When the heartless Max left Joey’s dormitory, he suddenly felt a little guilty towards him.He felt that even though people like Joey were really hateful, he was also very pitiful at the same time.He was an orphan with no father or mother. Moreover, he had not achieved anything in his life even after working hard for so many years. In the end, he had even found a girlfriend who was nothing but a shrewd woman.What would Joey feel if he found out that his girlfriend was actually enjoying sexual intimacy with another man when she scolded and cursed at him when he called her earlier? Moreover, Joey has just handed all of his assets over to Max.He even took up a loan of more than five hundred thousand dollars from loan sharks who practiced usury.In one weeks’ time, Joey would have to repay at least one million dollars for all of his loans.After a month, he would be owing them several millions in debt.When that time comes, he would certainly be very desperate with nowhere else
Aside from Stephanie and Mrs. Lewis, Harvey was the first person who gave a toast to Charlie to thank him for the donation that he made to the orphanage.The other people were all only toasting him, not because of the money that he had donated to the orphanage, but simply because they had found out that he seemed to be a wealthy person.These were two completely different starting points. Those who rushed forward to toast him for the donation that he had made to the orphanage really cared about the orphanage. On the other hand, those people who were simply giving him a toast were only doing so because they wanted to build up a relationship with him.After all, for all these people here today, anyone who could easily donate one million dollars to the orphanage at will would not be any simple or ordinary person. This has already far exceeded their understanding.Charlie and Harvey drank the glass of wine together. Harvey sighed sincerely as he said, “Charlie, I’m really very happy to
When Harvey saw that Charlie was showing his affection for Claire by holding her hand, he felt very gratified for his good brother.Therefore, he hurriedly poured another glass of wine for Charlie before he said, “Come, my dear brother Charlie, let me offer a toast to you two. I hope that both of you will be able to have a better and even more loving relationship! I wish for both of you to have a child soon!”Claire started blushing all of a sudden and she felt very embarrassed when she heard Harvey asking them to have a child soon.Charlie smiled before he said, “Thank you, brother! I will definitely work hard!”Claire felt even more embarrassed at this time. She continued holding Charlie’s hand with one hand before she placed one hand under the table as she pinched Charlie’s inner thigh.Charlie winced in pain but he did not dare to scream out loud. So, he hurriedly picked up his wine glass before he said to Harvey, “Come, let’s drink this glass of wine together!”After drinkin
If this had happened half an hour ago, everyone would have thought that Charlie was simply bragging.However, at this time, everyone knew that this matter was probably true since Charlie said so.Charlie smiled indifferently before he told Harvey, “Although I don’t share a deep friendship with Chairman Lane, we’re still acquaintances after all. I believe that he’ll definitely give me face on account of that.”After that, Charlie took out his cell phone before he looked for Travis’s phone number and called directly.After a short while, the phone call was connected.Travis was very surprised when he answered the call. He said, “Master Wade, why are you so free to call me today?”Charlie smiled lightly before he said, “Chairman Lane, it has already been a long time since we’ve seen each other.”Travis hurriedly replied, “Oh, I haven’t been back to Aurous Hill at all during this period of time. Otherwise, I would definitely have come over to say hello to you, Master Wade!”Charlie
After hanging up on Travis's call, Charlie told Harvey who was standing in front of him, “I’ve already greeted Chairman Lane on your behalf. He told me that he’ll transfer you over to the company headquarters to become his assistant.”Harvey and their table full of friends were all stunned.Everyone has already heard Travis’s name before. He was a super rich and wealthy man who had a net worth of more than ten billion dollars!Moreover, becoming the assistant of a super wealthy man with a net worth of tens of billions of dollars was not just an ordinary job. It was completely impossible for any ordinary person to be given this extraordinary opportunity.At the very least, the person would have to graduate with a PhD from a prestigious university or even have similar work experiences in many large companies and corporations to even be considered for the position by a wealthy man such as Travis.Everyone knew of Harvey’s situation and background very well.Both Harvey and Charlie w
This sentence shocked everyone on the spot.An annual salary of two million dollars a year? How is that any different from robbing the bank?Besides that, was Charlie really this capable? He could actually turn Harvey’s annual salary to two million dollars with just one phone call?At this moment, the other party smiled over the phone before she said, “This was decided by Chairman Lane. Since he decided it like this, then he must have his reasons for doing so. I believe that Chairman Lane does not think that this salary is too high for you.”After she was done speaking, the other party said again, “Mr. Carver, I will see you next week then. This is my cell phone number. Please give me a phone call when you come to report for work and I will come and receive you myself!”After that, the other party hung up the phone when she was done speaking.Harvey held his cell phone in his hand with a blank expression on his face. He felt as though his brain had just been electrocuted.Scott
At this moment, Harvey suddenly realized from the expression on Charlie’s face that he has already undergone an earth-shattering change in his life.He was no longer the pathetic jerk that did not attend school, had no father and mother, and was also despised by everyone around him.He was now Charlie’s brother and the assistant of the chairman of the Travis Group.Moreover, he was now drawing an annual salary as high as two million dollars!If his ex-girlfriend were to find out that he had already gotten such a good job and position, her snobbish mother would probably kneel down in front of him to beg him to reconcile and get back together with her daughter.However, Charlie was right.From now on, that family was no longer worthy of someone like him.This was not because Harvey was very full of himself. However, this was simply because Harvey knew that the reason why he could enjoy this good fortune was entirely because of his childhood brother, Charlie.He did not only want
Charlie smiled before he said, “Don’t you know what kind of person Mom is by now? Even if she is really in pain right now, she’ll turn it into a momentary pain. At the same time, she will also turn a short-term pain into a long-term pain. Even if Dad is planning to divorce her, I am afraid it will not be that easy for him to do so.”Claire was taken aback at this time. She suddenly felt a little enlightened.Based on her mother’s temper and character, it would be very difficult for her father to get what he wanted even if he wanted to divorce her.As she thought about this, Claire suddenly realized that her mother was only putting on an act when she said that she did not want to continue living anymore.After that, she felt much more relieved.As soon as they drove the BMW into the villa, they could hear Elaine cursing out loud: “Jacob Wilson, you old b*stard! Don’t you have a conscience at all? I’ve already suffered so much because of you and you are still trying to divorce me?”
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