When Sherry heard Kathleen’s words, she immediately asked nervously, “Young Lady, wouldn’t you be exposing your identity if you were to bring Lord Fox to have dinner together with Charlie Wade?”“That will not necessarily be the case.” Kathleen said, “I plan to invite Claire first, and then I will let Claire help me invite Charlie Wade. After that, I will bring Grandpa there directly and introduce them at the dinner table.”Sherry could not help but ask, “Then, how are you going to introduce your relationship with Lord Fox to Charlie Wade?”Kathleen said, “It’s simple. I will simply say that Grandpa is my distant grandfather. After all, the Jane family is originally closely related to the Fox family. So, there will be no loopholes in terms of its reasonableness.”Sherry was very puzzled as she asked, “Young Lady, I don’t quite understand. Why would you want to arrange for a meeting between Lord Fox and Charlie Wade? This matter is originally two sets of plans, and the two sets of p
Charlie nodded gently and asked, “Miss Jane, you should have already found a place to stay, right?”Kathleen nodded and said, “Yes. I’ll be staying at Aurous International Hotel.”Charlie smiled and said, “That’s good.”After saying that, Charlie looked at the time and said, “I still have something to do, so I will not hold you up any longer, Miss Jane.”Kathleen said with great understanding, “Mr. Wade, please go ahead and get busy if you have things to do.”Having said that, Kathleen then suddenly added, “Mr. Wade, I would like to invite you and Claire to have dinner together with me if you have time some other day. After all, we have already known each other for many days now, and I have not thanked you properly for the help that you and Claire have given me.”When Charlie heard this, he immediately deduced that there had to be something fishy about Kathleen’s intention.So, he did not reject her directly. Instead, he nodded and smiled as he said, “Sure, but I might be busy o
The masterclass that Kelly was talking about was a high-end training course led by the Rhode Island School of Design, which was the top in the world in the field of design. It was also the most advanced skill class in the entire field of interior design, and it was known as the cradle of the world’s top designers. It was just like Lakeside University which had been established by the owner of Alibaba back then. Those who could get in were basically very powerful or promising young entrepreneurs in Oskia.For this kind of place, in addition to getting access to the top knowledge, technology, and academics in the industry, being able to step into this place would mean that you would have access to the tip of the industry’s pyramid.As soon as you had access to it, you would be connected to the most cutting-edge resources in the industry.It was also much more difficult to enter the masterclass at Rhode Island School of Design compared to Lakeside University.Before Lakeside Univers
Meanwhile, Claire was preparing to eat lunch at the company.As there were a lot of official duties and business at the company, Claire would usually not bother to go home to eat at noon. Instead, she would eat takeouts at the company because this would save her more than an hour.She was just about to pick up her cell phone and order food when she received a phone call from Kathleen. So, Claire picked up the phone and smiled as she said, “Miss Jane, what are your instructions for me?”Kathleen said, “Claire, didn’t I tell you long ago not to call me Miss Jane? You can just call me Kylie.”Claire laughed and said, “You’re my friend when it’s not working hours, but you’re my client when it comes to work and so, I must be polite to you.”Kathleen laughed helplessly and said, “It’s already noon. Is it still working hours? Don’t you have lunch breaks at your company?”Claire explained, “Other employees have lunch breaks, and our lunch break is for one and a half hours. However, for
“Leave Aurous Hill?!”When Claire heard Kathleen’s question, she asked in disbelief, “Why do you want me to leave Aurous Hill?”Kathleen smiled and said, “Because Kelly and I would like to invite you to go abroad for a while.”“Go abroad? For a month?!” When Claire heard this, she quickly waved her hand and said awkwardly, “How could I have so much free time? I still have to manage and take care of the company, and I also have to take care of my family. I would still be able to force it and make time for it if I were to go out for three to five days, but a month is too long, and it cannot be done at all...”Kathleen had a serious expression as she said, “Claire, haven’t you heard people often say this? Time is like something a woman has... if you squeeze it, there will still be something...” Claire was a little embarrassed, and she touched her forehead as she said helplessly, “One month is really too long. Not to mention the fact that I do not have the time, but even if I did, I
“Criticized?” Kelly said disdainfully, “Rhode Island School of Design originally gave me the authority to grant a special quota. This authority is given to me, and it is up to me to give it to anyone I want. Not to mention that your qualifications are not good enough, but even if it was someone who has not studied design at all, as long as I fill out her information and send it to the Rhode Island School of Design, this person can participate in the masterclass with integrity, and no one can say even one word about it!”After saying that, Kelly looked at Claire and said seriously, “Claire, you don’t have to have so many psychological burdens. There is such an opportunity right in front of you now, and as long as you nod your head, this opportunity will be yours.”Claire pursed her lips and asked with some difficulty, “Kelly... is what you’re saying... true?”At this time, Claire was still in disbelief deep down. Kelly spoke in a firm tone, “Of course, it’s true! Both Kylie and I f
Kathleen’s words made Claire’s eyes light up immediately.She suddenly thought to herself, ‘Charlie usually has nothing important to do in Aurous Hill. He usually just helps some acquaintances take a look at their Feng Shui, so it shouldn’t be very important...’‘If I asked him to go to the United States with me, he will definitely have plenty of time to do so…’‘This way, I will not have to worry about being separated from him for too long…’Immediately after that, Claire thought of her parents, and she secretly thought, ‘Dad happens to be going to Korea soon for his exchange activities, and Mom’s leg is almost fully recovered. She should not have any problem being alone at home, and based on Mom’s personality, she should be happier living alone at home in such a big house.’As Claire thought of this, she felt that letting her husband, Charlie, head to the United States with her was definitely the best solution to this matter.So, she could not hold back her excitement any longe
This made her run out in surprise and ask, “Dad, Charlie, where’s Mom?”Jacob grunted twice and casually said, “Your mother went for a facial with Hannah Queen.”“Huh?!” Claire was dumbfounded as she asked, “Since when did Mom start hanging out with Hannah Queen?”Jacob laughed and said, “Isn’t it because Wendy brought Hannah back the last time? Your mother fought with your grandmother in front of her house. Since then, the two daughters-in-law seem to have resolved two or three decades of conflicts. The both of them started chatting on WhatsApp for a few days, and it seem as though your mother gave Hannah a few tips to teach her how to deal with your grandmother. The both of them have become good friends ever since.”As Jacob spoke of this, he smacked his lips and said, “Tsk... Can you believe that the both of them have become good friends now?”Claire shook her head helplessly and smiled as she said, “Although it might sound strange, this is also a good thing. Mom usually does n
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