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Josie promptly put on a smile as she answered—she was good when it came to putting on an act on the spot, and she became especially great at it after honing that skill for years at Lunacorp."Come over to Dean's hospital room," Wendy told her. "It's really important—and don't tell Luna."Josie had no choice but to hurry over, despite a glance to see that the sky was already dark.Her annoyance was all too clear, as it showed all over her face as soon as she hung up.However, as she arrived at Dean's room and saw that it was just Wendy and Dean, she was beaming brighter than she would when she saw her own parents.She quickly went over, greeting them and asking after them, while Wendy took her hand and smiled. "Y'know, Josie… I've always treated you like family. You know that, don't you?"Josie smiled and nodded. "Yes, you do… By the way, why did you ask for me? Whatever it is, I'll definitely do it as long as it's within my power."Wendy smiled right then. "It's actually no big
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Moreover, if Wendy really had such a friend, why not tell Luna directly? She would certainly mend their relationship and get another excuse to choke Luna for more money.In Josie's mind, that begged the question—why her? And why stop her from telling Luna?The more Josie thought about it, the more she sensed a catch.At the very least, it was not as simple as Wendy put it."Mrs. Lambert, why didn't you tell Luna directly?" Josie asked then. "She'd be delighted to hear it—so why me? And why did you tell me not to tell her? Why don't you be frank with me?"She did not ask about the authenticity of the painting, since she would definitely consult experts who could see through it right away.Wendy looked at Josie calmly in turn, even smiling. "I have my reasons, of course… for example, I'd get a cut if this deal is a success. See, I'm going to introduce my friend to you, and you can get any appraiser to verify it. After that, you can tell Luna and ask her to pay for it, and it's miss
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Wendy was certainly ruthless, bribing Josie with the company her own daughter had founded.Moreover, they were not talking about a simple million-dollar enterprise either, but a corporate giant worth over a billion!Even now, Lunacorp was still on the fast lane of development, so one billion was just a start.At this rate, ten billion was no mere dream!With thousands of employees and a billion dollars worth in assets, who would not be interested?Josie's heart could leap out of her chest right then—this was the best opportunity for her to change her fate, a shot for the ugly duckling to become a swan.There was no way that she would have another chance to take over Lunacorp.Moreover, it was not exactly the same as Luna's own mother and brother wanting to take over the company.As Wendy said, Dean was no CEO material. He was an idiot and a playboy, and it would be shocking if Lunacorp did not fall apart under his leadership.Wendy naturally did not have what it took to lead a
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But if Luna deserved such privilege, what made Josie undeserving?Josie's rage flared on every occasion that she remembered that question.She could admit that she was envious and had perhaps even gotten jealous of Luna, but why did she not get to enjoy the same privileges?With that thought, Josie took a deep breath, whipped out a phone, and called Luna's number. "Ms. Lambert, I have something for Mr. White's birthday, but it's going to cost a lot… Right, right. I understand—don't worry, I'll do my best to obtain it."Having gotten Luna's permission, Josie smirked as she got in the car and drove away from the hospital.Now, who knew what the future would hold?-Meanwhile, Winter had already left Ted's hotel room.She was bewitching, but Ted did not take her.Still, he did not reject her completely either, even getting her number and promising to meet her again.The day had felt like a dream—but now that he thought about it, had the last few years not been just that?He alm
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Meanwhile, there were black-clad men patrolling the residence of a certain Mr. Zarkonnen.Security there was airtight, despite it being very late at night.After all, Mr. Zarkonnen was a legend in Eastport, although no one knew his real name and only addressed him as Mr. Zarkonnen.He was the epitome of a cultured gentleman, writing poetry, composing music, and painting, as well as fishing.Those would all seem to be normal pastimes for a man with refined upbringing. He certainly looked the part too, being in his forties and sporting a pair of gold-rimmed glasses—even his eyes seemed kind.However, only those who really knew him knew that he was actually the kingpin of Eastport's underbelly, with some even claiming all of Easton.And he was so infamous for his cunningness and ruthlessness that his skill and reputation brought him close to the Three Giants. People more or less were starting to label him as the fourth, and one could certainly wonder what strength and influence he c
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Mr. Zarkonnen did not snap at Wolfie. He had groomed the kid as his confidante, and one could see that his future was bright with the way he fought his way into the ranks of the best fighters.Moreover, it was only right that Wolfie was curious—they were talking about the famous Celestial Throne and the legendary man who sat on it.However, there was not much answer that Mr. Zarkonnen could offer, as he was not privy to that many details himself.Still, he said, "It's actually a surprise that I've managed to make acquaintance with members of the Celestial Throne, but it's also true that the Celestial King has gone missing. If he were around, would he have willingly allowed his throne to teeter on the brink of schism?"Then, sighing emotionally, Mr. Zarkonnen continued, "To be honest, the Celestial Throne isn't what it once was. But that is the reason I stand a chance. But that's enough about that—it's not something we should concern ourselves with."Right now, what we should be do
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The man was treating Wolfie and his men as if they did not exist!Wolfie's eyes flashed coldly as he smirked.Still, he did not snap right away. Instead, he led his men inside and sat opposite Ted, saying coolly, "You're not at all welcoming, it seems."Ted eyed him and asked icily, "Should I have rolled out a red carpet?"Wolfie nodded but chuckled. "Well, your hospitality doesn't matter much. What does is that your cooperation will be ideal for everyone all around. I'm actually here to bring you to Eastport, so please work with me and not put me on the spot."Hehe… Judging from your expression, you must have seen action before. The average person would be shaking in their boots if they saw a group like mine—the heir of the Quill family is really truly above the rest."It just so happened that Mr. Zarkonnen had already told Wolfie that Ted was really Theodore Quill, but Ted was frowning at the mere mention of his real name."My name is Ted York, understand?" he growled, looking
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Ted chuckled.Was he being threatened again? It had certainly happened way too many times over the past two days!Still, it was not the time to show his chops.Looking Wolfie straight in the eye despite his murderous glare, Ted smiled and shrugged. "Fine. Just try stopping me."His reaction left Wolfie stumped.He had already anticipated every kind of reaction from Ted, with Ted threatening him in return, fighting back, or warning him in some way.But shrugging and letting Wolfie a free kill was absolutely not what Wolfie expected.It was such a fearless expression that absolutely belittled him!Even as Wolfie felt that Ted was trampling all over his pride, his eyes flared with rage while he snarled through his teeth. "You'd better recognize your situation—I've tolerated you as much as possible, but you're asking for it!"Ted merely smiled faintly and retorted in disdain, "You're the one who threatened me, telling me I won't be able to leave the room. Honestly, you talk too mu
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Pantera smiled.He had been worried Ted would conceal the identity of this woman who had dumped him, only for this Panther of Melville to come running in and mention her out of the blue.It was a huge coincidence, but Pantera frowned at Panther's rude entrance without a knock.He stayed quiet, since Panther was supposedly Ted's friend, and waited to see how Ted reacted—even though Panther didn't really look like a friend.Wolfie, meanwhile, rolled his eyes and glared at Panther like he was an idiot.He knew a bit of the state of Easton's underworld and had more or less heard of Panther. He was at best a little infamous and didn't bolster much strength… to put it harshly, Mr. Zarkonnen and the others really didn't care about him.And while Wolfie wouldn't have cared what Panther did to Ted before, things were different now.As such, both Wolfie and Pantera stayed silent, waiting to see what Ted would do.That was when Ted frowned at Panther and asked quietly, "Panther, you say?
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Ted York, the former Quill family heir, also known as Theodore the Magnificent, King of the Celestial Throne, the Forsaken Emperor whose name shook the world, and the Tenth Monarch whose existence left the world breathless, was divorced? And dumped?Was that even remotely possible? The woman had to be crazy to do that.Beyond others, the countless women who admired Ted York would've all gone crazy for him.Even Wolfie, who had been silent as he stood nearby, could see that Pantera was skeptical.Pantera aside, he himself was left to wonder.He naturally knew about Ted's divorce but didn't have all the details. While he thought nothing of it before, having been around Ted and seeing the things happening around him left him questioning if Luna Lambert was really worthy of Ted.Finding a man like Ted was nothing less than a miracle against all odds, yet Luna dumped him, just like that?She had to be deranged…Nonetheless, Ted, smiling, asked quietly, "When have I ever joked about
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Meanwhile, Panther put away his phone and looked up at the sign that said 'Charity Hearts', hesitant if he should barge in to capture Ted York or wait outside.He couldn't make a scene, not in Eastport—Luna notwithstanding, he himself was reluctant, as things could go bad if his presence there became known.Checking the time, he mused to himself for a moment before turning to his henchmen. "Do you think we should wait or go in?"Naturally, we have to be quiet even if we are grabbing him. Ideally, we should force Ted to come quietly so that no one notices."Panther's henchmen were left scowling at his question.How were they supposed to respond? Why were there so many restrictions when they were supposed to just grab one man?Sure, there were pros to going in, but that was only if Ted came quietly with them.One of them said, "If it were up to me, we should go in. Let's pretend to be customers, and once we find where Ted is, we will go up to him and greet him like we're old frien
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Luna continued, "Moran Group has a strong influence in Easton, the family is not to be underestimated. Most importantly, they are a client we got with our own efforts, and that makes them our contact. If we want respect, we need to accomplish something on our own instead of relying constantly on others' connections."Josie nodded quietly, though she appeared hesitant. "Do we really have to? He's nothing good, and he was already lusting after you the first time. It'd be dangerous if we went straight into his turf."Leslie Moran's entire appearance was inherently sleazy—fiftyish, balding, and fat-bellied—but the man was somehow even sleazier than he looked.The prior breakdown of negotiations stemmed from Leslie's solicitation of sexual favors, including engaging in overtly frisky and vulgar conduct at the table.Just remembering it left Josie sick, as she had been molested herself. While Luna had the White family's protection, Leslie didn't know that, revealing his true nature.H
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Upon Panther's arrival at Easton, Luna and Josie, having departed earlier, naturally arrived as well.However, they were still in Luna's car, and Josie promptly put Panther's call on speaker so Luna could hear everything.Orphanage? Orphans? Spending the whole morning playing?Luna was perplexed—did Ted lose his mind? Did he really think she wouldn't find him?And instead of fleeing, he ran off to be charitable? Did he truly have nothing better to do? Or perhaps he was hoping to build good karma?Still, she remained indifferent to Ted's true thoughts and promptly told Panther, "Just do as I said before. I don't care what you do as long as you grab and restrain him."Panther promptly nodded. "Alright, Ms. Lambert! Don't worry, I know what to do. It might take some time since you told us not to cause a scene, and this restaurant—Charity Hearts, is a little important, so we have to be smart about this. But don't worry, it will be done in an hour."Luna cared little about the proces
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Would anyone believe it even if they were told? Naturally, there was a chance that it was true, but how important did the family have to be to actually disrespect someone like Pantera?And while Pantera knew nothing about Ted's personal life, Wolfie did all too well.The man wasn't just married—he was divorced, and to add insult to injury, he was labeled a loser and the one who got dumped.To Wolfie, it still felt like a dream.On top of that, he was interested to see how Luna Lambert would react upon discovering this. After all, the ex-husband whom she had deemed a loser turned out to be the former heir of the Quill family, a prominent guest of the White family, Viper Scorch's friend, and now, Pantera Medlar's esteemed boss.Still, it would most likely feel like a lottery winner who lost their ticket—they'd be wishing they were dead.On the other hand, Pantera's question left Ted in silence.Should he lie? No, that was unnecessary.And he wasn't afraid of embarrassing hims
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When Ted York started laughing, Wolfie should have done the same, as should anyone given the opportunity to be acknowledged by a member of the Celestial Throne.But now, he didn't think of it that way. As soon as he found out about how mysterious and powerful Ted really was, he promptly threw away all his opinions and observations towards the man, because none of it was right.Seeing Ted's laugh now, Wolfie didn't perceive joy, but the same amusement he saw in Pantera.Still, Pantera actually couldn't quite catch up, and turned towards Ted as he blurted in disbelief, "I mean, I don't care how ambitious this Zarkonnen character is, but he really has the support of the East King and Lord Cloudrider? Haha! When did the Celestial Throne change its policy?"Pantera merely chuckled and eyed Wolfie. He couldn't say it because his presence might derail Ted's plan.Ted simply smiled faintly in return and said quietly, "People change, just as time changes a great many things… including pe
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Pantera pursed his lips—what was wrong with Theodore the Magnificent? And it was certainly much better than 'Pants'!However, there was no helping it since Ted was the boss, and even if Pantera was himself a big deal to everyone else, he was still just an obedient henchman to Ted, a fact he would never dare argue.Ted chuckled just then. "Relax—no need to get so nervous, Wolfie. Just remember what I told you, and proceed as you should. It won't affect me if you spill the beans, but I'm going to be really upset. And if I'm upset, everything you begged for earlier won't count. Understood?""Remember the story I told you earlier? So cherish what you have and don't disappoint me."Regardless of whether Ted's words held weight, they were certainly preferable to no assurances.Wolfie was immediately profoundly grateful towards Ted, and he suddenly saw him in a different light.All the animosity and resentment Wolfie had previously harbored suddenly turned into boundless admiration for
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Wolfie, however, remained on his knees, trembling and afraid to make a sound.At this point, whatever Ted York said was law—Wolfie would not dare offer even a whisper of dissent.However, he was genuinely worried about Mr. Zarkonnen, which was why he disregarded what happened to himself and begged Ted.He would never believe anything Ted said, but he was powerless, and he suspected that he wouldn't leave alive.Was what he was witnessing knowledge he should possess?Absolutely not. It had to be a secret, but Ted wasn't keeping him out of the loop.What did that mean? Was he planning to silence him? Wolfie did not even dare to think. He tried nonetheless, "M-Mr. York, I don't mind dying, and I know I have no right to ask you for anything, but I owe Mr. Zarkonnen a tremendous debt and he saved my life on numerous occasions, and I couldn't repay him. All I can do is implore you to spare his life, and I will die without regret. Please find some mercy in your heart…"Ted sighed,
