand gingerly as well. "Quit it with your flattery already," Keith chuckled, and he turned toward Charlie solemnly. "In the end, Curtis is Charlie's father, and the final decision goes to him!"Charlie's eyes were welling up with tears—his parents had been gone for almost three decades, yet he had never thought of dedicating anything to their memory.As such, Keith's suggestion to use Curtis's name for the car company left him thrilled. After all, wouldn't his father's soul be honored if Curtis Autos rocked the country, maybe even the world?With that in mind, he nodd
Charlie also had to agree that this was an opportunity to formally reconcile the Wades and the Ackers.While he couldn't reveal himself just yet, the Wades and the Ackers had been in-laws for years. Even if they had had a dispute for the longest time, restoring good relations made sense now that the Ackers had come to Oskia, and it wouldn't arouse any suspicion.That was why Charlie agreed to it without hesitation, even making a mental note to invite his paternal grandfather, Jeremiah, to Aurous Hill.The old geezers could meet up and clear the air while deciding on the partnership.Yolden was prepared to resign as a professor as well so that he could help the Ackers and Charlie fully develop their automotive company.With a general direction planned, he asked everyone, "Since we're creating a new brand, has anyone come up with a name?"No one was feeling inspired at that moment, but that was when Lulu, who had been silent throughout, said, "Since Charlie and our family are worki