"What in the world is happening? Is it your time to be working at the office Now?" the manager bellowed furiously. "Well, I just needed a short break at home, and then I had plans to meet up with my clients," Kalina explained. She always did this before, and the manager never made a fuss. What had changed today? Out of the blue, Edward appeared at the doorway as well. "Hmph," Roger sneered with displeasure, "Is this the client you're fixing to rendezvous with?" "Yeah, and what's it to you?" Edward retorted, seething, "Now that you've caught wind of Kalina's business, you can leave." Kalina tugged Edward inside and uttered, "Let me handle it, Edward." "What the heck!" Roger continued, fuming, "Your absence from work has already been reported to our bigwig Lucas. He claims you've been accepting valuable presents from clients. That's a downright breach of company regulations. The chairman sent me to give you the boot." "So, that's why you showed up here?" Kalina's heart sank, grasp
Soon, Edward's phone lit up with a sensational news headline:"FS Hotel Chairman's Despicable Harassment Unleashed, Employee Retaliated and Terminated."Edward wasted no time in thrusting the headline under Kalina's nose."What in the world is happening?" Kalina exclaimed, her brows furrowed in perplexity. "Why is my predicament plastered across the news?"Edward's lips curled into a sly smile."My dear Kalina, this is just the opening salvo of our battle."Kalina snatched her phone and discovered a flurry of missed calls from her manager, Roger. It looked like Roger had been telling her the truth that he had called her many times.Yet, disregarding them with determined purpose, she hastily delved into the news section, where a similar article awaited her:"FS Hotel Chairman's Despicable Harassment Unleashed, Female Employee Bears the Brunt of His Vengeful Firing."She hungrily tapped on the news piece, devouring every word, her resolve unyielding to miss even a single detail.In rece
The Bluesky Café, a stone's throw away from Selina's workplace, was a mere 5-minute journey. The atmosphere inside was as quiet as a ghost town, with only a few scattered housewives gossiping over steaming cups of joe, their eyes glued to their smartphones.The mysterious figure donning sunglasses sauntered in, exuding an air of intrigue. He approached the counter with a casual swagger and ordered a latte, then cunningly sought refuge in a hidden nook, patiently biding his time for Selina's arrival.As he removed his hat, revealing a scalp that had seen better days, he surveyed the scene, savoring his latte like a connoisseur. Alas, he hadn't taken more than a few sips when his liquid treasure vanished, yet Selina was nowhere to be found. He consulted his timepiece, discovering that a grueling 5 minutes had slipped away.A vow had been made to Edward, an unbreakable pact, especially since Edward had furnished him with a hefty sum of 500,000 for the task. Tapping the table’s edge ever
Soon, Edward received a text message from Wayne."[I promise I’ll finish the job perfectly, my dear brother Edward.]"Edward turned to Kalina beside him and said, "The second act has begun. Don't worry, Kalina, I will never let you lose your job, I promise.""Really, Edward? You're so good to me," Kalina's eyes welled up with tears, deeply moved."But that damn Lucas is the chairman of FS Hotel. How can you compete against him?""He will soon be a pauper!" Edward declared.Soon, a new message about the chairman of FS Hotel popped up on their phones.FS Hotel stock price drops from 9 to 4 within half an hour. "What's going on?" Kalina asked in astonishment."Forget who I am?" Edward smirked, "I'm a trader, a very promising trader. Leveraging the scandal of FS Hotel's chairman, Lucas, I have launched my second round of attacks against him. This time, I'm going to significantly shrink his wealth.""You're amazing, Edward," Kalina quickly wiped away her tears and smiled, "Now I finally u
Kalina's eyes darted to her phone, and her heart was pounding like a wild stallion in her chest.Lucas, the High and Mighty Chairman of FS Hotel, Hauled Away by the Police.The news immediately gripped her attention like a vise. Without a moment's hesitation, she tapped furiously to dive deeper into the scandalous revelation.According to the grapevine, Lucas, the very same tycoon of FS Hotel, had been snatched up by the boys in blue just minutes ago, accused of lascivious acts towards a female employee. If the proof stacked up like a mountain, he could be staring down the barrel of a five-year stretch behind a prison cell’s cold, iron bars.The words imprinted on her screen, Kalina turned to Edward, her eyes burning with curiosity, and asked, "What’s going on?""I told you, Kalina, you couldn't be the only one to suffer the wretched advances of that devilish Lucas," Edward smirked, his voice dripping with triumph. "All I did was stir the pot, emboldening other tormented souls to rise
The stock price of FS Hotel had hit rock bottom, sending shockwaves through the market.But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Edward swooped in and made a daring move, snagging shares at a mere 0.06. Miraculously, the entire stock price regained its composure, steadying its course.With the wind of opportunity at his back, Edward wasted no time and dispatched a lightning-fast command to Wayne:[Seize the moment, Wayne! Ride the wave of the major shareholder's sell-off and close out all your short positions!]Wayne, ever the quick-witted companion, responded without skipping a beat.[Consider it done, my dear brother Edward! I've already raked in a staggering 500 million in profit. I’m really grateful to you!"]As the shorts scurried away, FS Hotel's stock price launched into a vengeful counterattack. Like a rocket blasting off, it skyrocketed from a paltry 0.06 yuan to a commanding 0.6 yuan.Thus, Edward's initial multimillion-dollar investment had grown tenfold in the blink of an
Kalina sauntered alongside Edward into the opulent hotel, their entrance evoking a sense of déjà vu. No longer plagued by nerves like the first time, now Edward was the bona fide master of this establishment, exuding an aura of unwavering self-assurance.Scarcely had they set foot inside when Kalina chanced upon an old acquaintance, Roger. Seizing the opportunity, he sauntered over to taunt Kalina."Well, well, well. Look who's bringing clients to the hotel," Roger snidely remarked, well-versed in the cunning tricks of contemporary seductresses. He knew these women would stop at nothing to climb the ladder of success, shamelessly indulging in wining, dining, and bedding their way to their objectives.Initially, Roger had planned to exploit Kalina as a stepping stone for his own promotion, but alas, his grand designs had crumbled to dust. Consequently, a deep-seated animosity festered within him for Kalina."Mind your tongue, or you'll live to rue this day," Kalina warned, her voice la
Edward's heart soared like an eagle catching a thermal as he beheld his newfound billionaire status. The once-daunting path to wealth seemed like a stroll through a rose garden, where the petals of prosperity showered upon him. He had unlocked the secret to riches: the unwavering belief that fortune would dance to his tune and that the heavens themselves could conspire to bestow upon him a magnificent super system. With each passing moment, he became more convinced that people should emulate pine trees perched on treacherous cliffs—when despair lurked closest, the search for hope should burn brightest. Lost in the blissful meanderings of his mind, Edward was suddenly interrupted by the delicate sobs of Kalina. “Hey, Kalina, what’s going on?" Edward asked, his brows furrowed in confusion. Kalina, upon hearing the tender timbre of Edward's voice, unleashed a tempest of tears, torrents cascading down her cheeks. These were not the tears of sorrow, but the tears of an overwhelmed soul
Since Edward had previously taken the pill of Roaring Thunder, which could help him cultivate in the lightning. Seeing that his blue lightning would soon hit Edward, Promete smiled. It was true that most people would be dead if they were attacked by powerful lighting. However, he did not know that Edward was immune to lightning attack now. On the contrary, Edward could even absorb the last bit of power from any lightning. Instantly, the lightning wound itself around the body of Edward. “Ha-ha, go to hell,” shouted Promete, who thought he was an unparalleled genius. “You’re getting too above yourself!” Edward smiled, who started to play with the lightning as if he was a magician. Edward toyed with the crackling lightning ensnaring him, as though it were a cherished bauble in his grasp. Promete, wide-eyed and dumbfounded, couldn't fathom how his electrifying assault had utterly failed against Edward. "How on earth are you able to do that?" Promete's jaw threatened to kiss the grou
As night descended, the winds began to stir, fueling the twin-headed fire dragon flames, making them burn even more intensely. They blazed brilliantly, as if they intended to incinerate the darkness in an instant. But the most crucial aim was to annihilate their enigmatic adversary, the one they believed had met his match in these mystical, fiery behemoths. Regina and Pugno were convinced that the dual-headed dragon, born from the transformation of their twin swords, held the power to vanquish their foe. However, Edward knew that their opponent's combat capabilities far surpassed their own. Their audacious move seemed like a proverbial case of bringing a knife to a gunfight. So,Edward understood the necessity of intervening when needed. The muscular figure, bare-chested and built like a tank, proved to be far from a pushover. He moved with lightning-like speed, nimbly weaving through the fire and seemingly unaffected by the intense flames, which reached temperatures soaring into the
“OK, let’s go and destroy this evil Gluttony Hell!” said Edward. Just as Edward, Regina, Pugno and his men from Blood Sword Sect walked only for a few minutes, they were stopped by a bunch of strong men in black, who marched like columns of mechanical men, their eyes straight ahead, their legs and arms swinging almost in unison, like those marionettes under the control of a single pair of invisible hands. It looked like they were trained rigorously. “Who are you?” shouted Edward. “Who are we?” sneered one of the men with a crew cut in the lead of the people, who was stocky---not heavy but well-muscled, with strong arms and thighs. His eyes, short and narrow like small cracks in a huge wall, glinted with slyness. He made no effort to be gentle, elbowing his men as he forced his way to Edward. The stocky man suddenly untied his coat and showed the T-shirt inside it which read ‘I’m an evil guy’. Pointing at his T-shirt, he added with another sneer, “Look at this! You are unlucky to
Naturally, Regina closed her eyes, decided to let Edward do anything to her. Edward leaned close enough until he could even hear the beatings of her heart. Glancing at her ample part of her generous bosom, Edward felt blood started to rush both to his heart and the most private part of his body under the equator, just like a cannon erecting up to the sky, ready to send bombs at any moment. Yet, Edward knew he had to contain his excitement as he had promised his girlfriend that he would restrain himself and wouldn’t do anything that would harm their relationship. Thus, though drooling over the beauty of Regina, Edward just swallowed a mouthful of saliva and then calmed himself down. “Well, open your eyes, Regina,” Edward said with an awkward smile, ‘Actually, I’ve got a girlfriend and I love her very much. I won’t do anything that would harm my relationship with her. Besides, you know, I was saving you not because I wanted to get something from you. I’ve told you, you’re a free will
Instantly, there was another huge explosion when celestial ice arrows met those fiery swords halfway. Edward, handsome and unstrained, exuding an aura of confidence, became more overbearing with every step toward Regina. “Hey, what do you think of my counterattack?” sneered Edward. “What kind of other moves do you have? Show me more!” Hearing that, Regina was almost hitting the roof. Before she could launch another round of attacks, Edward swiftly maneuvered behind her and lightly flicked her head, causing her coiffed hair to quickly come undone. Now, with her unbound tresses streaming over her shoulders, she was indeed an unparalleled beauty. “What are you doing?” seethed Regina, glaring at Edward. “You’re acting like a lascivious bastard. Apparently, you’re courting your own death.” Yet, Edward, a vibrant youth with unparalleled manliness, immediately flirted, “I like to fight with a beautiful girl. I have to say if you’re not my foe, I probably will fall in love with you. I
Edward reached out his hand, and in the blink of an eye, a chill ran down his spine as the Celestial Gem soared right into his waiting chest. Yet, the extraordinary unfolded before his very eyes. Edward felt an overwhelming surge of power coursing through his veins, a sensation like no other. In an instant, his entire body turned translucent, akin to the purest glass. Edward experienced an unprecedented blessing that could only be attributed to the Celestial Gem. Was this the fabled "light at the end of the tunnel" that he'd heard whispers of? His heart raced as he involuntarily assumed a lotus position, eyes shut tight. Darkness was only thing he could see in his shut eyes, but the energy emanating from the pearl illuminated the abyss inside his eyes, bathing everything in a radiant glow. "Could this be what they mean by 'seeing the light'?" Edward mused silently. "It's simply marvelous." Before long, a comforting warmth enveloped his entire being, like snuggling under a cozy win
"Ah..." Caelum's body plummeted rapidly, and he felt his demise was all but certain this time. The cliff was unbelievably high, a mind-boggling abyss that seemed to stretch at least five kilometers deep. He closed his eyes, surrendering to the howling winds swirling past him. The gusts stung his face, and although the wind kissed his cheeks, it cut deeper than a knife into his heart. Suddenly, Edward's voice echoed in his ears. "Rest assured, I won't let you go down that easily. Since you killed Laura with no remorse, I'll torment you in every conceivable way, time and time again." Edward's voice was as cold as ice. It looked like Caelum was getting his just desserts. Caelum opened his eyes to find Edward hurtling down the cliff right alongside him. It offered some small comfort – if he were to meet his end, at least he'd have some company. "You're a devil, Edward. If you'd choose to end your life this way, why torment me like this?" Caelum exclaimed in fury. "Me?" Edward sneer
‘Roaring Thunder?” Edward exclaimed, wondering what he could do with it. His mind was read by his system instantly, which sent him a new text message. [Roaring thunder, a kind of pill that can help you cultivate in the lightning. Most people will be dead if they are hit by lighting. Yet, if you take this pill’ Roaring Thunder,’ it will make you immune to lightning and thunderous attack. On the contrary, you will be tempered by thunder and lightning of several ten thousand volts.] ‘Wow, that’s amazing,’ exclaimed Edward again, ‘I’ve never expected there’s such a pill in this world. I have to say there are quite a few precious pills here in this online store. It looks like I can shop often here. Cicci will be quite happy if I do.’ Edward was on cloud nine now. Without any further hesitation, Edward instantly consumed five thousand luxury points to get ‘Roaring Thunder’ which went into his item inventory immediately. ‘Well, I’d better take it now just in case,’ Edward thought, ‘I ha
Chapter 146 Roaring ThunderAfter disconnecting the video call, Edward thought that it was time for him to check his trades to see what was going on in the market.Edward gasped in awe as the profit soared dramatically. It looked like that the trading strategy that Cicci had offered to him was absolutely right.In the whirlwind world of high-stakes trading, where fortunes could be made or shattered in the blink of an eye.In the current market, the gold instrument had erupted like a volcano. A thousand pips soared, and it was as if the very air hummed with the thrill of it. No doubt, the market was awash with the fevered emotions of safety seekers because of regional conflicts that gained the attention of the world.Edward just couldn't believe his luck."Well, I'll be damned. A mere blink of an eye, and I’ve got a floating million bucks." He felt as though truckloads of cash were pouring into his account.Just as he was basking in his newfound wealth, Cicci's face beamed on his scree