Leona and Caesar, upon hearing this, finally discovered the inconsistency in the matter.“Your Grace, so...” Leona hesitated.“I will seek another medical opinion later. I refuse to believe that there is no one in this world who can diagnose a disease other than Verney,” Caesar added.“Your Grace is right,” Leona agreed.It took them a few hours to travel from the Mozzafiato country to Newtown City. As they approached the landing, Justin instructed his pilot to contact the international airport to request clearance for landing.Having fought in many countries before, Justin had established diplomatic relations that extended to various governments. His acquaintance with the government of Newtown made the landing request quite ordinary and readily accepted.At the same time, Justin also requested that the government and the airport chairman keep this matter confidential. He didn’t want any media attention on his arrival, nor did he want his identity to be revealed.There would come a da
“Indeed, a brilliant approach,” Justin praised.Then the three followed Monica upstairs. Justin thought the entrance to the base would be on the highest floor.However, when they reached the second floor, Monica stopped, then calculated something on the wall.“What’s that?” Leona asked, a bit puzzled.But at that moment, Justin was keenly observing Monica’s every move, simultaneously examining the patterns on the wall.The current wall was covered with old-style wallpaper, with rose patterns and brick walls.But upon closer inspection, each swirl pattern of the rose branch, combined with the square patterns of the brick wall, seemed to be arranged in a precalculated order rather than randomly.Altogether, Justin deduced it to be Morse code.As Monica’s index finger reached the end, he discerned this Morse code combined into the first letters of the Dawn Council.Right at that last character, Monica dabbed it, and immediately, the wall in front vanished, revealing a passage.“Here, let
The cold question and Katherine’s unusual attitude surprised Justin, leaving him frozen for a moment, as if he couldn’t believe the person standing in front of him asking that question, with the same demeanor as the wife who had comforted him just a few days ago. Justin was both astonished and incredulous. In his mind, he had imagined that she would be overjoyed and would rush to embrace him, eagerly whispering tender words. But everything unfolded contrary to his expectations, even somewhat disappointing Justin. Because Katherine now seemed devoid of any anticipation for his return.“Ka... Katherine, I’m back,” Justin said, as if reiterating to her he had indeed returned to her, just as promised, without fail.What had he done to upset her? What had caused her to be displeased? Or had his prolonged absence made her resentful?At this moment, Julie slipped away from him, as if reclaiming some private space for her parents.Approaching Katherine, Justin found her standing there, rooted
Justin squinted, clearly unsure of who the man was or why he was here. He could only see him swaggering in, taking long strides with deliberate sways of his shoulders.At that moment, Mrs. Laura seemed to recognize someone.“Young... young master Verney?” The mention of Verney’s name triggered a memory in Katherine’s mind. It seemed she had heard her mother mention it once before, in a proposed marriage. And this must be the young master whom Mrs. Laura had praised so highly the scion of the Cambrisz family.Katherine had imagined him to be handsome, refined, and exuding an air of sophistication, but she hadn’t expected this... Katherine thought, he’s a bit of a mismatch in her eyes...Meanwhile, Justin still hadn’t recognized the man before him, but he sensed an air of arrogance about him. Just then, Mrs. Laura suddenly approached with a smile, circling around the man as if they were old acquaintances. However, behind her smile, Justin could detect some discomfort.“Oh my, young mast
Katherine’s words struck Justin’s heart like a deep cut. Did she just call him... “friend”? And acknowledge the ambiguity in her relationship with Verney? Not quite acquaintances, yet not exactly friends?Katherine’s remark felt like a slap in the face to Justin in front of everyone. He felt absurdly amused, to where he couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile.Even Laura couldn’t believe what Katherine had just said. She froze, as if struck by lightning, unable to utter a word. She looked from one person to another in bewilderment.What was happening? What was going on? If this had happened before, Laura would have been overjoyed, ecstatic even, laughing herself awake from sleep. But now, things were different, everything had changed. Now, Justin was her legitimate son-in-law!Laura couldn’t fathom what was wrong with Katherine. What had possessed her so heavily!? It was as if she had become a different person, simultaneously striking against what she had previously defended.With ov
Verney’s actions made Justin feel irritated, and he genuinely wanted to stand up and push him away, while also trying to win Katherine over to his side. However, at this moment, he realized he shouldn’t act that way.Katherine, on the other hand, felt extremely uncomfortable with Verney’s intrusive behavior. She deliberately shifted forward a bit, simultaneously leaning back, swaying her body to minimize contact with Verney’s arm as much as possible.“No need...” Justin rejected Verney’s “invitation.” But before he could finish his sentence, Verney burst into laughter and mockingly said, “Well, I’ll tell you, being poor and still having such high pride. Disdain for the job of a security guard, huh? So, what kind of job do you think someone like you can do? It’s truly meaningless.”Hearing Verney continuously belittle and ridicule Justin like this, Katherine couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable. She, more than anyone else, understood Justin and knew he wasn’t like that. Despite how Kat
But Katherine’s strength compared to Justin’s was obviously nothing. It was like an ant scratching an elephant; he continued to walk calmly despite her struggles.Having been here once, Justin knew the way to Katherine’s room. He could walk straight there encountering no obstacles.Upon arrival, he set Katherine down on the ground, then closed the door firmly in front of her.As for Katherine, she was extremely furious and felt a surge of pride and arrogance, which made her want to confront Justin with no compromise.“Justin, what are you doing? You’re becoming more and more overbearing. How could you force me like that? Do you respect me at all? It’s infuriating!”Katherine crossed her arms, stomped her foot on the ground, then angrily turned away. Justin, too, was not at ease. He forced Katherine to turn back to face him, or rather, to look directly into his eyes. While she tried to push his hand away, he finally had to use force, grabbing her chin to make her turn back to him.“Tel
And the GAP Corporation, with its reputation, benefits, salary, everything, could help her prove her abilities. Prove to the Sherwood family, her parents, that she didn’t need to rely on anyone to secure an excellent position.Katherine feared that if she worked for another corporation, she wouldn’t have all of that and would end up just being a regular office worker with a measly salary. That would mean no future!And all these reasons convinced her to accept Laramie’s offer.Before noon, she called him to agree to the deal. He laughed heartily, seeming very pleased with the consent of the woman on the other end of the line.And today is Katherine’s first day at work, but she hasn’t called the HR department yet. She’s feeling anxious inside. But she thinks Laramie must like her, her looks, her demeanor, everything about her, so him defending or accommodating her, bending the rules for her, is normal.Because this relationship isn’t just a simple employer-employee one anymore.Looking
The sudden incident left Jeannie terrified. Even after the bicycle was hit, she hadn’t recovered.Ricard comforted Jeannie and then angrily walked to the driver's seat of the BMW, shouting, "What kind of driving is this? Didn’t you see the red light?""What's the rush? What's the rush?" The car door opened, and the young man stepped out slowly, "I didn't hit anyone. Just compensate you, right? How much do you want? Three thousand yuan enough?"The young man pulled out three thousand yuan from his pocket and threw it on the car's hood. Before Ricard could respond, he added another three thousand: "If it's not enough, here’s six thousand, okay?"Ricard took a deep breath, "This is not about money. I need your attitude, apologize to us!""Apologize? You must be joking. I didn't hit you. You just want money, right? Fine, here's ten thousand yuan. Is that enough?" The young man threw another stack of money on the hood.He then glanced at Jeannie, trying to gauge her reaction, but she didn'
The staff's words made Jeannie unconsciously look at Ricard.Although they had registered their marriage more than a month ago and even took wedding photos, their relationship had always been lukewarm. Now, suddenly being called Ricard's girlfriend, Jeannie's heart skipped a beat, and even the tension of the impending bungee jump was pushed aside."Hey, man, come here. What are you hiding from? Your girlfriend dares to jump, and you're hiding behind her. Come and hold her tightly." The staff urged, waving at Ricard.Of course, Ricard didn't refuse the staff's suggestion to jump while holding Jeannie, cheerfully running over.Jeannie looked at Ricard in front of her, seeming a bit hesitant: "Didn't we buy two separate tickets? Can't we jump one at a time?""That's right, a couple's ticket. Come here and stand firm, put on the equipment, and don't mess around." The staff said while fitting the equipment on Jeannie and Ricard. The eighty-meter-high jump platform had a hot wind blowing in
“Sure.” Ricard didn't hesitate to hand the Coca-Cola to Jeannie.Jeannie looked at the dark carbonated drink in her hand. There were many things she always wanted to try: singing wildly, acting cute like other girls, playing with social media apps, buying her favorite snacks. But due to her family's strict upbringing, she never did anything too extreme. She never went to karaoke to sing loudly, never bought a pile of snacks, never bought a bunch of cold drinks in the summer. She always maintained a calm and mature demeanor, drinking a hot cup of tea at the company every day. Sometimes she would see others with a cold drink and feel a desire to take a sip, but she feared that doing so would shatter the dignified image she had built in front of her employees. Although she appeared to have many things, she had never experienced things that were easily within reach for ordinary people.Like Coca-Cola. When she was young, her family didn't let her touch these carbonated drinks. As she grew
For Ricard, physical endurance wasn’t an issue. Cycling seventy kilometers, even carrying Jeannie, was no problem for him. Along the way, they chatted and laughed, making the time fly by.Two hours passed unnoticed. The midday sun blazed overhead, heating the road. Ricard cycled along the highway, enjoying occasional shade from roadside trees."President Demneri, are you thirsty? I’ll buy us some drinks." Ricard stopped at a roadside stall, buying two cold Coca-Colas."Why Coca-Cola?" Jeannie asked, puzzled.“For the refreshing taste.” Ricard took a gulp, letting out a satisfied “Ah.”“I’ll have water instead.” Jeannie placed the Coke on the counter, opting for a bottle of mineral water.Ricard gallantly opened the bottle for her, and Jeannie took small sips.Ricard could tell Jeannie was very thirsty, but she still drank slowly, a habit from childhood.“Alright, let’s go. Only twenty kilometers left. If I speed up, we can reach Haihu soon and enjoy the afternoon there.”Ricard resume
Ricard heard the cheers and smiled, looking at the woman standing at the microphone with pride. This was his wife, capable and talented! With a few short sentences, she had inspired everyone’s enthusiasm. The employees' attitude towards work could indeed shape the future development of the company.Irena, who had just been fired, had packed her belongings and quietly left through the side entrance of the company. Seeing Maria with a large rose pinned to her chest, standing at the front of the company and receiving praise, made her feel extremely uncomfortable. She had heard everything Jeannie said over the microphone. Five hundred thousand, even split between two, was still two hundred and fifty thousand each! Why should Maria get that money?Irena glared at the company's main entrance with resentment. If it weren’t for Maria and that damned new hire, today’s events wouldn't have involved her!Irena took a deep breath, trying to console herself. Even if Maria got two hundred and fifty
Jeannie chuckled lightly. "In the end, you're still trying to comfort me, but in your own unique way.""Am I? Ha ha." Ricard laughed heartily, ruffling his hair. "Sit down." Jeannie gestured to Ricard.Ricard did not stand on ceremony, sprawling comfortably on the sofa.Jeannie poured him a cup of tea, an unprecedented gesture from her. This act made Ricard feel both pampered and uneasy. "No, no!" Ricard quickly stopped her."What's the matter? Are you mocking me?" Jeannie shot Ricard a sharp look. "A man who can easily get the head of the largest corporation in France to come to Supperazza to sign a contract can’t accept a cup of tea from me?"Ricard gave a wry smile. Initially, he hadn't planned to let Jeannie know about Eugene, but with today's events, including Prince Charles’s presence, there was no way to keep it hidden.After pouring the tea, Jeannie sat down opposite Ricard, lightly rubbing her forehead. "As usual, explain.""Ah… I saved Eugene’s life once, and since then he’s
When Eugene heard that Jeannie was Ricard's wife, his expression immediately turned respectful. "Lovely lady, forgive me for saying, but you truly are the most beautiful angel I've ever met.""Uncle Eugene is the manager of the Zefiro Group, the largest financial group in France," Prince Charles reintroduced Eugene to Jeannie.Although Prince Charles didn't use flowery language or mention astronomical wealth, saying it was the largest in France was enough for Jeannie to understand the significance of the old man standing before her. A man like this could hardly be someone Ricard found to collude in defrauding the company.Outside the reception room, Naccy and her group waited for the outcome.Jeannie quickly exited the reception room, and they all looked at her, awaiting a response.Jeannie scanned the group and spoke, "Director Naccy, this has been a misunderstanding. Mr. Eugene is indeed the partner Ricard found.""How can that be?" Naccy's first reaction was disbelief. How could so
"Mr. Eugene, please wait. I'll go get Ricard.""No need," Eugene called Maria back. "Ricard entrusted this deal to me. If you don't sign it, I'll refuse to cooperate.""What?""Girl, how your company distributes the bonus between you and Ricard is none of my business. You can discuss it with your boss later. For now, go get the contract."The sudden success of the deal and the enormous bonus were overwhelming for Maria. It took her a while to process it.As Maria left the reception room to get the contract, her face still showed signs of disbelief.Everyone in the business department saw Maria's expression. When she left the reception room, they all started talking."What's wrong? Couldn't close the deal?""She looks like she failed.""She's a rookie trying to handle a deal herself. What did you expect?"Kristy and others showed disdain. "No," Maria waved her hands. "The deal is done. The client agreed to sign the contract.""Signed?" Kristy's eyes widened in disbelief. She knew the v
"Three... hundred thousand?" Maria's eyes glazed over at the number. Her family was ordinary, and her parents had worked hard their whole lives without saving that much money. Three hundred thousand was enough to buy a house in Supperazza, enough for someone unemployed to live comfortably for years, or to buy a BMW. For Maria, three hundred thousand was an unimaginable fortune.Hearing Eugene say that this deal alone could yield a bonus of three hundred thousand made Maria feel like she was dreaming. "Girl, so, will you sign the contract, or do I need to call Ricard?"Maria swallowed hard, stammering, "I... I..."Hearing Maria's response, Eugene felt a bit disappointed. He understood that three hundred thousand might not mean much to him, but it could change an ordinary person's life. With three hundred thousand, they could buy a big house, a luxury car."I... I need to call Ricard and ask him to treat me to a good meal. Three hundred thousand is a lot! Mr. Eugene, please wait a momen