Ch. 61..70
Chapter 61
There were many fully-armed soldiers and a high-ranking lieutenant at the military region’s entrance.
However, all of them stood ramrod-straight, not moving a muscle.
The lieutenant did not take any action.
Instead, he walked off to the side and made a phone call quietly.
In a hushed voice, he said “Sir, I’ve thrown Lex Callahan out, but the Black Dragon’s car is here.The Callahans are blocking his way.They don’t seem to know James’ true identity.What should I do now?”
“Just do your job.Ignore the rest..”“Yes, sir..”
After speaking to the Blithe King, he continued to wait at the entrance.He did not check the invitations either.
In the face of the Callahans’ insults, James was speechless.
What is it to you if I drive in? He wound down the window and craned his head out, looking at the scowling Callahans.
Some of them had even climbed onto the bonnet.
In a resigned tone, he said “Hey, what are you doing? Just because you can’t get in doesn’t mean that I can’t get in.Where’s the rule that says no one can drive in?”
Just then, a car approached.
The license plate was CANO0001.
As soon as they saw the car, the Callahans stood aside.
The soldiers at the entrance saluted and allowed the car to pass.
Seeing this, James pointed to the car, saying “See? That’s a car..”
“James, are you stupid?”
Sitting on the bonnet, Tommy shouted viciously.
“That’s the mayor’s car.Who do you think you are? Get out now..”
Gladys was slightly shaken.
Quietly, she asked “James, are you sure this will work?”
Confidently, James said “Don’t worry, mom.I’ll make you proud.I promise we’ll be able to drive in.If I fail, I’ll divorce Thea..”
“How dare you,”
Thea bit out.
Gladys regained her confidence.
Looking at all the Callahans, Gladys pinned her gaze on Lex, looking pale. Smiling, she said “Dad, did you get thrown out? Didn’t the Oswalds help us get an invitation? What’s going on? If you’ve been barred, get into James’ car.Let James take you in..”
“Piece of trash.What an embarrassment,”
Lex fumed.
“From now on, Benjamin and his family have nothing to do with the Callahans.Make way, all of you.Let them do whatever they want!”
The Callahans finally stepped aside.
All of them looked at James, Thea, and Gladys mockingly.
They looked like they were watching a clownfest.
James approached the entrance.
As soon as they saw the car, everyone at the entrance stood up straight,
saluting neatly.
James wound down his window and looked at the lieutenant.
Smiling, he asked “You there.What’s your name?”
The lieutenant was stunned for a moment before he straightened up and answered “General, I’m a lieutenant under the Blithe King.My name is Daniel Highsmith..”
“Daniel Highsmith, eh.Very well.You’re excellent at your job.I’ll say some nice
things about you to the Blithe King.You’ll get promoted soon enough..”
“Thank you, sir..”
Everyone was shocked, including the Callahans.
James drove right into the military region with everyone watching.
Lex came to his senses, trying to catch up with them.He shouted as he ran “James, wait for me! Wait for me!”
However, he ran too quickly, causing him to slip and fall.By the time he got up,
James’ car had completely disappeared.He wanted to follow James but the soldiers blocked him.
“What are you doing? Do you know who that was? That’s my grandson-in-law!”
Lex straightened up.
“Throw him out,” Daniel said again.
Lex got thrown out once more.
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James drove into the military region with several witnesses watching him.
The Callahans were full of regret.
They mocked and humiliated him earlier on, but James had gained access in the blink of an eye.
More importantly, the lieutenant was respectful to him.
Was James important? In the military region.
As James drove, he looked at Thea, grinning.
“I didn’t lie, did I?”
“Jamie, be honest.Who are you, really?”
Thea stared at James.Her suspicions about him started to resurface again.
After getting to know James, she had experienced several incredible incidents.
The first was when James healed all her injuries.
Then, there was the time when Alex Yates dealt with her personally.
After that, The Gourmand’s owner, Bryan Grayson, gifted her with a diamond member card.
What happened today was another example.
It was all too unbelievable! James explained “I was a soldier for ten years before I retired, so it’s perfectly normal that I know some generals.Furthermore, I’ve told you.This is an impressive car.The Western Border Patrol has no authority to stop this car, while the lieutenant thought that I was a VIP’s driver!”
Gladys was a simple woman.
To her, James was just a soldier.He did not have money or authority.
However, he did an excellent job this time! She felt perfectly satisfied. Just then, a group of fully-armed soldiers approached.
As soon as they saw James’ car, they made way, saluted, and watched the car leave.
Only when the car disappeared did the soldiers march neatly away.
“Haha, what an honor!”
Gladys smiled widely.She asked “James, can I exit the car and take a few pictures?” Quickly, James said “I think you’d better not.We’ll be fine if we stay in the car.If we disembark, we’ll get thrown out..” Gladys knew she had no choice but to listen to James. James drove toward the venue.
There was a stage with seats below it, already mostly filled.
All the attendees were in their military uniforms as they were high- ranking officials.
James reminded them “Let’s stay in the car.We’ll get thrown out if we get out of the car.We’ll just watch the ceremony from here.And mom, it’s best not to take any pictures.Those in attendance are true VIPs.If the pictures get leaked, it’ll be a grave mistake..”
“Then why are we even here? We might as well just watch it on the TV at home!”
Gladys lost interest immediately.
All she wanted was to gain access, take some pictures, and post them to show off.
Now that James said she was not allowed to take any pictures, she lost all interest.
Thea was interested though.
From the side of the stage, they had a good view.
They would be able to witness the entire process of the Blithe King’s succession ceremony.
“James, let’s go.I want to flaunt this in front of the Callahans!” Gladys said.
The Callahans had treated her as invisible throughout the years.
Benjamin was useless as well, never lifting a finger to defend himself whenever he got bullied.
She had had enough! James looked at Thea, asking “Thea, do you want to watch the ceremony?”
Thea said “Since mom wants to go home, let’s go.The ceremony hasn’t started yet.We can still make it in time for the live stream..”
“Okay! “
James started the car and drove away.
The soldiers were now checking the invitations.
The millionaires were in line, waiting to enter.
Just then, James’ car reappeared.
“James, honk the horn to let them know we’re here..”
Beep! James honked the horn immediately.
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It was dead silent at the entrance of the military region. Nobody dared utter a word.
Just then, a horn sounded.
Everyone turned to look.
Everyone’s expression brightened again! Why were they leaving? The soldiers and lieutenant at the entrance straightened up and saluted.
“Good day, sir!”
As one, their voices were bright and resounding.
Gladys wound her window down and stuck her head out again.
Poorly-concealed excitement and pride were written all over her face.
As the car approached, the moguls queueing up parted and gave way.
Gladys even craned her head and waved to the soldiers on either side.
“Good job, boys.Good job!”
With her mannerisms, she resembled an officer.
The car exited the military region.It stopped in front of the Callahans, who were still at the entrance.
Gladys opened the door and stepped out of the car.She held her head high,
glowing with pride.
Beaming brilliantly, she said “Dad, let’s go home.I’ve seen what’s in there.There’s nothing much..”
All the Callahans looked ashen, their expressions muted.
No one said anything.
They knew that Gladys was showing off.
Gladys glanced at Megan, noticing that Colson was not with her.
In honeyed tones, she said “Megan, where’s your boyfriend? Where’s Colson?
Didn’t he get us an invitation? Was the invitation a counterfeit? The Oswalds can’t even compare with my son-in- law, who’s trash..”
Megan turned pale, grinding her teeth.She had no response to Gladys’ jibe.
Gladys was overjoyed seeing Megan’s expression. Take all the credit for my son-in-law then. I bet you’re regretting it now! “Dad, what’s wrong? You don’t look so good.Why don’t you get into the Lunar Shine and take a breather? It doesn’t have AC though.With such hot weather, would you be able to take it?” “Enough!” Howard shouted. “Gladys, what’s all this? Are you trying to make things worse?” Gladys planted her hands on her hips, pointing at Howard. “What are you shouting about? Just because you’re the eldest son and have the most power, you belittle us constantly.Just because you live in the villa with dad,
you say whatever you want.My son-in- law got us the invitation, but you claimed the credit for yourself.How dare you insult Thea and our family after that?”
Gladys had hated them for a long time.
“James is just a soldier.He has no money or power, but so what? Asa soldier, he has comrades and superiors too.Let me tell you something.James called his superior because you claimed his credit as your own.His superior informed the Western Border Patrol to invalidate the Callahans’ invitation..”
Gladys felt so much better after saying all that.
Now, she did not even care if Lex got angry and revoked their remaining shares.She understood Howard and his family all too well.
With them in the picture, Benjamin’s shares would not belong to him for a long time anyway.
They would have been revoked in no time! The Callahans were speechless.They had nothing to say.
Lex, on the other hand, finally realized that everything James said was true.He had promised to get them an invitation.He kept his word.
“I’m a fool.I’m a fool….”
Lex smacked his forehead regretfully.
Megan approached Lex, supporting him.She said “Grandfather, calm down.She’s just spouting nonsense..”
“Exactly,” Tommy said.
“Colson got us the invitation with the Oswald name.All we did was anger the higher authorities with our lavish display..”
“Gladys is taking this opportunity to sow discord..”
“She’s just unhappy that some of her shares were revoked..”
The Callahans chimed in one after another, hurling insults at Gladys.
“Gladys, you’ve crossed the line.Apologize to dad at once..”
Gladys looked dismissive.
“Apologize? He has cast us out of the family.We’re no longer part of the Callahans.Why should I apologize? I’m telling you now, I don’t even want the shares anymore.If you want it, take it.I’ll live my best life even after leaving the family!”
Gladys had had enough over the years.
This was her final stand.She ignored Lex completely.
He was just a power-hungry, stubborn old fool.
She got into the car as soon as she finished speaking.
“James, let’s enter the military region once more to take a turn.No, a few more turns.I want Lex to regret casting us out of the family”
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James did not expect that he would one day end up as someone else’s driver. However, he felt like whatever Gladys was doing was cathartic, even for him.He drove into the military region once more.He went in and came out, repeating the cycle a few times.
The Callahans turned pale, their anger written all over their faces.
The other moguls enjoyed the show.
Daniel looked resigned.
James was the Black Dragon.
Why was he behaving like a nobody who had never been exposed to anything?
How embarrassing would it be if word about his actions got back to the Capital?
However, James felt great.
His days now were free and easy.
James exited again.
Just as he was about to enter, Thea stopped him.
“Jamie, that’s enough.You’re holding up the line..”
James turned around to look at Gladys.He asked “Are you satisfied yet, mom?”
“Haha.Yes, absolutely!”
Gladys was grinning from ear to ear.
That felt good! It was the proudest she had felt in years.
All the millionaires from the five regions were looking at her.
How cool was that! James said “If you’re happy now, I must return the car.It doesn’t belong to me..”
Gladys’ smile froze.
However, since James did borrow the car to make her proud, she did not mock him further.She said “I’m good.Let’s go..”
“Got it..”
James drove away with the Callahans and the moguls from the five regions watching him.
After dropping Thea and Gladys at home, he headed to the House of Royals.He parked the car before taking a cab to the Callahans. Before he could enter, he heard Gladys’ laughter. “Haha, it was hilarious.You didn’t see the Callahans.They looked like they had egg on their faces.It was so funny..” “Mom, James messed up.Are you going to make the same mistake?” David
said angrily.
“How could you say that about grandfather? It wasn’t easy for us to get the shares.Now, grandfather must be so angry.He’ll definitely revoke the rest of the shares now..”
“So be it..”
Gladys did not care at all.
“The old man has never treated Benjamin well, thinking that he’suseless.Furthermore, with Howard whispering into the old man’s ear, he would have revoked our shares anyway..”
Gladys knew each and every member of the Callahan family well enough.
“Mom, why? We’re talking about money here! Why are we rejecting money?”
Alyssa looked unhappy as well.It was almost the end of the month.
When the dividends came in, they would only get five percent, but it was better than nothing.
Now, it was all gone.
The door was open.
James walked in.
“James, you’re home.Come, sit….”
Gladys greeted him warmly.She had let it go.
So what if she had no shares? She still had some savings.She planned to set a clinic up for James.
Based on his skills, he would still be able to make a living.
David and Alyssa looked murderous.
Their eyes looked like laser beams.
“Jamie..”
Thea moved slightly, making room for James.
“James, I’ve thought about it.I’ve got more than two million dollars.Thea gave it to me previously.Let’s set up a clinic and a pharmacy.We can make a living that way.It’s better than bowing down to the Callahans all the time.And Benjamin,
quit your job at Eternality.I refuse to believe we’d starve just because we left the family..”
James glanced at Gladys.He did not think much about his mother-in-law. To him, she was just a woman who coveted wealth and nothing else.
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Now, James wondered if Gladys was a product of her circumstances. James nodded, saying “Setting up a clinic is easy.However, I think we should wait.I heard that the trade center in the city would be looking for foreign investors.We can set up a clinic there..”
Smack! Gladys smacked him on the head.
“Do you know what sort of place the trade center is? It’s an upscale place designed to be the nation’s busiest financial center.Are you crazy? How are we supposed to set up a clinic there? The rental fee would be sky- high, not to mention all the expenses..”
James touched his head ruefully.
Rent? He was going to purchase the entire trade center.
If he decided to set up a clinic there, who would demand rent from him?
However, he smartly kept his mouth shut.
If he told them that he would purchase the trade center, they would think him a fool.
As soon as David heard that Gladys was going to fund James’ clinic, he panicked. Immediately, he said “Mom, you can’t do this.You’ll lose everything if you invest in this piece of trash.You promised me a new car with the money.How could you do this to me?”
“Mom, our wedding anniversary is coming up.What about the dress you promised me?”
“That’s enough,” Gladys scolded.
“If you’re poor, don’t spend on what you can’t afford.Do you need a new car?
Why do you need a new dress? Aren’t you familiar with your financial situation?
Besides, this money was Thea’s anyway..”
“Mom, you’re biased.I’m your son.He’s just your son-in-law..”
Gladys smacked David on his head.
“Look at Tommy.He’s working at Eternality as a department manager.And John’s son Weston Callahan has set up his own processing plant even though he’s not with Eternality.He has an annual income exceeding ten million.What about you?
What have you done?”
David did not have the guts to argue.He merely glared at James with hatred. Thea smiled but said nothing.
Seeing as Gladys approved of James, she was happy.Alyssa tugged on David gently, giving him a look.Immediately, she apologized.“Sorry, mom.We’ll stick to what we have.We won’t be getting a new car or a dress..”
Knock knock knock! Just then, someone knocked on the door. Gladys sat down on the couch and looked at David. “Well, don’t just sit around.Get the door!” “Oh, yes!” David stood up and opened the door. A few people were standing outside.They were not strangers but familiar faces. It was Lex, Howard, John, and a few other important family members. All of them came bearing small gifts. Howard smiled.
“Davie! Are your parents home?”Gladys’ voice rang out from within.“Who is it, Dave?”
David replied “It’s grandfather and our uncles..”
Gladys rose immediately, making her way to the entrance.
As soon as she saw the crowd gathered outside, she said sarcastically “How rare! We’ve had this house for so many years, yet this is the first time you’ve visited.I don’t think our tiny hut will fit all of you..”
After that, she pointed outside.
“Get lost..”
“Come on, Gladys.Please drop it.Dad’s here to apologize,” Howard said.
“Think about it.Old as he is, dad has come to apologize in person.Are you really going to not invite him in? If word gets out, everyone will say that you’re a terrible daughter -in -law..”
“They can say whatever they want.People have insulted me plenty over the years anyway,” Gladys said disdainfully.
“What are you doing here? Now that you know James has some power, are you here to suck up to him? Sorry for disappointing you.He’s just a soldier without any rank.Even though his superior can pull some strings and is familiar with the Western Border Patrol, he can only borrow the car once.He can’t do it again..”
Gladys knew exactly why Lex was here.
Not caring that he was her elder, she snubbed him.
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“Mom, what are you doing? What’s with the attitude? How could you treat grandfather this way?”
“Yeah, who do you think you are?”
“Kneel and apologize to grandfather now..”
The Callahans took turns to criticize Gladys.
Gladys changed her tune at once.
Smiling, she said “Dad, my house is too small for you since it’s not a villa.We haven’t got many chairs either.Since there’ll be no space inside the house, I think you should stay outside.We can discuss whatever it is you came to discuss here.Oh, and you brought gifts too! Davie, where are your manners?
Take the gifts!”
“Okay! “
David accepted the gifts from the Callahans.
However, there were so many gifts that he could not take them all.He shouted “Lyssa, help!”
David passed Alyssa the gifts in his arms before reaching out for more.
Lex tried his best to remain calm.
Leaning on his cane, he said “Gladys, we’re family.Whatever differences we had in the past, we should let them go.I’m here to reinstate you as part of the family..”
“Dad, it’s fine..”
Gladys waved her hand.
“This is great for us! At the very least, we won’t have to live by your rules anymore.As we’re able-bodied, we’ll survive even without you..”
“Gladys, how can you….”
“What? Howard, let me remind you that this isn’t the villa.You lack the authority to order me around here..”
Overhearing the argument from inside the house, James smiled.
Thea was slightly anxious.
They were a family after all. Why was her mom making things so awkward? She got up and approached the entrance. “Mom, forget about it..”
“Forget about it?”
Gladys roared.
“Haven’t you been through enough? Have you forgotten how they used to mock and humiliate you?”
“I….”
Thea turned beet red, not knowing what to say. Gladys turned back to Lex.
“Dad, we don’t want the shares anymore, much less listen to you.You can leave now..”
Slam.
She shut the door in their faces.
The Callahans turned pale.
Howard pointed at the closed door, shaking from head to toe in anger.
“Dad, look at them! Gladys is terrible!”
Relentlessly, John knocked on the door.
He shouted “Benjamin, you worthless b*stard! Where are you? Open up! Dad’s here!”
However, the door remained firmly shut despite his continuous knocking. “This is horrible..”
“How could they do this?”
“Grandfather, why do we want them back in the family? Just let them be..”
“I agree.Now that we’ve signed the contract with Celestial once more, I don’t think they will back out.There’s a huge penalty for breaking the contract..”
“Dad, come on.Let’s go..”
The Callahans shared their opinions one after another.
Lex sighed deeply.
“Let’s just wait till they cool down..”
After that, he walked away, leaning on his cane.
In the house.
Gladys examined the gifts from the Callahans.
“Ooh, Citronelle.”
“Look, it’s a box of limited-edition Yellow Crane! It must have cost tens of thousands.”
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“There’s wine and cigars.Benjamin, sell them to the kiosks outside our area tomorrow.Let’s see how much we can get for them..”
Benjamin, who had been silent all this time, answered his agreement.
“Mom, is this necessary? We’re family.Why make things so awkward?” Thea asked in a small voice.
“What do you know?” Gladys shouted.
“I’ve had enough. This is excellent! Now, I don’t have to play by their rules anymore.And David, you’d better buck up.Forget about your job at Eternality and get a new job.We’ll be fine without the Callahans..”
“Okay,” David answered quietly, hanging his head.
James yawned.He had not slept a wink after all the excitement last night.
“Thea, Pl be taking a nap in our room..”
Thea waved her hand.
“Go on..”
After that, she took her phone out and watched the live stream of the Blithe King’s succession ceremony.
James entered Thea’s room.He had been staying in her room for a while now, but he had always slept on the floor.
Instinctively, he reached for the mat inside their wardrobe, but since Thea was outside and would not be using the room, he fell onto the bed without further thought.
At the Callahans’ villa.
Pitifully, the Callahans returned.
Lex started smoking.
All the other family members looked furious.
They blamed Benjamin, insulted Gladys, and made ill remarks about the family.
“Enough!” Lex roared.
Everyone shut up immediately.
Lex took a drag from his pipe and said “Transfer twenty percent of the shares to Benjamin and his family.Wait till after they’ve cooled down to send the contract over.Howard, be sure that you deliver it by hand.You have to earn the entire family’s forgiveness..”
The Callahans panicked hearing this.
“Dad, are you insane? Twenty percent! How could we give it to them just like that?”
“Exactly, grandfather! On what grounds? The entire family is useless.We built this business from the ground up.Why should we give it to them?”
“What? Are you disobeying me?” Lex roared.
“I’m not dead yet.As the head of the family, I decide who gets the shares.And get Thea.Howard, make her executive chairman once more.You’ll assist her.Ensure that you maintain a healthy relationship with Celestial.As long as we’re on good terms with Celestial, our business will only improve..”
“Yes, dad..”
Howard looked down.
Even though he was unwilling, he knew that his father’s words were law. Lex continued “My eightieth birthday is coming up in a few days.I want the banquet to be at Cansington Hotel.Pull whatever strings you can and reserve an entire floor.Make it as grand as possible and send invitations to all the VIPs we know..” Howard could not help but ask “Dad, how much are we planning to spend on this?”
Lex thought about it before saying “Thirty million.Howard, you’re in charge of this.I want it to be a lavish affair.Cansington should know that we’re not some second-rate family, but a true upper-class family.Do you understand?”
“Yes, dad.I’ll do as you say..”
Howard nodded, happy as a lark.
With thirty million dollars available for the banquet, he could sneak a few million into his own account.
No one would be the wiser.
“Alright, that’s all..”
Lex waved an arm, getting to his feet and heading upstairs.
After he left, the rest of the Callahans came together.
Quietly, John said “Bro, with dad giving Benjamin twenty percent of the shares and making Thea executive chairman, I think he’s grooming her to be his heir..” Howard glanced at him. “What are you saying, John?”
John said “I’m worried for you, bro.As the eldest son, you should be the heir.At dad’s age, he hasn’t got much time left.If he dies, won’t all our assets go to Thea?”
Howard waved his hand, saying”John, this is dad’s decision to make.We should support him instead of going against him.As for who’s the heir, dad has the final say, got it?”
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It was a big day in Cansington today.The Blithe King would officially be the commander -in-chief of the five armies.
Three of The Great Four’s patriarchs were tied to chairs and beheaded.
Their heads went missing.
All the Xaviers planned to evacuate Cansington.
However, James saw this coming.
He sealed off sea, land, and air travel, effectively cutting off The Great Four’s escape routes.
None of them would be allowed to leave Cansington.
After the Blithe King’s succession ceremony, an official announcement was made to explain the murders.
Choosing a prisoner on death row, the authorities put the ghost mask James used on him.
They then executed him publicly by shooting.
They covered up the matter temporarily.
Among The Great Four, the Xaviers were completely destroyed.
They would never be able to make a comeback ever again.
The other three families had only lost their patriarchs, but they were still on edge.
Reaching out to all their connections, they tried their best to figure out who they had wronged.
Some predicted that it was the Blithe King’s doing.
It was a warning that he was coming after them.
Rumors were rife.
James, on the other hand, was sleeping soundly at Thea’s.He slept through the morning till afternoon.
At about two o’clock in the afternoon, Thea entered her room.
She saw James splayed across the bed.It was colder in the room.
She was worried that James would catch a cold, so she went to him and covered him with the blanket. Instantly, James flipped over, grabbing Thea by the neck with lightning speed. “Ah….” Thea’s scream alerted him.He released her immediately. Apologetically, he said “I’m sorry, Thea!” Thea rubbed her neck, which had turned red.She looked angry.
“What was that for?”
James looked embarrassed.He was used to guarding the border.
It was a dangerous place to be as lives could be lost anytime.
Even when asleep, he was always on high alert.
The softest noise would wake him up.
“Occupational habit..”
James rubbed his head and looked at Thea, who was still touching her neck.
Tenderly, he asked “Are you alright?”
“Pm okay..”
Thea was uninjured.It was just that James was too vigilant.
If they lived together, what were the odds that he would choke her to death one day?
“I’m sorry..”
James looked apologetic.
Thea narrowed her eyes at him, asking”What were you doing last night? You slept through the entire morning..”
“I was worried that you’d be angry, so I couldn’t sleep,”
James lied smoothly.
If Thea found out that he murdered the patriarchs of the three families…
Thea found it endearing, but she put on her best poker face.
“I don’t believe you.You didn’t even call once! You must have been with another
woman..”James promised”I wasn’t..”
Thea pouted.
“Fine.I believe you.Come with me to the job fair later on.I’m looking for a new job..”
Now that she was on bad terms with her family, she could no longer work at Eternality.
Even though she was looked down upon and ridiculed throughout the years, she was still motivated.She pursued her academics, enrolling in a variety of courses.She had dreams and hopes.She did not want to waste away at home.
“why don’t we talk about it later on?” James said.
He was planning to purchase the trade center in the city.It would attract several big organizations in the future, and James had plans to set up his own as well.
During the two weeks as Eternality’s chairman, Thea did an excellent job.
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“Sure, why not? I’ve saved up some money from my time in the military..”
“I’m not in the habit of spending a man’s money..”
“Alright then..”
James did not say anything else.
If Thea wanted to work, she should.
At any rate, he was still in the planning stage, unsure when it would come together.
“Go wash your face.I’m going to get changed..”
“Okay.” James nodded and left the room.
There was no one in the living room.
Everyone else had probably gone out.
Having just woken up, James washed up clearly in the bathroom.
Then, he waited for Thea in the living room.
Soon, Thea emerged from her room with a change of clothes.
Thea wore a crisp white shirt with a pencil skirt and high heels.She looked like a successful woman.She had an excellent figure too.
With her long, black hair hanging down her back, she looked like a mature,
capable lady.
“You’re gorgeous..”
James complimented Thea, looking at her like she was a piece of perfect art. Thea pirouetted on the spot, smiling slightly.
“What do you think?”
James gave her a thumbs-up.
“Beautiful.What did I ever do to deserve such a beautiful wife?”
Thea turned her mouth up.
“Don’t be so smug.I wouldn’t have married you if you hadn’t healed me.Mom’s right.If you open up a beauty salon, business would be booming.I wouldn’t need to go to work then.I could just stay at home and enjoy life as a rich lady..”
James rubbed his chin.
Arich lady? He had never calculated his worth before this, but he discovered that he had more than two hundred billion worth of assets yesterday.He was no doubt the wealthiest man in Cansington.
However, he sent Henry back to the Southern Plains to bring in more income so he could purchase the city’s latest trade center.
“Don’t worry, darling.I’ll make sure you become a rich lady one day..”
“Don’t make promises you can’t keep.Let’s go.It’s almost three o’clock now.Any later and we’ll miss all the big organizations’ job offers..”
“Okay.”
James got up.
They left the house together.
Thea did not own a car.
James did, but that was the Black Dragon’s vehicle.He did not want to use it.
As such, they got on to the electric to the job fair nearby.
Thea sat behind James, hugging his waist.
She leaned her head against his back, a blissful smile on her face.
Leading a simple lifestyle, they had no Macardi-Ban or BMV.
However, this was better than riding in a Ban or a BMV.
This way, they had the opportunity to enjoy the breeze and be closer to nature.
“Jamie, tell me about your time in the military..”
Riding the bike, James smiled.
“There’s ten years’ worth of stories.I could spend ten whole days telling you, and
I still wouldn’t be done.Let’s save it for another time, okay?”
“I’m just curious.You’re a soldier.How did you get into the field of medicine?”
“Cansington’s the capital of medicine.All the doctors are here.I grew up at an
orphanage where the director used to be a doctor, who’s the type to keep to
himself.I picked up a few things from him when I was young, mostly home
remedies.My skills are nothing to shout about.Henry’s skills are amazing.If he
wasn’t keen on keeping a low profile, he’d be famous by now..”
“Really? Who’s better? Henry or Christine Fallon?”
“Who’s Christine Fallon?”
“And you claim to know so much about medicine.How could you not know who
Christine is? You know who Jay Fallon is, right? He’s the best doctor in
Cansington and the president of the Doctors’ Association.Christine is his
granddaughter, who’s even better than he is..”
James really did not know.He was the Black Dragon of the Southern Plains.
How would he know these people?
Chapter 70
Using his electric motorcycle, James took Thea to a large-scale job fair nearby.
Once they arrived, Thea said “Jamie, why don’t you wait for me outside? I’ll take a look by myself..”
James said jokingly “Why? Am I an embarrassment to you?”
Thea hurriedly explained “Of course not.It’s just that it might take a long time.I’m worried that you’ll feel bored.There’s an Internet cafe nearby.Why don’t you play some games there? I’ll call you when I’ve finished..”
Thea pushed James gently.
As a woman, she had read many books on relationships even though she had no prior experience.
All the books stated that men hated to wander around aimlessly with women.She was honestly worried that he would get bored.
“I don’t know how to play any games.I’ll come with you.I’ll be worried if I’m not with you since you’re so pretty..”
James smiled.
Thea felt warm inside.She nodded like she was a chick pecking at grains. Whatever she said, she had hoped that James would stay with her. Both of them entered the job fair together.
Several companies had set up their recruitment booths there.
There were young adults in suits and ties or professional dresses walking about, trying to find a position suitable for them among all the companies.
James asked “Thea, what type of job are you looking for?”
Thea said “Let’s take a look.As long as it’s suitable, I don’t mind the nature of the job.I don’t have much working experience anyway.As long as the company hires me, I don’t mind starting at an entry-level position.I’ll take it as a learning experience.Besides, I’m confident in my abilities.I believe I’ll get promoted soon enough no matter where I am..”
“Why don’t you call Alex and ask him for a job at Celestial?”
“Oh no.He’s a busy, important man.He won’t have time for me..”
Thea shook her head slightly.
“You saved his life, but he’s no longer indebted to you.Furthermore, we can’t depend on other people our whole lives.We should fight for what we want on our own..” James was satisfied with Thea’s reply.He was lucky to have such an intellectual wife like Thea. “Darling, we’ve got our marriage certificate, but we haven’t had our wedding ceremony yet.Let’s pick an auspicious day and have a wedding ceremony.I promise you’ll be the happiest bride on earth.Our wedding ceremony will be grand!” “There’s no rush..” Thea waved a hand. “Let’s work hard for a few years and get a house.Then we’ll talk about the ceremony..”
James did not say anything else.
“Hmm?”
Just then, Thea spotted a company that was recruiting.
There was a suitable position for her.It was the position of a fashion designer.
She had been interested in beauty and aesthetics since she was young.
However, the accident ten years ago caused her disfigurement, and she became the ugliest woman in Cansington.
One always craved the unattainable, and Thea hungered for beauty above all else.
As such, she majored in fashion design at university.She loved discovering the beauty in everything and designing pretty clothes to compensate for her flaws.
Besides fashion design, she had also dabbled in sales, accounting, finance, and marketing.
Throughout the past ten years, she learned as much as she could.
However, among everything she tried her hand at, she was most passionate about fashion design.She grabbed James’ arm, pointing ahead.
“Jamie, that’s Ella Corporation.SOL under them is a luxury brand well-known globally.I’m thinking of being a fashion designer at Ella Corporation..”
Thea looked excited.She was bouncing on her feet.
When she was ugly, she searched for beauty in everything subconsciously.She was intimately familiar with these fashion companies and brands.
“Go for it.I have faith that you’ll get the job!”
“Okay.”
Thea nodded and took a deep breath, willing herself to calm down. After that, she approached Ella Corporation’s recruitment area.
Ella Corporation was a large, international company.
All the other companies only had one table for their recruitment, but Ella Corporation had a whole setup complete with a facade.
There was a long queue at the entrance.
Everyone was waiting to hand in his or her resume and get interviewed. Self-consciously, Thea stood in line.
After more than an hour, it was finally her turn.
There was a man in his thirties sitting on a chair.
Wearing a suit and tie, he was busy organizing information, wanting nothing more than to go home.
Even as he heard footsteps approaching, he did not look up.He said “Please place your resume on the table and await further notice.Someone will be in touch to arrange for an interview at the office if you get through the initial screening.”
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