When he heard this, Dylan leaned in slowly, looking at Gilbert.
Then, he whispered with a voice audible only to them, "If I take it, what can you do to stop me?" "Do you believe I appreciate your clothing?" I want it because the saying goes, "Women are like clothes." "Since I'm wearing your clothes, you must understand what it means," Dylan continued. After saying this, Dylan suddenly stood up, fearing that Gilbert might slap him again. A chill flashed in Gilbert's eyes, indicating a deep grudge against Dylan. "Here's a gift for you," Dylan said as he placed the rare jade in front of Old Mrs. Cadenn. The high quality and exquisite packaging delighted Mrs. Cadenn. "Thank you, Mr. Killian," Old Mrs. Cadenns said with a slight smile, showing her satisfaction. "That's the difference. Gilbert was a fool before, but now he has recovered. What did he give you for your birthday?" Dylan asked pointedly, looking over at Gilbert. "Dylan, this is what he gave me," Harold said, raising her hand slightly and shaking the brown pill in her hand. "What is it?" Dylan frowned as he took a closer look. Gilbert claimed that it was a pill that could cure all diseases. Harold smiled disdainfully in response. On the other hand, Dylan froze momentarily before pretending to sniff it. Without hesitation, he threw it to the ground and even stepped on it. Observing this, Gilbert sneered. Azalea intervened by gently placing a hand on Gilbert's shoulder, prompting her to relax and remain silent. "Old Mrs. Cadenn, this is not a cure-all pill. I'm not sure what it is, but consuming it could be dangerous," Azalea explained. Dylan, though skeptical, maintained a serious expression. He wondered if Gilbert intended to harm Mrs. Cadenn. Mr. Killian's medical expertise justified Dylan's caution. "Gilbert, are you trying to harm my grandmother?" Dylan inquired, concerned about Gilbert's intentions. Gilbert insisted that there was only one pill, causing confusion among the onlookers. Gilbert then addressed the audience, saying, "What do you mean?" Dylan scoffed and exchanged a knowing glance with Gilbert. Gilbert shook his head slowly, and he didn't want to explain too much. "Azalea, you accepted this fool and even desired to sever relations with Grandma two years ago." "Now, he wants to harm Grandma. What are you thinking?" Ashley immediately stepped forward, pointing at Azalea and cursing. "I..." Ashley's words left Azalea speechless. She didn't know where Gilbert got the pill from. She didn't expect that Gilbert's sobriety would make her situation even more difficult. "He's a fool. Why didn't you stop him? "Azalea asked. "Azalea, you really disappointed me." Old Mrs. Cadenn looked at Azalea and snorted coldly. At this point, Azalea and Gilbert were once again the focus of all the blame. "You are not welcome here. Go away," Ashley said to Azalea, crossing her arms. Old Mrs. Cadenn, as well as all of the Cadenn family members, did not help Azalea. "Grandma, don't be angry. There must be some misunderstanding. When I find out, I'll explain it to you." Azalea sighed lightly and then slowly pushed Gilbert towards the door. She attended her grandmother's birthday party, but the public threw her out. No one knew how upset Azalea was now. Dylan initially wanted to keep Azalea, but considering her plan, he didn't stop her. With Gilbert's departure, the atmosphere in the room improved. Harold smiled and said, "Everyone started laughing; even Mae joined in." In her mind, she had never considered Gilbert a son-in-law because he didn't marry Azalea. Therefore, Gilbert's misfortune had nothing to do with Azalea. "I want to say something on your birthday." Mae glanced at old Mrs. Cadennand and slowly stood up. "Go ahead," Mrs. Cadenns said, waving her hand slightly. "Now that Gilbert has recovered, I think he should leave the Cadenn family. Two years ago, numerous wealthy families from Texas City came to propose marriage to Azalea. "However, since Gilbert's arrival, Azalea's reputation has suffered, and no one has approached her to propose marriage. Now that Gilbert has recovered, we have been generous enough not to let it hinder Azalea's progress," Mae told everyone.When I heard this, all members of the Cadenn family, including the tycoons of Texas City, nodded in agreement.
Azalea had taken care of Gilbert for over two years, showing her benevolence. Now that Gilbert had regained consciousness, he could no longer stay with the Cadenn family. That's right. But he has truly destroyed Azalea's reputation. Who is willing to marry Azalea now? Old Mrs. Cadenn frowned and muttered. Hearing this, the rich families from Texas City were a little surprised. "Whoever said no one would like her? Azalea was the prettiest in Texas City. Gilbert hasn't touched Azalea for the past two years. Even if he did, Dylan would be open to marrying Azalea." "Mrs. Cadenn, I want to propose to Azalea. If you agree, I will come immediately to propose marriage," said Dylan. Hearing this, old Mrs. Cadenn couldn't help but be delighted. The Killian family, a newcomer to Texas City, had unlimited potential. If the Cadenn family marries the Killian family, they could change the current situation and return to the ranks of first-class families. Old Mrs. Cadenn didn't hesitate at all, and she almost agreed. Mr. Kane from Kane Medicine came to congratulate old Mrs. Cadennon on her birthday. When the gatekeeper announced his arrival, it surprised everyone in the room. Kane Medicine was a leading medicinal industry company in Texas City, surpassing even the Killian family's medicine business. TThe Kane family had a long history in the medicine field, offering not only medicines but also consultations, making them more than just drug dealers. A middle-aged man and an older man entered the room shortly after. Mr. Kane presented a pill to old Mrs. Cadenn, claiming it could prolong life, replenish blood, and delay aging. Old Mrs. Cadenn expressed her gratitude and invited Mr. Kane to sit down, much to the amazement of the Cadenn family, who considered Kane Medicine a valuable treasure. As Mr. Kane interacted with the Cadenn family, a pleasant smell filled the room, enhancing the occasion's atmosphere. Suddenly, the old man next to Mr. Kane sniffed and asked, "What is that smell?" Everyone froze. "No, it smells like... it is." The old man carefully identified the scent, and his eyes slowly opened as he began searching the room. Then he pushed Dylan away and squatted down, staring straight at the pill that Dylan had stomped on. "No way! It is a huge waste.""What reckless waste!" exclaimed the old man, his excitement evident as he carefully picked up the crushed pills one by one. His actions perplexed the onlookers, who wondered why the elderly man was acting so strangely.Harold, noticing the old man's actions, asked Mr. Kane if this was what he was looking for. However, Mr. Kane was too preoccupied to respond to Harold, instead glaring at the old man in disbelief."Where did you find this?" the old man inquired, looking up at them.Harold dismissed the elderly man's question and said that a fool had sent the pills. The Cadenn family members agreed, considering the pills worthless.The old man shook his head in disappointment. "If you consider this garbage, then what isn't? This invigorating pill I'm taking is also rubbish, right?" He inquired, highlighting the irony in their disregard for the pills.Mr. Kane's pill, a rare and valuable item, once again stunned the crowd. Kane Medicine had previously auctioned a comparable pill for $40,
"You let me go," Azalea said as she took Gilbert's hand away, unable to contain her scream."I don't want this kind of life anymore. I've had enough. Nobody understands me. Everyone mocks me, and we both laugh at me!"Azalea had suppressed her emotions for two years, but during that period, Everything exploded in a moment."Give me some time. All of this will change.""I can give you anything you want," Gilbert replied, his tone serious.After a brief silence, Gilbert added, "You better get up first."Azalea wiped away her tears and ran into the distance, leaving Gilbert to gaze at the lake shore in front of him. "I will stand up, and all of this will change."Meanwhile, in a business club in Texas City, someone addressed Mr. Cameron, "Please help my father with his illness." Despite our Kane family's medical background, a doctor cannot cure himself.My father has a rare, untreatable disease. "We can handle that," Scott said, looking at Hayes with a pleading expression. "Mr. Kane, wh
Three cars pulled up in front of the Cadenn family's house, and several bodyguards in black suits stepped out one by one. They greeted Gilbert respectfully, leaving Mae and Azalea bewildered. They were puzzled by the presence of such high-profile guests and wondered why they addressed Gilbert as Mr. Huxley. The sight of Bentley and Panamera cars added to their astonishment. Gilbert, a disabled man, was equally perplexed, as he had few connections in Texas City. Scott Kane from Kane Medicine approached Gilbert and invited him for a chat at his house, leaving Azalea in utter shock. She took a deep breath, trying to process the unexpected turn of events.Kane Medicine was a well-known company in Texas City, and Scott, a member of its board of directors, had a strong reputation. The Cadenn family was much less influential than Kane Medicine. Azalea wondered why Scott personally invited Gilbert. She remembered Mae saying that the elixir Gilbert sent to Scott was actually poisonous. Azalea
"That?"Scott blushed instantly. He didn't expect Gilbert to be so direct, but anyone could speak. Scott wanted to see if Gilbert could continue the conversation. The Kane family lived in Texas City, known as the city's largest supplier of medicinal materials. They had a lot of wealth. They bought a large piece of land and built a luxurious mansion on it.In front of the mansion, a huge artificial lake sparkled all year.A car pulled up, and Scott helped Gilbert into the wheelchair. He then pushed Gilbert's wheelchair into the mansion.Gilbert said abruptly, "The mansion needs mountains behind it to maintain harmony. Surprised, Scott looked at Gilbert, having paid a significant sum to assess the mansion's feng shui. Despite the elaborate methods used by the experts Scott hired, Gilbert could discern the situation with a simple glance."Mr. Huxley, do you have knowledge of Feng Shui?"Scott inquired, unable to contain his astonishment. "Just some experiences," Gilbert replied, waving h
Dalton was amazed."What is that, Mr. Bogus?"Gentry inquired, looking confused and frowning."Stay quiet." Dalton reprimanded Gentry, who dared not make a sound.Dalton, however, paid no attention to Gentry and focused on watching Gilbert's movements intently.Gilbert appeared very skilled as he asked old Mr. Kane to sit back in the chair.After disinfecting the needles, Gilbert prepared to perform acupuncture on the patient, Mr. Kane.The needles looked shiny and came in different sizes, but in Gilbert's hands, they seemed less intimidating. It was as if Gilbert was putting on a spectacular show for his audience.With precision and skill, Gilbert inserted the needles into the body of old Mr.Kane accurately hits the acupuncture points."It's that."Dalton muttered to himself, his eyes widening. Acupuncture was a highly dangerous practice that required exceptional skill.The precise location of the acupuncture points and the depth of the puncture were crucial.Gilbert remained calm,
Age wasn't a problem, really."I'm not interested in this," Gilbert said, shaking his head and immediately refusing."But..."Dalton didn't want to give up, but he didn't know how to insist either."Mr. Bogus, could you please check on old Mr. Kane? Let's see if he can recover," Gentry, feeling unwell, said impatiently."There's no need for that.If Mr. Huxley was unable to heal old Mr. Kane, then I suppose no one could.Dalton's words left Gentry speechless.They understood that Gilbert was the only one who could cure old Mr. Kane.He was truly a legend in the medical field."Thank you for saving my life, Mr. Huxley." Old Mr. Kane expressed his gratitude to Gilbert once again."It doesn't matter."Gilbert remained calm and spoke weakly, "He's right, you're not completely cured.You will have to do it again in two days." After a moment of thought, Gilbert added, "Fine, I'll do as you said." Old Mr. Kane nodded in agreement, trusting Gilbert.Scott escorted Gilbert back to the Cadenn f
The individuals eligible for this card were exceptional.Gilbert, the top general in the northwest region, led millions of soldiers. As a major general, he displayed immense nobility, and wealth held no value for him.He had risen to become the most powerful man, but all of that was now in the past. Despite living in seclusion in a small town with no one paying attention to him and having disabled legs, Gilbert remained undeterred. "This cannot defeat me," he declared."Because I am Gilbert Huxley." Reflecting on his past, he administered acupuncture treatment to himself using a silver needle.He needed to expedite treatment for his disabled legs. With little knowledge about the situation, he hesitated to casually call Theo.He knew that once Theo contacted him, everything would change.The following day, at the Kane residence, Scott Kane and Gentry Hagan arrived swiftly in the morning.Scott worried about his father's health, while Gentry wanted to observe and mock them.The previous
Gilbert knew exactly what he wanted to do when preparing for this pageant."Azalea, today is my birthday. I hope you can see me," Dylan shouted loudly toward Azalea's workplace.Many people in the building craned their heads to look down and see what was happening. "Wow! So romantic!""So many flowers. So many balloons!""Someone is declaring their love for you, Manager Cadenn." Instantly, many people in the company began to discuss it excitedly.Wearing a business suit, Azalea sat on the chair and frowned slightly after hearing the noise. She didn't know what to do with her heart. Azalea's beauty was incomparable in Texas City, attracting many pursuers.Everyone automatically ignored Gilbert because he was a cripple and a fool. Even if someone chased his fiancée in front of him, he couldn't do anything. Gilbert never made Azalea feel safe."Manager Cadenn, I think he should come down and take a look." "Yes, Manager Cadenn. Look how sincere he is."Envy and contempt were evident in
“No, no, no. Sir, I assure you that none of that would happen. The murder suspects are undoubtedly Christian Luiz’s bodyguards.”“Very well, if you say so,” Gilbert nodded and stopped teasing Travis.Travis sighed in relief.“Someone come and take Mr. Huxley home in my car,” Travis turned around and ordered his subordinates.The department escorted Gilbert home in a car, treating him as though he had come for a day trip.Everyone in the room had mixed feelings after Gilbert left, especially the young man who briefly met him the night before.“Wow! That was so damn cool!” The young man exclaimed. He thought he could sense that Gilbert differed from others, but he didn’t expect him to be so extraordinary.It was four in the afternoon. Azalea was at one of the company’s branches. This was one of the rare occasions when Azalea left early because of a low workload. Dylan’s funding enabled the company to easily resolve all its problems in the past few days. With an alternative source for th
Travis suddenly had an ominous prediction. He wasn't a fool. He wouldn't have received a promotion to his current position otherwise. A case of this magnitude did not require the involvement of NSIA.David's appearance here could only mean that he was here for someone involved in the case. Many thoughts crossed Travis's mind.Perhaps the reason David came to check the case was that Christian or Yvette knew him.Travis had millions of questions, but it didn't occur to him to think about the connection between Gilbert and David.Travis could never believe that a cripple like Gilbert knew someone as powerful as David.Hamlin was worried about the situation. If David came here because of Yvette, then Gilbert had no chance of survival. The final judgment took place at NSIA. The verdict could decide life or death.Hamlin wanted to help Gilbert, but now he was out of options."There are many people here," David commented as he looked around at everyone entering the room. Besides Gilbert and
“Um, please, be quiet.” A middle-aged officer asked Gilbert Huxley, “Where were you between eleven and midnight last night?”“At the casino,” Gilbert answered honestly.“What were you doing there?” The middle-aged officer followed up immediately, not allowing Gilbert time to think.“I was short on money, so I went to try my luck,” Gilbert replied without missing a beat.The Oleander Casino was closed yesterday. “How did you try your luck there?” the officer scowled.“That’s why I left,” Gilbert replied calmly, just as before.The middle-aged officer frowned and looked at Gilbert for a few seconds. Gilbert’s calm demeanor surprised him.“The victim, Christian Luiz, died while you were at the casino. Therefore, you are the prime suspect. Do you have anything to say about this matter?" The officer frowned and turned on the recording device.“No.” However, Gilbert only whispered one word.“Watch your attitude!”A younger officer suddenly slammed his fist on the table.“Let me tell you thi
“Tell me what’s going on.” Gilbert nodded.“It’s just that Hawk rented out the entire Lakeside Hotel.” Hawk took this action to openly express his emotions to a female acquaintance. Azalea spoke haltingly, observing Gilbert’s expression throughout her explanation.Initially, she hadn’t planned on telling Gilbert so he wouldn’t feel bad. However, she felt the need to give him some explanation about this matter. If she didn’t, he would eventually discover the truth, given his frequent absences from home. If that were to occur, he would undoubtedly experience a significant decline in his emotional well-being.Upon hearing this, Gilbert slowly looked up and asked with a smile, “Do you think maybe Hawk might want to express his feelings for you?”Surprisingly, he didn’t seem frustrated at all.Azalea looked somewhat puzzled. She stared at Gilbert and asked, “You... Aren’t you angry?”Gilbert shook his head. Would a lion worry about a mere ant? Hawk may have been the eldest son of the power
Upon receiving the order, the thirty vehicles’ passenger doors opened, revealing tall, muscular men below. Each of them wieled a five-foot-long steel rod. In particular, a 30-year-old man at the front of the group brandished a metal bat. The hundred burly men exuded a threatening aura.“Are you sure Christian is inside?” The young man stared at the Oleander Casino and lightly tapped the metal bat in his hand.A subordinate reported, “Yes! We heard Christian will be here today to interrogate someone. He’s definitely in there!”“Interrogate? He always preys on the weak. Let’s teach him a lesson today. We are doing Riverfall City a favor by getting rid of this scum. We will rule the criminal underworld of Riverfall City from now on!”The young man swung his bat and flexed his muscles before heading towards the Oleander Casino. The other burly men followed closely behind. As they stepped in unison, they exuded an aura of power and danger.There was an unwritten rule in the underworld neve
Christian was the owner of the Oleander casino. At the moment, only a handful of Christian’s men were present in the casino because of its non-operational status. Christian sat on a high chair with fifty muscular men dressed in black behind him. He spoke to Gilbert, who was about two meters away.“We meet again, Mr. Huxley,” Christian said, laughing as he fiddled with the strap of his gold watch. Despite his situation, Gilbert maintained a serious face.He pondered, “I didn’t make many enemies in Riverfall City.”“I was still worried that my nemesis, Odom, might be after me. Now that I know it’s Christian, I feel safer.”Noticing Gilbert’s silence, Christian asked in a haughty tone, “I told you I would give you a day to think about it, Mr. Huxley. Did you think I was joking? Or do you believe that, simply because you know Mr. Kane, I am incapable of harming you?”Gilbert remained silent, seemingly unconcerned about responding to Christian. “This is your last chance. I will send you ho
Mae mocked the neighbors, but they showed no signs of anger. In fact, they even considered flirting with her. When Gilbert flaunted the BMW 5 Series in front of them, they genuinely felt jealous.However, as soon as the difference between Gilbert and those people became more apparent, jealousy turned into respect. Once they admitted they couldn’t bridge the gap, all they could do was flatter Gilbert.“Mom, that’s enough. Let’s go inside,” Azalea said. She was very meek and didn’t want to cause any trouble.Mae was in a positive mood, so she also kept quiet.“Hey, leave work early. Take me shopping with you in our new BMW! That’s right, in a BMW!” As Mae walked towards the house, she called her husband, feeling quite full of herself.Azalea couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.“Don’t worry about her, Gilbert...”“For the past two years, our neighbors have ridiculed and gossiped about us. They even made fun of my mother when they invited her to play cards. However, she now perceives a
Everyone was stunned. They had just displayed the BMW 4 Series to Gilbert, but the situation quickly changed. Gilbert received the BMW 5 Series he had purchased in front of everyone.They were completely embarrassed. Who could resist feeling uncomfortable at that moment? Those who had laughed at Gilbert found their smiles frozen on their faces. It looked incredibly ugly.Gilbert’s expression was calm as he reached out and took the keys. “Mrs. Cadenn, this is for grocery shopping,” he said clearly as he handed the car keys to Mae.“UrBk!” Everyone in the scene froze again. Did Gilbert just say he bought the car for Mae to go grocery shopping? Was Mae going to use a BMW 5 Series worth over a hundred thousand dollars for grocery shopping? That was too much of a showoff!Mae knew very well that Gilbert’s words were incredibly serious. Looking at the expressions of astonishment all around her, Mae’s vanity felt incredibly satisfied. How amazing! It really felt like a breath of fresh air. S
The car design looked incredibly majestic. It resembled a fierce tiger ready to pounce.The difference between a luxury car and a regular car was clear at first glance. Whether it was the car design or the paint job, every detail was incomparable.The car exuded an incredibly luxurious and noble aura at a single glance. Luxury, nobility—it was impressive enough to stun everyone!“Wow!”Azalea was stunned. She couldn’t help but let out an exclamation, although immediately after, she covered her lips with her hand.“Oh, my God! It’s really a Bentley!” Mae exclaimed with wide eyes.At that moment, her vanity was satisfied.The surrounding employees looked at Azalea with admiration.At that moment, Azalea and the obsidian-black Bentley were the most dazzling presence in the dealership.Azalea had a superb figure. Besides that, her appearance was top-notch. Standing next to the car, she looked like a model.The dealership manager couldn’t resist taking a picture with his phone. He wanted i