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All Chapters of System Activated: Soldier's Returned: Chapter 271
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Chapter 271: Unusual Attitudes
The Phaeton car drove along the road; Bruce glanced at Emma in the front passenger seat. Before, it took him a lot of effort to lie to her. As for the previous two items, he had thrown them away. When Bruce pulled to the hotel entrance, he saw Emma's car still parked there. "I'll go upstairs to pick them up. After that, come with me to the auction," Emma said coldly, then she opened the car door and exited the car. The black dress she wore brought out a mature and calm aura. Bruce watched as Emma entered the hotel and then called Freddie. "Hello," Bruce greeted once the call was connected. "When are you coming back? We've been waiting for you at the hospital all day," Freddie's slightly agitated voice came from the other end of the line. "I met Liam earlier." Freddie was silent for a moment. His voice turned serious as he said, "Where's Liam? You should never have come into contact with him. Liam's skills..." "I already fought with that guy," Bruce interrupted. Immediately, Br
Last Updated : 2023-07-05
Chapter 272: Auction's Strategy
Quinton felt his heart break into pieces as he saw the "raw stones" he had carefully selected being picked up by others individually. From time to time, Quinton would glance at the auction panel Emma had left on her chair; then, he would feel the urge to pick it up. However, Quinton was well aware of the rules of the auction. The person holding the auction panel must be the same person registered to attend the auction. Alden leaned into Quinton's ear and whispered, "Do you think we'll get caught?" Quinton frowned slightly. The man hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. "No way, we've managed to play the role very well. Emma shouldn't be suspecting us." "But..." Alden wanted to say something, but Quinton glared at him. The younger man immediately shut his mouth. At that moment, they heard footsteps coming from behind them. Emma finally returned, but her face looked so pale. Bruce was seen following behind her. After sitting in her chair, Emma looked at Quinton apologeti
Last Updated : 2023-07-05
Chapter 273: Dismantling Traitor
Bruce was tempted to take a picture of Quinton's face immediately. The man's expression was very good."Emma Agnesia, what are you doing?" Quinton asked as he looked at Emma. Her face was grim.Emma replied, "What am I doing? I want to ask you the same question, Mr Morrison! If I remember correctly, you owe a favour to my father, don't you? My father's company. Agnesia Jewellery Shop was doing quite well twenty years ago. You were friends with my father at that time. However, you have a foreign debt of $45,000 because you participated in a round of rock gambling."As Emma spoke with a serious expression, her eyes were glued to Quinton. It was a gaze so intense that Emma couldn't help but look away a few times."45 thousand dollars! You should know that 45,000 dollars twenty years ago was equivalent to today's purchasing power, Mr Morrison! My father felt sorry for you, so he helped you pay off your debt of $45,000. My father never pressured you to pay him
Last Updated : 2023-07-06
Chapter 274: The Little Show at the Pub
"What's wrong? You don't want to drink with me?" Emma asked indifferently. The bartender immediately served a cocktail in front of Emma.Emma suddenly felt someone holding her hand as she raised her wine glass and was about to drink it."You're not doing well. It's not advisable to drink alcohol," Bruce says.Emma wanted to oppose Bruce but couldn't defeat Bruce's power."Why, I'm in a bad mood, so why can't I have a little drink?" Emma shouted to Bruce. Then, Emma lowered her head and covered her eyes.Bruce said nothing and took the wine glass from Emma's hand. Seeing Emma's state, Bruce said a few words to the barman.The bartender looked at Bruce in surprise but obediently fulfilled Bruce's request after seeing him hand over several dollar bills.A few minutes passed, and Emma, whose emotions had stabilised, immediately raised her head slowly."I'm sorry. I was in a bad mood earlier. If you hadn't shown me the evidence this
Last Updated : 2023-07-06
Chapter 275: Giving Confidence
"Rumours were circulating that there was a place that could cure my condition. However, I have to pay a 'consultation fee' to get there," Emma said in a low voice."Then pay up. Your family is not short of money anyway," Bruce replied.As soon as the words left her mouth, a mocking smile appeared on Emma's face. Shaking her head, she raised one finger and said, "'Consultation fee' is at least 1 billion dollars, and in certain cases, it can cost up to tens of billions."Only two slots are available each year, and only those who have secured a slot can receive treatment. My parents and I visit the site yearly, but someone else always snatched the opportunity."Emma continued, "I remember when a businessman spent 2.25 billion dollars to buy the slot. There have even been up to 3 billion dollars before! My parents have asked about it, and the lowest amount to be able to buy the slot is between 1.05 billion and 1.2 billion dollars.""Wow..." Bruce gulpe
Last Updated : 2023-07-07
Chapter 276: Following Bruce's Advice
After lunch, Bruce and Emma were soon back. "Oh, I've always thought of this question. Why does everyone call this tower the Jewel Shop of Carthage even though there is no signboard?" Bruce asked when they were about to enter the tower. Emma replied, "I've heard a few things about it. The Gem Shop of Carthage belongs to the Emerald King, and this tower is just one of his many properties. That man runs businesses all over Casanova with one rule. There would be no signage for every Carthage Jewel Shop in the country. As for why that person does it, I think you should ask the Emerald King yourself." "Emerald King? No signboard?" Bruce suddenly thought of something and asked softly, "So the emerald on the second floor belongs to this Emerald King? "That's right. The man who found the emerald in Carthage, and because of his love for emeralds, it was never sold by him. Instead, it is now kept as a souvenir in the Carthage Gem Shop." "I see, so it's like that. All right then. Please wait
Last Updated : 2023-07-07
Chapter 277: Extraordinary Offers
"Are you kidding?" Bruce was mesmerised. "Then, why did they sell the stones instead of breaking them themselves?""First of all, the Emerald Clan wants to build their reputation, so they want to sell the raw stones they choose occasionally to expand their influence. Secondly, it must be profitable because every time the Emerald Clan brands a stone, its price will soar far above the market price. As for the benefits for the people who buy the stones, that's none of the Emerald Clan's business anymore as they never give any warranty," Emma explained.Hearing this, Bruce finally understood the reason behind the existence of the Carthage Gem Shop. The Emerald Clan could completely avoid potential losses because no matter what they did, they only got profit and fame.However, Bruce could no longer be bothered by this so-called Emerald Clan. Bruce's system detected an energy source in the emeralds hidden within these raw stones, and Bruce became determined to possess
Last Updated : 2023-07-08
Chapter 278: Money To Spend
Back to the topic, Bruce successfully bid the first raw stone for 3 million dollars at that time."You're crazy, huh? Do you understand the consequences if you can't afford it? The Carthage Gem Shop has a strong background. Those who once caused trouble still lie in hospital beds in the middle of nowhere." Emma looked at Bruce anxiously.To Emma, Bruce was just her sister's friend. There was no way Bruce had several million dollars."I'm not crazy. It's just that I have to get these raw stones," Bruce replied flatly and continued to stare at the unsold raw stones.Emma was dumbfounded after hearing Bruce's words. Emma looked at Bruce in shock and glanced at the raw stones on the stage. "You? You want all the remaining four raw stones?"Emma covered her head. Emma truly suspected that Bruce had gone mad at that moment, or maybe he was dreaming.After all, Emma did not take Bruce's words too seriously, as it would take at least 1.5 million dol
Last Updated : 2023-07-08
Chapter 279: The Great Commotion
The businessman's face turned very grim at that moment. That person immediately rose and roared at Bruce, "Where did an insolent scum like you appear from? Do you know who I am? Also, do the people of the Carthage Gem Shop not care that people are playing around like this young man?"The young lady standing on the stage also frowned as she looked at Bruce and said, "Sir, please make sure you have liquid assets; we are not accepting payment on credit for this auction. I'm sure everyone knows the rules in the Carthage Gem Shop when the auction winner doesn't have the money to make the payment."His words were very clear if Bruce could not make the payment later, he would not be able to leave this place today."I can do it if brave enough to lift my auction panel. Hurry up and continue the auction. There are still two more raw stones that will appear," Bruce replied with a faint smile at the corner of his lips.Emma, who was sitting beside him, was dumbfound
Last Updated : 2023-07-09
Chapter 280: The Alpha Move
"22.5 million dollars? A raw stone worth 22.5 million dollars?" Everyone who thought about it was shocked while taking a deep breath.Certainly, that fact has added to their insights today. Although everyone present was a businessman, none had ever spent 22.5 million dollars to buy a raw stone. That amount is several times what most people spend on raw stones today."That person is indeed the owner of the Carthage Jewel Shop!" many people thought in amazement.Just when everyone thought that today's final auction would end at 22.5 million dollars, a young man called out."I bid at 30 million dollars."After that, Bruce turned back to the Emerald King and bowed. "Thank you for letting me have it."Instead of responding, the Emerald King stood up with his staff and left through a side corridor without saying a word.Upon seeing the Emerald King leave the place, a commotion broke out in the crowd."Oh, my! 30 million dollars? That
Last Updated : 2023-07-09