At this moment, she was struggling deep down in her heart.How could she not know what her daughter was thinking of?But when she recalled her sinful affair with Sheldon and the hardships that she had had to go through to raise Rosalie on her own, she was afraid that Rosalie would also follow in her own footsteps in the future.If she could, Yashita never wanted her daughter to end up like her in the future.Just as there was a piercing pain deep in her heart, Charlie suddenly said, “Rosalie, back then, I did not save you because I wanted you to use your whole life to repay me for it. So, you don’t have to stay by my side and follow me all the time in the future. You can just make changes to your appearance and start your own new life under a clean identity.”Rosalie hastily shook her head and said, “Mr. Wade, I understand my current situation very well. I know that without your shelter and protection, sooner or later, I’ll still fall into the hands of the Japanese. At that time,
Charlie helped the mother and daughter up, looked at Yashita, and spoke up, “Madam Harker, please make sure that you keep this fact that you came to Aurous Hill to see Rosalie 100% confidential. You should never tell anyone else about this matter, including anyone from the Harker family!”Yashita naturally understood that the best way for her to keep a secret was not to tell anyone about this matter at all. Otherwise, as soon as there was an opening, regardless of how small that opening was, it might be known to outsiders in the future.Rosalie was her daughter. So, Yashita would naturally be able to ensure that she absolutely would not leak this news out to the public. However, she could not say the same for the rest of the members of the Harker family. Even her own father could not be 100% trusted. So, for the sake of her daughter’s safety, she simply had to remain tight-lipped. So, Yashita said determinedly, “Young Master Wade, you can rest assured that I’ll certainly keep my mo
Charlie spoke up at this time, “Madam Harker, you and Rosalie have not seen each other in a long time. Why don’t both of you go back to the room to rest first? I’m sure that both of you will have a lot to talk about. I’ll get someone to send dinner over to the both of you later. If there is anything else that you need, feel free to contact the service staff at any time.”Yashita bowed slightly before she said, “Thank you then, Young Master Wade!”Charlie smiled faintly before he said again, “By the way, Madam Harker, if you and the Harker family are interested, we could talk about a collaboration in the future. At that time, I can hire you to come and work for me here. That way, you’ll not need to be separated from Rosalie.”Before Yashita could say anything, Rosalie, who was aside, said excitedly, “That’s great! Mom, when the time comes, you can move to Aurous Hill, then!”Yashita had a slightly embarrassed expression on her face as she said, “Young Master Wade, according to what
As she was faced with Charlie’s inquiry, Yashita did not hide anything as she spoke up and explained, “Young Master Wade, the Harker family’s inner family boxing method has a large demand and requirement for temperature and medicinal herbs. The medicinal herbs are mainly those herbs to supplement the qi, and it is supplemented by medicinal herbs to strengthen the body. The medicinal herbs to supplement the qi are mainly those such as ginseng, reishi mushroom, deer antler, and cordyceps sinensis. As for the medicinal herbs to strengthen the body, it mainly consists of some medicinal herbs that are used to soak in medicinal baths.”After she was done speaking, Yashita continued elaborating, “The Harker family has two prescriptions. The first one is called the Nourishing Qi pill, and the other is called the Body Awakening soup. The Nourishing Qi pill is a medicine that is made after boiling ginseng, reishi mushroom, and other precious medicinal herbs in a special manner. After taking it
‘I believe that the Harker family will certainly worship and regard the Healing Pill as the standard after personally experiencing the efficacy of the Healing Pill!’‘When the time comes, I’ll only need to give a few Healing Pills to the Harker family every year in order to ensure that the Harker family will follow and serve me with all of their hearts!’Yashita did not know what Charlie was thinking of.When she saw Charlie taking out two pills before handing them over to her daughter and herself respectively, she could not help but ask, “Young Master Wade, are we supposed to just take this pill directly?”“Yes.” Charlie nodded before he said seriously, “This medicine is made using a very special technique, and it’ll melt directly in your mouth. Moreover, the effect of this medicine is released very quickly, and there are no toxic side effects. The both of you can try it now.”Although Yashita did not know how effective this pill would be, she also believed that Charlie would nev
The biggest difference between the Harker family’s Nourishing Qi pill and Charlie’s Healing Pill was not the medicinal effect, but it was actually the medicinal properties.The so-called medicinal properties referred to the basic nature of the medication.The same analogy as before would be used.The Healing Pill was like a heavy bomb that was used in the military.As for the Nourishing Qi pill, it would simply be an ordinary firecracker. The difference was not only in the energy of their explosion but also in its fundamental nature.For instance, the military bomb would be able to blow through a steel plate that was one meter thick, and it would be able to blast through a ten-meter thick concrete fortification. However, no matter how much ordinary gunpowder there was in an ordinary firecracker, it would simply be impossible for the firecracker to blow through a one-meter-thick steel plate. This was the fundamental difference in their nature.This was the case with the Harker
As he spoke, Charlie asked her, “Rosalie, I can see that you have already opened up your Chong meridian using the power of the medication just now. Your strength is almost doubled up now. Congratulations!”When Yashita heard this, she was dumbfounded as she blurted out, “Rosalie, you… you’ve opened up your Chong meridian?!”“Yes…” Rosalie’s eyes were flushed red as she choked up and said, “Mom, I’ve already opened up my Chong meridian…”Yashita was so excited that she burst into tears as she said, “In our family, there has not been a second person who could open up their Chong meridian ever since your grandfather opened up his Chong meridian forty years ago… Today, you’ve finally opened it up too…”Rosalie could not help but look at Charlie. At this time, Charlie’s image in her mind was already completely unrivaled. She really could not understand why Charlie could have such great strength and competence.The first time, Charlie had simply been checking her pulse for her, but sh
In truth, this kind of Healing Pill was not anything worth mentioning to Charlie.Even if he were to give the Harker family fifty or a hundred pills a year, to Charlie, it would only be a matter of snapping his fingers.However, the reason why he wanted to control the quantity to five pills a year was because he wanted to make sure that the Harker family would be fully aware of how precious this item truly was.Charlie was also clear that based on the effectiveness of the Healing Pill on martial artists, even if he were to simply give them two pills a year, that would be sufficient to ensure that the Harker family would go all out to work for him.The reason why he had decided to give them five pills was because he wanted to give the Harker family an opportunity to rise up the ranks. That way, they would be able to plan and focus on training three to five talented warriors every year.Yashita was naturally very clear about the value of this pill, and she realized that this was ind
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