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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
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It was a big day in Cansington today.The Blithe King would officially be the commander-in-chief of the five armies.Three of The Great Four’s patriarchs were tied to chairs and beheaded.Their heads went missing.All the Xaviers planned to evacuate Cansington.However, James saw this coming. He sealed off sea, land, and air travel, effectively cutting off The Great Four’s escape routes. None of them would be allowed to leave Cansington.After the Blithe King’s succession ceremony, an official announcement was made to explain the murders.Choosing a prisoner on death row, the authorities put the ghost mask James used on him. They then executed him publicly by shooting.They covered up the matter temporarily.Among The Great Four, the Xaviers were completely destroyed. They would never be able to make a comeback ever again.The other three families had only lost their patriarchs, but they were still on edge. Reaching out to all their connections, they tried their best to figur
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“Sure, why not? I’ve saved up some money from my time in the military.”“I’m not in the habit of spending a man’s money.”“Alright then.”James did not say anything else.If Thea wanted to work, she should.At any rate, he was still in the planning stage, unsure when it would come together.“Go wash your face. I’m going to get changed.”“Okay.”James nodded and left the room.There was no one in the living room. Everyone else had probably gone out.Having just woken up, James washed up blearily in the bathroom. Then, he waited for Thea in the living room.Soon, Thea emerged from her room with a change of clothes.James was astonished to see her outfit.Thea wore a crisp white shirt with a pencil skirt and high heels. She looked like a successful woman.She had an excellent figure too. With her long, black hair hanging down her back, she looked like a mature, capable lady.“You’re gorgeous.”James complimented Thea, looking at her like she was a piece of perfect art.Th
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Using his electric motorcycle, James took Thea to a large-scale job fair nearby.Once they arrived, Thea said, “Jamie, why don’t you wait for me outside? I’ll take a look by myself.”James said jokingly, “Why? Am I an embarrassment to you?”Thea hurriedly explained, “Of course not. It’s just that it might take a long time. I’m worried that you’ll feel bored. There’s an Internet cafe nearby. Why don’t you play some games there? I’ll call you when I’ve finished.”Thea pushed James gently.As a woman, she had read many books on relationships even though she had no prior experience.All the books stated that men hated to wander around aimlessly with women. She was honestly worried that he would get bored.“I don’t know how to play any games. I’ll come with you. I’ll be worried if I’m not with you since you’re so pretty.” James smiled.Thea felt warm inside. She nodded obediently.Whatever she said, she had hoped that James would stay with her.Both of them entered the job fair to