What Jordan really meant was, “You, Charlie Wade, are nothing but an outsider. Please stay away from the Weaver family’s affairs!”Liam felt as if he had fallen from the sky to hell when he heard his heartless father’s remark.He realized that he had been tricked—very miserably too!His father had never wanted to give him the chance at all!Even if he surrendered his mother’s precious snow ginseng to plead Charlie to save his family, his father would never want to elect him as the company’s chairman.Charlie frowned in dismay and asked coldly, “Oh? Are you planning to break your promise?”Jordan quickly explained, “Oh no, Master Wade, that’s a misunderstanding. There’s something that you aren’t aware of. Well, the other day, I told both my sons that whoever could solve this problem for our family will have a bigger chance to be the chairman. Of course, I’ll give Liam credit for what he did for the family today, so when it comes to the election for the chairman position, he’ll hav
Charlie wasn’t very surprised when Jordan went back on his words. In fact, he had expected it.When there was more than one child in the family, it was only normal that parents found it difficult to treat each offspring fairly and equally.Lady Wilson was the best example. She didn’t like Claire very much because she disobeyed her by being together with Charlie, so she favored the obedient Wendy more.Jordan had never ever regarded Liam as his own son. He only raised Liam as a servant in the Weaver family, so how could he possibly hand over the family business to him?Charlie glared at Jordan and asked again, “I’ll give you one last chance to settle the chairman position issue. Think about it carefully before you speak.”Jordan sneered, “I don’t have to think, I’ll tell you one more time, I’ll never let Liam be the chairman! To tell you the truth, I’ve never thought about electing him as the chairman. Even if he saved the Weaver family today, to me, he is nothing but an illegitima
Immediately afterward, the notifications of incoming messages buzzed on Jeffrey’s phone like a swarm of busy bees!He was a member of a chat message group whose members consisted of several people with good relationships with the Weaver family. They were becoming frantic at this moment!“Jeff, how did you end up on Don Albert’s bad side? He is offering a reward of a hundred million dollars for a hit list on you and your dad! It will take effect at midnight!”Jeffrey’s face darkened. He was shocked and scared.Before he could reply, another message popped up in the group.“F*ck, Zeke White is adding another hundred million bonus on the hit list!”“D*mn, Graham Quinton too! The reward has now increased to three hundred million!”“Oh my god! The Moore family is in it too! They add two hundred million, which makes the rewards five hundred million dollars now! D*mn!”Blood drained from Jeffrey’s face and cold sweat drenched his face and body. He dropped the phone and the screen brok
Jordan wailed in utter desperation upon hearing Charlie’s order!He found Mount Golmin, the treacherous mountain, and its icy cold weather very repulsive!He would not even have stepped foot into that cold place had it not been for the fact that he had to collect the medicine himself at the beginning of his business.Because of his repulsion towards the bitter cold place, he was equally disgusted by Liam’s mother and only treated her as a temporary escort.However, he never dreamed that, many decades later, Charlie would punish him by making him stay at Mount Golmin without ever being able to leave the place!That’s the place that he hated the most! It would be like taking his own life if he locked him there and never be allowed to leave!He was certain that he would die anytime soon due to his deteriorating health, but if he went to a place like Mount Golmin, he would die faster!Besides, the place was like a living hell for a pleasure-seeking old coot like him!He looked at C
Jeffrey wailed in despair, “No! I don’t want to go! I don’t want to go to that h*llhole!”Then, he turned to Charlie and knocked his head on the floor to beg him. “Master Wade, please forgive me! I can even leave the country and never return, I’ll never bug Liam again! Please don’t send me to Mount Golmin!”Charlie ignored their plea and said to the rest of the family members directly, “Listen carefully. From now on, you have only two options. You either be under Liam’s leadership and work hard, and I can assure you that Liam will take care of your welfare, or you can follow them to Mount Golmin to search for ginseng!”Charlie stomped and said firmly, “I’ll give all of you ten seconds, think carefully and stand behind those whom you want to follow!”Everyone scattered around like an army of ants once Charlie commanded.Not surprisingly, they all scrambled and stood in line behind Liam!Jordan and Jeffrey growled at them furiously, “Ungrateful jerks! Our family has fed you for not
Jordan and Jeffrey sat on the floor and cried desperately. They still couldn’t accept the fact that they would be sent to Mount Golmin.Seeing their miserable state, Charlie said flatly, “Although it’s autumn now, it’s already very cold there. If you don’t prepare any thick clothes and jackets for the winter and freeze to death, you’ll only have yourselves to blame.”Upon his command, they realized that if they delayed any longer, they might have to go to Mount Golmin empty-handed when Albert and his men arrived. So, exchanging dejected glances, they got up and headed to their rooms to pack their things.At this moment, they had completely given up their struggle as they had realized how Charlie’s ability was far beyond their control.The prominent families in Aurous Hill were all adding the reward of the hit order for Charlie’s sake. If they didn’t move now, they would really die in the city!The rest of the family members avoided Jordan and Jeffrey at all costs. No one was willi
Charlie nodded and said flatly, “Get up. Sort out the Weaver family’s business and manage it well. I may need your help in the future.”“Yes, Master Wade, I’ll always obey your instruction!”For Liam, his life had been completed today. Therefore, he only had two thoughts in his mind right now.One, he would return Charlie’s favor in any possible way.Two, he would not become Jordan Weaver!Charlie patted Liam on the shoulder and said calmly, “Do well in your business, make your mom proud!”Liam nodded, again and again, his tears flowing like rivers.Charlie said to Anthony and Xyla, “Okay, everything is resolved now. Let’s go.”Xyla glanced at Charlie as if she was looking at the god of heaven.She didn’t know that a man could be so attractive and charismatic. The temperament and aura that he possessed when he kicked Jordan and Jeffrey out of the house were really unprecedented.Anthony was very experienced and knowledgeable, but he admired Charlie more and more. He felt that
The Rejuvenating Pill could indeed be regarded as a miraculous elixir to ordinary people. It could make people younger and even extend their lifespan.However, to Charlie, the pill was nothing but one of the low-level medicines recorded in the Apocalyptic Book, which meant that it wasn’t that magical.Charlie made thirty pills this time. He reserved a portion for himself as a supplement and kept another portion as a reward to those who were obedient and sensible.Although Anthony was highly respected in the Chinese medicine division, in Charlie’s eyes, he was just his disciple.Anthony was sincere and wholehearted in being by his side and returning his favor. He wasn’t much of help most of the time, but he was genuine, so the pill was a handy reward.As he gave the pill to Anthony, he said, “Don’t keep it, take it tonight and rest well.”Anthony suppressed the excitement and said, “Okay, thank you, Master Wade!”Charlie nodded. “I hope you can be healthy and energetic and make m
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