Lena approached and sat beside him. "What's the matter? Any problems?"Tobias nodded repeatedly. "I must admit, this student is the most outstanding and accomplished I've ever mentored!"He wasn’t measuring by money alone. One's achievements could indeed be evaluated through financial success, but that’s far from the only standard. Success in life, in a career, or even as a capable mother or father—all of these counted as achievements. The criteria differ. Some may find success in their careers, yet fail as parents, which, in that aspect, made them unsuccessful. Tobias’ standard was professional achievement, excelling in a particular field or industry.Undoubtedly, in this regard, Eric was exceptionally successful. He had broken the monopoly of the three major international companies, allowing the country to have its own products, free from the stranglehold of these giants. This was an immense achievement!Tobias continued. "But Eric is already married, and his wife is the Inno
The road was blocked by Jason and his friends.All of them were quite robust, each taller than Eric. Four against one gave them a significant advantage over Eric.With the backing of his friends, Jason felt emboldened. Although his friends weren't trained fighters, their muscular physiques from regular gym workouts gave them a menacing and intimidating presence.Max, clearly frightened, retreated behind Eric and whispered, "Uncle Eric, why do they look so much like villains?"Eric patted Max's head and smiled. "Don’t worry, Max. I am here."Max nodded quickly. He had heard from Elly that his uncle was a formidable fighter. Three to five ordinary people couldn’t get near him.'Three to five? That meant four should be just right.'Jason's face twisted with a malicious grin, underlined by a simmering anger. "Lora, you still deny being involved with him? What, planning to follow him home now?"Accepting my love while sleeping with another man—you really are a despicable woman!" he
There was certainly some worry. After all, facing four tall and muscular foreigners, it was natural to feel a bit disadvantaged in terms of physical strength.However, Lora didn't expect Eric to be so skilled. She didn't even see him move, and those two men were already subdued by him. This only deepened her admiration for Eric. Wealthy and successful in his career, with such impressive martial skills—there was no reason to reject a man like this.Lora even wondered, 'With such a well-maintained physique, his abilities in other areas must be quite remarkable, right?'She envied Sylvia—she must be genuinely content!Eric said, "Your aunt is a martial artist. She worried I might get bullied outside, so she taught me a few moves. I didn't expect them to be so useful."Lora was stunned. Sylvia knew martial arts, too? If Eric, taught by her, was this capable, then she must be even more formidable. Who would have guessed? Could that amazing figure be the result of martial arts trainin
Although the video of Eric's actions was quite blurry, Jason didn’t mind. From the footage, it was clear enough that Eric had struck someone, and that was enough for him.Jason was satisfied.Still, he didn’t realize that the video he sent out had been automatically censored, obscuring Eric’s face completely. All videos of Eric on the Internet had undergone similar treatment, including those from the Innova Group’s press conferences he attended, leaving people unable to discern his appearance.This censorship led to speculation about Eric’s identity. Who could this mysterious person be? Did it involve something sensitive?Not only Eric, but also Ruth and Pierce had their faces obscured in any online appearances. But Jason was oblivious to all this. He was waiting for the matter to escalate, expecting results soon.-Morning came.Lora arrived at work early. Having prepared her lesson materials the night before, her morning was free. She had breakfast, watched the news for a bit,
Lora had been awarded the title of Outstanding Teacher out of nowhere!Typically, an Outstanding Teacher title was earned when a class achieved the highest grades in the entire school, but this significant detail was conveniently ignored by many.People often jumped to conclusions. They believed Lora had some sort of affair with the principal to receive this award. As for the actual academic performance of her class, they chose to overlook it entirely.By noon, Lora felt uneasy. After lunch, she found her close colleague, Bella Thorne. "Bella, why does the school's atmosphere feel... strange today?""You’re just noticing?" Bella replied. "Don't you go online? Haven’t you seen what's being said? Everyone’s gossiping. They claim you’re having an affair with Mr. Toll and that you have a foreign boyfriend. Isn’t his name Jason Leaks?"Lora shook her head repeatedly. "His name is Jason Bing, and we’ve already broken up. Where did you get... Boden Leaks from?"Suddenly, it clicked!
Eric glanced at the man but said nothing.The parents all assumed Lora had some kind of relationship with him and Jason. This parent was bold enough to ask Eric if she was a slut.What a scandalous thing to say!Seeing Eric ignore him, the man offered a cigarette again. "Come on, talk to me. Ms. Kensington seems so classy, who would've thought she'd be like that? I know you're just having fun, and they all say you're rich."Women like Ms. Kensington are just playthings for rich people like you, aren't they?"Eric pushed the cigarette away and replied, "Sir, have you ever heard that some words can spell disaster?He found the man's words incredibly vulgar and offensive.The man, still chuckling, pressed on, "Alright, stop pretending. Just talk, okay? I’ll even treat you to a meal. We can chat over dinner!"Eric continued to ignore him.The man seemed to get more persistent, refusing to leave Eric alone.Frustrated, Eric finally said, "I assume you've seen that video. I’m someo
Eric hung his clothes on the rack and said, "She reported it to the police just after work this afternoon. We should have some results in a day or two."It's infuriating how people spread rumors without knowing the full story. When I picked up Max this afternoon, a parent asked me if Lora was easy. Can you believe that?"Sylvia didn't immediately grasp what Eric meant.A few seconds later, she understood. "What kind of people are these? Twisting words and taking things out of context?"She spoke as she headed to the bathroom to wash her face.When she came out, she saw Eric reading a book. She sat down beside him.After glancing at him, she suddenly asked, "Hey, do you want to know if... she is easy?"Eric was exasperated. "Can't you be serious for once? My lady, can you behave properly?"Sylvia chuckled. "I'm just considering things for you! Imagine back in the day when men had multiple partners, indulging in variety every night. They must have been so happy!"Nowadays, it's
Pleasure had its cost, after all.Robert, along with two officers, approached Jason.Sensing he was in trouble, Jason bolted as soon as he saw them in uniform.The scene quickly became a spectacle.Jason, who had been boasting endlessly, was now being apprehended? But why?Though no one knew the exact reason, it was clear Jason had committed some wrongdoing. The words he had spoken and the so-called facts he had presented were likely fabrications.Jason didn't get far before Robert and his team pinned him to the ground."Let me go!" Jason shouted. "I’m a foreign citizen! You can’t arrest me! You have no jurisdiction over me! What crime have I committed? Why are you arresting me?"Whether Jason was genuinely clueless or pretending, his remarks were absurd. Claiming Robert had no jurisdiction in Salt City was ludicrous.Robert handcuffed Jason, stating, "You know exactly what crime you've committed. The Internet is not beyond the law, and being a foreign citizen doesn't exempt y