“Mrs. Wong, this is my business card. If you have any new medicine, you can call me and I will send someone to Pelens to negotiate.” Charlie shook hands with Maria and handed her his business card.
Maria was stunned and quickly took the card, excitedly saying, “Thank you so much Mr. Carlson!”
She was still in shock, a mix of confusion, surprise, fear and excitement all rolled into one. Her hands were shaking.
Charlie nodded and smiled. “You’re too polite. You are a friend of Mr. Clark’s which makes you my friend as well. If there’s anything you need help with in the future, just let me know.”
“If I can do it, I won’t refuse!”
The other bosses around them were all standing still with their eyes wide open in disbelief.
Flynn was not even thirty years old, and Charlie’s son was older than him, yet he treated him with inexplicable respect.
They tried every means to meet Charlie, but couldn’t get an audience with him.
However, Flynn confidently walked in and quickly sealed the deal. Then Charlie saw him off, displaying a changed attitude towards Maria.
It was too surreal!
Too crazy!
Charlie chatted for a few moments, bid farewell to Flynn, and left the hotel directly.
At the same time, doubts arose in their minds.
Flynn’s relationship with the girl next to him was unusual; otherwise, she wouldn’t be clinging to his arm with adoring eyes.
But wasn’t Flynn married to Madeline?
Could the person in front of them be his mistress?
Who cared! Clayton himself had six women, four illegitimate children. It wouldn’t be abnormal for someone like Flynn, a big shot, to have multiple women, right?
After everyone watched Charlie leave, Maria quickly asked Flynn, “Mr. Clark, how are you so familiar with Mr. Carlson?”
Look at that, the way she addressed him had changed.
She no longer called him “this guy” and didn’t use his name directly. She now referred to him as Mr. Clark!
Flynn appeared indifferent and casually replied, “I had a chance encounter with Mr. Carlson when the Wong family was renovating their geomancy.”
“You know geomancy?” Maria couldn’t help but be surprised, finding it more incredible.
If Flynn had the ability to impress Charlie, then his skills must be formidable!
“I’m okay,” Flynn shrugged nonchalantly.
“Mom, what about our bet earlier…” Scarlet blinked her eyes and asked proudly.
Maria hesitated for a moment, feeling embarrassed as she glanced at Clayton, unsure how to respond.
“No answer? Then I’ll take it as your agreement!”
“Thank you, Mom! Love you! If there’s nothing else, Flynn and I will leave now! Hehe…”
Scarlet pulled Flynn away from the hotel.
Maria was once again stunned, feeling even more awkward.
“Clayton, Scarlet has always been like this. Please don’t get angry.”
She didn’t mention anything else, clearly indicating that the scales had tilted towards Flynn’s side.
Clayton pretended to be magnanimous and waved his hand, saying, “There’s no need to be so formal. Scarlet has the right to make her own choices, and I should support her.”
“Well, in that case, I’ll return to the military first.”
After bidding farewell, he quickly entered the elevator.
At that moment, Clayton received a message from his superior.
He was being transferred from the Haralu Military District’s Dragon Eagle Special Forces as the squadron leader to the Blade Special Forces in the Shipmeda Military District, effective immediately!
Clayton finished reading the transfer order and smiled.
The Blade Special Forces in the Shipmeda Military District had ranked last in the top ten military district exercises for three consecutive years.
Commander Adam wanted to rejuvenate the Blade Special Forces, so he had negotiated with the Haralu Military District to transfer Clayton to Shipmeda.
“This is a rare opportunity. If I can assist Brandon well and lead everyone to achieve good results in the military district competition, I’m sure I’ll be promoted to Major!”
“It’s not impossible to become a Brigadier General in the future!”
“Flynn is just a mediocre geomancy master; there’s nothing extraordinary about him!”
“In this society, military and politics are the real sources of power!”
“Scarlet, fortunes change rapidly. Today, you treat me with indifference, but tomorrow, you won’t be able to reach my level!”
“Believe me, you will regret your choices today!”
“Flynn, one day, I will trample you under my feet!”
After Clayton left, Maria also wanted to leave, but she felt awkward spending more time with him, so she stayed in the lounge for a while.
Ten minutes later, as Maria was preparing to go downstairs, she received a call from Matteo.
“Maria, Scarlet said you’re in Niarak. Come to our house and visit. It’s been over twenty years, and you and Paulina should reconcile as sisters.”
Matteo knew about the grudges between Maria and Paulina during their youth, but he didn’t consider it to be a significant feud.
During his university days, he also liked Adrianna, didn’t he?
Now everyone had their own lives. Why hold onto grudges like enemies?
“Forget it, my sister definitely won’t welcome me.” Maria shook her head and declined.
Matteo said, “If she still hates you, would she let Scarlet stay at my house?”
“You and your sister are only separated by a piece of paper. Just tear it apart, and it will be resolved!”
“You should give in to her a little, and this matter will pass.”
Maria thought for a moment and agreed, “Alright, Matteo, let’s meet at a restaurant tomorrow and have a good talk.”
“I won’t go to your house, so I won’t be kicked out by her.”
“It’s best to make peace with a handshake. If she still hates me, I’ll leave immediately!”
Matteo quickly agreed, “Great! Our whole family will come over and introduce you to Madeline’s husband!”
“Oh? Madeline got married?” Maria couldn’t help but be surprised.
Matteo smiled and said, “Yes, it’s been a month. Didn’t Scarlet tell you? She should have mentioned it to you!”
“Alright, we can’t discuss it clearly over the phone. Let’s meet tomorrow and get to know each other!”
…
After Flynn and Scarlet left, they first went to Thodell Mansion to retrieve the Heaven’s Punishment Ring, and then headed straight to the Magnolia Hotel.
Jeweler Apollo Jenkins was hosting a jewelry exhibition there.
As they entered the lobby, they were dumbfounded.
There were too many people, with over twenty people in line at the reception desk, all celebrities who wanted to buy tickets to see the jewelry.
The two of them had no choice but to find a quiet place to sit.
“Flynn, can I take a look at the Heaven’s Punishment Ring?” Scarlet asked.
Flynn took out the ring and handed it to her.
In an instant, Scarlet’s beautiful eyes were captivated by the dazzling brilliance.
The ruby seemed to have a bewitching power, freezing her in place.
No woman could resist such a beautiful gem, even someone like Scarlet, who wasn’t particularly fond of jewelry, was stunned.
Because it was too beautiful, too brilliant!
“You wait here, I’ll go buy two tickets and we can go up together later.” Flynn walked towards the reception desk in the lobby.
Seeing Flynn about to wait in line for a while, Scarlet slowly started to admire the ring.
At that moment, Jewelry King Apollo appeared in the parking lot and immediately spotted Scarlet, who was looking at the ring through the glass.
“Hmm? The ring that girl is wearing…”
As soon as Apollo saw it, his eyes nearly popped out.
His mind trembled!
Apollo hurriedly ran into the lobby, followed by his entourage, who were also filled with doubt.
He approached Scarlet, coming closer to examine.
Scarlet was startled and quickly hid the ring, warily asking, “What are you doing?”
Apollo, however, jumped up in excitement and exclaimed, “It’s real! It’s actually the world-renowned rare red diamond!”