Ch. 621..630
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Everyone stepped backward to give them space. After a while, Louisa got up. She pressed a hand to her face. She used her other hand to point at Zion. She started shouting, “How dare you, Zion! How dare you hit me? You‘re fired! Get out!” “Louisa, I‘ve had enough anyway.”
Zion‘s anger finally burst forth.
“I paid five hundred thousand for this shop, while you paid a million and five hundred thousand. Now, take it and go. I don‘t want to see you here anymore.”
“Haha….”
Louisa burst out laughing. “Do you have one point five million dollars? Zion, you did your best with the five hundred thousand and there‘s nothing left.”
“Zion pointed to the cash in the box. “Get the one point five million from there and leave.”
“Stop f*cking pretending. Leonardo gave it to me.” “Exactly.”
Leonardo stepped forward, putting his arm around Louisa. Looking at Zion, he said, “It‘s my gift to your wife. To tell the truth, she‘s always with me. She gives me very good service, so this money is nothing at all.”
“It‘s from you?”
James stepped forward and looked at Leonardo. “Yes,” Leonardo admitted it. Zane chuckled. People were odd. James glanced at Leonardo. “This is my gift to Zion. What has it got to do with you?” They were on the first floor of the steamboat restaurant.
Many people were there.
Everyone was more confused than ever. Who was the person behind the cash and presents?
Could it be James?
Unlikely. He was the Callahans‘ son–in–law who lived off them. Furthermore, the Callahans had just narrowly avoided a crisis of their own. They had no more money left. Where would James get the money?
After thinking about it, everyone looked at him disdainfully.
“Zion, look at the company you keep.” “Apologize to Louisa now, and you may still be able to save your marriage.” “Hurry up!”
Louisa‘s girlfriends started to gloat.
They wanted to see if Zion would apologize on his knees.
“Hmph.”
Louisa looked dismissive. “Have you looked in the mirror? Millions worth of cash and presents. How would you afford it?”
Chapter 621
Louisa looked disdainful.
She knew all about James.
He was good for nothing. Furthermore, the Callahans could never come up with so much money, never mind their son–in–law.
“The presents are from me.”
James said it casually, then he looked at Zane. Zane stepped forward, saying, “That‘s right. Mr. Caden prepared these presents. I can vouch for him.”
Louisa looked at Zane. He was just a bearded, unkempt man. A nobody. She laughed coldly.” You? Vouch for him? How is that helpful? Stop spouting nonsense.” Zane fell speechless How could giving a gift turn out to be so complicated? If he knew, he would have made Luther stay. He looked at James. “James, this isn‘t going to be easy. Let‘s wait it out. Luther will bring the guests over soon. This shall be Cynthia‘s birthday party and an act of support for your friend.” “Get out. You‘re not welcome here.”
Louisa barked an order,
“And you, Zion. Get lost. From now on, we go our separate ways. The five hundred thousand dollars is a fee for me for wasting my time with you.”
“You...”
Zion fumed.
James grabbed hold of him, saying, “Hold your tongue. Let‘s go.”
“But, James...”
“Just listen to me.”
“Okay.”
Zion followed Jarnes out reluctantly.
“Haha...”
Loud laughter erupted from inside the restaurant. “I thought that the gifts were really from James. Turns out he was just boasting.”
“Exactly. He doesn‘t even know to pick the right time to do so.”
Zion‘s expression darkened further when he heard it. Outside the shop
“James, the presents are from you. Why are we leaving?”
Zion looked at Jamen, not understanding,
James waved a hand, “There‘s no rush. Let‘s wait a little longer. We don‘t have proof now, so I‘ll be hard to convince anyone. The one who delivered the presents will be back soon. We‘ll enter later and cut the bullsh.”
“Got 10.”
Zion nodded.
Inside the shop Louisa held onto Leonardo happily. She ordered the waltstaff, “Take the presents up to the 888 private room on the third floor.”
“Yes, ma‘am.”
The waitstall approached.
Louisa, still holding onto Leonardo, smiled sensually. “Leonardo, let‘s go to the private room on the third floor to spend some time alone.”
Leonardo knew what was going to happen as soon as they reached the private room. Happily, he said, “Right. Let‘s hang out in the private room and talk about life.”
Outside the shop,
James and Zane squatted by the road. Zion stood to the side, turning to look at the restaurant from time to time. Time trickled by. In the blink of an eye, more than an hour had passed.
By then, a fleet of luxurious cars appeared outside the shop.
All of them were worth millions of dollars.
There were several of them. The cars kept coming, blocking the roads of Old Town. With such a display, it attracted the attention of passers–by.
Many of Cansington‘s important people and business owners exited the car, coming to stand in front of Dragonair Steamboat.
They did not enter but stood at the entrance as if waiting for someone.
“J–James, they are...”
When Zion saw these important people, he could not help but ask, “D–did you invite them?”
James smiled. “Not me. This man here invited them. He‘s a really wealthy man. Butter him up and you‘re set for life.”
Zane smiled. “James is joking.” Since there were so many important people, Louisa spotted them.
She exited the shop.
She saw the fleet of luxurious cars and important people.
She had only seen them on television before,
Now, they were standing in front of her, “Sir? Sirs?” Louisa was experienced and knew some important people, but now that there were so many of them, she was slightly nervous. She started asking questions, but no one cared, Just then, a middle–aged man and a young girl in a beautiful dress approached,
“Dad. Mr. Caden.”
As soon as Cynthia spotted Zane and James standing by the road, she jogged over to them, grabbing Zane‘s arm with a huge smile. “Thanks, dad,”
She looked at James, saying sweetly, “James.”
“Hey.”
James nodded.
Luther approached “Sir, Mr. Caden.”
Chapter 622
Standing at the entrance, Louisa was completely shocked. Was he not the one who delivered the presents earlier on?
Why was he speaking to James?
Just then, all thoughts fled her mind.
Zane told Luther, “When you delivered the presents earlier on, you didn‘t mention an important point. Go on. Clarify that the presents are from Mr. Caden to Mr. Lloyd.” “Yes, sir.” Luther approached Louisa. Louisa came to her senses. “Sir, please come in.”
Luther waved his hand. He said, “I was here delivering the presents earlier. The presents are for Mr. Lloyd, courtesy of Mr. Caden.”
“Huh?”
Louisa‘s jaw dropped. After a few seconds, she turned to look at Leonardo.
As Leonardo said that the presents were from him, she thanked him properly in the private room on the third floor.
Leonardo was shocked.
He was just someone who worked in construction. Even though he had some money, he could not compare to the bigwigs in front of him. Celestial, Longevity, the Xenoses, and the Watsons. All of them were in attendance.
Zion walked up to him with his head held high. He looked at the stunned Leonardo. Word by word, he said, “Tell me again. Are the presents from you?”
“Me?”
Leonardo opened his mouth, but no words came out.
“Say something, Leonardo!” Louisa was so anxious she almost cried.
Zion slapped Louisa across the face. “B*tch, get out.”
Louisa‘s friends looked on.
All of them knew what was going on.
They thought that the presents were from Leonardo, but who knew that they were really from James?
Zane walked up to Zion. “Mr. Lloyd, it‘s my daughter‘s birthday today. Can I reserve the entire restaurant?”
“Ah, of course! Not a problem at all.”
Zion was still in shock.
He was just a normal person.
Yet Zane was someone who had the power to invite so many important people,
When someone as influential as Zane addressed him as “Mr. Lloyd“, he felt good. Zane spoke to Luther. “Well, don‘t just stand there. Usher everyone in.”
Luther got to work immediately. All of them knew James, but they did not expect him to be with Zane. However, they were here for Zane, so they did not care about James, All of them entered the shop.
“Zion, I‘m sorry.”
Louisa was a smart woman.
She knew that Zion had rubbed shoulders with someone important. Immediately, she grabbed his arm, begging, “Please forgive me.”
Then, lowering her voice, she said, “I bought a new outfit. I‘ll wear it for you tonight.” She understood men well. Especially Zion.
She knew that he missed her.
“Get lost, b*tch.”
Zion slapped her again. “Louisa, I‘ve had enough. Take the money and go. From today onwards, you have nothing to do with the shop.”
Cynthia looked at James. She asked, “James, what‘s going on?” James smiled. “Nothing. Come on, let‘s go in.”
“Okay.”
Cynthia looked happy.
She released Zane and held onto James instead.
Zane invited many people.
Even the Callahans were here.
However, they were here because of James‘ invitation.
Thea was here too. She and her family had just exited the car when she saw Cynthia holding onto James intimately.
Crash!
It was like lightning had struck her. She stood rooted to the spot.
Tommy was shocked. “W–was that not James?“. Megan shoved Thea. Softly, she said, “Thea, why are you still standing around? Go on! He‘s your husband. You can‘t let another woman have him.”
“I. »
Thea started to say something, but she did not finish.
She thought about approaching him. However, when she thought about how she treated James, she lost her courage.
James patted Zion on the shoulder, saying, “I believe you can take care of this.” “Me too.”
Even though Cynthia did not know what was going on, she smiled and entered the shop on James‘ arm.
Chapter 623
Cynthia was on James‘ arm, both of them looking like two peas in a pod.
James did not like it at all.
However, Zane had given Zion lavish gifts on his behalf and invited everyone to dine at the steamboat restaurant, which helped boost Dragonair Steamboat‘s reputation.
From now on, they would never be short of business.
As such, he allowed Cynthia to take his arm.
Thea watched as they entered.
She had no courage to approach.
She stood far, far away, hesitating for a moment before turning away.
“Thea, what are you doing?” Gladys grabbed her.
Thea looked resigned. “Why would I enter? I‘ll be a joke.”
“You silly girl. Have you forgotten our lessons? You‘re his wife! Now that your husband is with another woman, you‘re running scared? You have to be more confident. Walk up to Cynthia and say hi. Tell her that you‘ll lend James to her just for a day because it‘s her birthday. How do you not know this?“.
Gladys looked determined.
“I can‘t do it. I wanted a divorce, and now I have to make nice again. I can‘t do it.”
Thea said softly. She felt like her world was crashing down on her. She had married someone she did not have feelings for.
The one she liked was her best friend‘s boyfriend.
She hated her life. Why did God treat her this way?
Everyone said that good things come to those who wait, but she had waited and waited to no avail. Instead, she was suffering more than ever. “Thea, you can‘t give up.” “It‘s five hundred billion dollars. Do you know how much that is?”
“Thea, our future depends on you.” Her family started to advise her again.
Thea only felt hatred. They only cared about money.
Thea‘s eyes welled with tears.
Gladys felt like she was too harsh before and softened her tone. “Thea, I know that you have feelings for the Black Dragon, but don‘t you know who he is? He‘s the God of War of Sol. All the girls in the nation like him. How are you going to compare? Furthermore, didn‘t you say that he‘s with Quincy now? James is about to get five hundred billion dollars. Why go after the Black Dragon? What‘s wrong with five hundred billion dollars?
“Listen to me. It‘s all for your own good. “Come on, let‘s go.” Gladys dragged Thea into the shop.
Thea entered reluctantly.
Zane had reserved the whole place.
Everyone else was chased out.
They were mostly Louisa‘s friends, family, or former clients.
Some of them were Zion‘s friends.
The rest were their classmates.
Everyone was chased out, but they did not utter a single complaint.
Many people gathered at the entrance of the shop. “What‘s going on?” “Isn‘t that the genius doctor Jay Fallon?”
“What genius doctor? Thea Callahan is the new genius doctor. I saw her enter too.” “I saw Celestial Group‘s chairman Alex Yates as well. I only ever saw him on television.”
“Yuna from Longevity is here too.”
“So many VIPs at this small steamboat place. How many people does Louisa know?”
Everyone started to discuss it.
Louisa was standing at the entrance begging, “Zion, it‘s all my fault. Please give me another chance. Since we shared a bed, please forgive me. I will never look down on your friends again. You call the shots at home.”
Louisa knew that Zion had connected with a really influential person.
After today, Dragonair Steamboat would be a famous steamboat restaurant with endless customers.
All of that meant money. She did not want to give that up. “Get out.”
Zion did not give in.
“Louisa, you knew this was coming. You should have been nicer from the start. Let‘s not keep in touch.” Zion left her with that, walking into the shop.
Chapter 624
Everyone saw what happened.
They knew that Zion was the owner of the restaurant after this.
“Zion.”
Some of their classmates sensed the change and ran after Zion.
On the third floor of the shop.
In a magnificent private room.
There were a few people in the room.
Zane, James, and Cynthia.
“Cynthia, are you happy now?” Zane smiled as he asked. “Yes.” Cynthia nodded. “This is the most meaningful birthday ever. Thanks, dad.”
Zane felt gratified.
Knock knock knock.
Someone knocked on the door.
Luther opened it. Two people were standing outside.
A middle–aged woman.
A tall, beautiful woman in a pretty dress.
It was Gladys and Thea.
“Mr. Dawn.”
Gladys stood at the door, smiling widely. “You wouldn‘t mind if we joined you, would you?”
She also said loudly, “James, your wife is here.” James was sitting near the window. He was smoking, staring out into space. As he heard his name, he turned around to see Gladys and Thea standing there. Immediately, he got up and walked toward them. He looked at Thea, smiling. “Thea, why are you here?”
With that, he took hold of Thea‘s hand and pulled her in. Thea thought of rejecting him, but she held back and let him pull her in. “Thea, you guys talk. I‘ll take my leave.” Gladys knew her place.
She knew who Zane was. She did not have the power to enter. All she wanted was to bring Thea.
Chartet.
In the private room.
Thea sat down.
“Hi, Thea.”
Cynthia said sweetly. “Hello.”
Thea nodded and replied softly. “You guys have fun. I‘ll take my leave as well.” Zane stood up and gave Luther a look. Luther caught on and exited the room with Zane. Cynthia looked at Thea and James. She smiled at them. “Thea, you and James are meant to be. You‘re so pretty, and he‘s so capable. You‘re a power couple!” “Really?” Thea was distracted “Really.”
Cynthia nodded in earnest.
Thea was so beautiful that she envied her.
If she were a man, she would have fallen in love with Thea too. James looked at Cynthia gratefully. She knew just what to say. James looked at Thea. He asked, “Thea, why are you here? Are you not angry at me anymore? I told you that I was framed. The police have investigated it. I‘m innocent.” “I know.” Thea replied, “I believe you.” Thea gave perfunctory responses.
She did not care anymore.
Before this, she wanted to spend her life with James. Yet it was because of James‘ arrest that she knew the Black Dragon was still alive.
He even helped her nab the title of the genius doctor. She could not stop thinking about the Black Dragon.
Chapter 625
However, when she thought about Quincy and the Black Dragon kissing on the couch, Thea felt horrible.
She glanced at James next to her. She was disappointed. If her husband had a fraction of the Black Dragon‘s appeal, how wonderful would it be? “James, you‘re still quite young. Who did you learn your medical and fighting skills from?” Cynthia propped her head up on her hands, staring at James with wide eyes.
She was so attracted to James.
James was a walking god. His medical skills, his fighting... all of it was so attractive.
James just smiled. All he saw was Thea.
Thea was sitting next to him. He could smell the fragrance of her perfume and even the scent of her shampoo emanating from her hair.
He had been close to her before.
Yet he felt his heart rate increase, his blood pumping faster.
Thea ignored him.
She started talking to Cynthia. Smiling, she said, “Cynthia, the Black Dragon taught him everything.”
“What?”
Cynthia was stunned. She shouted loudly.
She thought about saying something.
However, she thought about the fact that none of the Callahans knew James‘ true identity. She kept her mouth shut.
“Oh, I see.”
She put on a look of realization. She glanced at James, thinking to herself that he was the Black Dragon.
Both of them made small talk. James leaned against the couch and sent the love experts a message. He had created a group chat for the love experts. He told them about his current situation.
Soon, the chat was flooded with messages.
Everyone had something to say.
He quickly scanned the messages.
When he saw the suggestions, he smiled.
“Ah! What are you doing?”
Thea shouted suddenly.
James grabbed her hand,
Holding her small hand, he said tenderly, “Thea, there‘s a new movie that just screened. Let‘s watch it tonight. It‘s the one with Kian Campbell.”
Kian had been assassinated by Transgenerational.
However, that was a recent incident.
The movie they were watching was made at the peak of his career.
Thea was a fan of Kian‘s. She loved his songs. She felt like his songs were words from her heart.
Thea hesitated.
After a while, she nodded. James followed up with, “Let‘s go after we finish eating.” “Okay.” Thea had nothing to do anyway, so she agreed.
Cynthia was envious.
She saw James‘ expression.
Who would have thought that the Black Dragon would have a tender side to him?
What did Thea ever do to deserve the Black Dragon‘s love? “Cynthia.” James looked at Cynthia, smiling. “Happy birthday.”
Cynthia was unbelievably happy.
“James, your wish is better than all the presents I‘ve received.” “Heh.”
James smiled.
Knock knock knock.
“James.”
It was Zion. James said, “Come in.” Zion pushed the door open. “James, Thea, Ms. Dawn...”
Chapter 626
James waved his hands and said while pointing to the chair beside him, “Have a seat. By the way, have you resolved the issue with Louisa?” Zion walked over to sit and replied, “I’ve already made it clear to her. However, getting a divorce won’t be easy since she refuses to do so no matter what. I’m going to have to sue for a divorce, l’ll need to collect some evidence of her cheating on me. Can you help me with that,James?”
“Sure.”
James nodded.
Since he controlled the underground intelligence network, it was easy for him to collect evidence of another person’s infidelity.
“Leave it to me. I’ll get you evidence of Louisa cheating tomorrow.”
Zion stood up and said gratefully, “Thank you, James. I don’t know how much longer I would live such a miserable life if it weren’t for you. You gave me a new life…”
With a smile, James waved his hand and said, “Zion, you’re exaggerating. We’re friends, so there’s no need to thank me. Alright, go instruct the kitchen to serve the dishes quickly. I’ve got something on later after lunch.
“Alright.”
Zion nodded and hurried off to order the kitchen to serve the dishes.
The meal was served instantly. After James finished the meal, he greeted Zane and dragged Thea out of the Dragonair Steamboat.
He brought Thea to a cinema in the urban area and bought two movie tickets.
He specifically bought couple seats.
The seats were further back with a sofa that could fit two people.
The movie began
Thea concentrated on watching the movie.
Meanwhile, James did not pay much attention to it.
He was not interested in the movie at all.
However, he still watched some parts of the movie. Right when the male protagonist kissed the female protagonist affectionately, James seized the chance to wrap his arms around Thea’s slender waist. Thea was emotional watching the scene and subconsciously leaned on James’ shoulders, snuggling into his arms.
James was ecstatic.
The relationship coaches were incredibly accurate in their psychological analysis of women.
The scenario was just as they predicted. Their advice was that he should be more initiative if Thea was still emotional and snuggling in his arms. It was his chance to be engaged in physical touch and kiss her.
Since they had already prepared him for this moment, James knew just what to do.
Still, he was a little reluctant.
He felt a bit bad about forcefully kissing Thea.
He contemplated and fought the thoughts in his head.
After a few seconds, he made up his mind.
He tightly embraced Thea and leaned into her lips.
Thea was focused on the movie.
Suddenly, a pair of lips pressed against hers.
“Mmm…”
She resisted the kiss.
However, James held onto her tightly. No matter how much she struggled, she could not break free from his embrace.
After more than ten seconds, her heartbeat accelerated, and her breathing became heavier, Her body felt weak, and she leaned into James’ arms, responding to his kiss.
The kiss lasted for three minutes.
Three minutes later, Thea pushed James away.
Thea was bright red, and her chest heaved as she gasped for air. She glared at James resentfully and berated him, “Do you want to die?”
James smiled.
“Darling, you’re so beautiful today.”
“Hmph!” Thea snorted and leaned her body away to keep a certain distance from James.
After the event, James behaved well. He achieved his purpose of watching the movie.
Soon, the movie came to an end.
The two walked out of the theater together. “Sigh. The ending wasn’t perfect. The male protagonist had sacrificed so much for the female protagonist. In the end, she still committed infidelity. She’s disgusting, and the male protagonist is a fool.”
Thea was immersed in the plot. The movie was over, but she had not come out of it yet, continuously scolding the male protagonist. James also understood the movie’s general plot and shared his opinion with her.
“Yeah. However, the movie ended in suspense. Although the male protagonist gave his eyes to the female protagonist and became blind, the last scene obviously hinted at a sequel. The two will surely end up together in the next one.” “I would surely be loyal if someone treated me like him,” Thea pouted and said.
“Is that so?”
James rubbed his nose.
Thea recalled something. She immediately stopped speaking and hurried out of the cinema.
Chapter 627
Thea felt guilty.
James had been kind and always respectful of her every decision.
Yet, she fell for another man.
It was considered infidelity.
She lowered her burning face and walked forward, not daring to glance at James.
James quickly chased after Thea and held her hand.
Perhaps due to her guilty conscience, Thea allowed James to hold her hand as he pleased and did not resist.
As soon as they walked out of the cinema, a little girl approached them with some roses. She glanced at James pleadingly and said, “Sir, would you like to buy some flowers for this beautiful lady? A beautiful lady must have fresh flowers!”
“How much are they?” James asked with a smile.
“One stalk is ten dollars.”
“Alright, I‘ll have them all.”
James touched his pocket but found that it was empty since he did not make a habit of carrying a wallet.
He smiled awkwardly and asked, “Do you accept QR code payments?” “Of course, Sir.” The little girl smiled at James, revealing her two little dimples. Then, she showed him a QR code.
James took out his phone and scanned the QR code.
“There are a total of nine stalks, Sir.”
James transferred 90 dollars to the little girl. The little girl handed all the red roses to James. “Thank you, Sir.” After saying that, she joyfully skipped away. James handed the flowers to Thea with a smile. “For you, Thea.” Thea pouted. She did not want them but accepted them anyway. “Darling, let‘s go shopping nearby. We‘ve been together for so long but I haven‘t gifted you anything yet. Today, I‘H buy whatever you like no matter what!”
“You?”
Thea looked at James disdainfully and mockingly said, “James, what can you buy for me with that pitiful monthly salary of yours? Can you afford beautiful clothes or luxurious cosmetics?” “Thea, money is superficial to me and I‘m not short on money,” James said earnestly.
To him, there were many other things more valuable than money in this world,
l‘amily, friendship, and love are things that money could never buy
Thea took a deep breath
Indeed, James was not short on money in the past,
He had two hundred million dollars.
Without hesitation, he look out the two hundred million to buy the Pacific Group for her.
Thinking back on it, Thea was slightly grateful.
“Alright,”
She stopped mocking James and nodded. She held up the flowers to snill them and could not help but praise them. “They smell good.”
James was pleased to see Thea‘s expression.
He held her hand and continue walking forward.
They passed by a jewelry shop. “Darling, let‘s go in and have a look.” “Alright.”
Thea nodded lightly.
The two walked into the shop.
“Welcome!”
“Woah, it‘s Thea!”
Thea instantly became the focus of the crowd as soon as she walked inside.
A salesman immediately approached her and said excitedly, “Nice to meet you, Thea! I’m a fan of the Black Dragon. Could you please give me the Black Dragon‘s number? I would love to talk to him.”
As soon as the first person approached, the others also gathered around her.
Their topics were all about the Black Dragon.
“Thea, when are you going to divorce your useless husband and marry the Black Dragon?”
“Thea, please tell us about your love story with the Black Dragon.”
Chapter 628
“He is Sol‘s hero, and you‘re the number one beauty of Cansington. You two are a match made in haven. You two would look so good together.”
Thea felt slightly awkward due to their words and hurriedly explained herself, “You‘ve misunderstood. I‘m just friends with the Black Dragon. I‘m not planning to divorce my husband. My husband used to be the Black Dragon‘s subordinate, and they had a close friendship.”
James, who heard this while standing beside her, was delighted. Thea‘s thoughts of divorcing him were gone. As long as he continued to work hard, he would capture Thea‘s heart sooner or later.
After Thea briefly explained, she quickly dragged James away.
Now that she was famous, she would get surrounded by a crowd wherever she went, and these people would always ask about her relationship with the Black Dragon.
They left the jewelry shop. Thea glanced at him apologetically. “Sorry, James. I actually have nothing to do with the Black Dragon. It‘s just that after you were detained a few days ago, he helped me acquire the title of genius doctor this year. Moreover, he already has a girlfriend, Quincy.”
Although Thea was apologizing, James could see the disappointment on her face. He knew that Thea was still in love with the other James.
However, he did not take it to heart since the other James was his alter ego. Even if she was emotionally cheating, it was still with him anyway. “It‘s fine. Alright, no more shopping. Let‘s go back home.” “Okay.”
Thea nodded obediently.
The two returned to the Callahans‘ house together. Gladys and Benjamin had already returned home. As soon as they got home, Gladys greeted James warmly, serving him tea and desserts.
James was flattered by her behavior.
Gladys served tea and desserts. Then, she glanced at James and asked with a smile, “James, what happened to Zane‘s gift of half his family assets to you?”
“Huh?”
James was taken aback.
Zane did indeed mention it before.
However, he never took it to heart or brought it up to Zane.
Plus, he was not short on money. Therefore, even if Zane gave it to him, he would not accept it.
Chapter
“Mom...”
James scratched his head and said awkwardly, “Mr. Dawn wasn‘t serious about it. How could he possibly give away half of his family assets? Do you know how many assets he has? ‘The minimum estimation would be about one trillion dollars. Half of that would be five hundred billion dollars. Do you think it‘s possible for him to simply give away five hundred billion?”
Gladys‘ face darkened instantly.
“James, this is a warning. You can stay with my daughter if you can get half of Zane‘s assets. Otherwise, divorce my daughter immediately.”
Gladys‘ attitude toward James took a hundred and eighty degrees change.
She accepted James only because of the 500 billion.
James was just a piece of trash to her without the 500 billion.
She did not want her daughter‘s future destroyed because of useless trash. The sooner they separated, the sooner Thea could pursue the Black Dragon. Even if Thea failed to get together with the Black Dragon, Gladys was confident in finding a rich husband for Thea.
Thea already knew her mother‘s virtues.
However, she also had her eyes on the 500 billion dollars.
“James, Zane promised it to you. I was there and heard it too. How could a prominent figure like him make empty promises? Why don‘t you go ask him about it?”.
James looked at Thea helplessly and said, “Darling, would you give half of your lifetime‘s work and wealth to a stranger if it was you?” Thea was unsatisfied and rebuked, “You saved his daughter! Even if he doesn‘t give you half of his assets, he would still give you tens of billions if you ask him! The Callahans are currently short on money, and everyone is scrambling around to borrow some. On top of that, I‘m currently the famous genius doctor of Cansington! I‘ll also need money to restart the company. Without money, how are we going to talk about ideals and ambitions?”
James frowned and said grudgingly, “Tens of billions is easy for you to say. Do you think so lightly of tens of billions?” Bang! Gladys slammed the table and shouted, “James, no matter what, you better get the money from Zane! I won‘t accept you as my son–in–law if it‘s less than ten billion dollars!”
James glanced at Thea and asked, “Is that your stand too, Thea?”
“I...”
Thea hesitated.
Upon seeing Gladys‘ murderous glares, she took a deep breath and said, “James, the Callahans were struck by a catastrophe. Without money, it‘ll be impossible to rebuild Eternality. On top of that, Century shut down right after beginning operations. We really need the money to restart it.”
“Will you divorce me if I don‘t ask Zane for money?”
James fixed his eyes on Thea.
He waited for Thea‘s response. He did not want their relationship to be bound by money.
Chapter 629
Thea hesitated for a moment and said, “You saved his daughter, and it is reasonable for you to ask for a reward. I don‘t want to use divorce to threaten you. Two people should be together if they‘re suitable and separate if they aren‘t. I think we aren‘t suitable for each other.”
“Alright.”
James took a deep breath.
Although Thea said she did not want to use divorce as a threat, it was obvious what she meant by her words.
James was disappointed in the Callahans, and more so in Thea.
The Callahans had always had such virtues and nothing they experienced could change them.
As for Thea, she initially maintained great virtues despite a rotten environment. However, she had gradually become as snobby as the Callahans.
He stood up, glanced at Thea, and declared, “Thea, this is the last time I‘ll help you. How much money do you want? After this, I will have completely paid off what I owed you in the past. As for our relationship, I agree with you. Those compatible should stay together, and those unsuitable should separate.
“During this period, I‘ve worked hard for you. Despite all that I‘ve done, I could not enter your heart. I don‘t even have a tiny spot in your heart at all.
“I don‘t think this is love.”
Thea never expected James to say such things.
His words made her slightly lost.
“How much? Give me an amount.”
Before Thea could speak, Gladys interrupted and replied, “Ten billion. James, I‘m warning you. You better get at least ten billion from Zane! Anything less than ten billion, and your relationship with us is over.”
“Sure.”
James turned and left. “Ten billion dollars. I‘ll transfer it to Thea‘s account before dusk.”
Thea watched as James left.
Suddenly, she felt as if she had lost something.
James left the Callahans‘ house.
He strolled the busy streets and thought back to ten years ago.
Ten years ago, Thea risked her life to save him. It was the reason he had survived.
Then, he thought about the time he had spent with Thea.
Initially, he simply wanted to pay her back for her life–saving grace for the rest of his life. Yet,
no matter what he did, there was no place for him in Thea‘s heart,
He thought that he did not care about it. As long as he could make her happy, it would be fine that he silently supported her. Still, he was disheartened when his efforts were not appreciated.
“Sigh.”
James took a deep breath.
‘It will be best to separate if we‘re not compatible.‘
James took out his phone and called Scarlett. “James.”
Scarlett‘s voice transmitted from the phone.
James instructed, “Transfer ten billion from the company account to mine.”
“Okay.” After James made the phone call, he headed to the military hospital. Before he reached the military hospital, the 10 billion dollars had been credited to his account. He opened the online banking website and transferred the money directly to Thea‘s account After making the transfer, he phoned Thea. “I‘ve transferred the ten billion to you. Check that you‘ve received it.” After speaking, he hung up the phone.
Thea opened her phone to check her balance, but nothing was credited yet.
She waited several minutes. Soon, a bank notification popped up.
She was stunned to see the balance in her bank account.
“Thea, has the money arrived?”
Gladys leaned over to check the message. Seeing the balance in her bank account, Gladys was shocked. Then, she immediately cheered, “Woohoo! It‘s really ten billion dollars! Haha! We‘ve made a fortune this time! We‘ve made a fortune!”
Benjamin was indifferent to these things.
However, hearing her cheers, he could not help leaning over to check.
After seeing the ten billion, he was also stunned, “This... How was he so fast? James only left for a bit but transferred it so quickly. Did he really go to Zane?” “Who cares!!!” Glayds smiled broadly.
She did not care whether James went to Zane or not. She only cared about the 10 billion dollars that she received. Finally, she was considered to be truly wealthy.
Chapter 630
“Thea, transfer the ten billion to me i‘ll hold onto it for you and plan how to use the money Let‘s buy a big villa first. Afterward, I want to travel around the world.”
Gladys had already started making plans on how to use the money “No.”
Thea refused firmly.
“This money belongs to me. Why should I let you hold onto it?” Thea knew that if she gave the 10 billion to Gladys, she would never see it again.
Military hospital
“What?”
Henry‘s eyes widened in shock.
“Are you serious, James? You gave Thea ten billion dollars and will have nothing to do with her from now on?”
James replied helplessly, “Thea and I are not compatible. She doesn‘t have me in her heart. I have completely repaid her with the ten billion dollars.” “The man she loves is the Black Dragon. Why don‘t you just tell her your identity? There‘s still a chance for you guys to remain together.”
James took a deep breath.
His mind was a mess.
Even he was confused by his two identities.
“Forget it. It‘s already in the past now. From now on, there will no longer be a Black Dragon James in this world. He will never appear again.”
“Sigh.”
Henry sighed and said, “I don‘t understand what you‘re thinking anymore. Relationships are complicated. It‘s better to be single and unrestrained. It feels so much more carefree. I‘ve decided. I‘ll never get married in my life. “Let‘s not talk about these sad things. How‘s your injury? Let‘s go out for some drinks, We won‘t stop till we‘re drunk!”
“No.”
Whitney interrupted them before Henry could answer.
Henry looked at James helplessly and replied, “Although I can get out of bed and walk now, my injury is still rather serious. I‘m afraid it‘ll take another two months of rest before I fully
recover. Sorry, I can‘t accompany you tonight.”
“It‘s fine.”
James waved his hands. “Then, rest well. I‘ll come to visit soon.”
He left the military hospital.
Suddenly, his heartfeli empty. It felt like he had lost a part of himself.
He wanted to pour his heart out to someone but could not think of anyone.
in Cansington, Henry was the only person he had the best relationship with and could share everything with
However, Henry was unavailable,
James wandered in the streets
He saw a bar and went inside.
He started to drown himself in alcohol.
Al the same time
Cansington, el secret meeting room in a villa.
Many were gathered in this place.
Lucas and Jonathan were among those who were present. These people glanced respectfully at a middle–aged man sitting on the sofa.
The middle–aged man was dressed in a black suit and was quite a handsome–looking man. He had the temperament of a person who had been in an influential position for a long time. His words and actions were enough to affect the others around him.
This person was the Emperor—the leader of Sol‘s Five Commanders and commander of the Red Flame army in the Capital.
Jonathan asked, “Emperor, the Black Dragon interfered with the plan in the medical conference. I‘m confused. Is the Black Dragon the son–in–law of the Callahans or the James that appeared at the medical conference?”
The Emperor held a glass of red wine and took a sip. Then, he replied calmly, “They are both him. Although you detained him, he used the Blithe King to swap him out with a substitute.” “Emperor, the plan at the medical conference failed. What should we do next?” “Ycal. We can‘t proceed with our plan if we don‘t get rid of the Black Dragon. We have to kill
Jonathan and Lucas expressed themselves after each other.
The Emperor was troubled.
‘Kill the Black Dragon?
“That‘s easier said than done.‘
It was impossible for him to touch the Black Dragon in the territory of Sol.
The Black Dragon played a crucial role in the country. Killing him would cause a huge uproar and cause him many inconveniences if the higher–ups were to investigate his death thoroughly.
“There is only one acceptable way for the Black Dragon to die–on the battlefield. There isn‘t any other way.”