James was really grateful to Quincy. With her help, Thea would finally give up pursuing the Black Dragon romantically. That way, the possibility of Thea divorcing him would be reduced. He thought about it and believed it was not too demanding an offer. “Alright, but only for a day.” Quincy rolled her eyes and rebuked him. “Please, are you really that miserable being my boyfriend? I’m still a renowned beauty, I’ll have you know.” James smiled awkwardly.“I’m already married. How am I supposed to explain to my wife if she finds out?” “Never mind, let’s get going.” Quincy did not push the matter. She grabbed James by the arm and turned to leave. From afar, they looked intimate with one another─just like any other couple. James promised her to be her boyfriend for a day. As long as she did not cross the line, he was fine with it. Thea, on the other hand, ran out of Majestic Corporation a sobbing mess. All this while, she thought that the Black Dragon was in love with her
Gladys corrected herself. “Remember to wear more flattering clothes in the future. However, it shouldn’t be too revealing! You have to allow room for their imagination to go wild. Also, pay attention to your demeanor. Make sure that your every action and word exudes charisma. That way, you can arouse a man’s desire.” Gladys began lecturing Thea. “Your expressions play a big role too. Do you know how to put on a sexy smolder?” Thea shook her head. “Sigh… Let me demonstrate.” Gladys blinked a few times and gently bit her lips in a suggestive manner. Benjamin, who was on his phone, glanced at Gladys. Witnessing what his wife just did, he had to suppress the urge to vomit. However, upon seeing the murderous look on Gladys’ face, he immediately stood up and said, “It’s stuffy in here. I’m going to the balcony for a while.” “How is that, Thea?” Thea tried imitating Gladys. However, she felt awkward and out of place. “Mom, th-this is so embarrassing.” “Sigh…” Glady
“I don’t think so.”James shot her down immediately.He did not think that spending so much time with Quincy would be a good idea.She was attractive and sexy. Spending too much time with her would only lead to trouble.“Why? Are you afraid you’ll fall in love with me?” Quincy smiled.“Something like that,” James agreed. “Furthermore, I’m married. I’d be disrespecting you and Thea if I start anything with you. I’d be an irresponsible man.”“I don’t care. Besides that, Thea wouldn’t find out if we keep it a secret.”James shook his head firmly.He knew Quincy was probably joking.She could return and inform Thea immediately.Even though Quincy was still smiling, there was a hint of disappointment in her eyes.What would she not give to stay this way forever?However, James was different from the other men.He was a hero. He had principles and would not cheat.She was even more attracted to him because of that.“Quincy, why don’t you come up with an idea to help me? What s
Ronn offered James a cigarette.James accepted.“Any news about Jonathan yet?”Since Jonathan and his cronies went to so much trouble, they must have something else in mind other than attacking the Solean doctors.James still could not figure out what it was.Ronn shook his head. “We’ve been keeping tabs on Jonathan. After he left yesterday, he hasn’t appeared again.”James asked, “Did you manage to find out what their plans are?”Ronn looked somber.James glanced at him before saying, “Be honest.”Ronn said, “We obtained some information. According to our intel, Universal Hospital has set up a research lab at Lily City three months ago. Its location is hidden within a mountain, heavily guarded with trained armies round the clock. Our intelligence network could not get through either. We don’t know what they’re researching.”“A secret research lab?”James narrowed his eyes.If the lab had something to do with the medical conference, they had been planning this when they res
James asked, “What’s going on?”Ronn explained, “Sir, Jake set up the underground intelligence network. It’s complicated as it involves many different industries. The underbelly of Cansington knows that they can exchange information with money from Jake, hence the authorities have been onto him since a long time ago.“Not only is the setup illegal, but the network has also been involved in many illegal deals.“The authorities want to get rid of the network once and for all, so they’ve arranged for spies to blend in over the years. Now, I don’t even know who the spies are, so I’ve captured all of Jake’s remaining men to interrogate individually.”Ronn gave James a summary.As he spoke, he pointed to a man who was tied up.The man was in his forties. Currently, he was being strung up. He was heavily injured with multiple wounds on his body, some of which were dripping blood.He looked like he was an inch from death.“One of our men discovered that he had leaked messages secretly
The night slipped away quietly.The next day.James got Ronn to arrange for transport back to the city.At the Callahans’.Thea woke up early.Yesterday, she had gone to see the Black Dragon, but when she saw Quincy with him, she was sad.She felt heartbroken, but thanks to Gladys, she regained her confidence.As such, she got up early in the morning to go shopping. She bought plenty of dresses.They were revealing and not something she would have worn before.When James returned to the city, it was past ten.He passed by a florist and bought ninety-nine roses. Armed with roses, he headed toward the Callahans’.He had just arrived at the entrance of their area when he spotted two girls in the distance.“Megan, thanks for going shopping with me.” Thea’s hands were full of shopping bags.She hardly shopped, so she got Megan to help her out.Thanks to Megan’s recommendations, she bought plenty of clothes.Even the clothes she was wearing right then were something she had ju
Thea’s words cut James like a blade. He felt as if there was something lodged in his throat. It was a terrible feeling.Quincy was right.He did not have a firm relationship foundation with Thea.It was fine short term, but with time, differences and problems started to crop up.“I think it’s best we get a divorce.” Thea looked at James. Seeing his expression, she felt bad, softening her tone. “Let’s not make this ugly. Just agree to get divorced. If we take it to court, it’ll be ugly for everyone.”Just then, James thought of letting her go.The reason he approached Thea was to repay her.All he wanted was to repay Thea for saving his life and redeeming his mistake of abandoning her.However, when he thought about Thea falling in love with the Black Dragon, his other identity, his displeasure vanished. Smiling, he said, “Thea, I will not divorce you. Come on, let’s go home.”He stretched out to take her hand.Thea’s expression soured and she smacked his hand away. Coldly, sh
Once Zane regained his footing, he looked about.He did not know why James was hiding his identity from the Callahans, but he could tell that James had no standing in the family.He considered for a few seconds before approaching again. “James is my savior. Do you know who I am? I’m Zane Dawn. Maybe you don’t know me and have never heard of me, but let me introduce myself. I control all the mines in the north. My operations include hundreds of coal, gold, and diamond mines. Whatever is underground is mine.”Gladys was stunned.She did not expect the rugged, rough man to have such an impressive background.She had heard of him before.James had saved his daughter, and he persuaded the Watsons and Xenoses to let the Callahans go, allowing them a new lease of life.Her expression changed immediately, her face lighting up in a big smile. “The Mining King, yes? Please, come in.”Zane looked at James and gestured respectfully. “After you, James.”James looked admiring. Zane was a go