John snorted. “Don’t worry. Rockefeller Group and this manor are owned by our Rockefeller family. Since William is dead, there is no way Alex could take everything back. He can keep on dreaming. I will give him nothing, not even a single penny!”“But, he seems to have become more powerful. Did he actually train himself during the time he went missing? Look at the table… it is said that only fighters could do that,” replied Carol.As part of California’s high society, it was reasonable for Carol to know of the existence of such people—fighters.“So what if he is one? What decade is he living in? No matter how powerful he is at fighting, he’s still vulnerable and there’s no way he could dodge an actual bullet,” John snorted.He glared at Pepper Kimmich and thought, ‘Two months? Hmph, within these two months I’ll send both you and your cheap mom down to the depths of hell.’Instantly, he felt much better as his mind became clearer. However, he suddenly thought about Brock, who he had
Charles Carter answered the question instead with a smile, “Hailey owns a beauty salon chain. Years ago, she wanted to develop her own products so she bought a small manufacturing plant with an R&D center to realize her ambitions. That being said, till now nothing ever comes of it, so it has been dormant for a while.”In fact, Hailey had actually discussed the matter with Brittany earlier.Otherwise, Hailey would not have mentioned it now.Brittany was also a capable businesswoman years ago so she could understand business operations very well.She said with a smile, “Alex, after talking to Hailey, I think we can work together closely. Her beauty salon chain needs a flagship product currently and I am confident we can just develop the right ultra-popular product for her.”What was the ultra-popular product? Something that would surpass the sales of the also-popular freckle cream produced by Rockefeller Group.That being said, Brittany did not reveal much about their plans. After
He looked straight ahead, but his gaze fell under Waltz’s neck, and in that instant he felt as though he was greeted by an awe-inspiring view from a very high place.Even though his mind said no the entire time, his body was far more honest. Suddenly, his hands were placed on her waist.“Not that I refuse to teach you, it’s just that your basics are too horrible.” Alex was flustered with rapid breathing and could not think straight.“Oh, really? What should I do then? Senior, about the chakra pill you mentioned previously, what is it?” She rocked her body once again and spoke in a flirtatious voice.“Well, the chakra pill is…”Before he could finish speaking, he heard a cough coming from the stairs.It was Brittany, who had been standing by the staircase for some time, who looked at them with a surprised and awkward expression as she secretly thought, “Brat, she’s your junior in martial arts? Isn’t she just a bed-warming junior?” Alex hurriedly pushed Waltz away in shock and sa
The smell of perfume?Alex’s mind buzzed for a while, and almost let the cat out of the bag. He could not possibly tell Dorothy that Waltz just sat on his lap and rocked her body on and on, infusing him with the scent of her perfume.He could still think straight, so he hurriedly explained, “Of course not, I have not seen Dr. Coney at all today. As for the perfume… I remember it now. It was Hailey’s, I just hugged…”Before he could finish speaking, Beatrice exclaimed, “You hugged Hailey?”Alex immediately corrected his words. “Let me finish speaking. I hugged Hailey’s daughter, Zoey. She had her mother’s perfume scent on her too.”“Is it so?”“Of course, why don’t you ask her yourself?”“Nah, I trust you.”Alex quickly grabbed her delicate hands and said, “Dorothy, I am so happy that you are so concerned for me, do you know that? During this period of time, I thought you didn’t love me anymore, and I almost wanted to die.”Dorothy did not refuse his advances but looked at hi
Claire coldly snorted and threw a nasty glance at Alex. “So what? It was just a one-time favor. Furthermore, I suspect that Charles Carter of Waylon Realty signed the contract only because he was attracted to your beauty. Then, you wanted to give him the credit so that I’ll change my attitude toward him, am I right?”“Oh my god!”Dorothy was bereft of speech. Realizing that she could no longer communicate with Claire, she tugged at Alex’s hand and said, “Go to my room, now.”“Stop! What qualification does he even have to enter your room?” yelled Claire.“Because he is my legally-wedded husband.”“No, I won’t allow it. Only one person can ever step foot in your room, that is Felix Shepherd of Pegasus International. Now, I only recognize him as my son-in-law.”“Haha,” Alex laughed with an indifferent expression while looking at Claire calmly.He thought she would change her attitude a bit after all he had done for the Assex family. Yet, her arrogant countenance and those insults t
Claire found it bemusing and utterly unbelievable.On one side was a rich heir as well as young director of a company with a net worth of tens of billions of fortunes, while on the other side was a good-for-nothing trash who had to live off his wife’s money for survival. Reasonably, should not the trash be the one to kneel down before the rich heir for an apology? How did it become the other way round?Just what had Alex done?Beatrice, who just came out of the manor, saw the scene and immediately cried out, “My good brother-in-law, why are you on your knees? What qualification does this trash have to have you kneel? Stand up, quickly stand up! Did the Rockefeller coerce you into doing this? Don’t worry, my mom and I will always have your back.”After hearing how Beatrice addressed him, Felix was scared senseless as his heart raced widely.Earlier, Felix and Edgar left. After returning home, only then did Edgar let out a sigh and told him what happened at Urasawa Restaurant and al
Smack! Smack!Alex did not go easy on Felix, and landed three heavy lashes on his back.Three lash wounds immediately surfaced on Felix’s back, and blood began seeping out from some of the wounds.Then, Alex threw the sprig away and said, “Get up, remember what you said today.”Words of gratitude came out of Felix’s mouth as he got up on his feet. He even took out a little gift box and handed it to Alex. “Mr. Rockefeller, thank you so much for the three lashes. I will always remember your teachings. Here’s a little gift for you as a token of appreciation! Mr. Rockefeller, sorry for the bother and I’ll be leaving! May you both live a long and happy life together.”After handing over the gift box to Alex, he turned around and left.Looking at Felix’s disappearing silhouette, Alex secretly thought, “He is a smart guy after all! Well, good for him, I will leave the Shepherds alone for now.”Felix was nowhere to be seen but Claire and Beatrice were still in a state of confusion. Even
The stunning beauty in question was Waltz Fleur.At the moment, while lying in bed with a massive duvet wrapped around her body leaving only her head exposed and silky hair scattered, Waltz winked at Alex, who was walking in, with a sweet smile.Alex made sure that his mother was asleep before hurriedly shutting the door and said, in a lowered voice, “Why are you here?”“I am working!” Waltz replied with a faint smile.“Work?” Alex was confused.“Warming your bed! I’m your bed-warming servant, isn’t it?”“...” Alex’s heart fluttered immediately, but he soon felt a headache due to the obstinate situation. Before he left the house previously, he was caught red-handed by Brittany and he had yet to make any explanation. If she saw them now, he would be in deep trouble and would not be able to convince her of his innocence!“Warm your own bed! Get out of my room.”Alex grabbed the duvet and was just about to flip it open.However, Waltz held onto it tightly and said coyly, “Don