Everyone moved quickly. The moment Donald had an idea, the money was already gone. It couldn’t be helped. If they had acted any slower, the funds might have vanished anyway. Using the money to pay everyone's salaries was the right thing to do. If Donald decided to criticize, they would just let him. After all, everyone was doing it; no one was going to be singled out. As long as the lower ranks were kept steady, the work could continue smoothly. Donald was frustrated. His headaches weren’t just about the money for those projects but also the repercussions of redirecting salary funds.Eric had put forth a considerable amount of money, changing everyone's view of him.Donald sensed that Eric’s influence over the people had likely surpassed his own.The last time Eric came and punched Donald, no one intervened. If Eric returned, not only would no one stop him, but they might even cheer him on.Upon thinking about this, Donald's eyes brightened. He slapped the table and declared, "
A fine of 5,000 dollars? With Eric’s wealth, how many punches would Donald have to take from him to pay that off? Clearly, this wasn’t a simple matter.Donald’s lawyer commented, "That’s just the administrative penalty. We’re here to discuss compensation for emotional damages! Mr. Ford insists that without 500,000,000 dollars, this won’t be resolved!""500,000,000 dollars?" The lawyer laughed. "Why don’t you just rob a bank? Your Honor, can I countersue for extortion? Their demand is astronomical—surely that qualifies as extortion?"The court officials were stunned. Suing Donald for extortion? This case was getting out of hand!"It’s possible, yes," the judge admitted reluctantly. "But there’s no need for things to escalate. Both parties are prominent figures in Salt City. Let’s reach a compromise. Mr. Ford should lower his demand, and Mr. Johnson should offer some compensation..."They were eager to resolve the matter quickly. Each confrontation between the two sides was a major
Donald was unaware that several projects were under close scrutiny after Sylvia cut off their funding sources.If the municipal government couldn't provide the necessary funds, causing the projects to stall, Sylvia had a contingency plan to have someone take over immediately.Of course, these projects were far from profitable. Taking them over would require additional investment. But for some, it wasn't about the money—it was about pride.-Donald had been overwhelmed lately, juggling a lawsuit against Eric, which in the end, yielded only a coin.Not settling wasn't an option either.To him, a small sum was useless, and a large sum could lead to accusations of extortion.He knew Eric wasn't someone to be trifled with and feared he might actually make such accusations.Donald had diverted some funds to support those projects, so it hadn't yet reached the point where Sylvia needed to step in.Upon arriving in Salt City, Donald felt that everything was going wrong.He had tried
Chadwick continued. "This time, my visit to Salt City is not just for your affairs, Mr. Ford. Salt City is indeed a great place, capable of nurturing enterprises like the Innova Group."In recent years, the Innova Group has made significant investments in holistic medicine. They've even established herb plantations and invested a considerable amount of money. This time, I plan to meet with them to see if there's any potential for joint development."This matter requires your introduction!"He envied Donald, who enjoyed the benefits of having such a major company in Salt City. Whatever Donald needed to do or promote would be significantly easier with the Innova Group's presence.The difficulty of tasks would be reduced by several levels.Chadwick even thought about leveraging the Innova Group for some publicity, knowing the results would be excellent!However, what Chadwick didn't expect was that at the mention of the Innova Group, Donald's face turned rather grim.Chadwick notic
To meet with the executives of the Innova Group, one must first make an appointment.Sylvia received an appointment notification, knowing that such a significant figure would inevitably be referred to her.She didn't recognize the so-called president of the NMA, but upon reading Chadwick's resume, she was astonished!Various titles and honors filled the page, and she couldn’t even finish reading it all.It was intimidating!She went to Eric’s office. "Eric, have you heard of a man named Chadwick Lera?"Eric shook his head. "Never heard of him. Who is he?"Sylvia sat down. "I just received an appointment request from the city council. They said the president of the National Medical Association, Chadwick, wants to visit our Innova Group. I haven't responded yet, so I looked into his background."This man is quite influential. He performed the country's first heart transplant surgery and the first monkey head transplant, with the monkey surviving for a month."He has titles like
If nothing worked, Ruth would truly despair and might even contemplate jumping off a building again.Eric cleared his throat and said, "Vee, don't you have those... pads? It's a bit late to go out now, so why not give some to Ruth to make do with? If I'm not mistaken, we should know the result tonight."This divine physician was indeed extraordinary—he could even predict the exact timing!Typically, this would be an embarrassing subject, but Ruth was overjoyed. "Will it really come tonight? I didn't read much, so don't lie to me!"Eric glanced at Ruth. "Believe it or not, just don't blame me if your pants get stained. Be mindful. The flow might be heavy. You should monitor it yourself. Initially, it will be black, but later it will turn dark red, which is completely normal."Of course, keep taking your medication for the next couple of days, but acupuncture is no longer necessary."Over the past month, he had seen everything worth seeing and more, practically making Ruth half his
Chadwick held a mobilization seminar.Many people attended, including Donald, who voiced many opinions during the meeting.Naturally, saying things like benefiting all of humanity was a must. This implied that if one disagreed, they were against humanity.However, when it came to such significant issues, who really cared?They did invite prominent figures like Robert, but knowing that this matter couldn't be pushed through legally, he didn't participate at all.Yet, this didn't stop Chadwick and his associates from pushing forward.The atmosphere at the venue was unusually heated, with media coverage in full swing.Naturally, these so-called media outlets were already in cahoots, reporting only favorable news. As for the potential consequences of such a policy, they turned a blind eye.Selective reporting was their forte.With the media's backing and a little push from behind, wouldn't this thing succeed?Behind every major event, there's always a manipulator.And Chadwick w
The question came from someone in the NMA.Seeing their president being taken away, everyone was panicked. They knew they were breaking the law, and none of them dared to breathe too loudly.Donald shook his head. "I... I don't know either!"Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and shouted, "Quick! Call the police! Tell them that Mr. Lera has been kidnapped!"He didn’t know who Ruth was, but he figured reporting a kidnapping would get someone to look for Chadwick.As expected, Robert was alerted.Although he didn't think Chadwick was a good person, he was still a prominent figure. If someone got kidnapped in Salt City, what would outsiders think about the city's safety?It would be his responsibility as the Commissioner.He immediately went on duty and checked the surveillance footage at the scene.Although he hadn't seen Ruth before, he recognized the two people behind her. He had worked on missions with them.Seeing the situation, he realized it was the Combat Departme