Yahiko had already thought that he was going to die today. The special operations teams had yet to arrive, his men could not hold on any longer, and he might be killed by the enemies at any time.The driver and Hiroshi, who had no real combating skill, would very likely be killed by the ninjas as well.At this moment, he desperately wanted to call his daughter in Kyoto. Kyoto was hundreds of kilometers away from here, Nanako must not know that he was in a deep slump. He was hoping that if he made a quick phone call to her and heard her voice before dying, it could be considered a little comfort right before death.However, just as he pulled out his phone and was about to call Nanako, Hiroshi urged, “Ito-san, if we don’t run now, it will be too late!”Yahiko growled in exasperation, “I’ve told you, we’ve got nowhere to go…”Then, he said through his gritted teeth, “It must be Takahashi Machi’s doing! That b*stard! Jerk! How dare he use such insidious attacks against me!”Hiroshi
Hiroshi sighed before he turned his head and told the driver, “Mr. Yamamoto, let’s jump out together later!”The driver wiped his cold sweat off before he nodded and said, “Okay! I will do it together with both of you!”At this time, the two ninjas working for Yahiko were already on the verge of death!When Hiroshi saw that both of the ninjas could be hacked to death by the other party at any moment, he hurriedly shouted, “Mr. Chairman! Mr. Yamamoto! Now!”Yahiko quickly pushed the car door open on the same side as Hiroshi. At the same time, the driver also opened his car door as he prepared to get out of the car.However, the driver’s side happened to be right in front of one of the Iga ninjas. When one of the Iga ninjas saw that the driver was about to get out of the car, he rushed over to him and raised his ninjato before piercing the driver directly through his heart.The sharp ninjato not only pierced right through the driver’s body, but the tip of the ninjato also pierced d
Before he fell, Hiroshi’s words kept replaying through Yahiko’s mind.As long as he did not fall to the ground with his face or belly down, he would certainly have a chance to survive, then.Thus, he struggled to adjust his body when he was in mid-air, and he landed heavily with his legs hitting the ground directly first!After a loud crashing sound, Yahiko felt an incomparable sharp pain coming from both of his legs, but he could not be bothered to check for any injuries on his legs. Instead, he instantly did a couple of somersaults on the ground to relieve the impact of his fall from the highway bridge.Immediately afterward, Hiroshi also fell heavily to the ground. He fell in the exact same manner as Yahiko, and he allowed his legs to hit the ground first before rolling around.Although both of their legs were hurting to death, both of them managed to save their own lives because they had landed in the correct posture. At this time, Yahiko finally looked at his own legs and saw
The other two helicopters caught up directly with the two cars that the Iga ninjas were escaping in.Since the Iga ninjas were all on the highway bridge, there was nowhere for them to hide at all. They were simply driving away frantically as they tried to escape, but the helicopters were already approaching directly above them.Just as they were trying to escape with all of their strength, the special operations team on the helicopter shot armor-piercing ammunition directly at the front hood of the two cars.The penetrative ability of the armor-piercing ammunition’s projectile was extremely strong, and even military armor would find it difficult to resist armor-piercing ammunition, not to mention an ordinary commercial vehicle. So, after a few rounds of armor-piercing ammunition had hit the front hood of the car, the car engine was instantly damaged.After the engine had been damaged, the vehicle started to lose power immediately, and the vehicle speed slowed down until it finally
Yoshito never would have dreamt that the Schulz family would actually find him!As soon as the woman spoke up, he shuddered before he blurted out, “I have so many guards in my house. So, how could you have walked into my house just like this?!”Yoshito’s house had always been heavily guarded.After all, the stronger a person’s desire to harm others, the stronger the need to defend and protect himself.In order not to get ambushed by others, Yoshito had arranged for twenty bodyguards to guard his home, and some of these bodyguards were even ninjas who came from smaller families. So, his defense and security could be said to be very extensive and strong.Hence, Yoshito could not understand how this woman could get into his house and why he could not hear her movements at all?!The woman smiled indifferently before she said, “It does not matter how many guards there are. Wouldn’t it be fine if I just kill them all? Besides, there were not that many people to begin with anyway. Inclu
Since his current wife did not like Yoshito’s eldest son, Yoshito had kicked his eldest son out of the family after he had gotten married to his current wife, and he had asked his eldest son to follow his ex-wife.After that, Yoshito’s wife from his second marriage had given birth to a son and daughter for him. So, Yoshito rarely thought about his ex-wife or his eldest son over the years.However, at this time, Yoshito suddenly thought about both of them. At the very least, he could find comfort in his heart.After his death, the bloodline of the Matsumoto family would not be completely cut off tonight.His eldest son would still be carrying on the family lineage.There was nothing more comforting and relieving for Yoshito at this point in time.However, it seemed as though the woman from the Schulz family could see right through his thoughts.She smiled playfully as she said to Yoshito, “Mr. Matsumoto, I heard that you have another son, right?”Yoshito was taken aback, and he
At this time, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.The Superintendent General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department could finally heave a huge sigh of relief when he learned that Yahiko had already been taken to the hospital and that his life was not in danger.He took out a cigarette before he tapped it on top of his cigarette box to make the tobacco firmer. After that, he took out his lighter before he lit the cigarette and took a puff of it.After a while, he sighed as he said, “Oh! It looks like this bizarre day has finally come to an end…”The person next to him hurriedly said, “Superintendent General, the pair of siblings from the Schulz family have not been found yet…”The Superintendent General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department was very angry, and he immediately said, “Can’t you stop adding onto my troubles? The life and death of the pair of siblings from the Schulz family are still unknown for the time being!”As he spoke, he added, “Their life an
Nanako wanted to say many things to Charlie, but she did not know where she should begin. So, she simply started telling Charlie about her childhood and past.Although Nanako was born into a wealthy and influential family, she did not have a very happy childhood.Her mother had died at a young age. Although her father never remarried, this could not make up for the shortcomings during Nanako’s childhood.Moreover, Yahiko was always busy with work all the time, and he had very little time that he could allocate and spend with Nanako. Besides, Yahiko had always been a very serious and stern man. So, Nanako lacked a lot of love and affection during her childhood.Nanako’s mother was a young lady from a very prestigious and traditional family, so when she was still alive, she would always teach Nanako in a very traditional way. Thus, Nanako would also follow in her mother’s footsteps and learn about tea ceremony, painting, embroidery, and needlework. She had even learned how to read po
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
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