A thunderous sound resonated. At that moment, the office door was abruptly kicked open, and a foreign man with a frosty face stormed into the room. "Who are you?" Saeed's countenance turned icy as he abruptly swiveled to face Hades. Shortly after, a youth dressed in a black windbreaker stepped into the office with an impassive demeanor. Saeed paled; he could scarcely believe his own eyes. "Theophilus? You? Why are you here?" Saeed asked, his voice laced with confusion, as he found the entire situation utterly strange. Where had Wind gone? Hadn't he embarked on a mission to assassinate Theophilus? How had Theophilus managed to find him here? He had not anticipated that the young man would be able to trace his hiding spot. Could something have gone wrong with Wind's operation? Saeed was instantly filled with terror. He had always stayed in the shadows, watching Theophilus from afar, but now that Theophilus had suddenly appeared, he was at a loss on how to handle the situation. "S
A triumphant smile danced on Saeed's face as he escaped peril. Assisted by two bodyguards, he was escorted into the elevator, only to encounter Victor and Eugene in the lobby. "Mr. Walker, what kept you so preoccupied just now? We tried incessantly to reach you to no avail, so we had to come to your office. There's an urgent matter we need to discuss." Victor's voice was filled with reverence. An icy expression stretched across Saeed's face, and his mood was grim. He had no desire to engage in frivolous chatter with these two incompetents; they were nothing more than purchased dogs in his eyes. "Mr. Walker, it so happens that we met Louis, the deputy director of the Latin Corporation, due to our connection to you." Eugene implored Saeed, his face still visibly imprinted with fresh hand marks, an amusing sight: "However, he unexpectedly sent his men to beat us up today and threatened us to withdraw all our capital from the newly formed Miller Jewelers. We need your help to seek justi
Two sharp knocks echoed in the silence. Just then, the mansion's gate was unexpectedly unlatched. Ariel and her spouse had returned. They stepped inside, and upon seeing Theophilus, their faces morphed into masks of utter disdain, their eyes brooding. "We're home now. There's something I want to discuss with you. Tomorrow, I'm leaving for Radiant Harbor. It might take about a fortnight for my return." Dulcie greeted them before soberly stating her plan. "Dulcie, is this what President Connor mentioned about participating in the gemstone convention in Radiant Harbor?" Ariel began, lecturing: "This is a good opportunity. President Connor and I have a good relationship. We are acquainted. You must adhere to her arrangements when you go to Radiant Harbor." Finishing her admonishment, Ariel gave Theophilus a spiteful glance, saying: "And another thing, Dulcie, why is Theophilus here again? Didn't I already tell you? We've severed ties with him! Do not associate with this good-for-nothi
"If you do well, I'll teach you two moves." Theophilus looked at Wind, clearly perceiving his inner thoughts. "I have a task for you." Theophilus stated with stern gravity. "Boss Jake, delegate as you please." Wind replied, respectfully bowing his head. "Your roots are planted in the Walker family of Astral Junction. You know the situation there better than anyone. I'm assigning you a team. Tomorrow, you must return to Astral Junction and hide in the shadows, tracking the activities of the Vuto Walker clan. Any sign of irregularity, you report to me immediately." Theophilus said with an intense seriousness. "So you're interested in meddling in the affairs of the Walker family?" Wind queried, an expression of surprise flickering across his face: "The Walker situation in Astral Junction is a deep and murky pond." The affairs of the Walker family were far from as straightforward as they appeared on the surface. Wind, himself a scion of the Walker family and also affiliated with the
Below the hotel, a line of luxury sports cars indicated the hotel's exclusivity. One glance was enough to understand that this was not a place for everyday folks. It was significantly pricy. "Dulcie, you've arrived? I've been waiting for you downstairs, fearing you wouldn't find your way here." Before Theophilus and Dulcie could even reach the hotel entrance, a middle-aged woman clad in a black evening gown adorned with a plethora of jewelry approached them. Her external smile masked her inner indifference. She waved at Dulcie. "Chairwoman Connor, sorry for the trouble." Dulcie responded politely. "It's nothing." Feliciano nonchalantly replied, placing her arm around Dulcie: "What matters is that you make a good impression tonight. Serve those big shots well, and promoting your company will be a breeze." "Dulcie, Radiant Harbor is not like our Elysian Echo." she continued with an air of arrogance, instructing in a condescending tone: "Your reputation in Elysian Echo's gemstone ind
The Panchaks are among the five prestigious families with an illustrious lineage akin to legends. "Modesty, modesty, I do not want to say too much about the Panchak family matters." Yuki Panchak replies, his voice resounding with an overbearing pride: "You can simply call me Director Panchak. I am in charge of the Panchak gemstone business in Radiant Harbor." "Indeed, Dulcie, apart from his family background, Young Panchak is also in charge of the gemstone business of the Panchak family in Radiant Harbor. In terms of gemstones, he can be your guide. If you want to expand your gemstone business in Radiant Harbor, you can't bypass someone of Young Panchak's stature." Feliciano advises in a fawning tone: "You should know that Young Panchak seldom dines with others. You should toast him a few times." "Mr. Panchak, nice to meet you." Dulcie greets him politely. Her first impression of this man could be better. Who stares at a woman so blatantly on their first meeting? Even his gaze is d
"Master Panchak, you possess such charm. Just being in your company for this meal has been delightful." Feliciano eagerly complimented, his face full of obsequious flattery. "Indeed, even General Manager Tremblay of the renowned Mid Hotel has personally sent a gift. Truly, the esteemed young Master Panchak's reputation precedes him. Even the likes of Mr. Tremblay find themselves compelled to curry favor." a young man began to fawn, unable to resist jumping onto the bandwagon. "Exactly! Everyone knows that the Mid Hotel has the Alexanders as their backbone. Its managers carry a certain haughty aura. Even those of high standing visiting for a meal would not be subjected to such fawning. I remember when our chief came to dine at the Mid Hotel, not even the director of the Chinese dining area reacted in any way. Truly, only Master Panchak has such influence to have even General Manager Tremblay send over exquisite wine!" An earnest middle-aged man in a vest hailed enthusiastically. The
"You don't familiarity with Mr. Jake?" Isidore's eyes turned icy, a fiery rage burning inside him, wishing he could deal with Yuki on the spot. This foolish boy, unaware of Mr. Jake and yet daring to drink the wine he had presented for Mr. Jake? And acting so smug about it? Thinking about this, Isidore swiftly turned his gaze to Theophilus. He couldn’t bear to meet his eyes, his heart pounding in fear. He could only bow and plead: "Mr. Jake, I apologize for my poor hospitality and the lack of arrangements. Please forgive me!" "What! He, he is, he is..." The scene before him shocked Yuki out of his senses, his face displaying utter astonishment. How could a country bumpkin from Elysian Echo, an alleged useless son-in-law as per Feliciano, transform into Mr. Jake from Isidore's mouth? How could this be? It was unthinkable that someone like Isidore would call this freeloader Mr. Jake. "Director Tremblay, are you sure there isn't some mistake? This man came from Elysian Echo to Radi