"Mr. Wilson, please reconsider. Do you really think you are invincible in Nova City? Have you forgotten how the Green Family of Metropolis Central struck at you before? They used just a tiny fraction of their power, yet reduced you to a mere rat scurrying for cover. For a behemoth like the Greens, crushing insects like us is child's play. Facing such titans, all we can do is stand together. Do you truly believe the police can make David Green pay? I assure you, he is already out on bail and safely home, plotting his next move against you.You are a wise man, Mr. Wilson. Our only path to survival is cooperation. Join me, and I guarantee the Greens will not dare touch you again. No one will disturb your peaceful life. What do you say? I urge you to consider it carefully."Hearing the veiled threats in the woman's words, Justin naturally would not indulge her."My apologies, madam, but I have no interest in your proposal. If I'm not mistaken, you have some ties with the Green Family. If

Oblivious, Justin would not have feared them regardless. Nova City was his domain; any who challenged him on his turf courted death.Back in Nova City, he did not bother with aftermath. Though Director Sean said approving the $50 billion expense could take eons, Justin hardly cared. Money was meaningless data to him. He had gained plenty already. The tens of thousands of points alone would sustain him for a while. And mastering foreign languages and dance were superb bonuses. Most importantly, his parents' lifespans were replenished. That brought him the greatest joy.Just as Justin looked forward to resuming his ordinary college life, Derek called again."Yo, boss. Quit loitering with the missus and get over here!""What do you want? Is your house on fire? Can't be, you live next to me. I gotta check my gas is off!" Justin joked."Cut the crap! Remember the celebrity endorsement for our skincare brand? I got us some. Come help pitch to them, Mr. Shareholder. Stop slacking and leavin

"What? Really? My lady, you're a lifesaver! I'm eternally grateful. Don't worry, I'll personally pick you up from the airport tomorrow.""Sounds good. I'll sort out canceling with my agent now. I have to run, bye for now!""Wait, my lady. May I ask, do you know a celebrity named Steven?""Steven? Oh, you mean Steven Black! Of course, he works under me presently. Why, do you need him for something? Let me just say, that guy is insufferably arrogant. He's been getting on my nerves so badly..."Justin chuckled and recounted his experience with Derek and Faith. Upon hearing, Sydney grew equally furious. Her heavy breathing conveyed her anger through the phone."What? That Faith woman dared make such unreasonable demands? One hundred million just for the endorsement fee, plus covering all of Steven Black's expenses? That's outright extortion! I've told them countless times all fees must follow my established guidelines. To think they'd go behind my back and target you - don't worry, I'm ca

After an agonizing wait, the doctor finally emerged, removing her mask with a grave expression. "Who is the family of the patient?"Derek rushed over, face etched with anxiety. "I - I'm her husband!"The doctor looked him over with a hint of disapproval. "I don't know what kind of husband you are, letting your pregnant wife work herself to exhaustion without proper rest. She just had an episode of threatened miscarriage. Fortunately we intervened in time, so there should be no major issues. Those two truly had a close call! She is stable now and will be moved to a regular room for observation. Please take better care of her - replenish her energy with nourishing foods to aid her recovery and the baby's growth."Derek stood dumbfounded while even Justin was surprised at this rapid turn of events. His big brother sure didn't waste any time! Married only a short while and already expecting - this was truly joyous news. He would be an uncle before long, with a little one to call him Uncle

Maxwell chuckled. "Justin, you already have your pick of beauties. Leave some for your pals, will you? We're brothers after all. What's that saying - a friend's wife is...not to be mistreated?"Adam sighed theatrically. "You won't seduce any girl we fancy, would you? That's just unethical."Justin shook his head, bemused by their antics. Some things never changed with these incorrigible skirt-chasing brothers of his. "Fine, I won't compete. But you better have the charm and skill to succeed yourselves. Don't just talk big and falter. That would be embarrassing."Their eyes lit up at the challenge. Faces flushed, nearly prostrating themselves in zealous oaths, they were ready to prove their worth."Don't worry," Adam declared. "Without your interference, those ladies will fall for our charms soon enough. I already have my sights on that cheer captain down there - tall figure, flowing hair, a goddess among women. Apart from slightly less stunning features than your girlfriends, she's ot