The hound Double Trouble went to smell the Silence Pill for a few seconds. Luckily, Silence Pill was coated with sugar on its surface and thus it attracted the hound very much.“Take it, Double Trouble,” said Edward in a low voice with a wide grin on his face. “I promise it tastes good.”Upon hearing Edward utter his name, the ferocious hound’s heart skipped a beat. The young man standing before him was a complete stranger, but for some inexplicable reason, the hound felt an undeniable connection with him.It looked like the young man could be trusted. Without a second thought, the hound lowered his head and licked the Silence Pill on the ground with great fervor.The Silence Pill was easy to dissolve. Upon touching the saliva of the hound, it melted away instantly and a sweet taste soon filled his senses. The hound quickly felt a wave of gratitude toward Edward, who had proved to be a reliable ally anyway.The hound attempted to thank Edward with a resounding bark, but to his dismay,
"You are Derek, a level-two hitman at the Sloth Gang. Am I right?” Edward said with a sly grin. Turning to the fat man, he added, “And you are David, you are a level-three hitman working for the Sloth Gang. You were notorious for your indolence before joining the gang, so I guess that puts you one notch above the scrawny Derek.” Derek and David exchanged a surprised glance, wondering how this stranger knew their positions in the gang. They were starting to believe that Edward might be one of them, but they weren’t fully convinced yet. “Why’d you come alone, and without wheels?” David asked, perplexed. “Our big brother wants to keep things on the down-low. We can’t draw too much attention, you know. It’s all about safety and discretion,” Edward replied, affecting a nonchalant air. “Fair enough. Well, come with us. The goods are in the room, but can you handle them all by yourself?” Dereck challenged him. “No sweat. Don’t let my handsome face fool you. You know, I’m not just a pre
“I promise I’ll beat your big brother black and blue, too,” Edward shot back. “Do you want me to burn two of you into ashes, don’t you?”Hearing that, David and Derek instinctively flinched.“If you two don’t want to die, now beat it!” shouted Edward.“Don’t get too above yourself. My big brother will come to you soon!”With that, David and Derek immediately beat a hasty retreat, totally defeated, leaving Edward alone in the room with the sack beside him.With a flutter in his eyes, he was amazed to find there was a new text message on the screen.[Congratulations! You’ve almost accomplished the mission. If you want to get it done fully, you’ll have to find a small black wooden box hidden somewhere in the room.]‘A black wooden box?’ thought Edward, ‘What’s it used for? I guess there must be some drugs in it.’[Find it and check it out yourself.]Edward decided to find the box first before he went to unleash the bag and let the girl inside out. Since the room was big and dark, he thou
This time, Edward decided to take a loss of 5,000 dollars. Thus, he bought 10 lots of EURUSD, and set a stop loss of 50 pips.[Well done! Trading is a probabilistic game. Be patient and good luck to you. Also, I have some good news to tell you. You had a good fight against those two hitmen from the Sloth Gang just now, and you won. Because of that, your personal status has changed a little bit. You can check it out now!]‘Oh?’ said Edward, ‘That’s great!’In a flash, with a flutter in his eyes, he quickly brought up his status data on the screen before him.[Sloth Index: 99%, shown by a crimson progress bar filled to 99%][Wrath Index: 100%, shown by a fully-filled scarlet progress bar][Gluttony Index: 89%, shown by a brown progress bar filled to 89%][Lust Index: 79%, shown by a red progress bar filled to 79%][Envy Index: 70%, shown by a green progress bar filled to 70%][Pride Index: 75%, shown by a purple progress bar filled to 75%][Greed Index: 100%, shown by a long, fully-fill
Unexpectedly, Lily turned out to be a whiz in the kitchen. In no time, the aroma of her cooking filled the room, making Edward's stomach growl like a caged beast.He had to avert his attention to ignore his hunger. Therefore, he let his eyes fall on those artworks adorning the walls. One of them named ‘Hope’ immediately piqued his interest. It showcased a lone ship navigating the boundless sea with unwavering determination. It was a visual representation of the courage to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles.As he was lost in the masterpiece of Lily’s sister, his stomach reminded him of its emptiness once again. Fortunately, Lily saved the day by representing a platter of juicy sausages glistening with oil as well as a massive burger that looked fit for a king."It's ready! Come and taste my masterpieces. I guarantee you’ll be pleased. I believe they are as good as my sister’s artwork,” said Lily with a warm smile.Edward rushed over to the table, grabbed a knife and fork, an
Chapter 19 Met an Angel Early in the morning on the second day, Lily rose with the sun as the early birds on the branches of trees were chirping happily on the branches of trees outside the building. She stretched herself and then padded to the living room, she caught sight of Edward’s handsome face as he still slept soundly on the sofa. His gentle snoring was quite like a soothing melody to her ears. She couldn’t help but beam with affection, feeling that every inch of him was simply adorable. Resolving to do something special for him, she decided to whip up a breakfast that would make his taste buds dance with delight later on. ‘After all, a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right?’ she thought with a smile. ‘Since he is going to help me with my job, I should cook something delicious for him.’ After a quick and simple wash-up, she sauntered into the kitchen, ready to unleash all of her culinary skills. With deft hands and the poise of a seasoned chef, she crafted a
Lily’s company was the crème de la crème of the real estate market. Recently, it was trying to sell to its customers the houses in Stony Creek, Orinda’s poshest community.Its prime location alone was enough to make any potential buyers swoon—It was surrounded by a river, with a lush forest park right next to it, making the vista breathtakingly beautiful.Meanwhile, it exuded both urban and rural vibes. And with only eight buildings, each 18 floors high, it was an exclusive enclave where only the wealthiest could reside. The units ranged from a modest 300 square meters to a jaw-dropping 1,000 square meters, making it the ultimate destination for the elite.The parking lot was a car enthusiast’s paradise—a plethora of luxury cars adorned the lot, with only the finest vehicles worth at least half a million dollars.As a sales representative, Lily knew it was her duty to cater to the affluent clientele with the utmost professionalism. Normally, she would meet with all kinds of prospectiv
“Lily is such a fool. Does she think that she could count on such a guy to achieve her sales goal for the month? If this were the case, pigs would fly.”“Apparently, she’s not qualified for the job. She should quit it!”“You know, Lily is a bumpkin from the countryside, so her friend must also be a hayseed from the boondocks.” Alice chuckled, “That explains why he is clueless about the prices of the properties here. When he does find out, he’ll probably be as jumpy as a cat on a hot tin roof. Well, let’s watch their reaction and have a good laugh later.”Hearing their words, Lily immediately felt the heat rising in her cheeks, mortified by their whispers. She wished she could shrink herself and vanish instantly. Edward, on the other hand, was unfazed.“You’re getting me in hot water, Edward,” Lily sighed, “But never mind, you saved my life anyway. After taking you to see the villa, we can go our separate ways.”Soon, they arrived at the deluxe villa where Lily gestured for Edward to h