“Ahh? So soon? You’re not going to stay in Eastcliff for a few more days?”“I have already settled all of my business, and there is nothing left for me to do here. I will be leaving tomorrow.”When Loreen heard this, she said without any hesitation at all, “In that case, I will also leave Eastcliff tomorrow. Let’s go back to Aurous Hill together, okay? We can take the same plane back.”Charlie wanted to turn her down. However, when he saw the pleading expression on her face, he could not bring himself to turn her down.After all, it was normal for friends to take the same flight together. So, he could not intentionally avoid taking the same flight as her.So, Charlie said, “Okay. We can go back together, then.”Loreen hurriedly said, “Then, you can give me your identity card details later. I will buy our flight tickets together!”“Okay.”***While the birthday banquet was still in progress, Dylan’s eldest uncle and second uncle had already made the preparations for him for his
By the time the birthday banquet had ended and the guests had already left, Dylan was pushing his new Phoenix 28 bicycle.At this time, Dylan suddenly recalled a famous hit song that he had seen on a short video platform…It was called ‘Riding on My Beloved Motorcycle’…As he thought about that song, he looked at his old and ugly Phoenix 28 bicycle. He could not help but sigh as he thought to himself, ‘It would be great if I could go to Aurous Hill on a motorcycle. I would even be able to travel for about three to four hundred kilometers a day, then. I would be able to arrive in Aurous Hill as soon as possible, and I would not have to suffer so many grievances and injustice along the way…’ Nevertheless, it was a pity, for he knew that Charlie would not give him any room to bargain at all. Therefore, he could only push his bicycle as he prepared to set off.His eldest uncle, Jeryl, was holding a green helmet in his hand as he tried to put it on for Dylan. Dylan dodged the helmet a
“Okay.” Charlie nodded before he said, “Alright, it is about time for you to set off.”At this time, Javier also ran over to them with a power bank in his hand. After that, he handed the power bank and charging cable over to Dylan as he said, “Dylan, take this power bank!”Dylan put the power bank into his backpack. After wiping the tears off his face, he said to everyone, “Grandma, Grandpa, Dad, Mom, Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, I am leaving now…”Everyone waved at him. “You can go. Make sure you pay attention to your safety on the road!”Dylan looked at Charlie again before he bowed and said, “Mr. Wade, I am leaving now…”Charlie hummed as he said, “Hurry up and leave now. Otherwise, you will be punished if you are late.”Dylan nodded hurriedly as he said, “Don’t worry! I will definitely do my best!”Charlie waved his hand and said, “Alright, then. You can go now!”Dylan nodded before he looked back at his relatives reluctantly. Then, he started pedaling hard on the huge Phoen
As Charlie was seated in Wrigley’s car on the way to the Golding family villa, he received a phone call from Loreen. “Charlie, I have already booked the flight tickets for both of us to return to Aurous Hill. It will be at nine o’clock in the morning tomorrow, okay?”“Okay.” Charlie replied, “How much is the flight ticket? I will pay you back.”Loreen complained, “It’s just a flight ticket. Do you really have to pay me back for it? Aren’t you being too polite with me?”Charlie said seriously, “You paid for my flight ticket, so how can I not pay you back for it?”Loreen snorted as she retorted, “Then, you have already saved my life several times now. How can I not repay you? When will Mr. Wade give me a chance to marry him in order to express my gratitude, then?”Charlie was speechless, and he could only say helplessly, “Alright, then. I will not be so polite with you about the flight ticket in that case. See you at the airport tomorrow morning.”Loreen replied, “Make sure you g
When she saw that Charlie had already returned, Quinn stood up happily as she ran toward Charlie in a few steps. She grinned as she said, “Brother Charlie, why are you back so early? I thought that you would not be back until evening!”When Charlie felt Quinn holding tightly onto his arm with her hands, he could not help but feel a little restless and unsettled. However, he did not dare to have any crooked or strange thoughts. So, he said, “I was just attending a birthday banquet. I came home as soon as it ended.”As he spoke, Charlie asked her, “Uncle and Aunt are not home?”“Yes.” Quinn replied softly, “My dad has already gone to the company, and my mom has gone to attend a charity event. There will be a charity auction and wine party after the charity event. They will not be having dinner at home tonight.”Charlie nodded. He knew that Rachel also had a very reputable and prestigious status. She was also considered one of the top-ranking figures in Eastcliff. After her husband ha
After receiving Charlie’s definite answer, Quinn danced happily as she ran back into her room. She immediately changed into a thick long down jacket.In order not to get recognized by the public, she also put on a face mask that would help her to keep warm, and a furry hat with two cute rabbit ears on it.She also grabbed a pair of round-framed black-rimmed glasses. After putting the glasses on, Quinn simply looked like a cute and adorable teenager. She did not look anything like the celebrity, Quinn, who all men were crazily obsessed and in love with.In truth, deep down, Quinn was actually a very cute and quirky girl.She had very simple thinking, and she had no experience in love or getting along with the opposite sex at all. Therefore, she certainly would not have any of those ulterior motives that other girls usually had.Charlie could see the shadow of their childhood memories from the look on her face. Looking back now, Quinn was indeed the sweet burden of his childhood.T
This was the nine grand and majestic dragons carving that was unique to the ancient royal buildings. It could be said that this was of the highest standard. There was also a similar carving of the nine grand and majestic dragons in the historical king’s palace.It was okay for a person to carve this in their homes in modern times. However, back in ancient times, only the king was allowed to use this kind of high-standard carving.If the royal family discovered that someone was using a similar kind of carving as the royal family, this would be considered treason, and the king could punish the offender’s entire family.Moreover, there were four courtyards in this manor. The first courtyard at the entrance of the manor, had a miniature version of the Sudbury garden with rocks, a small pavilion, a small bridge, and running water built in the front yard.There were only a few loyal servants of the Golding family working in the manor. So, Quinn did not have any scruples, and she simply t
Although Charlie did not respond to Quinn’s words, his childhood memories seemed to continue resurfacing in his mind and memories. Therefore, he could not help but feel that he was already a little closer to Quinn at this time.He even came up with an imaginary scene in his mind. If his parents were still alive and they had not moved to Aurous Hill back then, would he have already been married to Quinn by now?Perhaps, the person who was guarding this pond filled with Koi fishes right now would not only be Quinn and himself. Instead, Quinn’s parents and his own parents would also be here with them.It might even be possible for them to already have one or two children who would be following them. The children would be Quinn’s side, chattering endlessly at this time. They would be calling for their father and mother as they asked them about many details and memories of the Koi fishes.In fact, all of this was not just Charlie’s unreasonable conjecture.He knew his father’s characte
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
Fuming, Jimmy snapped at Julien, "If you insist on playing it like that, I will call my boss, and you can talk to him yourself!"Julien chuckled. "That's unnecessary. I've never met him. He would never recognize my voice."Jimmy laughed and nodded despite himself. "Impressive—you can really come up with anything! You don't have his number because he's beneath you, you refuse to call him because he's beneath you, and when I say I'll call him for you, you say he won't recognize your voice. Well, how do you suppose we should sort this out? At least prove you're a Rothschild, or anyone could claim that they are—"Julien held up a hand to stop him. "Then, how about this? I'll ask my butler to talk to your boss."Jimmy laughed even more loudly as if it were the best joke ever. "Hahaha!!! Butler, you say?! You really know how to talk! Alright, I'll wait and see what your 'butler' can do… I mean, what you can do. We'll see whether my boss calls me!"Julien ignored him and whipped out his
Naturally, Jimmy couldn't care less about Julien's suggestion, even looking at him pointedly from head to toe while smirking in contempt, "What, do you think I'd just do what any nutjob tells me to do just because they're claiming to be the Rothschilds' heir apparent?"Julien nodded, still smiling. "Good point, but don't worry—it's the same whether you call him or he calls you."Jimmy laughed. "I was offering you a way out, but you want to keep pressing your luck? Since you don't care to back off, let's see how you're going to finish this fight."Then, he shrugged while pointing at Yolden. "Well, it's the perfect chance to measure Matilda's husband, I guess."Based on what he saw of Yolden, there was no way he would buy Julien's claims, and thus labeled him an impostor in his mind.An ordinary lecturer in Aurous Hill, being friends with the Rothschilds' heir apparent? Not to mention that there had been plenty of fraudulent cases outside the States where the Rothschild name was use
Jimmy was taken aback since he didn't recognize Julien at all, mainly because the Rothschilds had always kept out of the public eye.In fact, it was basically impossible to gather genuine information about the Rothschilds online, as it was a mix of press releases and gossip. Most online biographies would only be about the older generations or certain frivolous figures. Any information about key members like Steve would never be searchable online.Matilda was confused as well, not quite understanding who Julien was since he wasn't on the list of guests invited.Seeing that she was confused, Julien turned and smiled at Yolden, "So, Professor, shouldn't you introduce me to the bride?"Yolden finally remembered that and quickly nodded, "Sorry, it slipped my mind."Turning toward Matilda, he smiled, "Darling, this is Julien Rothschild… A friend of mine from the states…"Julien's full name left everyone within earshot gaping as the Rothschild name was way too famous across the globe.
Seeing that Jimmy was getting a little nervous, Charlie smiled and assured him, "Please, you have nothing to worry about. No one's going to do anything to you, but if you feel threatened in any way, you can call the cops. The Oskian emergency hotline is 110, by the way."Jimmy was slightly relieved as he could see that Charlie really wasn't trying to make things awkward for him, and he straightened his collar as he said, "Actually, I didn't mean to cause trouble—I'm pleased that Matilda has found true love once more, and if we can be friends, I can set aside my claim and stay for the rest of this wedding, offering the newlyweds our best wishes as a representative of my family."Still, his expression showed contempt as he turned toward Yolden. "Also, I'm really curious and looking forward to seeing what connections Professor Hart might have that you say could be better than Bill.""You'll see soon enough," Charlie smiled and nodded.Jimmy remained skeptical and scoffed, "I really do
If Charlie really did get Jimmy to stay, who knew what other rubbish Jimmy would spout.As for Jimmy, he was actually surprised Charlie was asking him to stay, and his instincts told him that Charlie definitely didn't mean well.Not only that, he was on foreign soil—wouldn't he be defenseless if Charlie called in his friends to beat him up?Hence, he shook his head without hesitation as he said, "I'm sorry, but my sister-in-law is quite keen for me to leave, so I have no reason to stay and add to her problems. And it is her big day. I can afford to let her save face instead of spilling the beans on her all at once.""Oh, but you were complaining about the lack of important people just now!" Charlie quickly interjected. "It just so happens that we have a big-shot on his way here, and he's a good friend of the groom. When I told him about you over the phone, he said to keep you here no matter what it took, since he would like to talk to you face to face."Jimmy frowned. "What, are y
And with those words, Jimmy turned to leave.Despite threatening Matilda, there was no such agreement, and he knew that Matilda was well aware of that.Regardless, the only strategy he had in mind when he came to Oskia was harassment. As such, he simply came up with a lie to make Matilda look bad in public. All it took from there was just for one person to relay what he had said—even if it were all lies, Matilda's character would still be called into question.He made himself very clear so that Matilda would understand that if she didn't give in, his family would keep hounding her to take their two pounds of flesh. Even if she wouldn't surrender the stateside estates and human resources of Smith Group Corporate Law, they would still claim a sizable chunk.But if that failed too, they would just have to destroy Matilda's reputation along with Smith Group Corporate Law.Either way, they were not letting her off easy!And reading that much from Jimmy's behavior, Matilda snapped co
Jimmy didn't expect Matilda to break down the share ownership of Smith Group Corporate Law to such detail, and he hollered as he was starting to feel embarrassed, "Now, you're just being irresponsible, Matilda. My father gave my brother a million to start the law firm in the first place, and they had agreed that the family would have a stake, albeit only at 49%, to not deny your decision-making as a startup. Or are you denying it?"Matilda immediately became furious and snapped, "Bullshit! That was just a loan of one million, and the agreed term was three years. However, your brother returned it in one! I even asked him to return the money with every single one of his siblings watching, since you might all get skeptical, yet suddenly, you're calling it an investment?""You said he's returned it? Well, what proof do you have?" Jimmy quickly shot back. "Our entire family can testify that the money hasn't come back to us!""So, this is how you're going to play it?" Matilda smirked. "Th