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James came back to his senses after a momentary daze.“You were unconscious when I arrived. I called the police and then the manager got arrested.”James was worried that Thea would be traumatized by what had happened, so he calmly explained and comforted her.Thea was extremely relieved.She was glad she had read plenty of books and could use the knowledge to detect danger in advance.Otherwise, she could not imagine the consequences had she not realized it.“Let’s go eat,” James urged Thea.She nodded her head obediently.James had already finished preparing the meal while Thea was asleep.The Callahans who went out had back just in time for dinner.They made a trip to the supermarket, and when they entered the house, they were discussing the joint exercise between the military and police forces.“Tsk, tsk! The scene was so grand. There were dozens of cars and it was extremely imposing!” Gladys exclaimed as she remembered the scene with lingering fear.“Thea, don’t tell y
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Now, he simply wanted to stay by Thea’s side and enjoy a leisurely life.“Mom, we can make plans for it next time. Didn’t David mention that he wanted to buy a car? Why don’t we use the money to buy him the car first? Plus, if I want to open a clinic, I’ve saved a little over the years, which should be enough.”A bright smile broke out on David’s face, and he hurriedly persuaded, “Mom, James is right. Let’s get a new car first! A luxurious car! It has to be at least a million dollars to look good when we’re out in it!”Immediately, instead of trash, David started calling him James because the latter spoke out for him.James nodded. “Yeah, I won’t be needing the money. By the way, Thea seems to be very interested in fashion design. Why don’t we start a clothing company instead of a clinic? The Trade City Center will be looking for foreign investments. I can rent an office building as the company headquarters for cheap through some connections.”“You’re spouting nonsense. I heard th
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Lex had taken out 20% of the family shares and offered it to Benjamin’s family.He also ordered that Howard give up his position as the executive chairman and that Benjamin’s family must forgive him.Thea had to be invited back. Otherwise, Howard would be kicked out of the Callahans.Therefore, he prepared gifts and showed up at Thea’s house again.This time, not many people accompanied him. Only Howard’s direct family, Jolie, Tommy, and Megan came with him.All four of them held gifts in their hands.Howard gently knocked on the door.Thea’s family was chatting over dinner.“David, go open the door,” Gladys ordered.“Okay.”David put down his utensils and headed to open the door. Seeing that it was Howard’s family, he immediately welcomed them with a smile. “Uncle, what brings you here? Please come on in.”David was highly disappointed that Gladys had refused to return to the Callahans.He was about to be unemployed and jobless. His family was going to starve without sup
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“Mom, I’m begging you. Don’t be angry with them, okay?” Alyssa pleaded. Her bags, dresses, and cosmetics depended on their family shares.Howard said with a smile, “Gladys, let’s let bygones be bygones. Dad is being very generous this time, giving twenty percent of the shares at once!”The shares slightly tempted Gladys.Twenty percent of shares was a lot of money. When the old man passed away, it would be worth hundreds of millions in assets.‘My useless husband, Benjamin, would never be able to make that much money even if he worked his whole life.’However, she wanted to cry just thinking back on the treatment and suffering she had endured, and Benjamin’s position in the Callahans.She recalled how the Callahans took the credit from James and even insulted their family yesterday.She remembered how Lex expelled them from the Callahans in the morning.It made her furious.Since they had already decided not to return, they would keep it that way.They would just be ridicul
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David did not dare to say a word after being yelled at.His hatred toward James secretly brewed in his heart.‘Mom wasn’t like this in the past.‘She would lower her head and beg the Callahans for the money. Now, she doesn’t bat an eye even when the money is sent right to her door.‘Everything changed because of James,’ thought David.The visit from Howard’s family had completely ruined the family dinner.After dinner, the family sat on the sofa and watched the replay of the Blithe King’s succession ceremony while James cleaned the dishes in the kitchen.David approached Thea and whispered, “Thea, you have to persuade Mom. It’s all money. Do you know what twenty percent of the family shares means? On top of that, Grandpa is giving you back the position of executive chairman. Do you know how much authority you'd have? Aren’t you aware of how much money our uncle took in secret as the executive chairman these past few years? Tommy doesn’t even work but drives a car worth more than
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Benjamin took it and glanced at Gladys. Then, he stood up and went to the balcony to smoke.James was also not really bothered. He took a deep puff and exhaled the smoke through his nose.“Since you want to fight for some benefits, you might as well get a little more. Trust me, Mom. When they come back again, you should directly ask for half of the Callahans’ shares. You can go back if they agree, and if they don’t, then you don’t go back,” James said indifferently.“What…what kind of nonsense is that? Do you know how big the Callahans’ family business is? Do you even know how much fifty percent of the family shares is?” David rebuked.“James, don’t add to the mess,” Thea scolded.Unexpectedly, Gladys straightened her back and agreed, “I think what James said makes perfect sense! They’ll have to give fifty percent to persuade me. After all, I don’t really care to go back. I’ll only consider if they’re going to offer fifty percent. That will ensure that we have the final say in the
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In just a few words, James had solved the internal conflicts within Thea's family.At night.Thea’s room.Thea was lying on her bed and turned to look at James, sleeping on the floor.Her heart palpitated as she thought of what had happened during the day.“James, is it cold on the floor?”“Huh? Oh, it’s alright,” James was deep in thought about the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside's Edge and Black Rose when he suddenly heard Thea’s voice and replied instinctively.“Then you can continue sleeping on the floor.” Thea turned around angrily.She initially wanted to let him join her in bed, but James was extremely dense.“Oh…“Thea, I’m really cold.” James suddenly realized and pretended to tremble. However, Thea simply threw him a blanket.James knew that he missed a golden opportunity because he was not attentive.Still, he did not think too much about it since he appreciated what he had now.The night passed by silently.Thea’s family headed out early the next morning to pur
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“My real name is Scarlett Brooks, Commander,” Black Rose replied honestly.“Alright, Scarlett. I would like to purchase the commercial city in Cansington. You’ll be in charge of it. Henry will assist you behind the scenes and prepare everything for you so you can purchase the place at the lowest price. All you will have to do is attract foreign investments and transform it into a top-tier financial center.”“Understood!” Scarlett nodded, not daring to refuse his order.“Henry.”“I’m all ears, James.”“Inform our men in the Southern Plains to investigate the ancient tomb of the Prince of Orchid Mountain and the mastermind who hired the Black Rose Gang to raid the tomb. Also, find out the identity of the murderer who stole the treasure and whether it was a Black Rose gang member or someone else,” James instructed.Henry nodded and walked out. Taking out his phone, he called the Southern Plains Headquarters and ordered them to use all available connections to investigate.James loo