S City Hotel
Derek sat on the sofa with his legs crossed and shook the goblet in his hand. The red wine in the goblet was slowly waggling with his shake.
Hayden, with a briefcase under his arm, bent over slightly and reported to Derek.
“Mr. Derek, we have contacted all the key men we can think of. Unfortunately, these people either refused or disappeared. It’s very difficult to go on.”
“There’s actually someone who dares to go against me? Interesting.” There was a mysterious radiance in Derek’s eyes.
“Mr. Derek, I asked around. It’s not that these people want to go against Mr. Derek, but that S City is too unique. All residents of S City live by the port. If we monopolize the port, the development of S City will be influenced.”
Derek snorted, “Should I care about the residents here? If they can’t survive here, die or leave, up to them.”
Hayden took a breath. That was Derek, who was ruthless and showed little mercy to others.
Therefore, it was not unreasonable that people called him “cold-blooded killer” behind his back.
“I don’t believe that the local officials here don’t love money. Double the remuneration and try again.”
Hayden did not respond immediately. He paused for a moment and continued, “Mr. Derek, there is a strong regional culture in S city. It is said that there is a Benevolence and Justice Society. Whoever those people live in this city, from the local residents to officials, they all respect this society. We may find a breakthrough from this society.”
“Benevolence and Justice Society?”
Derek fixed his gaze on the translucent red wine.
“That’s right. It is said that its leader is a woman. And this society is in charge of the harmony of this city.”
Derek snorted again, “Go try. I also wonder about this local organization with such great power!”
“Yes!”
Hayden walked out of the room.
Derek put the goblet aside, picked up his phone, and called Henry.
“Mr. Derek, what can I do for you?”
“Is Ernest at home?”
“Yes, Mr. Ernest came back yesterday. Last night, he played games with Ms. Serena for the whole night. Now, both of them are asleep. Should I go get him now?”
“No. Let him sleep. He should have been tired for film shooting. Offer him his favorite food.”
“Yes, Mr. Derek. Mr. Ernest does lose some weight.”
“Mm, don’t forget my arrangement.” Derek hung up the phone.
On confirming his business trip to S City, Derek arranged Ernest to go home in advance.
Derek was worried that Serena would make a farce, such as escape or drunkenness, because of his absence; moreover, Ernest would spare her from loneliness.
The Crystal Palace
Serena was playing games in Ernest’s room again. She had spent all night in games last night. Today, she woke up at one o’clock in the afternoon, ate something, and continued her games.
Ernest came back.
When Serena saw Ernest, she won a solitaire game.
“YES!” Serena placed the handle on the ground and looked at Ernest, “How is it going?”
“I put your stuff in a bathroom on the third floor. I’ve already bribed a female cleaner, who will help watch over your stuff and won’t take it away. You can go get them that day.”
When Ernest said these words, he looked a bit depressed.
“Great! Everything is ready now, but the invitation!” Serena patted her thigh and fixed her gaze on Ernest, “Ernest, are you sure you did not receive an invitation?”
Ernest looked desperate, “Why don’t come make a body search?” As he spoke, Ernest spread out his arms, as if he was at her disposal.
“Tsk, the touch makes me sick!” Serena rolled her eyes at Ernest, “But, how can I get in the wedding ceremony?”
“I’ve asked around. The Nathan Group has asked the police for help. There will be a strict security process, so it’s impossible for you to sneak into the ceremony.”
Serena shot a glare at Ernest, “Isn’t it all your fault! A superstar can’t even get an invitation!”
Ernest snorted softly, “Even if they invite me, I will definitely not go. Clara is, what, a third-rate celebrity. As for the Nathan Group, it is nothing in comparison with our Saint Group!”
“We are talking about Clara. Leave the Nathan Group alone, okay?”
“It’s not your group! What are you upset about?”
“You!”
Even though she got into a jam with Sammy, Serena still subconsciously protected Sammy and his Nathan Group.
“Forget it. Help me think about how to get into the wedding ceremony.”
“I have done what I can, and I can do nothing about this invitation.” Ernest said helplessly.
Serena began her deep thought on the way of getting in the ceremony.
Ernest continued, “Serena, let me make it clear, I’m not going tomorrow, and you have to figure out how to get in by yourself.”
Serena tilted her head and rubbed her chin as she sized up Ernest, “Why aren’t you going?”
“Why should I go? If your plan fails, my presence will help the topic of Clara to top search. What a good surprise for Clara! Moreover, you should know that I am a superstar, Clara is but a small potato–”
Serena felt that what Ernest said was correct. He shouldn’t go. His presence would benefit Clara.
It would become a hot topic, no matte whose wedding Ernest attended. Ernest became a legend for wining a movie trophy at the age of eighteen.
Seeing that Serena was hesitating, Ernest took the opportunity to say, “I advise you not to carry out your plan, for your own sake.”
“Damn you! Don’t curse me! You’re cursing your aunt!”
“Don’t mention that address!” Ernest stood up angrily and walked out of the bedroom.
“Come on, I am just kidding!” Serena stuck out her tongue and said.
When he was out of the bedroom, Ernest looked bad and regretted his coming back.
That night, Serena ignored Ernest because she kept thinking about how to get in the ceremony openly.
She was restless while lying on bed. ‘Tomorrow is the wedding day, so what should I do?’
‘If I can’t go in, my plan fails!’
‘Then I lose!’
It wasn’t until early in the morning that Serena fell asleep for tiredness.
In the morning, Serena was woken up by the alarm clock, which she had set for herself.
She yawned and sat up in a daze. Suddenly, she noticed something red on the bedside table.
She rubbed her eyes and picked it up hurriedly.
The invitation!