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Lex regretted everything deeply. He regretted putting on such a lavish display, even setting off firecrackers outside the military region. Now that the higher-ups were unhappy, he lost the opportunity to attend the succession ceremony.Just then, a horn sounded. Lex saw James approaching in a car.And there he was, worried that he would not find a punching bag!Leaning on his cane, he approached the car. He tapped his cane on the ground angrily. “You worthless b*stard! Haven’t you done enough? Leave at once!”Beep.James looked at the scowling Lex and honked the horn, asking him to get out of the way.Gladys poked her head out. “Dad, what are you doing? What happened? Why are you covered in dust? Oh yeah, James said that he can drive in. You’re not young anymore. Why don’t you hop in? We’ll take you inside.”Lex fumed at what Gladys said.She did it on purpose, knowing that Lex would never believe what she said. As he was egoistic, he would never enter the car either.Tommy ap
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There were many fully-armed soldiers and a high-ranking lieutenant at the military region’s entrance.However, all of them stood ramrod-straight, not moving a muscle.The lieutenant did not take any action. Instead, he walked off to the side and made a phone call quietly. In a hushed voice, he said, “Sir, I’ve thrown Lex Callahan out, but the Black Dragon’s car is here. The Callahans are blocking his way. They don’t seem to know James’ true identity. What should I do now?”“Just do your job. Ignore the rest.”“Yes, sir.”After speaking to the Blithe King, he continued to wait at the entrance. He did not check the invitations either.In the face of the Callahans’ insults, James was speechless. ‘What is it to you if I drive in?’He wound down the window and craned his head out, looking at the scowling Callahans. Some of them had even climbed onto the bonnet. In a resigned tone, he said, “Hey, what are you doing? Just because you can’t get in doesn’t mean that I can’t get in. Where
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James drove into the military region with several witnesses watching him.The Callahans were full of regret.They mocked and humiliated him earlier on, but James had gained access in the blink of an eye. More importantly, the lieutenant was respectful to him.Was James important?As James drove into the military region, he looked at Thea, grinning. “I didn’t lie, did I?”“Jamie, be honest. Who are you, really?” Thea stared at James.Her suspicions about him started to resurface again.After getting to know James, she had experienced several incredible incidents.The first was when James healed all her injuries.Then, there was the time when Alex Yates dealt with her personally.After that, The Gourmand’s owner, Bryan Grayson, gifted her with a diamond member card.What happened today was another example.It was all too unbelievable!James explained, “I was a soldier for ten years before I retired, so it’s perfectly normal that I know some generals. Furthermore, I’ve told y
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It was dead silent at the entrance of the military region. Nobody dared utter a word.Just then, a horn sounded. Everyone turned to look.Everyone’s expression changed again!Why were they leaving?The soldiers and lieutenant at the entrance straightened up and saluted.“Good day, sir!”As one, their voices were bright and resounding.Gladys wound her window down and stuck her head out again. Poorly-concealed excitement and pride were written all over her face.As the car approached, the moguls queueing up parted and gave way.Gladys even craned her head and waved to the soldiers on either side. “Good job, boys. Good job!”With her mannerisms, she resembled an officer.The car exited the military region.It stopped in front of the Callahans, who were still at the entrance. Gladys opened the door and stepped out of the car.She held her head high, glowing with pride.Beaming brilliantly, she said, “Dad, let’s go home. I’ve seen what’s in there. There’s nothing special to s
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James did not expect that he would one day end up obeying someone else’s command.However, he felt like whatever Gladys was doing was cathartic, even for him.He drove into the military region once more.He went in and came out, repeating the cycle a few times.The Callahans turned pale, their anger written all over their faces.The other moguls enjoyed the show.Daniel looked resigned.James was the Black Dragon. Why was he behaving like a nobody who had never been exposed to anything? How embarrassing would it be if word about his actions got back to the Capital?However, James felt great.His days now were free and easy.James exited again. Just as he was about to enter, Thea stopped him. “Jamie, that’s enough. You’re interrupting the invitation verification process.”James turned around to look at Gladys. He asked, “Are you satisfied yet, mom?”“Haha. Yes, absolutely!” Gladys was grinning from ear to ear.That felt good!It was the proudest she had felt in years.All
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James nodded, saying, “Setting up a clinic is easy. However, I think we should wait. I heard that the Trade City Center would be looking for foreign investors. We can set up a clinic there.”Smack!Gladys smacked him on the head. “Do you know what sort of place the Trade City Center is? It’s an upscale place designed to be the nation’s busiest financial center. Are you crazy? How are we supposed to set up a clinic there? The rental fee would be sky-high, not to mention all the expenses.”James touched his head nonchalantly.Rent?He was going to purchase the entire trade center. If he decided to set up a clinic there, who would demand rent from him?However, he smartly kept his mouth shut.If he told them that he would purchase the trade center, they would think him a fool.As soon as David heard that Gladys was going to fund James’ clinic, he panicked. Immediately, he said, “Mom, you can’t do this. You’ll lose everything if you invest in this piece of trash. You promised me a
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“Mom, what are you doing? What’s with the attitude? How could you treat grandfather this way?”“Yeah, who do you think you are?”“Kneel and apologize to grandfather now.”…The Callahans took turns to criticize Gladys.Gladys changed her tune at once. Smiling, she said, “Dad, my house is too small for you since it’s not a villa. We haven’t got many chairs either. Since there’ll be no space inside the house, I think you should stay outside. We can discuss whatever it is you came to discuss here. Oh, and you brought gifts too! Davie, where are your manners? Take the gifts!”“Okay!”David accepted the gifts from the Callahans. However, there were so many gifts that he could not take them all. He shouted, “Lyssa, help!”David passed Alyssa the gifts in his arms before reaching out for more.Lex tried his best to remain calm. Leaning on his cane, he said, “Gladys, we’re family. Whatever differences we had in the past, we should let them go. I’m here to reinstate you as part of the
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“There’s wine and cigars. Benjamin, sell them to the kiosks outside our area tomorrow. Let’s see how much we can get for them.”Benjamin, who had been silent all this time, answered his agreement.“Mom, is this necessary? We’re family. Why make things so awkward?” Thea asked in a small voice.“What do you know?” Gladys shouted. “I’ve had enough. This is excellent! Now, I don’t have to play by their rules anymore. And David, you’d better buck up. Forget about your job at Eternality and get a new job. We’ll be fine without the Callahans.”“Okay,” David answered quietly, hanging his head.James yawned.He had not slept a wink after all the excitement last night.“Thea, I’ll be taking a nap in our room.”Thea waved her hand. “Go on.”After that, she took her phone out and watched the live stream of the Blithe King’s succession ceremony.James entered Thea’s room.He had been staying in her room for a while now, but he had always slept on the floor. Instinctively, he reached for