After sending Aurora out of the house and watching her leave, Charlie brought the medicinal herbs and materials that Aurora had delivered to him back to the bedroom that he shared with Claire on the second floor.The medicinal herbs and materials that Aurora had delivered today were sufficient for him to refine a batch of Healing Pills as well as a batch of Rejuvenating Pills.The Healing Pill would no longer be of any use to him. However, this kind of pill would have a great effect on any ordinary person. When Jasmine had been involved in the accident in Japan, it was the Healing Pill that had saved Jasmineโs life.As for the Rejuvenating Pill, Charlie also planned to make another batch of those pills. He would give one of the Rejuvenating Pill to Graham, and he would keep and reserve the rest of the pills for emergencies.Charlie then refined thirty ordinary Healing Pills and also thirty Rejuvenating Pills.When he saw these newly refined pills, Charlie suddenly thought of his m
Jefferson was surprised when he heard this, but he could not help but feel overjoyed.He laughed as he said, โOld Master Lennard, I heard that this person could easily kill many top ninjas in Japan on his own. He has extraordinary strength. So, it should be normal for him to have a hard fate, right?โChandler replied solemnly, โJefferson, there are many people with a hard fate in this world. Even widows will appear to have a fate as hard as iron. However, anyone with the fate of a True Dragon is extremely rare. If this was the ancient times, he would either be a prince or a top general. Anyway, no matter what it is, he would be an extraordinary person!โJefferson was silent for a moment before he said seriously, โOld Master Lennard, my granddaughter really wants to find this person. I wonder if you can give us a hint, then?โChandler sighed as he said, โThis personโs fate is superior to mine. I cannot see through itโฆโJefferson exclaimed, โOld Master Lennard, would there be any fa
Chandler hummed slightly before he said seriously, โIt is time for her to stop. Otherwise, it will be a fatal attraction, and she will be the one getting hurt in the end.โJefferson thanked him repeatedly before he hung up the phone in a hurry. After that, he made a video call to Sophie.The reason why he was video calling Sophie directly was because he knew that when she answered the video call, she would certainly be using the speaker by default. In that case, not only would Sophie be able to hear what he had to say, but his daughter, Helen, and his grandson, Jaime, would also be able to hear it.What Jefferson feared was that Sophie would not believe in divination and fortune-telling. If he were to tell her that there were tigers in the mountain, she would probably not retreat, but instead, she would head up to the mountain base.Therefore, he wanted to solemnly inform her about this matter in front of Helen. That way, even if he could not persuade her, Helen and Jaime might sti
โWhat?!โAs soon as Sophie heard her grandfather asking her to stop looking for her benefactor, she could not understand his intentions. So, she asked incomprehensively, โWhy, Grandpa?โJefferson replied vaguely, โIt will not be good for you to continue looking for him. So, it will be better for you to just forget about it.โSophie frowned, and she was very persistent as she said, โGrandpa, the person that I am looking for is me and my brotherโs benefactor! He saved our lives! So, no matter what it is, I will continue looking for him. I will not give up even if I canโt find him!โJefferson was a little anxious as he solemnly replied, โIt is not about whether you are going to find him or not! This is something related to your own safety in the future!โSophie was unconvinced, and she asked, โMy future safety? What has this got to do with my future safety?โJefferson replied seriously, โOld Master Lennard said that your fate is in direct conflict with his fate. Moreover, his fate i
โWhat is even more powerful is that the calendar that they came up with is exactly the same as the ones calculated by modern science now. The error is so minimal that there is only a one-day discrepancy in the calendar in every five thousand years. Do you think that this is also a feudal superstition, then?โSophie suddenly did not know how to refute her motherโs statement. So, she could only make a strong statement as she said, โThere is still no actual basis for this kind of thing. Therefore, I will not believe in it anyway!โHelen sighed at this time before she continued speaking in a serious tone, โWhen my generation was younger, we had a relatively objective understanding of the Eastern and Western culture. We would never blindly believe that the West was better or the East was better. Instead, we would look at the problem from an objective and dialectical perspective. However, the Western culture has already taken complete control over your generation, which was born after the
When she saw that Sophie was no longer refuting her words, Helen sighed slightly before she said in a serious voice, โSophie, you have to understand that all of the stars in the two trillion galaxies or more have their own set of laws of operation. What more the lives of billions of people?โAfter that, Helen folded her hands together before she said sincerely, โI used to go to the temple to burn incense and worship Buddha often in the past. However, both of you and your father would always think that I was being overly superstitious. Nonetheless, the teaching in Buddhism has long taught us to see the world in a grain of sand!โโEven if it is just a gravel, its interior is infinite!โโIn comparison, a galaxy is also equivalent to a grain of sand in the universe, but it also contains another vast world within it.โโDivination and fortune-telling seek to tell people the truth. Everything has its own set of laws, from the dust to the stars. Even if you do not understand it, itโs okay.
โHowever, Mom is already making such an absolute statement now. Based on my knowledge and understanding of her, although Mom is usually a very gentle and easy-going person, as soon as she makes up her mind and decides on something, there is basically no room for mediation at allโฆโโSo, if I were to insist on looking for my benefactor at this time, my mother will certainly send me to the United States just as she said she wouldโฆโโAt that time, if I am in the United States, I will be thousands of miles away from Oskia. It will be even more impossible for me to find my benefactor, thenโฆโโSo, I can only lie to my mother first so that she will feel comfortedโฆ before I secretly continue looking for himโฆโHelen did not know the thoughts that were going on in her daughterโs mind at this time. Therefore, she felt relieved as soon as she heard that Sophie was willing to give up searching for her benefactor.So, Helen looked at Jaime before she said in a serious tone, โJaime, your middle n
Helen wanted to stay in Aurous Hill for a while.It was not only because she missed Curtis, but it was also because she truly liked the warm and humid ancient city by the riverside.Also, she was still thinking about that old mansion that Curtis used to live in.She wanted to continue staying in Aurous Hill so that she could buy that old mansion. After that, she would renovate it nicely again.If there was nothing special in the future, Helen was even willing to settle down in Aurous Hill.Helen had gotten married to Sheldon because she had already lost all of her confidence and expectation in love and relationships after seeing the man that she loved so deeply getting married to another woman.However, even after getting married to Sheldon, Helen only felt family affection for him and not love.As soon as Sheldonโs betrayal of their marriage had come to light, Helenโs family affection for Sheldon had also disappeared instantly.Therefore, even though she had not officially div
However, Jimmy realized something important even as he sighed in relief. "Wait, Mr. Wadeโฆ 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 cunningโhe 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 lifeโฆ 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 meโI 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. Rothschildโฆ Even if you don't accept his apology, don't bring his family into this. It's against Oskian traditionโyou'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 familyโI'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 itโeven 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. Wadeโฆ? What's this about a kennelโฆ?"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. Wadeโmy 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 personallyโI 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. "Impressiveโyou 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 areโ"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 doโฆ I mean, what you can do. We'll see whether my boss calls me!"Julien ignored him and whipped out his