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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
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Thea placed her resume on the table.Just then, the man raised his head.Seeing Thea, he was surprised.“Hold on.”“Huh?”Thea was about to leave after handing in her resume, but she stopped and looked at the recruiting manager of Ella Corporation. She asked, “Is there anything else?”Hank Wilson stared at Thea, giving her a once-over. His expression turned greedy. He had never seen a more beautiful woman.Hank pointed to the chair, saying, “Take a seat. Let’s talk.”“Okay.”Thea sat.“Which position are you applying for?”“I’m applying for the position of fashion designer.”“Do you have any related work experience?”“No.”Hank frowned, saying, “Sweetheart, this won’t do. Do you know who we are and what our designers represent?”As he spoke, he leafed through her resume.“You graduated from a second-rate local fashion design academy and you don’t have any experience yet.” He shook his head slightly. “Do you know? Everyone applying for this job is an international gradua
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It was time to go home.Hank told the other applicants to return the next day.After that, he packed his things and said, “Thea, why don’t we go back to my place? There’s nobody at home. I can explain everything in great detail.”“Huh?” Thea was stunned. “Your place?”Seeing Thea’s shocked expression, Hank amended his statement quickly. “My place is nearer, so it’s more convenient. If you’re uncomfortable with that, we can go to my office instead.”Hank was the human resources manager at Ella Corporation. As he was in charge of recruiting, he had his own office.There was a couch in his office, which would work just as well as a bed.He had thought it through. He would get Thea into bed by hook or by crook.After all, the media labeled her the most beautiful woman in Cansington.He got excited just thinking about her hot body and her pretty face.Thea breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that they would be going to his office. Quickly, she said, “Thank you, sir.”“Don’t