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Seeing the push notification, Julien blurted, "That was quick! I literally read the BBC barely moments ago…""BBC?" Charlie asked in curiosity. "What is it about? Could they be covering the Whittakers?""Exactly!" Julien replied as he quickly swiped through the article. "Jennie Whittaker seems to have given a full exclusive, with an interview and her photos plastered all over the article. She's definitely smart—she hasn't even paid the ransom, but she's getting all the media attention."Charlie chuckled, not particularly surprised, even though he hadn't read the article. "It is one billion USD, after all. Can't blame her if she wants to buy good press with that."Julien sighed, shaking his head. "Yeah, but she wouldn't know how her family's kidnappers would react. Isn't she worried that going to the media would upset them and drive them to kill her family?"Passing Charlie his phone, he continued, "Check it out. All the photos are taken in her home—she might have gone to them as e
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Raymond smiled and nodded, taking a seat while Charlie sat beside him.Julien then asked in concern, "Mr. Wade, have the Whittakers paid their ransom? I won't lie—I don't think they're going to pay up, which means it's a loss for you…"Charlie chuckled. "Oh, come on. Do you think I really care about pocket change like that? I'm just trying to do you a favor here. I mean, you've been in Aurous Hill for so long but never found the Whittakers, and you'd be humiliated if you returned empty-handed."That's why I had them taken to a faraway place and recorded a video, staging the Whittakers' abduction as if it were a simple demand for ransom. Is that not the perfect cover? No one's going to question your competence even after you fly back to the States tonight."That only left Julien crumbling on the inside.It really was all over for him, and all because of his big fat mouth!Now that Charlie had done him so many favors, Charlie would squeeze him for the one billion if the Whittakers
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Meanwhile, Jennie didn't wait and wired a billion USD in cryptocurrency to the Ten Thousand Armies' account in just half a day.It was no exaggeration either—she had managed the family's funds aplenty, but never once had she made a payment this much or this quickly.This was mainly because Harrison's promise motivated her.Despite facing the pushy cameramen and nosy journalists, Jennie was actually excited, almost as if she were already the nation's most beloved mother and wife.And Harrison held up his end of the bargain too, utilizing the Rothschild's ability to manipulate public sentiment to great effect.The instant Jennie paid the ransom, every major American media outlet promptly covered the ransom case in extreme detail, and it started trending in every state once it was published.Before long, the media directed the focus to Jennie, and so, the public was soon enthralled by her strong-willed response to the ransom.All at once, the story of Jennie's valiant bid to rescue
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Charlie nodded. "That's the plan, since the AI module is a vital piece of our plans. We won't just be using it against the Qing Eliminating Society—it will also play a role in Curtis Autos' development. That's why I'd like to be there to check it out.""Then… may I join you?" Vera asked."Wait, you're planning to go to Europe?" Charlie asked in surprise."Indeed," Vera nodded repeatedly. "I'd like to bear witness to this cutting-edge tech, and I do indeed love Europe after living there for a while—it'd be a nice trip down memory lane."Pausing, she then sighed. "I haven't stayed here in the Scarlet Pinnacle Manor that long, but I definitely feel like I'm catching cabin fever… I used to travel everywhere while in hiding, but I've never been to a place like this, with few rooms and a single small garden. The place I stayed in Europe even had a farm…"Charlie could understand where Vera was coming from. After all, she had traveled the world for centuries, not exactly as someone rich
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Charlie thought about Vera's theory before speaking, "I've always had the feeling that the Qing Eliminating Society would eventually catch on that the airline had exposed them, but I presumed we could gather as much information as we could before they realized it."I didn't expect them to go into hiding after the death of the Four Earls either. They must have been reflecting on the recent turn of events and soon noticed what the issue was."Pausing, he then continued, "Still, it's strange. They could have just carried on like nothing went wrong, even if they noticed the leak, which would keep us fooled. Selling it was simply unnecessary, as you have put it."Vera shrugged. "We won't be able to tell what they're up to so soon, but I think we must still keep a close eye on that airline company and whatever flights they are planning."Charlie nodded. "Sure. We have nothing much to go on either, but that airline is the most valuable source we have. They will inevitably move personnel a
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After some further exchange of pleasantries, Julien hung up and called Charlie. Charlie was on the way to the Scarlet Manor as Vera had texted him ten minutes ago, saying that there was something they should discuss face-to-face.She was as attentive as ever, offering to brew tea, to which he happily agreed.Once Charlie answered, Julien quickly said, "Mr. Wade? My father just called me and said I could return stateside. It seems that I can't stay to share your burdens anymore."Charlie chuckled. "There's really nothing to share. You should hurry and return since he's calling.""Can I buy you dinner before I go?""No, it's really fine. I'll take a raincheck."Julien paused, but he soon chuckled, "Oh, but I really hoped you would say yes…"Charlie sighed and asked, "Well, when are you heading back?""Tomorrow, if nothing important comes up," Julien replied. "Otherwise, I would have trouble explaining it to my father since he thinks I can't stand this place.""Then, how about
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