But as they prepared to leave, a waitress approached, "Mr. Wilson, my employer requests the honor of your presence." Wary of complications before their mission completion, Michelle Hunter objected, demanding to know who dared summon her boss instead of coming themselves.Not bad, thought Justin - she would make a decent secretary, standing up for him at the right moments. Maybe he could recruit her from the police permanently, he pondered deviously."Miss, please don't worry. My employer means no ill will - he merely wishes to meet the wealthy man who spent $50 billion on bronzes. Please oblige me - I'm only following orders," the waitress pleaded."You say don't make it difficult, but aren't you making it difficult for us?" Michelle retorted, preparing to refuse further before Justin intervened.He smiled and handed her the treasures to deliver to Director Sean, saying he would accompany the waitress while she brought the others to safety.Michelle bristled in alarm, but before she
"Mr. Wilson, please reconsider. Do you really think you are invincible in Nova City? Have you forgotten how the Green Family of Metropolis Central struck at you before? They used just a tiny fraction of their power, yet reduced you to a mere rat scurrying for cover. For a behemoth like the Greens, crushing insects like us is child's play. Facing such titans, all we can do is stand together. Do you truly believe the police can make David Green pay? I assure you, he is already out on bail and safely home, plotting his next move against you.You are a wise man, Mr. Wilson. Our only path to survival is cooperation. Join me, and I guarantee the Greens will not dare touch you again. No one will disturb your peaceful life. What do you say? I urge you to consider it carefully."Hearing the veiled threats in the woman's words, Justin naturally would not indulge her."My apologies, madam, but I have no interest in your proposal. If I'm not mistaken, you have some ties with the Green Family. If
"Mr. Wilson, please stop talking. Haven't you caused enough chaos?"Justin ignored Director Sean and continued addressing the thieves:"I feel sorry for your intellect! You have a far more valuable hostage, yet you ignore her and threaten this brainless girl worth nothing. What can you gain from killing her?""Were I you, I would take the hostage with actual leverage for negotiation. Isn't that right?"Michelle fumed silently at Justin's words. You're the one with low IQ! I'm cute and clever, how dare you insult me like that! She gritted her teeth, wishing she could tear Justin apart and devour him.But Mia knew Justin was up to some ploy again. It seemed these thieves were in for misery today."Boss, he's got a point. Since we've got a bigger fish, shouldn't we aim for the juiciest prize? What's the use of taking out our anger on this dumb broad? 'Cept for her looks, she's useless. I say we reconsider!"Swayed by Preston and Travis, Trevor glared at Justin and snapped, "You're talkin
Oblivious, Justin would not have feared them regardless. Nova City was his domain; any who challenged him on his turf courted death.Back in Nova City, he did not bother with aftermath. Though Director Sean said approving the $50 billion expense could take eons, Justin hardly cared. Money was meaningless data to him. He had gained plenty already. The tens of thousands of points alone would sustain him for a while. And mastering foreign languages and dance were superb bonuses. Most importantly, his parents' lifespans were replenished. That brought him the greatest joy.Just as Justin looked forward to resuming his ordinary college life, Derek called again."Yo, boss. Quit loitering with the missus and get over here!""What do you want? Is your house on fire? Can't be, you live next to me. I gotta check my gas is off!" Justin joked."Cut the crap! Remember the celebrity endorsement for our skincare brand? I got us some. Come help pitch to them, Mr. Shareholder. Stop slacking and leavin
Since Derek pleaded so, Justin swallowed his anger and nodded, though seething inside.Subsequently, Derek and Faith went into a private dining room to discuss the details of their collaboration, while Justin located the restaurant manager and had him lead the way to the surveillance room. He knew this restaurant had a surveillance room where monitors displayed footage capturing every corner of the dining area. By selecting a specific screen, one could listen in on the conversations happening in that room. It was quite an advanced system, known only to him, the manager, and a handful of executives.Justin entered the room and turned on the computer, finding the feed that showed Derek and Faith in their private room. As soon as he opened it, sounds from the room streamed through the speakers.Derek fawned over the woman, obsequiously seating her at the table before presenting the endorsement proposal he had painstakingly prepared.Yet Faith kept her nose in the air with an aloof expre
"What? Really? My lady, you're a lifesaver! I'm eternally grateful. Don't worry, I'll personally pick you up from the airport tomorrow.""Sounds good. I'll sort out canceling with my agent now. I have to run, bye for now!""Wait, my lady. May I ask, do you know a celebrity named Steven?""Steven? Oh, you mean Steven Black! Of course, he works under me presently. Why, do you need him for something? Let me just say, that guy is insufferably arrogant. He's been getting on my nerves so badly..."Justin chuckled and recounted his experience with Derek and Faith. Upon hearing, Sydney grew equally furious. Her heavy breathing conveyed her anger through the phone."What? That Faith woman dared make such unreasonable demands? One hundred million just for the endorsement fee, plus covering all of Steven Black's expenses? That's outright extortion! I've told them countless times all fees must follow my established guidelines. To think they'd go behind my back and target you - don't worry, I'm ca
"Of course, I'll bring Faith to apologize to Mr. Wilson right away. But I don't know this man at all - what he looks like or who he is. I won't even recognize him when we get there.""Fine, I'm sending you his photo now. Remember, this gentleman saved my life. Even my grandfather is in his debt. When you go, apologize with utmost sincerity and humility. Fulfill any requests he makes, no matter what. I'll be coming to Nova City myself tomorrow to handle this. If Mr. Wilson hasn't forgiven you by then, do you know the consequences?"Steven immediately collapsed to the floor upon hearing this. The woman he had been frolicking with earlier gasped in shock, jumping off the bed to help him up.But Steven had no mind for playtime now. He hurriedly threw on his clothes and stumbled out the door, calling Faith as he raced off.Meanwhile, Faith was blowing through Derek's $100,000 at the mall, her hands filled with shopping bags. The money had been spent clean.This was the height of glory for
After an agonizing wait, the doctor finally emerged, removing her mask with a grave expression. "Who is the family of the patient?"Derek rushed over, face etched with anxiety. "I - I'm her husband!"The doctor looked him over with a hint of disapproval. "I don't know what kind of husband you are, letting your pregnant wife work herself to exhaustion without proper rest. She just had an episode of threatened miscarriage. Fortunately we intervened in time, so there should be no major issues. Those two truly had a close call! She is stable now and will be moved to a regular room for observation. Please take better care of her - replenish her energy with nourishing foods to aid her recovery and the baby's growth."Derek stood dumbfounded while even Justin was surprised at this rapid turn of events. His big brother sure didn't waste any time! Married only a short while and already expecting - this was truly joyous news. He would be an uncle before long, with a little one to call him Uncle