"Let it go, Eugene, stop scolding the boy, it's not that big of a deal. It's just a small girl Dulcie, after all, wasn't her father also kicked out of the board by us in those years? There's nothing to fear about her." advised Eugene's wife, Xavia, her face unconcerned. Eugene's face turned a sickly green with anger as he said: "That's just typical of a woman's perspective! Do you think their family is still the same as before? Easy for our family to mess with? Haven't you watched today's news? The entire gem industry in Elysian Echo City is buzzing about Dulcie's designed piece selling for a hundred million USD! Now, Dulcie is the darling of the corporation, even the board views her as a cash cow!" Eugene slowly added: "Moreover, our family has wronged the James Family Incorporation, and we're still riding a rough wave, we can't afford to make more mistakes. The most crucial point is that such a significant weakness has fallen into Dulcie's family's hands, so we must bow down this ti
After listening to the recording, Ariel and Anselm were both extremely outraged but also somewhat scared. "Orborne is detestable! Always wanting to bring down our house!" Ariel exclaimed angrily. "His house really dares to do anything." Anselm added fearfully: "If not for luck and Theophilus's intervention, Dulcie could have been in big trouble this time." "Right. So how did he know about it?" Ariel suddenly asked. "Theophilus sent a copy of this recording to Orborne's house." Dulcie said. "What? Such a big matter and you didn't discuss it with your parents?" Ariel looked at Theophilus with extreme dissatisfaction: "Who gave you the right to decide? If Orborne's family seeks revenge, it falls on our heads, while you remain an outsider, right?" Dulcie spoke: "Mom, Theophilus's intention was to punish Orborne. They've harmed our family in the past; it's time they learned a lesson. Otherwise, why would they come to apologize to us now?" "Hmph!" Ariel snorted, deeply prejudiced agai
"This is just an added bonus." Eugene tried to smile: "Now that Dulcie has been promoted to a director of the corporation, I should reward her. This one million USD is a congratulatory gift for Dulcie's promotion! I hope Dulcie won’t be petty with Orborne anymore." Eugene spoke while smiling, then placed a briefcase on the table. He opened it to reveal stacks of bright bills inside. "Orborne, what kind of brother are you? Look at Dulcie’s bright future. Learn from her, stop living so recklessly." Eugene seriously lectured for the sake of formality. Ariel and her husband's eyes lit up at the sight of the cash on the table, feeling slightly swayed. "Dulcie, he has shown great respect for our family and sincerity. What do you think..." Ariel couldn't decide herself and turned to ask her daughter's opinion. Dulcie appeared worried, unsure of herself. She wasn’t swayed by the one million USD, but because she was completely unskilled in handling the situation. Initially, she definitely
"Are you mute, can't you speak?" Eugene said aggressively. Orborne took a deep breath, gritting his teeth, and said: "Uncle, aunt, I was wrong before, I apologize!" Watching this scene, Theophilus's lips curled into a slight smirk. Anselm and his wife were secretly delighted, and Dulcie also felt a great sense of relief. Indeed, it was a satisfying sight! Previously, Orborne had ridiculed her openly countless times, not to mention the unknown times he had schemed behind the scenes to harm her family. She never thought he would have such a day! "Let it go, get up, we're all part of the Miller family, this is too awkward." Anselm said soothingly, standing up and pretending to help Orborne. "Brother, don't help him up, let him kneel for clarity." Eugene sternly said: "Let's talk about the main issue." Anselm and Ariel looked at each other and then both turned their eyes to Dulcie. Dulcie nodded, understanding their intention. Anselm cleared his throat twice. Then he said serious
The next day. Dulcie and Theophilus arrived at the X-Peak building early in the morning to work. The gemstone jewelry exhibition organized by the corporation ended very successfully, reaping plenty of rewards and gaining fame everywhere. Every employee who contributed to the exhibition was rewarded with a sum of money, creating a much more upbeat atmosphere in the company. The board had issued a notice, officially making Dulcie the chief design officer, fully in charge of the company's gemstone jewelry design team and also retaining personnel rights. Dulcie became a well-known figure in the corporation. Even the shareholders who previously looked down on her were now full of praise, looking at her with different eyes. After all, she was now the corporation's money tree! ‘King World’ had stirred up the Elysian Echo gemstone industry. The fame brought by both the work and Dulcie herself became an intangible value. The stock price kept rising, beyond count. Inside the company, Dant
A chauffeur in a vest opened the rear door, and a young, fashionably dressed couple stepped out of the car. "Ah, Thekla and Cuthbert are here." Enoch said with a smile, looking smugly at Ariel and her husband. "Let me introduce everyone, this is Thekla's boyfriend, Cuthbert. He's the CEO of a major real estate company in Elysian Echo, and a student from France! Truly a talented young man! My Thekla has found a good match. See that car? Cuthbert bought it, an Audi A8! Much more expensive than that BMW X5 there." Enoch boasted: "Cuthbert even said he's getting a new car, this one is for me to use. Anselm, you always told me about Dulcie being a corporate director, so capable and all, why didn't her company arrange a luxury car for her?" The expression on Ariel and her husband's faces was somewhat unpleasant. They had just been boasting to their old neighbor Enoch about how talented their daughter Dulcie was, only to find themselves bested in a comparison of who had the more expensive
“Ariel, let Theophilus speak." Enoch laughed and asked: “Theophilus, what kind of house did you buy? How many square meters? Which building? What style are the fittings?” “I forgot." Theophilus replied, having chosen a random apartment, so he couldn’t remember much. “Ha ha! Forgot?” Enoch burst out laughing: “Listen here, young man, you should be doing practical things, making lots of money. Don’t always try to impress people with tall tales, or you’ll end up being a laughingstock, you know?” Theophilus wondered how he could be so inept. Yet, he boasted about buying a house in Flowers On The Prairie? That's simply laughable. "It's true, without comparison, one cannot see the difference." Enoch said clearly: "Ariel, look, both are sons-in-law, but why such a disparity?" "Look at Cuthbert, he doesn't say much, but he's capable, competent, not just a braggart like some. Cuthbert, why don't you introduce yourself to everyone?" Enoch said, clearly pleased. Cuthbert rolled up his sleev
“But I am curious, the way you talk, it’s as if you are very close to our CEO?” Cuthbert regained his composure, arrogantly looked at Theophilus, and skeptically asked: “How could a country bumpkin like you know Director Lee? Surely you didn’t just pick up a business card somewhere and pretend to know him?” “Hmph, the youth these days, not particularly capable themselves, but always think they know this person, that person, impressive and powerful. Then they use that to show off." Enoch also mockingly said: “In reality, they are just self-righteous!” “I’m not that close to Jethro." Theophilus casually said: “Last time, when I was buying a house at Flowers On The Prairie, Jethro helped me with the paperwork, that’s how I got to know him.” “What? You’re still saying you bought a house at Flowers On The Prairie?” Enoch laughed scornfully: “You sound so believable. How could a young nobody like you afford it? Do you even know how expensive the houses at Flowers On The Prairie are? Aren’