Ch. 601..610

Chapter 601

"I don’t think so." James shot her down immediately.He did not think that spending so much time with Quincy would be a good idea.

She was attractive and sexy.

Spending too much time with her would only lead to trouble.

"Why? Are you afraid you'll fall in love with me?" Quincy smiled.

"Something like that," James agreed.

"Furthermore, I’m married.I'd be disrespecting you and Thea if I start anything with you.I’d be an irresponsible man."

"I don't care.Besides that, Thea wouldn’t find out if we keep it a secret." James shook his head firmly.He knew Quincy was probably joking.

She could return and inform Thea immediately.

Even though Quincy was still smiling, there was a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

What would she not give to stay this way forever? However, James was different from the other men.He was a hero.He had principles and would not cheat.

She was even more attracted to him because of that.

"Quincy, why don’t you come up with an idea to help me? What should I do now?"

"Hmm?"

Quincy rubbed her chin, thinking about it.

A few seconds later, she said, "Come up with a love confession"

"How does that work?"

"It’s simple.Get some flowers, light some candles...Whatever sounds romantic to you."

"Okay, thanks."

Thanks to Quincy, James now knew what to do.

"Don’t mention it.You’re my boyfriend today.Let’s not talk about Thea anymore.You’re mine for the day."

Quincy looked jealous.

James smiled awkwardly.He spent the day with Quincy.

Both of them acted as if they were a couple.

They shopped, enjoyed meals, and went to the amusement park together.

Throughout the day, Quincy was smiling and laughing.

After dinner, they strolled on the streets, holding hands.

"Alright."

Quincy let go of James’ hand suddenly, saying, "You'd better have appreciated my company today, especially since I’m gorgeous.Where are you going next? To the Callahans’ or to the repair shop you mentioned?"

"It’s called Sky Repair Shop."

"Okay, let’s go.I'll take you there."

Quincy drove James to Sky Repair Shop.Once they arrived, Quincy waved at James.

"Bye."

James nodded and exited the car.

Quincy sat in the car as she watched James leave.

Tears welled up in her eyes, streaming down her cheeks.She braced herself against the steering wheel, sobbing softly.

Knock knock knock.

Someone was knocking against the glass.

Quincy looked up and wiped her tears.She wound down the window and smiled at James, who was standing in front of her.

"What’s up? Did you forget something?"

James looked at her eyes, which were red-rimmed.He asked, "Why are you crying?"

"Wh-what? I’m not crying.Some dirt got into my eyes."

"Oh."

James looked at her suspiciously, but said, "Nothing’s up.I just wanted to tell you to be careful going home.Be safe and give me a call if you need anything."

"Got it.You sound like an old lady.I’m going now."

Quincy started the car and drove off.

James stood and watched Quincy leave.It was only after he could no longer see her car that he entered the repair shop.

"Mr.Caden."

Aman in a repairman uniform approached.

James nodded and walked toward the repair shop.He opened the secret door and entered the underground basement.

The basement used to be an underground gambling den, but James put a stop to the gambling when he took over.

Now, this was the headquarters of the underground intelligence network.

"Mr.Caden." People kept greeting him as he walked past them.

James answered them one by one.He came to a secret room and removed his mask.

Soon, Ronn arrived.

"Mr.Caden, you could always give me a call if there’s anything you need.Why did you come all this way?"

"I had nowhere else to go, so I dropped by." James looked resigned.

He could not return to the Callahans’, and Henry was still at the hospital.This was his last resort.

Chapter 602

Ronn offered James a cigarette.

James accepted.

"Any news about Jonathan yet?"

Since Jonathan and his cronies went to so much trouble, they must have something else in mind other than attacking the Solean doctors.

James still could not figure out what it was.

Ronn shook his head.

"We've been keeping tabs on Jonathan.After he left yesterday, he hasn’t appeared again."

James asked, "Did you manage to find out what their plans are?"

Ronn looked somber.

James glanced at him before saying, "Be honest."

Ronn said, "We obtained some information.According to our intel, Universal Hospital has set up a research lab at Lily City three months ago.Its location is hidden within a mountain, heavily guarded with trained armies round the clock.Our intelligence network could not get through either.We don’t know what they’re researching."

"A secret research lab?" James narrowed his eyes.

If the lab had something to do with the medical conference, they had been planning this when they resigned and came to Cansington.

"Are they the Red Flame army?" Ronn shook his head.

"We're unable to confirm."

"Keep a close eye on the lab and Universal Hospital.Make sure you don’t let Jonathan or the Emperor out of your sight.Report to me at once if you notice anything unusual."

"Yes, sir."

"What about news on Sovereign Antique Shop?" Ronn shook his head.

"Everything seems normal.There's nothing new.

There were rumors that the treasure from the Prince of Orchid Mountain’s tomb was spotted at the shop, but it was never confirmed."

"Make sure you keep an eye on the shop."

"Yes, sir."

"Send the assassins to me."

"Yes, sir."

Ronn turned to leave.

Soon, the assassins that he recruited appeared.

"Mir.Caden."

All of them greeted James simultaneously.

James looked at them, saying, "Disguise yourselves.

From tomorrow onward, you’re to protect Thea around the clock.

If she loses one hair on her head, you’ re better off removing your own before you see me."

"So many of us to protect Thea?"

James had a cold expression on his face.

"You have objections?"

"Mr.Caden, we’re the best assassins there are, yet you’re sending us to watch over a woman.Isn’t it a waste of our talents?"

James took a deep breath.

"Thea’s everything to me.Her safety is what matters most.Do as I say, but don’t let her discover you, or interfere with her life."

"Yes, sir." The assassins agreed reluctantly.

"You can leave now.Since there are so many of you, take turns to carry out the mission.I'll leave it to you to decide."

All of them nodded and left.James leaned against the couch, lost in his thoughts.

Soon, he became sleepy.

There was a room within the underground basement.He made a beeline for the room to rest.

In a semi-conscious state, he heard noises.He grabbed for his phone beside his bed, noticing that it was three in the morning.He got up, rubbed his temples, and walked out.It was heavily guarded outside.

The Black Dragon Army was fully armed.

James pulled a soldier aside, asking, "What’s going on?"

"Mr.Caden, we’ve discovered spies among us.Ronn is launching an investigation now.He’s captured all of Jake’s men to interrogate."

"Spies?" James was stunned.

"How could there be spies? Are they from the police or the military?"

The soldier shook his head.

"I’m afraid I don’t know, sir."

James turned and left immediately, heading toward the dungeon.The underground basement here was huge.It was just like an underground city, thanks to Jake having spent years building it.

More than thirty people were tied up in the dungeon.Some of them were heavily injured.

"Save both of us the trouble and come clean, otherwise..." James heard Ronn's shouts as he approached.

"What's going on?"

Ronn got to his feet as soon as he heard James’ voice.

"Sir, did we wake you?"

Chapter 603

James asked, "What's going on?"

Ronn explained, "Sir, Jake set up the underground intelligence network.It’s complicated as it involves many different industries.The underbelly of Cansington knows that they can exchange information with money from Jake, hence the authorities have been onto him since a long time ago.

"Not only is the setup illegal, but the network has also been involved in many illegal deals.

"The authorities want to get rid of the network once and for all, so they've arranged for spies to blend in over the years.Now, I don’t even know who the spies are, so I’ve captured all of Jake’s remaining men to interrogate individually."

Ronn gave James a summary.

As he spoke, he pointed to a man who was tied up.The man was in his forties.

Currently, he was being strung up.He was heavily injured with multiple wounds on his body, some of which were dripping blood.He looked like he was an inch from death.

"One of our men discovered that he had leaked messages secretly to a police officer at the provincial police department."

James walked up to him and released him.

The man lay on the floor and glared at James.

Coldly, he said, "Kill me if you want to.I’m not saying anything."

James turned to look at Ronn, barking, "Why are you still standing there? Release them!"

"Sir, what?" Ronn was stunned.

James’ expression darkened.

"Did you forget who you are? Did you think you’re part of a gang now?"

"Yes, sir."

Ronn ordered, "Release them."

Everyone who was tied up was released.

James looked at the man on the ground, asking, "How many years have you been here?"

"Hmph."

The man hmphed coldly.

James said, "Let him go."

"Yes, sir."

Ronn nodded, looking at everyone else.

"Well? Which of you are his friends? Take him and go!"

The rest of Jake’s men looked at each other, but none of them stepped forward.There were still spies among them.They knew that as soon as they stepped forward, they would never be able to leave.

"Send him to the hospital.Let the rest go."

James left after leaving his instructions.

Ronn followed him.

In a room in the underground basement.

Ronn stood to the side, asking, "Sir, what are you doing? What we're doing now is illegal.Are we going to wait till the police arrive and let them arrest us?"

James glanced at Ronn.

"Even if they are spies, we don’t have to torture them.Don’t forget that you’re a soldier.We're countrymen.There’s no need to torture a fellow countryman.As for the authorities, I’ll give the Blithe King a call and get him to cover this up.Once everything in Cansington has cleared, I'll disband the network."

"Yes, sir."

James lit a cigarette and said, "However, we must still figure out who the spies are.Find out who they are and release them, but don’t give them any more trouble.It’s their job."

"But sir, Jake’s men have been with him for years.It won’t be easy to suss out the spies."

"Then let all of them go," James said casually.

"Smart, sir."

"Save it.I’m going to sleep.Keep your voice down."

James got up and left.

Ronn took care of matters immediately.He expelled all of Jake’s remaining men.

The underground intelligence network was now fully staffed by James’ Black Dragon army from the Southern Plains.He had gained total control.

Jake heard about it in no time.

There was nothing he could do about it.

His underground intelligence network that he had spent years building was now James’.

From the day James took over, he had expected it, but he did not expect it to be so soon.

Chapter 604

The night slipped away quietly.

The next day.

James got Ronn to arrange for transport back to the city.

At the Callahans’.

Thea woke up early.

Yesterday, she had gone to see the Black Dragon, but when she saw Quincy with him, she was sad.She felt heartbroken, but thanks to Gladys, she regained her confidence.

As such, she got up early in the morning to go shopping.She bought plenty of dresses.

They were revealing and not something she would have worn before.

When James returned to the city, it was past ten.

He passed by a florist and bought ninety-nine roses.

Armed with roses, he headed toward the Callahans’.He had just arrived at the entrance of their area when he spotted two girls in the distance.

"Megan, thanks for going shopping with me."

Thea’s hands were full of shopping bags.She hardly shopped, so she got Megan to help her out.

Thanks to Megan’s recommendations, she bought plenty of clothes.

Even the clothes she was wearing right then were something she had just bought.

It was a yellow slip dress.It was very short, putting her long legs on display.It was only held up by two thin straps, baring her shoulders.

The collar was low, exposing her bra.

Everyone did a double-take when they saw her in this dress.

Some people even took pictures of her.

Thea felt embarrassed at first, but she got used to the men’s admiring glances over time.

Now, she felt confident and attractive.

"Don’t mention it." Megan smiled.

"Thea, you should have started dressing this way a long time ago.You’re the most beautiful woman in Cansington.With the way you’re dressed now, men would kill for you.We’re rooting for you to get together with the Black Dragon and lead us to glory days."

"I'll do my best."

A smile crept up her face as she thought about the Black Dragon.

James saw them as soon as he arrived.He quickly walked up to them with the roses, presenting them to Thea.

Smiling, he said, "For you, Thea."

Thea’s smile froze when she saw James.Her expression turned into a look of disgust instead.

"James, why are you here?"

James held the roses out and smiled.

"Should I not be here? You’re my wife."

Thea said carelessly, "I was your wife.I’m no longer your wife.James, if you don’t agree

Megan looked at him disdainfully.

"James, you piece of trash.Why are you here? Don't you know that Thea’s out of your league now? Why don’t you take a good look in the mirror?"

Megan insulted him.

James wes slightly stunned.

Didn't Thea see the other him with Quincy yesterday? She should be heartbroken.

Why was she still so cold toward him?

"Thea, what have I done wrong?"

James looked at Thea.

James tried his best to control his anger and keep smiling.He wanted to make sure he was friendly and approachable.

Thea shook her head.

"You haven’t done anything wrong, but maybe I have, okay?

"It was a mistake for us to get together.”

"You can’t give me the happiness I deserve.Instead of being looked down upon by my family, why don’t you leave?"

Thea looked at James, enunciating each word.

‘James, ?m thankful for all you’ve done for us, and I’ve tried to build a life with you, but I don’t feel anything when I’m with you.Do you know what that feels like? I don’t want to spend my life with aman who makes me feel empty inside."

Chapter 605

Thea’s words cut James like a blade.He felt as if there was something lodged in his throat.It was a terrible feeling.

Quincy was right.

He did not have a firm relationship foundation with Thea.It was fine short term, but with time, differences and problems started to crop up.

"I think it’s best we get a divorce."

Thea looked at James.

Seeing his expression, she felt bad, softening her tone.

"Let’s not make this ugly.Just agree to get divorced.If we take it to court, it’ll be ugly for everyone."

Just then, James thought of letting her go.

The reason he approached Thea was to repay her.

All he wanted was to repay Thea for saving his life and redeeming his mistake of abandoning her.

However, when he thought about Thea falling in love with the Black Dragon, his other identity, his displeasure vanished.

Smiling, he said, "Thea, I will not divorce you.Come on, let’s go home."

He stretched out to take her hand.

Thea’s expression soured and she smacked his hand away.

Coldly, she said, "Watch yourself, James."

"She’s out of your league.Stay away."

Megan told him off coldly and dragged Thea away.

James clutched the flowers, rooted to the spot.He did not know if he should stay or walk away.

"James, James..."

A voice rang out.

A rugged, rough man with an unkempt beard ran up to him.

"I’ve finally found you." Zane approached James respectfully.

"James, it’s Cynthia’s twentieth birthday tomorrow.She has always celebrated her birthdays in the north, but since we’re in Cansington now, we'll be celebrating it here.Her birthday wish is for you to attend her birthday party.You wouldn’t say no, would you?"

James frowned slightly.He had no interest in attending any birthday parties right then.

"I’m not interested." He spoke casually, about to go after Thea.

"James, wait..."

Zane caught up with him.

Inviting him to the birthday party was only half the reason he was here.His other purpose was to persuade him to cure his daughter completely.

Yesterday, there was another James who performed spectacularly at the medical conference.

However, he knew that it was the Callahans’ son-in-law.

Otherwise, why would the Black Dragon help Thea? James ran to the Callahans’.

He knocked, saying, "Thea, open up."

Zane followed behind him.

"What on earth do you want?"

James looked at Zane angrily.

"Are you out of your mind? Can’t you see that I’m busy? Get out of my way, or don’t blame me for what happens next."

Zane did not expect that James would have such a temper.He was Zane Dawn from the north, known as the Mining King.

Who dared speak to him this way back home? However, knowing who James really was, his dissatisfaction vanished.He was observant.He knew that James had some relationship problems, so he said, "James, about you and your wife..."

"F*ck off!" James yelled.

Just then, the door opened.

It was Gladys.

She had her hands on her hips, shouting, "James, you piece of trash.How many times do I have to tell you? Stop bothering Thea.She’s no longer yours.Go away!"

Zane knew that his opportunity had come.He sidled over and looked at Gladys.

"Watch your tone! How dare you say that Thea is out of James’ league? Do you know who he is?"

"Shut up."

James grabbed Zane and lifted his beefy body off the ground.

Coldly, he said, "I’m warning you, say anything else and you’ll regret it.Get lost."

"Okay, put me down, James.Please put me down."

James tossed Zane aside.

Zane staggered, almost falling to the ground.

Chapter 606

Once Zane regained his footing, he looked about.He did not know why James was hiding his identity from the Callahans, but he could tell that James had no standing in the family.He considered for a few seconds before approaching again.

"James is my savior.Do you know who I am? I’m Zane Dawn.Maybe you don’t know me and have never heard of me, but let me introduce myself.I control all the mines in the north.My operations include hundreds of coal, gold, and diamond mines. Whatever is underground is mine."

Gladys was stunned.She did not expect the rugged, rough man to have such an impressive background.She had heard of him before.

James had saved his daughter, and he persuaded the Watsons and Xenoses to let the Callahans go, allowing them a new lease of life.

Her expression changed immediately, her face lighting up in a big smile.

"The Mining King, yes? Please, come in." Zane looked at James and gestured respectfully.

"After you, James." James looked admiring.

Zane was a good man.He strode into the house.

Gladys was about to stop him, but looking at how Zane treated James, she held back.

On the couch in the house.

Thea saw James walk in.

She frowned.

"Mom, what are you doing? Why did you let him in?"

James put the flowers on the table and smiled at her.

"Hi, Thea."

“ Hmph."

Thea hmphed coldly and sat down, ignoring James.

Gladys walked over to her and said, "Thea, get Mr.Dawn a glass of water."

Thea glanced at Zane.

Her brow furrowed even more.

Who was he? Even though she was confused, she did as her mom said.She poured a glass of water and gave it to Zane, smiling sweetly.

"Mr.Dawn, here.Have some water."

"Th-thank you."

Zane, who was sitting down, got to his feet at once and accepted the water with both hands, looking shocked.

After that, he took a sip of water and looked at Gladys, smiling at her.

"You only think that James is a bad match for your daughter because he’s poor.I’ve decided to transfer half my assets to James.Now, he’s worth at least five hundred billion.Is that enough to change your mind?"

James glanced at Zane and frowned.

"Zane, what are you doing? Did I say that I want your money?"

Zane stood and said loudly, "James, you saved my daughter’ life.Cynthia is my everything.For her, I’d give everything up.Please accept.Money is but a number to me.I don’t even know how to spend it.Furthermore, with so many mines, my wealth grows every minute."

"F-five hundred billion?"

Gladys was shocked by the number.

Even the Watsons and Xenoses of the Five Provinces Business Alliance were only worth a hundred billion each in total assets.

Now, this powerful man from the north was giving five hundred billion dollars worth of assets to James just like that?

"Mr.Dawn, are you serious?" Gladys asked, still shocked.

"Of course.I’m a man of my word."

"Hehe, alright.Thea, why are you still sitting there? Get James a glass of water!"

Gladys could not stop smiling.

If her son-in-law had five hundred billion dollars, why go after the Black Dragon? All she had to do was take the money and enjoy it.

James frowned.

Gladys was too materialistic.

As soon as she heard about the money, she turned into a different person.Did he look like he needed the money? Transgenerational New City alone was worth trillions.

Furthermore, he had just made a transfer of a trillion dollars to Transgenerational’s account.

Thea stared at James for a while before looking at Zane, wondering if he was that wealthy.He was giving five hundred billion dollars away just like that.

Was he for real?

"Mom, I’m not doing it.You can get him the water.I’m still divorcing him no matter how much money he has."

"Excellent!" Zane smiled.

"My daughter Cynthia is twenty this year.She’s rather pretty too.Once the divorce is finalized, James can marry Cynthia.All my assets will belong to James." Gladys panicked.

"Don’t be stupid, Thea.I call the shots in this family.Now go get James a glass of water!"

Thea did so unwillingly.She slammed it down on the table in front of James, causing water to splash everywhere.Then, she sat down and crossed her arms, not looking at James.

Chapter 607

Thea started to hate James more and more.

Every time she saw James, she could not help but compare him to the Black Dragon.

They were both just so different.

How could they compare? She did not understand what she saw in James before, sharing a bed with him and even almost giving herself completely to him.

Megan was there as well.She was silent, observing James and Zane.

Especially Zane.She came from a wealthy family and had met plenty of wealthy people.

However, she did not think that this bearded man was one of them, much less someone with assets worth trillions.

"James, where did you manage to find this actor? Worth trillions, is he? And he’s giving you five hundred billion dollars just like that? Who does that?"

Megan looked disdainful.She knew it.James had hired an actor.

"I plucked him off the streets."

James chuckled and looked at Zane, barking, "Get lost."

"No, James, you know I’m wealthy," Zane explained hurriedly.

"I said get lost." James had a slight change of attitude toward Zane earlier, but now he was annoyed again.

"Alright."

Zane stood and passed James an invitation.

"James, it’s my daughter’s birthday party tomorrow at Allure Villa.Please drop by "

Before he could finish his sentence, he saw James’ icy glare.He put the invitation down on the table immediately and turned to leave.

"Oh, are you leaving already?"

Gladys stood up and called after him, "Mr.Dawn, won’t you stay a little longer?"

However, Zane ignored her.

After he left, Gladys sat down and looked at James.

Glaring at him, she asked, "James, was he really Zane Dawn?"

"No." James shook his head.

Gladys changed her tune again.She pointed to the door and roared, "out! "

James was shocked.

Gladys changed too quickly.

"Mom..."

"Out! No one here’s your mom.You're so useless! James, let me tell you.If you don’t have five hundred billion dollars, you can forget about the relationship with Thea.The only way I’ll acknowledge you is with the five hundred billion dollars."

Gladys got straight to the point.

Thea stood up as well and pointed at the door.

"Leave, James.I don't want to see you anymore.I feel nauseated when I see you now."

Megan chimed in as well.

"James, how shameless can you be? Even if you wanted to hire an actor, you should have gotten someone better.With how he looked like, how could he pass for someone who has trillions worth of assets?"

The few of them hurled insults at him and tried to chase him out.

"I’m not going anywhere.You can say whatever you want, but I’m staying."

James did not care anymore.

What could they do against him? Gladys got a broom and started whacking him with it.

James was cast out of the house.

Slam.

James stood in front of the Callahans’ entrance, looking at the locked door.He rubbed his nose.He saw things clearly now.

This was life.He had to overcome this hurdle.

Was this not what he had wished for? A normal life? Now, he should be even more determined than when he was at the border of the Southern Plains.

At the top of his voice, he announced, "Thea, I’m not giving up."

In the house.

Megan looked dismissive.

"Not giving up? Who does he think he is?"

"Enough.I don’t want to talk about him anymore."

Thea was done with James.Megan spotted the invitation on the table.

Chapter 608

"The actor brought his A-game.The invitation card looks lavish."

The invitation card was golden and shiny, looking like it had been plated in gold.Megan picked it up.It felt heavy in her hand.

As someone who came from wealth, she recognized quality.As soon as she picked the card up, she knew that the border was lined with real gold.

"It’s real?" She said in surprise.

"It’s real gold?"

On the other hand, Gladys had taken her phone out. She searched for Zane on the Internet.Her search yielded plenty of results.

There was the Mining King, the richest man in the north...There were plenty of pictures as well.

"Ah..."

When she saw Zane's pictures, she yelled in surprise.

"It’s him! It’s him! That was Zane Dawn, the richest man in the north! His daughter is Cynthia Dawn." Thea was curious.

She peeked.

Seeing the pictures and news articles, she frowned and muttered, "Was the man really a VIP from the north and worth trillions?"

Gladys was agitated.

"Thea, this is our chance! We're about to get rich! You can’t divorce James! Quick, give James a call now.Tell him to go for the five hundred billion dollars.With that money, we'll have the whole world in our hands.

"Oh no, let me go after him." Gladys ran out.

However, James had left.She ran all the way outside their area, yet she did not see him.

Gladys returned dejectedly.

"I did not catch him.Thea, it’s up to you now.James loves you so much.Only you can capture his heart and the money now."

"Mom..."

Thea looked unhappy.It was her mom who insisted on the divorce, yet now she was changing her mind again.

Thea did not know what to say to her materialistic mom.

Megan lost focus for a while.

A few seconds later, she grabbed Thea’s arm.

"Thea, forget about the Black Dragon.We’re talking about five hundred billion dollars here.Do you know how much money that is? Even if we earn a hundred million dollars each year, we'd still need fifty years to get that amount.Call James and ask him to come home."

Even Megan was tempted.

If James had five hundred billion dollars, the Callahans would rise to glory, and she would be part of it.

"All of you only care about the money.I’ve made myself clear and I’m not taking my words back.Call him yourself if you want to."

Thea was angry.

Was she just a tool to accumulate wealth and nothing more? After James left the Callahans, he went to Transgenerational Group.

At Transgenerational Tower, on the top floor, the chairman’s office.

James was smoking moodily.

Wearing a professional suit, Quincy walked in and sat on the couch, crossing her legs.

"What's going on? Why the long face?" James glanced at Quincy.

"I took your advice and bought ninety-nine roses.Thea didn't even want them, and I was chased out of the house.Come up with something else."

"I’m busy and don’t have time for all this.How about I hire a few love experts and let them do the job for you?"

"There are love experts?" James was stunned.

Quincy smiled.

"Of course."

"What are you waiting for then? Hurry up!"

"Yes, sir.I’m on it."

Quincy stood up and turned to leave.

After she left the chairman’s office, she made a call.

"Have all the best love experts and analysts in the nation gather at Transgenerational within an hour."

She shook her head helplessly after she hung up.

Chapter 609

James had relationship issues.He had never really been in a relationship before.

How was he to know what to do? Quincy had a job and no time to waste with him.She hired some love analysts for him instead.

James waited in his office.

At the same time, Thea went to the Callahans’ villa.

The whole family was there.

The three generations of the family were gathered.

Lex sat on the couch, puffing on his tobacco pipe.

Looking at his family, he said, "Zane Dawn from the north has sent out some invitations for his daughter's birthday party.

Have you heard of him? He represents true power.

The families of the Five Provinces Business Alliance can’t even begin to compare.

"we're here to discuss how we could possibly get an invitation.

"Now that Thea is the genius doctor of Cansington, our status is elevated.If we manage to attend the birthday party, we'll be even more influential in Cansington."

"Dad, this could be difficult." Howard looked troubled.

"We're talking about Zane here.He’s the Mining King in the north with assets worth trillions.Who are we? How could we get an invitation?"

"I have one."

Gladys produced an invitation, waving it in everyone’s faces.

"What?"

All the Callahans turned to look at her.Lex was ecstatic.He asked, "H-how did you manage to get it?"

"Ah..."

Gladys hesitated before saying, "Zane visited us in person and..."

Before she could finish, Lex burst out in laughter.

"Haha, I knew it.With Thea’s status now, Zane could not resist inviting her.He even visited her in person! Good job, Thea!"

Thea felt awkward.She explained, "Grandfather, the invitation isn’t for me."

"Hmm? No?" Lex was confused.

Everyone else looked at Thea.

Gladys smiled.

"He invited James.Since James is Thea’s husband, it’s the same as inviting Thea."

"James?"

Lex frowned when he heard James’ name.

All the other Callahans’ expressions turned sour.

Tommy put on a sarcastic expression.

"You must be joking.What could James have possibly done? We’re talking about Zane, a VIP from the north.He’s worth so much more than the Five Provinces Business Alliance."

Gladys said, "James saved Zane’s daughter.It’s all thanks to Zane that the Watsons and Xenoses decided to let us go.Otherwise, do you think you'll be standing here? "Also, Zane mentioned that he wanted to share half of his assets with James."

"What?"

Everyone was shocked.

"Half?"

"How much is half worth?"

"At least five hundred billion dollars."

"We're rich.We're rich!"

The Callahans were shocked.

Then, they turned excited.

Lex was overjoyed.He looked at Thea, asking, "Thea, where’s James?"

"I don’t know." Thea looked sullen.

Her family kept changing their tune.

First, they encouraged her to go after the Black Dragon.

Now, they wanted her to mend her relationship with James.

Did they really see her as a tool for accumulating wealth and nothing more? Getting half of the Dawns’ assets would be mightily impressive.

If all they said was true, the Callahans would rise and truly be an influential family.

They might even be more powerful than the families of the Five Provinces Business Alliance.Lex asked, "Gladys, Thea, is this true? Did Zane say that he would give James half his assets?"

Before either one of them could say anything, Megan interrupted.

"Grandfather, it’s true.I was there too.Zane said it himself, and he was very respectful toward James.At first, I even thought that James had hired an actor just to impress Thea."

Puffing on his pipe, Lex nodded.

"If it’s true, we can’t lose James."

Chapter 610

Lex looked at Thea and said, "Thea, don’t divorce James yet.Mend your relationship now.Wait till Zane transfers his assets to James.Once he gets the money, we’ll find a way to get our hands on it, and then we'll get rid of him."

"Sounds like a plan!" Gladys smiled.

"Dad, great minds think alike indeed.James is still useful now.We have to get the five hundred billion before Thea divorces him.Why would he deserve the five hundred billion anyway?"

"That’s right, Thea.We're all depending on you now."

"Thea, why don’t you call James now?"

"Just pretend to be with him for now."

"Why pretend? James is part of our family anyway."

Everyone in the family gave their opinions.

Thea had had enough.

"Even if I mend my relationship with James and he gets half of Zane’s assets, it’s all mine.It has nothing to do with you at all."

Thea’s tone was icy.

After that, she stood and left.

"Thea..."

Gladys caught up with her and grabbed her.

"Where are you going?"

"It’s too stuffy in here.I’m going to take a walk."

Thea sighed softly and walked out of the villa.As she walked out, she thought about everything that had happened.She felt lost.

Assets worth five hundred billion? Who expected Zane Dawn to give half his assets to James? How much was five hundred billion anyway? Thea did not know.

What she did know was that with five hundred billion dollars, she would no longer have to worry about anything.

Just then, she decided to mend her relationship with James.

There were many reasons to do so.

James treated her well.

James had helped her recover.

Also, the Black Dragon had Quincy.She did not want to fight over a man with Quincy.

Last but not least, James was about to get five hundred billion dollars.

James’ money was hers.

If he managed to get the five hundred billion dollars, it was hers.She thought about calling James.

However, when she remembered how she treated him earlier on, she felt embarrassed.

"Ay." She sighed.

She did not have the courage to call him.

Instead, she went home and lay in bed.

At the same time, Transgenerational Group.

In the chairman’ office.

There were more than twenty people in the office.

"Hello, sir, my name is Red Lady.I’m a love analyst from the TV station, and I can read women like a book."

"Sir, my name is Jonas Wall.People know me as ‘The Lady Killer’.

Over the past three years, I have helped more than three hundred single men get together with the girls of their dreams.I’m best at coming up with romantic surprises."

"Sir, I’m best at makeovers.I can transform a nobody into..."

As he said that, he seemed to realize that he might have slipped up.

Quickly, he followed up with, "Of course, not that you need a transformation, sir, but with my guidance, you’ll shine even more.No woman would be able to resist you."

All the love experts and analysts Quincy had hired were busy introducing themselves.James sat on the couch, eyeing all of them.

"All of you can stay.Help me save my marriage and you'll reap the benefits."Everyone was overjoyed hearing that.

"Thank you, sir."