Zell hurriedly bowed as he said, “Don Albert, please wait for a while. I will go and talk to my daughter for a minute. We were just discussing this matter amongst ourselves here, so she does not know anything about this yet…”Albert looked at his watch before he said coldly, “I’ll give you three minutes. I will not let you off so easily if you dare to cause any more delay!”Isaac also chimed in sharply, “Zell, let me warn you. You’d better not come up with any sort of tricks from now on. If I do not see the marriage certificate between Turk and your daughter, you are done for!”Zell nodded repeatedly. After that, he said in a panic, “Chairman Cameron and Don Albert, the both of you do not have to worry about anything. I would not dare to come up with any tricks at all.”Albert kicked him directly before he scolded him further, “What is the use of you making the promise to us? Go and promise Master Wade instead!”Zell hurriedly crawled in front of Charlie before he said, “Master Wa
”What?!”Juliet and her mother almost collapsed on the spot when they heard his words.His wife scolded angrily, “Zell! Are you a dotard?! Didn’t you say that you were going to marry Juliet off to Draco from the Scotson family? Why are you marrying her off to Draco’s father, Turk, instead? Turk is about the same age as you! How could you possibly allow our daughter to marry him?”“That’s right, dad!” Juliet also chimed in angrily, “Even if I am pregnant, that does not mean that I have to marry a nasty old man, right?!”Zell felt extremely embarrassed as he looked at his wife and daughter. He slapped himself in the face repeatedly before he cried and said, “It is all my fault! This is all my fault! I was befuddled and ended up provoking people that I should not provoke. Now, the other party has already called Don Albert and Chairman Cameron to come over here. Both of them only gave me one solution, which is to allow Juliet to marry Draco’s father. Otherwise, our family will be drive
Meanwhile, in an effort to get Charlie to spare her and let her off, Lilian had knelt on the ground and kowtowed as she knocked her head on the ground repeatedly until it was already swollen. However, Charlie did not buy it at all.Charlie knew what kind of person she was.Lilian was simply a brute! She was even more evil and vicious compared to his mother-in-law, Elaine.Although Elaine had always wanted his wife, Claire, to marry a rich man, at the very least, Elaine had never once thought of marrying her own daughter off to a man with a child.However, Lilian was actually willing to force her son to father someone else’s child just because of a fifty million dollar dowry. She was completely shameless and had no integrity at all.Thus, Charlie was certain that her current repentance was not from deep down within her heart, but simply because she was being forced to do so due to her current situation. If he were to give this kind of woman another chance to make a comeback, she
When he saw that Albert was about to bring this group of people over to the Civil Affairs Bureau, Isaac asked Charlie, “Master Wade, should I tag along and keep an eye on the situation?”Charlie waved his hand and said faintly, “You don’t have to go there. You can just wait here to attend the wedding banquet with me.”Claire had been standing next to him without speaking throughout this entire time. When she saw that everyone had already been taken away, she could not help but ask, “Charlie, we are actually here to attend Magnolia and Draco’s wedding banquet. Don’t you think that the situation with his father seems to be a little inappropriate?”Charlie smiled before he asked her, “Wife, what do you think is appropriate, then? If I do not make sure that Lilian is kicked out of the Scotson family today and if we do not teach the Scotson family a lesson, do you think that your high school classmate will ever be able to enjoy a good and happy life in the future after marrying into the
Lilian choked and said, “Comrade, our marriage certificate is at home. Can you get the divorce certificate done for us first? After that, we can bring our marriage certificate over here later.”The staff member said, “This is not in line with the common procedure. Both of you should go back and get your marriage certificate first.”Turk hurriedly replied, “No, it would be too late by then, comrade. We have to get divorced before noon.”The staff member tried to persuade them, “Even if both of you do not have any feelings for each other anymore, you do not have to get divorced at this moment now, right? Even if you cannot get divorced right now, you can still come back and get divorced later in the afternoon!”At this time, Albert cut in, “Miss, both of them have already been married for many years and have already lost their marriage certificate a long time ago. Therefore, can you proceed accordingly then?”After he was done speaking, he pointed at Turk before he told the staff, “
Jayden stretched out his hand as he got ready to drive Lilian out.Lilian cried bitterly as she said, “You… at the very least, you should allow me to go home and pack up some clothes!”Jayden replied coldly, “You d*mn old lady. You’re still thinking of going home to pack up your clothes?! I am already giving you face by not ripping your clothes off you now. If you continue talking so much nonsense, I will strip all of your clothes off before throwing you out!”When Lilian heard this, she did not dare to say anything else. She could only follow obediently like a dog as Jayden drove her away.After seeing that Lilian had already been taken away, Albert pointed at Juliet before he said, “You, come over here.”Juliet felt very unwilling deep within her heart. However, she did not dare to disobey Albert at this time.She could only come before Albert as she said in a trembling voice, “Don… Don Albert…”Albert nodded before he pointed at her and Turk as he told the staff of the Civil
”That’s great!” Turk finally heaved a huge sigh of relief when he heard this.At this time, the staff called for both of them to come to the counter to apply for their marriage certificates.Juliet was twenty-six years old this year, while Turk was fifty-two years old. The difference between both of them was exactly doubled.The young lady who was responsible for giving them the marriage certificate handed it over to both of them as she gnashed her teeth with hatred.After the marriage certificate was finally issued, Albert smiled slightly before he said, “Okay, since both couples have already obtained their marriage certificates today, we should hurry up and return to the hotel now. Master Wade is still waiting to attend your wedding banquet.”Hence, the four of them could only follow Albert as they returned to the Hilton hotel.At this time, the banquet hall in Hilton was filled with the Scotson family’s relatives and friends.Charlie took his wife, Claire, with him as they sa
As soon as Albert shouted out loud, the Scotson family came to a sudden realization, and they all began clapping unwillingly at this time.In fact, they were also very unhappy because of this wedding. This was because this kind of matter would really cause the Scotson family to lose face.However, since it was already done, there was nothing anyone could do to change anything at all.At this time, Juliet, who was wearing a wedding dress and had a cold expression on her face, and Turk, who was making a show of being decent and proper as he was dressed in a suit, walked up on the stage together.After that, the emcee smiled before he said, “Next, let us welcome the second couple, the bridegroom, Draco Scotson, and the bride, Magnolia Zevell!”In fact, the Scotson family was also not very willing to applaud this couple.It was not only Lilian and Turk who looked down on Magnolia, but the rest of the Scotson family also despised and looked down on this poverty-stricken girl.However
Ares LLP was the biggest law firm in the States, and only the best of the best were recruited as associates.If Jimmy got to pick ten of their partners, he was basically taking a huge chunk out of their human resources.Moreover, the partners' salaries would be very expensive. With Jimmy included, eleven of them meant over a hundred million US dollars at minimum. Ares would definitely be maimed if they had to pay that much money while losing ten of their elites! Naturally, Jimmy didn't feel confident about achieving that, and he asked Charlie, "Mr. Wade… Don't you think it's too much? Would Nate even agree to that?"Charlie shrugged. "Of course he won't agree if you're the one asking, but he would definitely say yes if it were Julien."Julien almost rolled his eyes.The man was truly ruthless, ready to inflict so much damage at the drop of a hat.Worst of all, he was going to play the villain for Charlie.Still, he said confidently, "Don't worry, Mr. Wade! I will pressure him
However, Jimmy realized something important even as he sighed in relief. "Wait, Mr. Wade… I know I should settle things in the family Stateside, but won't I be arrested upon arrival?""That's Julien's department," Charlie chuckled and turned toward the man. "Tell your butler not to send the evidence to the feds. If it has reached them already, ask to have it back and tell the feds they saw nothing."Julien promptly nodded. "I'll text him right now. You have nothing to worry about, Mr. Wade."Jimmy remained worried. "But sir, I think Nate's not going to let this slide. The man is cunning—he deliberately dug a pit so we'd fall into it, and he gathered all the dirt he could on us to be used as leverage when necessary."Charlie shook his head. "That's no big deal. Julien can make sure that you're fine even if the feds get the evidence."Julien nodded nearby. "Don't worry, Mr. Wade. The decision remains in your hands, either way. Just say the word, and it's 25 to life… otherwise, not e
The fact that Jimmy was a partner in Ares LLP already meant he had skill, while Matilda had herself been retired for years and definitely had lost her touch a little. So, having someone like Jimmy who had stayed on the frontlines all this while would definitely be no issue.And in turn, it was a good thing for Jimmy as it was better than the kennels either way.Charlie then asked Jimmy pointedly, "You say you're interested, but are you sincere about it?"Jimmy nodded without hesitation. "Yes, absolutely!""No regrets? We're talking about ten years here.""None, absolutely none!""Do you know what to say if anyone asks?""Yes, of course! I chose to further my career here in Oskia, and it was absolutely voluntary! That's what I'd say even if my family asked!"Charlie nodded. "Good. Then, you will have two weeks. Go home and set your affairs in order and report in for work afterward.""No problem!" Jimmy nodded repeatedly, actually surprised and grateful that Charlie would let hi
And yet, Julien was suddenly clapping his hands, and exclaiming excitedly, "Yes, right! We should get his wife and son over too for a happy reunion!"He then paused and quickly corrected himself, "Wait, no! I mean, they should each be caged with one empty cage separating each of their cages. They can see each other and talk, but there will be no touching. How dare he flex on me—I gotta teach him a lesson to remember!"Jimmy dropped limply on his rump, and Matilda beckoned for Paul to help him up while turning toward Julien as she pursed her lips. "Please, Mr. Rothschild… Even if you don't accept his apology, don't bring his family into this. It's against Oskian tradition—you'd insult your family's name!"Julien shrugged, not hesitating to retort, "What do your traditions have to do with me? If I mean to hurt him, forget his family—I'll drag his dogs over too!"Seeing that Julien was so furious, Charlie decided to stop him, or he might actually go through with it."That's enough, J
Holding up a thumb at Charlie, Julien exclaimed in approval, "You're right, my friend! That's far more exciting than having him jailed!"Just hearing that he would be sent to a kennel, Jimmy knew nothing would come of it—even if he didn't know the details, it was so obvious that Julien was thrilled by the very idea!Turning nervously toward Charlie, he was sobbing as he asked, "Mr. Wade…? What's this about a kennel…?"Julien chuckled coolly even before Charlie said a word. "A kennel is where you keep dogs, of course. Though there are literal dogs and metaphorical dogs, and you are the latter."Oh, don't worry. It's a really nice place where you get your own cage, and you'll be fed every day. You don't even have to work, so just sit tight and keep eating until the day you die."Jimmy's soul left his body in that instant.He was going to be locked in a cage?! That was way worse than being locked up and sent to jail! Where was the humanity around here?!Even as the thought struck h
Matilda was actually caught off guard by Jimmy's pleas, and even Paul found it hard to watch.Turning to Charlie, he said, "Please, Mr. Wade—my uncle can be a little despicable, but he is my father's brother. Please, let him have a chance to turn over a new leaf, seeing that he's earnestly repenting."While Paul spoke with Charlie, Jimmy was still confused and wondered why Paul would plead his case with Charlie instead of Julien. If there was anyone Paul should ask, it was Yolden since he was Julien's friend. So, why would he ask some young man instead of Yolden?That was when Charlie asked in curiosity, "You want to let him off? After he tried to take away your parents' legacy?"Paul smiled awkwardly. "I mean, I know the guy. He made sure to travel all this way to make a scene because he had nothing legal that could help him claim Smith Group Corporate Law from us. Otherwise, he'd have already filed the lawsuit in the States. Sure, it's a dirty move, but that's basically a des
As Julien finished, he realized something was wrong and turned toward Charlie before he knew it.Charlie held his gaze in turn, his expression quizzical and amused.Julien cleared his throat right then. "See, there are people who can order me around, but they have my utmost respect. However, a third-rate lawyer like you? Who do you think you are?"That was when Julien's butler called, and he reported respectfully as soon as the call was answered, "Sir, I've spoken with Nate Ellis, the owner of Ares LLC. He has since agreed to fire Jimmy Smith right away as well as disbar him nationwide."Julien asked, "Good. Anything else?""Well, Mr. Ellis also delivered some documents that can be used as evidence against Jimmy Smith, which he claims is enough for a lifetime sentence. If you deem it necessary, we can have it sent to the FBI.""Yes, let's go with that!" Julien replied, his tone satisfied. "And ask the director to handle it personally—I want this prick to never set foot stateside
Jimmy was sweating profusely in fear, but he argued back before he knew it, "That's impossible! Everything you say is bullshit! Gaiman simply thought he had a fair chance of winning and didn't want to pay Ares that much, and I have no idea who he partnered with, and I'm certainly not involved. Don't you try to slander me!"Nate chuckled. "Come on, Jimmy. We're all adults here, so there are things we shouldn't have to be so direct about. Mills Gaiman and your old classmate met in private many times, not to mention the private conferences you three had in secret, discussing your overall strategy and decisive points. Just so you know, Gaiman recorded every conversation, and I have the tapes with me."Jimmy's heart was left pounding as he blurted, "B-Bullshit! That's impossible!""Grow up, Jimmy," Mr.Goodman chuckled. "Every partner in every law firm always strives to rise higher, so I'm going to need as much leverage as I can. Otherwise, I'm not about to let them advance any further, e
Although the ringtone and vibration frequency were the ones Jimmy always used, this call somehow felt more urgent, leaving him exceedingly uneasy.When it abruptly stopped and left a missed call on his log, Nate Ellis soon sent a text: [Answer your damn phone this instant!]Just seeing the text left Jimmy feeling like his throat had gone dry, and as he gulped, it felt like his throat was being ripped, leaving him hurting.Still, he couldn't care less as his boss called again.Having seen the text, Jimmy didn't hesitate this time and promptly answered, watching Julien's smug face as he started tentatively, "Y-Yes, boss...?"Nate immediately yelled at him hysterically, "What the hell did you do?! Why did the Rothschilds call to complain about you?! And the complaint was from their heir apparent, at that! I worked hard for them and always toed the line for years, and I still haven't gotten a chance to meet the man, so how the fuck did you upset him?!"Jimmy's heart sank to rock bott