“To put it bluntly, if the Wade family truly had this kind of strength and ability, they could have easily kidnapped me or even assassinate me directly when I am at home. Why would they still be inferior compared to the Schulz family, then?”“That is also true…” The butler hesitated for a moment before he asked, “Lord Schulz, do you think that the Wade family could have befriended some hidden master, then?”“That is also unlikely…” Cadfan shook his head and said, “The Wade family has never paid as much attention to martial arts masters, unlike the Schulz family. That old man, Jeremiah has only ever been interested in making more money in his whole life. So, if you were to ask him to fork out a large sum of money to raise a large number of martial arts masters, he would not be interested in it at all. Therefore, how could someone like him possibly be able to enlist the help of a real top master?”With that said, Cadfan had a grim expression on his face as he said, “I can only think o
At this moment, Cadfan was already thrown into a state of confusion.It was also precisely because of this that his thoughts began to diverge and he felt like he couldn’t keep up with it.He could not help but have a strong feeling that the mastermind behind this entire incident was none other than that top master who had saved Jaime and Sophie back in Japan.However, the butler could not help but feel that this was just a fantasy.So, he said euphemistically, “Lord Schulz, we have not even been able to ascertain the identity of the master that the eldest young lady met in Japan back then. We do not even know whether he is an Oskian countryman or whether he is an Oskian who is living abroad in Japan.”“Furthermore, Kyoto and Aurous Hill are separated by thousands of kilometers in distance. How could there be such a coincidence where two people cross paths and overlap with one another again amongst the vast crowd of people? Although this possibility could exist, the probability of
The butler looked terrified, and he blurted out, “Do you mean to say that the mysterious master who saved the eldest young lady in Japan last time also saved the eldest young lady’s life in Aurous Hill this time?!”“That’s right!” Cadfan nodded as he said, “That is exactly what I am feeling right now! I constantly have this feeling that Sophie is not dead! If she is still alive, the person who saved her must be the same mysterious man who had already saved her once in Japan!”The butler was a little puzzled as he asked, “Lord Schulz, I can understand if the same mysterious man is indeed the person who saved the eldest young lady’s life again in Aurous Hill this time. However, what is his intention in kidnapping the second master then?”Cadfan replied, “There is a high probability that the reason why he kidnapped Steven is because he wants to avenge Sophie and her mother. After all, the reason why Steven went to Aurous Hill this time was entirely because he was going to deal with thi
At this moment, Sheldon was talking on the phone with his son, Jaime.Jaime had driven all the way from Eastcliff to Aurous Hill late at night. However, as soon as he arrived in Aurous Hill, he had immediately fallen into a predicament, and he felt completely lost at this time.The reason why he had come to Aurous Hill was because he had wanted to find out about his mother and sister’s whereabouts. However, the police officers from the Aurous Hill Police Department had sent thousands of people out to search for them throughout the city for the entire day without getting any results at all. Therefore, since Jaime was on his own, he did not even know where he should go or how he should start his search for them.He was originally planning to return to the Dunn family’s old mansion in Aurous Hill first so that he could ask the Dunn family’s old butler for help. In that case, he would still have a place to stay, then.However, when he thought about how he had just offended his grandfat
It was precisely because of this that Sheldon did not even dare to take a single step out of Australia until his father had spoken up although he was very worried about Sophie’s safety.He did not even dare to call to question Lord Schulz about this matter. This was because he knew very well that he would suffer an even worse fate if he were to make the old man angry and frustrated.Jaime was still young, and he had never really experienced much in his life. The biggest and most serious experience that he had ever encountered in his life was when he had been kidnapped back in Japan.In truth, he had already panicked when he had gotten kidnapped the last time.He had been frightened to death, and he could not calm himself down at all. He was not even half as calm as his sister, Sophie, was. So, the huge pressure and stress that Jaime bore at this time made him feel as though he could not breathe or catch his breath at all.He desperately hoped for his father to come back so that he
After receiving Lord Schulz's call, Sheldon felt both in and out of context.He hurriedly reassured his son with a word or two before hanging up the phone and switching to Lord Schulz's call, impatient to find out his intentions. Once the phone call was connected, Sheldon said somewhat nervously, "Dad… You… Why are you calling me so late at night?" Lord Schulz sighed on the other end of the phone and said, "Hey, Sheldon. Dad is calling to apologize to you." With that, he asked, "The video circulating online, you should have seen it already, right?" Sheldon said truthfully, "Yes, Dad. I saw it ." Then, Sheldon hurriedly added, "Dad, I know you must have some opinions about Helen, but I believe you certainly would not have any bad intentions toward Sophie and Steven. That Matteo must have been coerced by someone. That's why they were talking nonsense in the video and putting the blame on you!" These words of Sheldon instantly moved Lord Schulz deep inside.
‘This old man does have a way… ‘He clearly sent me to Australia to be put under house arrest. Now, he needs me to go back and help. Yet, he dares to say that I am having a good time in Australia?! How could I enjoy any f*cking happiness in this sh*tty place?!’ Although these were his inner thoughts, Sheldon immediately followed the words of the old man and spoke, "Dad, I'm really sorry. I did steal some time off during this period. If you need me to go back to help, I am always at your disposal." Sheldon wanted to go back, but he could not immediately take a stand and say that he wanted to do so. Even if the old man had said the words to this point, he had to put the initiative in the hands of the old man and say that one thing, which was that he would always be at the disposal of the old man. This, on one hand, was to appear absolutely respectful of the old man. On the other hand, it was also to appear humble in front of the old man. That way, it could als
The point where Lord Schulz was superior to Sheldon was that he had a rough framework in his own brain through vague traces and clues. At the same time, he counted out the existence of Charlie, a mysterious person, in this framework. In truth, Lord Schulz had always been a very shrewd old fox, planning many things almost flawlessly. There were only a few times he made small errors which had led to a large discrepancy, all because he could not anticipate a variable such as Charlie. This time, he presumed that Sophie was not dead and that someone must have saved Sophie. Thus, he decided to make great efforts to save Sheldon and his family. The first breakthrough point, naturally, was Sheldon, the head of the family. This phone call just now had not only appeased Sheldon, but he had also expressed his apology to Jaime in front of Sheldon. If this father and son believed his words, he had at least redeemed half of this family of four, then. Although Sheldon coul
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
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