Chapter 105"You... bastard, you just wait for your punishment," Daniel groaned as he lay on the ground, his gaze fixed angrily on Edward.Edward stepped forward and delivered a few more swift kicks."I’ve told you, I was just doing you a favor,” said he, a sardonic twist to his lips."Right, a favor!" the crowd chimed in unison, a chorus of agreement.Edward decided he'd had enough, not wanting to further engage with Daniel.He walked over to Evelyn, flashing a grin."Well, it seems I've finally aired grievances for you and all women here at Ford University. Looks like this ball is coming to an end. Shall we depart?"Just then, Edward's childhood friend Ray and his girlfriend joined them. Ray gave a thumbs-up."You nailed it, Edward. Who knew you were such a champion of justice? Though I fear trouble might be knocking at your door soon."At that moment, Rachael also gave Edward a thumbs-up."Who'd have thought you were a dancing maestro? And kudos for standing up for what's right. Ev
After Edward sauntered back home, Lily had wrapped up her day's toil and was back at their love nest. “Darling, these roses are for you,” Edward purred as he handed Lily a bouquet of 999 roses.Lily's eyes lit up like a sky full of stars.“Thank you, Edward, you're quite the Casanova,” she cooed as she embraced the roses.“But honestly, every time you flood me with these blooms, I'm practically playing Jenga with my arms. Can't we tone it down next time to just one, perhaps?”Edward's laughter was like a symphony of romance.“Oh, my dear, I can't settle for anything less than 999. It's the magic number that weaves our love's eternal tapestry.'Lily cocked an eyebrow, throwing a curveball.“That's just a retail jingle, you know. In the words of ancient wisdom from the land of the Great Wall – I believe it says, 'One gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things.' It means that the essence of everything is rooted in one. So, when you gift me a single
“Okay, show me your analysis now!” Edward whispered to his system.[Okay. Please check it out now.In the wild, untamed realm of the foreign exchange market this month, traders are riding the rollercoaster of volatility, only catching their breath when the trading stars align.On the global stage, the ongoing clash between China and the United States resembles not a mere skirmish but an epic showdown with no final curtain call in sight in which the vice-like grip of the US dollar put great heat over both sides. And the rest of the world also feels the weight of Atlas's burden.As China and the U.S. engage in opposite currency cycles, the relentless capital outflow has uncorked a veritable Pandora's box of economic and social conundrums.For countries coasting on the soothing waves of monetary ease, prices of all kinds of commodities as well as the expenditures for consumers are mounting like a relentless tie, putting great pressure on common folks. Foreign exchange reserves, like sand
In no time, Evelyn was dialing her mother's number, and the call connected with lightning speed."Hello, Mom, it's Evelyn. I'm back. Which hospital are you at? I'm on my way to see you and Dad.""What? Why didn't you listen? Who told you to come back? It's too dangerous here. Go back now," her mother exclaimed, her voice tinged with worry.Evelyn could hear someone else talking to her mother on the phone."Well, well, your daughter's back, and that's mighty convenient. If you folks can't settle your debt, we'll just have to take your daughter away as collateral."In the blink of an eye, a man wrested Evelyn's mother's phone away. Evelyn soon heard a gruff, unfamiliar voice on the line."If you want your mom to be safe, hurry over to Nauta Hospital. I assume you know where that is. Otherwise, your mom will end up, just like your dad, lying in a hospital bed.""No, please, don't hurt my mom," Evelyn pleaded desperately. "I'll come right away. Don't worry, I've got the money you want.""
Edward hastily perused the virtual aisles of the system store, a sense of frustration gnawing at him. Inwardly, he sighed and thought,‘Oh, what rotten luck! It seems I'll have to resort to the hospital after all.’Just as he was on the brink of giving up, a sudden revelation struck him like a bolt of lightning. His eyes widened as he discovered an item titled "The Divine Healer's Needle," and immediately, his curiosity was piqued."The Divine Healer's Needle? What in the world is this?" he mused aloud.The system promptly served up a detailed introduction about it by sending him a text message:[The Divine Healer's Needle is a relic of ancient China, forged with the essence of heaven and earth. It serves not only as a potent weapon in the hands of adept practitioners but also as a panacea for a myriad of intricate maladies.]Edward couldn't contain his excitement; wasn't this precisely what he had been tirelessly seeking?Glancing at the adjacent price tag, which boldly displayed a w
Seeing Dr. David Gibbon was all right, Edward started to stride to Jeff's bedside. Jeff stared at Edward and wondered who he was. He hoped that he was one of those who collected debts from him.He subconsciously lay back.“Hey, Jeff, meet Edward. He's Evelyn's schoolmate back in Ford University. Thanks to him, our debts have vanished into thin air, and your miraculous awakening, well, that's his handiwork too," Evelyn declared, her eyes gleaming with gratitude.In an instant, Jeff's emotions surged like a tempest, his chest heaving with every breath."Thank you, Edward. I..." Jeff struggled to articulate his overwhelming feelings, yet his voice was lost in the tide of emotions.Edward offered solace immediately, his words as soothing as balm."Don’t mention it, Jeff. I'm delighted to make your acquaintance. Perhaps fate has woven a tapestry between us. And see, you've just awoken to the first threads. Please relax and take care of yourself, Jeff. Don’t worry about what happened to you
Edward squeezed out some sunscreen from the bottle. He applied the silky lotion evenly on his own hands as his fingers danced liberally with great anticipation.In a minute, with the grace of a gentleman, Edward started kneading Evelyn’s back, sending a wave of electric desire coursing through him the moment his fingers touched her smooth silky skin.Evelyn’s skin on her back was as smooth as moonlight on water. Upon touching it, Edward felt excitement instantly filled every pore of his skin.“Do I need to apply it to your entire back?” Edward asked in a gentle voice.“Of course, you know, Edward, I can’t reach my back with such smooth lotion on my back. So, I’m counting on you,” Evelyn said in a soft voice.Though there was any trace of seductive inclination in her voice, but it ignited the fires deep down at the bottom of Edward’s heart.And then, suddenly, Evelyn unfastened her bikini top from the back, hinting at the treasures she held within. The mere turn of her back would surel
In the surveillance chamber of this grand villa, several security personnel were glued to the myriad of screens before them. The screens numbered in the dozens, and it could be said that every nook and cranny of this mansion was under tight watch. Even a fly attempting to sneak in would be promptly detected by the vigilant security team.Suddenly, the images on all the screens turned hazy, rendering everything virtually indecipherable."What's going on?" exclaimed one of the security personnel in astonishment."No need to fret. This might be due to the aging surveillance equipment. It's happened a few times before. I told the boss last time to allocate a budget for updating surveillance gear, but he wouldn't hear of it," another guard grumbled. "Let me go outside and check.""Alright, Justin, you're up for it."Justin, with hair dyed in vibrant hues like a blossoming flower, made an "okay" gesture and exited the security room.However, seizing this moment when they couldn't be monitor