Edward was surprised by Charles' sudden outburst and felt a bit uncomfortable with the idea of someone kneeling before him. He quickly interjected, "Mr. Hurley, there's no need for that. I don't want to make a big deal out of this."However, Charles was insistent. "No, no, no. It's the least we can do. Hugh needs to learn some respect and humility."Hugh was mortified. He had never been asked to kneel before anyone in his life, and the thought of doing so in front of Edward was unbearable. But, he also knew that his father's condition was serious, and if Edward had a solution, they needed to hear it.With a heavy heart, Hugh reluctantly kneeled down and apologized. "I'm sorry, Mr. Ed--- I mean, Boss. I was out of line. Please forgive me."Edward smiled slightly and waved his hand, signaling for Hugh to stand up. "It's alright. I'm not one to hold grudges. I understand that you were just trying to protect your father."Charles cleared his throat and said, "Now, about the conditions you
Edward took a deep breath and looked at the Hurleys with a serious expression. "Gentlemen, what I am about to tell you is strictly confidential. You must not share this information with anyone outside of this room."The Hurleys nodded, intrigued by what Edward had to say."I plan to use a form of nanotechnology that is not yet available to the public. This is a top-secret technology that has been in development for several years, and only a select few have access to it. It involves the use of microscopic robots that can travel through your bloodstream and target the affected cells directly. These robots will repair the damaged cells, and your body will be able to heal itself naturally."The Hurleys were amazed by what they had just heard. They had never heard of such a thing before, and the idea of tiny robots traveling through their bodies seemed like something out of a science fiction movie.Edward himself was considering creating a fake background for himself that would be difficul
Tonight was a night of celebration and glamor as the luxurious Arial Hotel welcomed York's elite for Adele Hurley's 20th birthday party. The grand ballroom was decked out in magnificent decorations, sparkling with vibrant colors. At the entrance, the elegant James greeted each guest as they arrived, ensuring they were welcomed with the utmost courtesy and respect.The majority of the guests were the heads of the prominent families and their heirs, and Adele was the center of attention for the young heirs. Despite her youth, Adele's natural beauty shone through, especially when she adorned herself with makeup and a stunning dress. Her graceful demeanor caught the attention of many young men in the room.The heads of families attended the party with the purpose of getting closer to Charles and to unite their families through marriage. Adele, who will graduate next year, has yet to find a fiancé, and tonight's event presented the perfect opportunity to kickstart their plans.As the night
The System flashed a holographic menu in front of Edward, showcasing various items ranging from clothing and accessories to weapons and special abilities. Edward browsed through the options, trying to find something that would complement his attire for the evening, but unfortunately there was not any. The cheapest price in the store was 10 Domination Points, and even then, it was just a bottle of perfume.However, after a few minutes, Edward still decided to buy it. He wanted to know what the quality of goods from the System store was like. It was a virtual perfume that could enhance his charm and charisma. He quickly clicked on it and used his Domination Points to purchase it. The perfume disappeared from the menu, and Edward felt a surge of energy as he received his purchase.[Ding! Congratulations. You have successfully purchased your item. You can now access your items from the inventory by using your mind.]Edward comprehended the situation and nodded in agreement without requiri
Edward could feel the eyes of the other guests on him, but he stood his ground. He was not going to let Emily's taunts and insults get to him."I apologize if my words have offended anyone," Edward said, addressing the crowd. "But I fail to see why I should address Miss Hurley with such formality when we are all here to celebrate her birthday and enjoy ourselves."The crowd was taken aback by Edward's boldness, and some even began to murmur their approval."He's got a point," one guest said. "We're all here to have fun. Why should we be so uptight about titles and formalities?"Emily, however, was not impressed. "You're just trying to deflect attention away from your own pathetic existence, Edward. You're nothing but a gold digger, and everyone here can see that."Edward clenched his fists, feeling his anger starting to boil over. But before he could say anything, Brenda spoke up, "Miss, I think it's best if you leave us alone now. You're not adding anything positive to this celebrati
Emily glared, surprised by Edward's sudden request."Apologize? On what grounds?" Emily was afraid of Lily, but not Brenda, so how could she be willing to apologize?But before Edward could respond, Lily said in a commanding tone, "Mr. Green, you have two choices. You can either attend this event alone or leave with your fiancé." "This..." William felt a headache, but Emily's heart was too blind to realize the situation.She said, "Miss Balmore, aren't you imposing too much? This is a Hurley family event and not yours." Lily's expression turned sour. As the great lady of the Balmore family, how could she possibly put up with those words?But even so, she retained her poise and said, "While this may not be my party, this hotel belongs to my family. Do you want to leave now, or shall I forcibly send you away?" William felt a bead of sweat trickle down his forehead as he looked at Emily. He knew that Emily was too stubborn to apologize, and he could not risk offending the Balmore fami
Brenda nodded and placed her hand on Edward's elbow. She did not mean to flirt, but Edward's glance seemed to ask her to do so.As they made their way over to Charles Hurley, Brenda could not help but feel a little flustered from Edward's teasing. She had to remind herself that Edward was just joking around and that it was no use getting flustered over it.But suddenly, several people entered. They were led by a man in his 60s. Everyone was curious when they saw these strangers.When Charles caught sight of them, he narrowed his eyes, and a few others did the same. Being from the older generation, they were acquainted with the group. The leader of the other group was none other than John Lowell, the rarely-seen head of York City's Poseidon Club branch, whose presence is feared by all the big families in the city.John brought his bodyguards to the main table, and saw that the main seat were empty."Is this the place reserved for me? Thank you!" John said, while sitting on the main sea
"Is that who Mr. Hurley is waiting for?" The crowd was in awe, wondering if this young man was truly the one Mr. Hurley had been waiting for. Edward's youthful appearance left them with many questions, but the respect and deference shown by Charles was undeniable.Among them were William, Emily, and Lily, who stood with their eyes wide open, their mouths slightly agape. Emily, in particular, wore an expression of utter shock and disbelief, for she was convinced that she knew Edward better than anyone else. As Emily watched Charles treating Edward with such respect and deference, she found herself struggling to understand why a person of Charles Hurley's stature would be so polite to someone like her ex-fiancé, Edward.As the commotion died down, the crowd could not help but glance at Edward, who seemed unperturbed by the attention. He stood tall and confident, with an air of mystery around him that made it difficult for anyone to guess his background.In the midst of all this, there