Brenda could not stand by and watch any longer when she heard what Emily said. "I know Marcus is an idiot who likes to bluff. Why are you sticking your nose in this now? Is my family's situation not chaotic enough for you?"“Brenda, I'm not defending Marcus. Listen to me…" Before Emily could explain to Brenda, Marcus took out a key and a keycard. Then, he gave it to Vivian.The keycard had Vivian's name and the words "Imperial No. 1" engraved on it.Although it was Emily who signed the purchase agreement instead of Marcus, Emily still wrote Vivian as the tenant of the property. It was a procedure that could be arranged for a rich person with a credit card limit of a trillion dollars."Is it really Imperial No. 1?" Vivian was surprised and confused. "I heard Imperial No. 1 was sold for 30 million dollars. Even the Childe family couldn't afford it! Marcus, where did you get all this money to buy Imperial No. 1 for me?""Impossible!" Leon was shocked. He shook his head and said, "How

"Ms. Lorimer, are you kidding me?" Keetes pointed to the group of men behind him and said, "Don't you see them? All of them are locals living here. All of them must be compensated."Vivian knew that the man meant the compensation was not enough. She asked, "How much do you want?""50 million dollars," Keetes said with a smile."50 million dollars?" Vivian was shocked by the amount.She said angrily, "You are too greedy! Even the Childe Group can't pay so much money, let alone myself.""The Childe Group got the Northfort Pinnacle Hotel project worth billions of dollars. Do you think I'll believe that you can't pay 50 million dollars?"Keetes was certain he could extort that much money from Vivian. "I don't care! You must compensate us with 50 million dollars. Otherwise, we will stay here every day. Don't even think about beginning construction here.""How dare you!" Vivian was furious. She realized they were not locals but gangsters."Ms. Lorimer, what should we do now?" the sup

Gary, who led the team to battle, approached to salute Marcus. "Greetings, commander-in-chief! Northfort's special forces have surrounded the upcoming five-star Northfort Pinnacle Hotel's construction site. We're ready to fight at any moment. Please give us your instructions!""C-Commander-in-chief …?" Harvey became baffled. He had about Gary's revered reputation as the commander of Northfort's special forces. Harvey dared not imagine the young man's identity if Gary had to address the young man as "commander-in-chief.""Those gangsters committed a terrible crime! They interfered with Northfort Pinnacle Hotel's construction and tried to extort money! The usual legal procedures call for their arrest and a trial to determine their sentences. Yet, we've been deployed on a military task. So, we have the right to kill any criminal who threatens the country's safety," Marcus stated coldly."Understood, sir." With that, Gary waved and ordered his men, "Guns at the ready!" The sound of bu

A Mercedes Benz S-Class was driven to Silver Heights Hotel at 5:00 pm. Stuart got out of the car.Vivian had been waiting for him at the entrance. When he arrived, she hurriedly welcomed him. "Mr. Rudd.""Ms. Lorimer, you're early." He smiled while sizing her up.She was clad in a suit dress with nude tights. She looked pretty in her heels."Not bad." Stuart was staring at her. He almost salivated.He couldn't help but say, "You're a natural beauty. You look like a fallen angel in this attire. "You should wear this often. Working attire is too formal. It's not for you."Vivian smiled awkwardly while showing him the way. "Mr. Rudd, this way please."They entered Silver Heights Hotel together.They took a seat at a table in a restaurant. She looked left and right anxiously. "Mr. Rudd, where's your friend who you said could help me with the loan application?""It's impolite of you to ask that, Ms. Lorimer," he huffed. "You're the person who has a favor to ask. How could you

Vivian finally woke up in Room No. 888 in Silver Heights Hotel. She saw herself lying in a spacious bed with Marcus by her side. She patted her hurting head and asked dubiously, "Where is this place? Why am I here?""Vivian, you're awake." He smiled. "This is Room No. 888 in Silver Heights Hotel. It's the place where Mr. Rudd stays long-term to spend his time with his mistresses.""Huh?" Surprised, she looked at her body.Fortunately, she had her clothes on.Vivian had heard of those rumors pertaining to Stuart.She didn't expect them to be real. She questioned, "So, you showed up in time and saved me?"Marcus nodded. "Yeah. I returned home to tell you that I've resolved the matter that happened in the construction area. It's my fault. I returned home late. Otherwise, you wouldn't have needed to ask a favor from Mr. Rudd.""You didn't come home last night because you were resolving the problem?" she reconfirmed.She couldn't apply for a 50 million loan. How was Marcus abl