Mayor Patrick frantically scolded Durango like that just because he was afraid of offending Monica. Hanging up the phone, Durango also vaguely realized the situation at that time. It would be disadvantageous if he dared to speak morality. Besides, Mayor Patrick’s panic from the other end of the phone was enough for Durango to feel that this woman and Justin were completely untouchable. Like a dog with its tail between its legs, the sheriff turned to the woman and Justin, stammering. “P…Pleas…e, please forgive me. It was because I was careless, confused and ignorant. Please forgive me this time.” Justin and Monica remained standing in the same place, looking at Durango with cold eyes. Obviously, they have no intention of ignoring this stupid and abusive police officer. As if realizing that, Durango, who had now thrown away all the dignity of a leading police officer, knelt down and clasped his hands in prostration repeatedly. “Please forgive me and help me keep this a secret from
In response to the respectful greetings given to him, Justin only nodded slightly. He noticed Monica, who was also bowing respectfully to him. “Now that you are an official of Newtown, there is no need to show me such respect.” Monica didn’t wait for Justin to say the second sentence and immediately stood up straight. Her ability to work decisively is something that not any man can possess, let alone a woman. Monica glanced at Hamza and the woman walking beside him. “Your Majesty, do I need to deal with these people right now? It seems they came to cause trouble for you.” She said to Justin. Hamza was about to say something, but his ex-fiancee Justin walked next to him and promptly stopped his mouth. She found the newcomers mysterious and somewhat scary, with the guns they held at their sides. “No need. It wouldn’t be good if bloody fights were spread around my future wife’s family. I don’t want anyone to talk about my future wife.” Justin held Katherine’s hand tightly and s
Justin’s surprise proposal to Katherine attracted the attention of everyone around, not only Monica and her teammates but also the neighbors around Katherine’s house. They all came and witness it. In such a poor neighborhood, people often fall in love and become husband and wife after a small wedding, with absolutely no elaborate proposals. But today, that special thing happened in this neighborhood. A fleet of meticulously arranged Rolls-Royce cars, an army of hundreds of elite soldiers kneeling on the ground, a guy with a super beautiful golden ratio face and a calm expression is proposing to a poor girl miserable with the peasant dress commonly seen on women around here and blind eyes. The story seems to only exist in Cinderella fairy tales, but now it is present in real life. This was hard to believe for Hamza and his fiancée - who is also Justin’s ex-fiancee. Originally, they came here today, not only to take revenge but also to humiliate Justin, to shame him into returning
A house with a weathered exterior, built decades ago, stood before them.The peeling walls, faded paint resembling the rough skin cracks of a person in the driest season of the year.The small house, dimly lit by faint yellow lights, gradually lost its light as the day turned into night, adding to its eerie and desolate atmosphere.As dusk fell, two figures in the backyard shared a meal, their desperate postures blending with the melancholy atmosphere of the house.“Why does misfortune always seem to strike at the same time?”The two individuals, each holding their plate, had yet to exchange a word. The woman spoke, accompanied by a heavy sigh.“Julie is missing, still not found. And Katherine was expelled from the family company. I wonder what awaits us in the days to come.”The man replied, his wrinkled face expressing concern and worry.He picked up a piece of lettuce, tasted the bland and even bitter flavor.At that moment, a youthful voice echoed in the air. “Grandma, Grandpa! I’m
It seems Katherine had a long dream, but in the end, she couldn’t recall any images that appeared.She fell into an endless and familiar, yet strange sensation. Vague details clung to her, but then faded and disappeared, leaving only a series of confused feelings with no clear reason.Quite peculiar, Katherine thought. How can a blind person dream about colors and light?She had long abandoned any hope for this, but evidently, a small ambition still lingered deep within her.Katherine was puzzled. She had long been accustomed to darkness, so why did this dream suddenly appear?She had fully awakened but kept her eyes closed to grasp the lingering vague dream sensations.Justin’s gentle hand was caressing her smooth cheek. Katherine smiled, feeling foolish.Why chase after false dreams when Justin, who was already the greatest gift, was right there to compensate?Katherine slowly opened her eyes.Light...Suddenly, a blinding glare hit her, and Katherine cried out in pain, squinting her
Justin’s voice echoed, capturing the attention of everyone in the banquet hall as they turned towards them. The trio quickly became the center of attention, with Justin, Katherine, and Julie drawing everyone’s gaze. Katherine could sense the tension in the air as all eyes shifted towards them. She looked at Justin, and in his arms, their daughter became timid. A feeling of anxiety rolled up within her. But unlike Katherine and Julie, Justin had a different demeanor. His cold gaze moved from one face to another, sweeping through the crowd as if ending all conversations and smiles. Especially when his eyes met Naomi, Hamza, and Mr. Sherwood, a palpable tension appeared on his face. A fire seemed to ignite within Justin, anger and hatred making his eyes as sharp as knives. He seemed ready to kill them. At this moment, whispers suddenly arose around them: “He looks familiar.” “Yes, it seems I know him.” “...” “...” Justin glanced at those people, but paid little attention to the
The tall man paused at the entrance, and the bell around his neck emitted a chilling and spine-tingling sound.Caesar.The bell sounded like an ominous omen, and its eerie resonance had a heavy impact on everyone present.Whatever it was, it was undoubtedly not an ordinary object, sending shockwaves through the crowd for a moment.Accompanied by the echoing bell, the entire hall fell silent, the air thick with tension, frozen in a moment.This imposing figure stood out prominently in the crowd.Caesar’s muscular physique was exposed, sleek against his dark tan skin.Every aspect of him exuded a menacing demeanor.His ruthless gaze swept over each face on the ground, as if observing tiny ants. Those he glanced at couldn’t help but shudder, their bodies trembling.Caesar bent down, passed through the gate, locking his gaze on Katherine.Her sharp senses quickly detected something unusual, as if her body was engulfed in a fiery, powerful force.She couldn’t see, but she was under the gaze
Justin had specifically instructed Caesar not to take any lives inside, so Caesar only created a minor disturbance.Despite Caesar’s desire to continue causing chaos, Justin felt it was enough and finally ordered Caesar to withdraw.The entire scene was chaotic, and the onlookers, who had initially been watching the drama with interest, were now frightened, huddling together to avoid being harmed by Caesar’s powerful hands.This was a human being, yet possessed a strength that should not naturally belong to a human.How had the man under Justin’s command been trained to this extent?Those present couldn’t fathom it, and they didn’t want to. They were currently struggling to avoid the tumultuous situation.At this point, they couldn’t help but cast accusing glances at Mr. Sherwood.What was supposed to be a traditional family feast had turned into such chaos, and the responsibility clearly fell on the head of the family.Mr. Sherwood was well aware of the dissatisfaction among today’s g
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