#law where is my LEFT KIDNEY

[garnetea]

if these lights could cry.

who yandere! trafalgar law x fem black! y/n. length 606 words! warnings i promise i really tried to make him in character okay.. i'm not even in the timeskip *sobbing*. angst/gore. and don't be horny about the boob contact, this is not glorification. unprofessional & dangerous surgery description. organs and blood and poetry and blaaaaah. no consent. unconscious reader. and insinuations of the reader dying that's you ;).

leman's letter! a little pre-description would be: yandere! law touching y/n in places "only they know", and turns out it's a surgery just so he can feel her organs, knowing he's the only one capable of caring for her inside and out. and the only one she must trust to do so at that, since she sleeps so soundly in his bed, with them being lovers and all. surely that's more than trust? surely it's consent? really, regardless, who is she to refuse a check-up if it's doctor's orders?

ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ ㅤㅤ ★

Loosen your will, lose your drive; drift like lost wood and sink like an angel's feathered spine. Spiders thrive where memories spin forlorn, pearlescent webs of regret, and in that case, el hospital de tu corazon is a cave for bats and daddy long legs.

Spread your arms. Some sedation would do you well, wouldn't it?

Spread your legs. Some fucks to give would last this doctor the rest of the night.

Spread your belly button. Your guts, splice them. Your eyes- no, sorry, we won't dice them..

You're a prepossessing little patient with a particularly possessive, perfectionist lover. But you, you're so perfect, what is there for the doctor to heal or mend or replace? Not a single discrepancy in your spleen, your pancreas is in as little pain as preferred, your thoracic cavity is as hollow as a lost soul. And your heart.

"There's the fun part."

His hands, riddled with letters of death and intentions of.. something akin, softly palm the naked elegance of your breasts. Although consumed by anesthesia, your nipples naturally harden beneath the newfound company, slowly tightening and tickling against his palm creases. Yet he presses deeper- harder- urging your chest into the density of your thoracic cavity until he's sure you should fall apart from the pressure.

Yellow lamps see it all. Hanging from the ceiling, adding to the ambiance of your impending quietus. No amount of flickering or buzzing from the dust-worn bulbs could warn the lingering spirits of those who came before you. Are you to be an exception?

An incision-- no.. three slabs. Just skin, it's just skin, just cells, just tissue. Just an organ- an organ or two. Or five.

He's a doctor, isn't he? He must be sure you're pumping blood where it's due, not swelling or oozing where you shouldn't. Checking off his list: no tumors or cell degeneration, no irritable cysts or parasites. If this means sliding that annoying latex over his hands to ensure you're safe and sound inside and out, he's more than acquiescent to oblige. Hell, to volunteer.

"Just lucky to have me, I guess."

..Debatable. Since one kidney is currently being toyed, twisted, poked, prodded, and pulled out of it's cubby behind your trampoline of a digestion bag. Oh, I mean stomach.

However, stomachs don't usually get sliced open with silver scalpels just for the fact of doing so. Do they? Perhaps "digestion bag" is more appropriate, since you open up quite widely.

Biopsy's vary. Could be fifteen minutes, could be thirty.

For you, more hours fly past than fingers on your limp hands. Spiders crawl into the winter sunrise, abandoning you and your yellow lights of worry to run silent on misery and immobility. Resting points in between the achingly intimate hours hold no weight; they're only for letting your sensitive body lay and recuperate, with your limbs spread apart and numb like you're ready for the slaughter house. You're too perfect to take so much time out of Doctor Trafalgar's day and night. Or perhaps it's because you're so unprecedented in faultlessness that you must amount to such a duration of focus.

He's had to redistribute anesthesia more times than he's enjoyed; you're such a handful. Surely you realize everyone has their reason to lose control.. Which cakey clump of you is pushing his limits this time?

"Jeez, Y/n, don't get so worked up. Going into cardiac arrest again just wastes more time. I can re-attach your heart to the left atrium in a second." A slowed stutter coruscates in his hand like a newborn baby's first and last breath, and he chuckles, comparing your blood hungry heart to such with lidded, heavy, restless eyes. "You're about to turn this into an exhumation."

★ garnetea productions. all rights reserved, do not plagiarize.

[thedeadthree]

ok ok FINEE ill make a g*ojo girlie anything for pookie i GUESS!! <3

[wuwapetal1s]

write anything abt geshu lin or calcharo im begging on my hands and knees ill give u my first born or a kidney whichever u want

I don't need any organs can I have a pair of knees maybe (ty for the request anon :3)

Love languages

content: sfw, rambling-ish format, not entirely proofread (it's midnight currently), swearing used, etc.

reqs open!

— Calcharo.

Calcharo is an ‘acts of service man’ through and through. To me, he doesn't seem the best at giving affection verbally though he thinks he's *very* good at it personally. As in, you will ask him for comfort or reassurance and he'll give it to you readily… But it will sound so stern coming from him.

“I feel uncomfortable with [such and such]..”

“I understand. I will rectify/fix that.”

Communication KING, though I imagine it can still feel very intimidating to bring stuff up to him. It will always be met with understanding, and he certainly would try his hardest to accommodate what language/tone you'd rather hear in those moments (autistic.)

Getting back to the original point, he will do just about anything for you. There's hardly any limits or rules to that fact. He will kill for you, he will fight for you, he will get in trouble with the law for you, etc etc. He'll also grab extra of your snacks the moment he's back in town and stops at the market before he goes to visit you.

Tired from a long day at work or studying? He'll clean up as quietly as he can while you sleep. You'll wake up to all the dishes done and your living space looks pretty much spotless.

He's the kind of man to learn how you organize things pretty easily, even if you're a very messy person. He's very clued in on anything that involves you (smitten, much?) and he's also just got a keen eye on him.

"Ugh, I can't find where I left my-”

“Bottom drawer of the nightstand.”

“Oh.. Thank you!”

He loves holding and kissing you as well, it's his favorite thing to be welcomed home to. Just the ability to sink into your arms is like heaven to him. Receiving, he probably likes physical touch a lot more, but he feels 100x more satisfied doing something for you to show he cares :).

— Genshu Lin.

Genshu Lin is a possessive man. It's subtle, but it's definitely there. Above all else, he adores you. He's a deeply devoted person when in a relationship, though I don't feel like he's had a lot of experience to pinpoint that exactly, but it's his nature. I believe he enjoys gifting you things he gets his hands on, trinkets or otherwise.

He mostly enjoys giving you things you can make use of or wear. He always gets a warmth in his chest when he sees you in the bracelet he got you (one that matches his that he keeps tucked away for safekeeping) or using pens he gave you after you kept losing your last ones. As long as it works, suits you, and it means a lot to you, he's snatching it up.

I also believe he's a sucker for stealing kisses in private. He may not seem it to anyone else, but he's a softie. Just for you though. Cooking something or simply sitting around? Funny how his lips just found their way to your cheek!

He's a bit more apprehensive about receiving it unless it's the time you two lay in bed together, then he'd let you rub his back or play with his hair. In return, he most enjoys quality time.

Even if it's something as mundane as running an errand or having to pick something up from the pharmacy he wants you there. He'd tell you “I don't need your presence, I just prefer it” if questioned, but he does need it. More than he knows or even lets on, he wants you and needs you there. He hates having to be away from you. It drives him up a wall almost. Like nearly insane.

After long hours working or even days/weeks of it he wants nothing more than to just lay with you and bathe in your presence as if it's a balm for his soul :’).

I love these men they're so fine

[heylittleriotact]

Rook Questionnaire

inspired by @cassieuncaged's BG3 Character Development Questions but for Rook instead!

@emmg tagged me in this, so here you are - thanks for making me think about a lot of these because I hadn't considered them 😅

Answers under the cut due to length (teehee)

1: Where in the Thedas is your Rook from?

Nevarra, probably.

2: What is your character's alignment?

I entered Amina’s answers into an online quiz just for shits and giggles knowing full well that my Lawful Good girl would make Steve Rogers look like a knuckle-dragging thug with the moral fibre of a used car salesman.

3: Race and subclass?

Elf, Reaper

4: If your Rook was a companion, where would they be found?

Probably in a cemetery in a small town on the continent trying to put a wayward spirit to rest. Or at an extremely expensive boutique hotel in Orlais (she got a discount for offering to stay in the allegedly haunted room).

5: What emotion did they usually pick?

Positive/optimistic with the occasional purple choice. She reads the room and doesn’t act overly familiar with people she doesn’t know well.

6: What companion are you platonically close with?

She becomes quite close with Bellara. Amina admires her optimism and passion for life despite her own regrets and hang-ups. Her excited, keyed up energy compliments Amina’s manic border collie energy and somehow their energies sort of like… harmonize and cancel each other out. It’s really wholesome. Like you know how they sometimes assign dogs to cheetahs so they don’t get too stressed out and die? That’s basically the vibe with Amina and Bellara, except they both think they’re the dog and not the cheetah. 

7: Romantically close with?

She is romantically VERY close with Emmrich. In fact they get married and live happily ever after, and enjoy an adventurous sex life, and have exactly one (1) child.

8: Who are they suspicious of?

She tends to give the majority of people she encounters the benefit of the doubt, but is inherently wary of anyone who telegraphs any indication that they see spirits as lesser/tools/pests/evil because she fundamentally doesn’t understand why anyone would treat a spirit differently than a person.

She’s not sure what to make of people who treat their families poorly/disrespectfully. She understands that there are all sorts of dynamics out there, and not all family relationships are good, but she would give her left kidney to have a petty argument with her mother, or have her dad question her life choices. She’d much rather take the hardships that come with family than her reality where she has none.

9: Does your Rook get along with their chosen Faction?

For the most part. She’s extremely dedicated and passionate about her work, and she takes her oath to protect the living and the dead very seriously. She’s well-principled, disciplined, and is above corruption and political machinations. She’s very approachable, however, and has a knack for getting people to like her - even the ones that initially don’t. 

Obviously some people are of the mind that she’s an inflexible hard-ass, but she truly believes that rules exist for a reason and order is infinitely better than chaos. If someone chooses not to like her for that fact, she doesn’t take it personally: she let go of people-pleasing years ago. 

Varric always thought she and Aveline would have been fast friends.

10: Are they proficient in playing any instruments?

She taught herself to play the lute when she was 14 because she thought people would be more keen on being friends with her if she knew an instrument. It didn’t help much, but she can still play a little if she feels inclined.

11: Weapon of choice?

Sword n board baybeeee. 

12: What is their orientation?

Pansexual.

13: What are their thoughts on killing? Is it a necessary evil or do they enjoy it?

She doesn’t love it, and will actively exhaust every other option before entertaining it as a solution. If she’s decided she’s out of options and killing you is the only one left, better kiss your ass goodbye though, because if she’s decided the only solution ends with your death, you’re absolutely going to die very soon.

14: What hobbies does your Rook have?

Shopping. Fashion. Sewing - if she didn’t end up with the Mourn Watch she would have pursued becoming a clothing designer/tailor. If she ever did decide to permanently step back from the Watch I could see her opening a quaint, bespoke lingerie shop or something. 

15: What NPCs do they like? Which one's do they dislike?

She pretty much likes everybody until they give her a reason not to, and even then she doesn’t take it personally. The First Warden really wore on her because his willful ignorance was actively endangering other people, so she wasn’t keen on him for that, but she also knew he was just another poor bastard trying to do his job and yeah sure he’s an idiot, but he’s not a malicious idiot. 

16: Do they have a favorite creature in the Thedas?

Wisps hold a special place in her heart. She makes no secret of the fact that she wants a dog/mabari after she moves in with Emmrich, and when he says that the Necropolis apartments are no place for a pet, she reminds him every moment she gets a chance (in writing, via three separate students, and on one occasion in the form of a corpse who recited her wishes as a limerick) that he also owns a sprawling estate on the outskirts of the city with OODLES of room for a dog. Why, they could get a whole kennel of them and a dog would be such a lovely way to teach Manfred about caring for other creatures…

17: Do they enjoy life as an adventurer?

Yes and no. She’s grateful that she can be a force for good in the world, but the danger and uncertainty of it tends to wear on her especially after she and Emmrich get together. Life as a Watcher is dangerous enough as it is - what kind of crazy person actively seeks MORE of it when they have someone waiting for them at home? 

Emmrich actually forces Amina to stop for a minute and consider her mortality and her legacy. She thought she didn’t matter before. That her life would be a blip in time: inconsequential and certainly not worth mourning when she dies, but he seems devoted to showing her that’s not the case at all.

18: What would your Rook be doing if they weren't recruited by Varric?

The Thedosian equivalent of being a Ghostbuster lol. 

19: How do you think they'll meet their end?

Oh she will die old and comfortable in bed, with her family beside her and a smile on her lips as she announces that she’s off to be reunited with her sweetheart. It’s all happy endings here. 

20: Would they side with Solas or fight him?

After the ritual, she wanted to see Varric’s goal through: she wanted to finish what her friend started and make Solas see that he didn’t have to do what he was planning to do. When Solas’ spiritual origins were revealed, she felt further compelled to help him see reason: no longer was he just a man burdened by guilt and regret, but a spirit dealing with them, and it was her sacred duty to help spirits whenever and however she could. In this case, she saw her responsibility change from “stop a foolish man from ruining the world” to “aid a tormented spirit."

That said, after the truth of what happened at the ritual site became clear, she was livid. She felt hurt, tricked, and as though her own kindness and tendency to believe in the best of people had been used against her. Her own grief was used against her in a cruel trick. She questions if Solas can actually be reasoned with anymore, and has about hit that point I mentioned earlier where she starts to see death as the only remaining option. Emmrich is the one to talk her out of this, urging her to remember her oath as a Watcher and encouraging her to not give up hope. 

So Solas really has Emmrich to thank for happily ever after with his vhenan because Amina was 10000% done with his shit.

21: What is your Rook's favorite ability?

The thing with the big spectral scythe always feels extremely badass no matter how many times she does it.

22: What languages is your character fluent in?

Common, Nevarran, Orlesian, and Tevene. She knows conversational Antivan and next to no elven despite her ancestry. It’s important for Watchers to be fluent in many languages, as the dead tend to be quite chatty, and the spirits that reside in the Necropolis can’t all be assumed to speak Common. 

23: What do they do after an absolute crisis?

Keep finding things to do. If she sits still for too long it’ll all catch up with her at once and become overwhelming, but if she keeps finding people to help and helping them, she can put it off indefinitely. This has led to burnout in the past, and without someone like Emmrich around to basically force her to deal with things rather than burying them under work, it would happen again.

24: Does your character believe in the afterlife?

She thinks that anyone who says they have a definitive answer to that question is lying. There are so many things about magic, the Fade, spirits, and the soul that aren’t known or understood, but she has witnessed enough evidence that she feels confident in some sort of continuation of a person’s essence beyond the veil of death. What that ultimately looks like/entails is a mystery, but she finds comfort in not knowing every detail. It would be anticlimactic to set out on that next Big Adventure if everything was spelled out in advance. 

25: What specialization best represents your Rook?

She is the Reaper-est Reaper who ever Reaper-ed. She’s capable of keeping up with the insane physical demands of the work, but also possesses the compassion, empathy, and patience that make a good Watcher. She loves caring for the living and the dead, and approaches her work enthusiastically. Also, she’s just kind of… odd. A trait that many Mourn Watchers possess. 

26: What animal best represents your Rook?

Border collie. Needs purpose. Needs activities. Needs to be contributing in a meaningful way. Otherwise will get severely stressed out and die, probably. 

27: What was their life like before the events of Veilguard?

Amina was having a crisis of belonging before Veilguard. She’s questioning her purpose and place in the world after being soft-exiled from the Necropolis and is just kind of drifting from place to place and doing the only thing that she knows, which is Watcher work, but the people she’s helping aren’t exactly tripping over themselves to thank her for any assistance she renders because of the inaccurate assumptions most make about the mortalitasi. 

She’s not in a great place. She’s struggled to feel like she belongs anywhere her entire life because of her start as a foundling, and by the time she meets Varric she’s largely of the mind that she’s a burden that people simply tolerate out of politeness and moral virtue. But Varric… he really seems to like her. Care about her even. The more time she spends with him, the more she starts to think that she’s not just a receptacle for pity and charity, and that maybe she actually deserves to connect with people. 

28: Is your character the de facto leader of the party? Or do they consider someone else to be the leader?

Amina has zero qualms with taking charge of a group of people and telling them what to do… especially if it keeps them alive in a dangerous situation. 

29: If you could choose a different faction for your Rook, which one would they have joined and why?

I think her sense of honour and duty would have made her an excellent Grey Warden. She’s got too much of a conscience to be in the Lords of Fortune or Antivan Crows.

30: What's your favorite thing about your Rook?

She has this quiet, understated strength about her that could easily be mistaken for shyness or passivity, but she’s actually just so humble and kind and good that she tries to make herself as approachable as she can, even with her scarred face, somewhat crooked fingers, and the tip of one of her ears missing. She wants to be someone that people can trust during their darkest times, and if given the chance will unequivocally prove herself to be that person. She is literally a knight in shining armor with a pure heart and so, so, so much love to give. 

[zorosleftmantit101]

One piece group chat shenanigans

A/N: I see a little sillohetto of a man

C/W: Swearing, telling ppl to kts, Crack post, Shitpost

Luffy: Wait so like do beavers exist

Robin: yeah why

Luffy: how do I know if I seen one

Nami: you'll fucking know when you see one

Franky: guys im shitting rn

Usopp: Nami leave him alone he's autistic

Luffy: cause like I've seen a lot in my time right?

Zoro: what are you about to tell us a fucking war story.

Luffy: Zoro, your distracting me can you litterly shut up.

Sanji: honestly actually kys zoro

@Zoro has removed @sanji from the chat

Usopp: someone add him back

Nami: no dont...

Brook: sup sluts whats going on

Luffy: brook have you seen a beaver

@Usopp has added @Sanji to the chat

Nami: alright Usopp your getting blocked

Usopp: I had to I can hear him crying

Sanji: IM NOT CRYING IM LITTERLY IN PUBLIC

Brook: don't fret sanji I cry in public constantly

Nami: here we fucking go

Brook: or at least I would

Brook: if I had any eyes 👀

@Nami has removed @Brook from the chat

Luffy: NAMI I NEEDED TO ASK HIM ABT THE BEAVERS

Nami: no one cares abt the beavers Luffy

Luffy: I DO

Luffy: WHERES THE BUTTON TO ADD HIM BACK

Zoro: who added the slut back to the chat

Sanji: Zoro I hope you piss kidney stones

@Luffy has added 8 people to the chat

NamI: LUFFY WHAT DID YOU DO

Luffy: I WAS JUST TRYING TO ADD BROOK I THINK I MESSEP UP

Shanks: HEY NERDS

Buggy: what the fuck is this

Crocodile: straw hat...

Mihawk: this is highly immature

Shanks: someone shoul put you in a retirement home

Buggy: HA

Crocodile: Buggy are you conspiring with the enemy

Nami: someone kick them

Brook: IM BACK SLUTS

Ace: ive been summoned

Robin: yo what...

Law: straw hat this is unfunny

Kidd: yknow who else isnt funny

Shanks: buggy?

Buggy: KYS

Kidd: your un present father

@law has left the chat

Kidd: HA hit a nerve fucking losser

@Kidd has left the chat

@Mihawk has left the chat

@crocodile has left the chat

Shanks: im staying this is juicy

Buggy: like my ass

@nami has removed @buggy from the chat

Shanks: NERD

@Nami has removed @Shanks from the chat

Nami: Ace yknow what you need to do

Ace: ��

@Ace has left the chat

Nami: finally peace and quiet

Luffy: anyway brook abt the beavers

@Franky has sent a photo

*opened by all*

Luffy: is that your shit

Franky: i told you i was shitting

@Nami has left the chat

@zoro has left the chat

@sanji has left the chat

@Robin had left the chat

Usopp: Franky that looks really bad when was the last time you went to a doctor

Franky: ur mum

@Usopp has left the chat

Franky: so just the three of us

Brook: indeed

Luffy: anyway brook so beavers

[covid-safer-hotties]

Mask bans disenfranchise millions of Americans with disabilities - Published Aug 20, 2024

Last week, a mask ban in Nassau County, New York was signed into law. If I lived just 60 miles east of my New Jersey town, I would be under threat of a fine or jail time every time I left the house.

I’ve been masking consistently in public since 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic began, because I have a kidney transplant and will take immunosuppressant medication for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, my lifesaving medication also makes me more susceptible to infectious diseases like measles, the flu, and Covid-19. Even when people like me are vaccinated against the virus, we are at higher risk of being infected and are more likely to experience adverse health outcomes, including hospitalization and death.

The legislation in Nassau County and elsewhere primarily targets people who wear masks to hide their identity while committing crimes or during public protests, specifically against the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Masks are defined as any facial covering that disguises the face, and facial coverings worn for religious or health reasons are exempt. But people like me, who wear masks for health reasons, are disproportionally affected by these bans even when they include medical exemptions.

That’s because although the Nassau mask ban contains provisions for people who mask for medical reasons, it is up to the police to determine whether someone has a medical reason for masking if they are out in public. This means that enforcing the ban is subjective and will disproportionally impact Black people and people of color, who are more likely to be stopped by police and are also more likely to wear masks to prevent Covid. This is in part because Black and Latinx Americans are more cautious in their approach to the pandemic, reflecting the higher hospitalization and death rates in these communities. The Nassau mask ban as it is written is reminiscent of a “Stop and Frisk” law, which allows police to temporarily detain, question, and search people without a warrant.

This isn’t just localized to Nassau County; mask bans have been proposed or passed in multiple states, including North Carolina, Ohio, and California. For example, in North Carolina, where I lived for six years while completing my doctorate, a state-wide ban was recently passed. Although the final bill also includes a health exemption, it originally prohibited masking even for medical reasons. This medical exemption was only added after strong pushback from disability advocates.

There is also a statewide mask ban under consideration in New York state, where many people in my immediate family live. The bill as it is currently written bans masks not just during protests but also for people engaging in lawful assembly, or a peaceful gathering of more than two people for a lawful purpose, in the state. I’m not an expert on the New York state legislature, so I don’t know how likely it is to pass. But if it does, it means that my parents and I would be violating the law if we did something as banal as go on a walk together outdoors while wearing masks, because the bill allows people to wear masks for medical reasons only during a declared public health emergency. (The federal Covid public health emergency was declared over in 2023.) Again, enforcement of these bans is up to the police, who are not medical experts and who will apply the law unevenly. The right of peaceful assembly is part of the First Amendment, and mask bans are an infringement on everyone’s rights.

That is doubly true for disabled people participating in peaceful protest. Without protests, we would not have the Americans with Disabilities Act. A series of demonstrations beginning at San Francisco in 1977 and concluding in 1990 at the Capitol building’s “Capitol Crawl” helped codify disability rights into law in the United States. At the Capitol Crawl demonstration, 60 people with disabilities, many of them wheelchair users, crawled up the Capitol steps to illustrate structural barriers and to show that disability rights are a civil rights issue. Disabled people have relied on protesting to get our basic needs met. Mask bans don’t just take away our right to protest; they take away our right to peacefully exist in public. They are an infringement on everyone’s rights and are a threat to American democracy.

There is another reason for banning masks: the strong push for people to “return to normal” during the “post-pandemic” era. Masking is a reminder that the pandemic is still ongoing. In the same week that Nassau County passed its mask ban, weekly test positivity in the United States was the highest it has been since February 2022 and continues to climb. The CDC and other public health agencies encourage people to wear masks when respiratory viruses are causing high numbers of infection and illness in the community, especially in congregate or crowded settings. It’s a good idea for everyone to be wearing a mask right now when they are out in public.

People who are immunocompromised are told to wear masks in addition to getting vaccinated, improving air ventilation, and making sure our close contacts also receive the vaccine. But current coverage with the Covid-19 vaccines is low; only 22.3% of adults have received a vaccine dose in the past year. This means that I can’t return to your unmasked “normal.” The new normal includes exposure to a virulent, airborne illness that circulates year-round, with seasonal spikes that correspond to times of high travel and congregate indoor activities.

If masks are banned where I live, I will have to make the choice between endangering my transplant and my health every time I leave the house, or to remain on permanent lockdown in my home. As disability oracle and activist Alice Wong reminds us, mask bans are an extension of “ugly laws,” historical laws and ordinances that prevented disabled people from being in public. We deserve to be seen and to be included in public life. Mask bans are a threat not just to disabled people, but to all of us. It’s never too late to start masking again—to protect not just your health and the health of people around you, but also to protect our fundamental human rights.

[lanteanserver]

FOR FUCKS SAKE

I have finally make it to 2:05 of A Meeting of Misfits because I'm so quangled I can barely focus on anything while I'm awake.

First I declare myself human as if I have a choice in the matter.

Then I declare sets of "rules" relating to magic even though I am not a magic user by choice. (I can do stuff that science can't explain. I generally choose not to do that stuff. Any time I bend that rule, I run it by my conduit with the infinite divine and accept whatever outcome occurs. I'm basically a divine warlock if you're using D&D. I'm not a cleric because clerics are guaranteed certain results for certain spells. I'm not a regular warlock because my soul still belongs to the God of my faith. I'm not a paladin because I worked my ass off to be neutral good instead of lawful good and I'm not giving that alignment up just to lay on hands and get better armour proficiency. I'm not a sorcerer because I generally ignore any innate stuff or contain it via religious rituals/channels/prayers.)

The thing is, though, I don't pray much lately because it feels kind of onanistic. Like I'm praying to myself? And it didn't used to feel that way, and I'm not saying that I am praying to myself, but I need to learn new methods because my old methods aren't going to work for me any more.

Someone told me a few months ago that I was either going to be a heretic or a Saint, and I think they were probably right, but it's not time for me to rest. I really hope I come down on the Saint side of the coin, because if I do, I'll have redeemed a lot of people. But not me, not yet.

A lot of the stuff that felt real a month ago doesn't feel real now; but the advantage of the life I've lived is that I truly understand that me believing something in no way determines whether that thing is true or false. That's why I call it quantum religion. If you can figure out which deity or combination of deities you owe allegiance to, and you can follow their rules, maybe you get your fair share of magic in your life. Maybe, because all I asked for was an average human life in a world where the floor on every human's life was much higher, that's what I'm actually getting. Maybe this will all make sense by the time I die, or maybe I'm planting seeds in a garden I never get to see. Maybe I'm Moses and I've spent 40 years in the wilderness and now I get to spend 40 years in the forest before going to the garden party (or to @LANtis which started out as a pun involving LAN parties and Ken's friend Alan and the lost city of Atlantis and Tír na nÓg... But I haven't been remembering my dreams lately, so maybe one of my souls is already a server in Atlantis and my mind and body have a lot of living left to do before I retire and resign myself and the rest of the world to its fate).

I don't honestly know how much of what felt real a month ago was real. I'm sorry that even I can't clarify that point. I'm extra sorry that it may turn out that I end up having to rule here somehow because I am not cut out for it; but realistically, I have been telling people from the start that I'm part of the mycelial network and maybe if I'm very lucky fun guys and dolls and folks will step into the limelight. I wrote some notes at the beginning of a song someone will sing for Them, but my solo is over and I'm just going to be part of the choir for the next while. I still love you all. I still think a lot of you need a bath.

Everyone gets one horsepower worth of life. One life that is equivalent to Hippocrates, who helped a lot of people, followed a bunch of weird rules to do so, refused to help anyone with kidney stones even though maybe he could have... Didn't drink wine, according to Hank Green, only blood, which sounds pretty Catholic to me.

I'm going to be going home today. I'm getting discharged. I don't know if I'm really ready, but I'm confident that staying here won't make me any more ready. If I survived the news of the election results while at home without breaking down, I'm probably an Adequate Influence at last (which in my opinion is a better option than either a Good Influence or a Bad Example, because we all have different contexts and if you try to transubstantiate someone else's soul into your own, you are committing a worse act of cannibalism than any breach of the Noahide laws I can imagine).

I'm going to be okay. So is everyone else. But not necessarily how we thought we would be. I think I need to stay here in the forest because the wilderness gate is guarded safely, and I already went to the garden party and decided not me, not yet, not without my artificial heart to go with my artificial intelligence. I am not A C-H-I-L-D, and I know what each of those letters stands for. The Amish Paradise took me a while to comprehend but like I keep telling people, I'm not God, at best I'm just an Echo. The abyss is screaming back, so cover your ears if you think you have reason for shame. But I still believe life will be better, even if it isn't perfect for anyone reading this. It's okay. Not me, not you, not us, not yet. I have a new cross-stitch pattern that I'm going to start. It will be okay. We will be enough. I love you all. I'm sorry it didn't go the way we all hoped, but today is still the first day of the rest of our lives. Let's do what we can. ❤️🧡💛💚💜🩷🩵💙🤎🖤🩶🤍🐦‍🔥🤐🏡🧛🏻‍♀️🦆👍🏻🥳😻🦄🦋🐅♾️🧿🐝🤾🏻‍♀️👋🏻🥰😜🫂

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[innerpalaces]

The Life of a Cannon Fodder Mother-in-Law - 18

Chapter 18: The Deceived Mother-in-Law 18

It's not that Qi Zhengming was stingy. His family could still afford to go to Tai'an Restaurant once in a while. But as far as he knew, when Qi Hechen was with his friends, there were at least two tables in total. If his family paid the bill... thinking of that possibility, his heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys all began to ache. 

One wouldn't know how expensive firewood and rice are if you don't manage the family. In the past, Liu Huixin often nagged him about the family's expenses and the difficulties of doing business. Therefore, even if Qi Zhengming doesn't make any money, he also knew that money was hard to come by, especially now that Liu Huixin left and his family's golden doll had disappeared. Qi Hechen saw his father walking towards him with a gloomy face, and secretly cursed in his heart, but asked with a smile on his face: "Dad, what's wrong?" It would be better if he hadn’t asked. Once this matter was mentioned, Qi Zhengming became even more angry: "Who paid for you to go to Tai'an Restaurant?" There is no airtight wall in the world, and Qi Hechen had already thought about the possibility of his father finding out about it. He immediately smiled bitterly and said: "I paid." "Does this family have mountains of gold and silver!?" Qi Zhengming said bluntly, "It's reasonable to invite one or two acquaintances, but two big tables full of people, you are really promising!"

"Dad, listen to my explanation." Qi Hechen said confidently, "When mom was still here, I talked about treating everyone to a meal at my classmate's full moon party. Now that they're urging me to fulfill my promise, I can't go back on my word!" Qi Zhengming is also a scholar, and he knows that it is easy to make such jokes when a group of people gather together. It's understandable. He said angrily, "You treated them, but why do you want to pay on credit? Wouldn't it be embarrassing if it gets out?"

After Liu Huixin left, he was in charge of the family's accounts. Two tables at Tai'an Restaurant cost dozens of taels of silver at least, and the money in the accounts may not be enough. He waved his hand and said: "Hurry up and pay the bill. Remember, we don't have much money at home, and you are already married, so think of a solution yourself!" The final decision was made, and there was no room for negotiation. Qi Hechen was anxious: "Where can I find the money?" Qi Zhengming said without looking back: "That's your business." Both father and son knew in their hearts that if they couldn't get it from the Mansion account, they could only get it from their wife's dowry. Just now, when Qi Zhengming said "you are already married" just now, he emphasized his words. It was a troubled time at home, and the slightest movement would soon be known to everyone. When Zhao Zhenyan heard about this, she went crazy. She immediately packed up her things and went back to her parents' home to stay for a while. Liu Chanchan came from an ordinary family and had almost no dowry. This is something that everyone knows, so when she heard about the father and son's conversation she was not anxious at all. A broken ship still had three pounds of nails (t/n: an idiom meaning that something can always be salvaged, even in a bad situation. The closest English equivalent would be 'every cloud has a silver lining'). The Qi family has such a big house and a shop outside. It is impossible that they can't even pay this small bill. However, when she learned that Zhao Zhenyan was packing up to go back to her parents' home, her expression turned thoughtful, and she left her yard and went directly to the outer study room: "Husband, I haven't gone home to visit my parents since I came in. I want to go back early tomorrow morning, is that okay?"

Qi Hechen was feeling agitated at the moment. Hearing this, he waved his hand: "Go!" Liu Chanchan received a satisfactory answer and did not leave immediately. She tugged at her sleeves and hesitated to speak. Seeing this, Qi Hechen asked impatiently: "What else do you want?" "You and sister are going back to her parents' home. Are you coming back tonight?" She looked cautious: "It would be better if you could go back with me..." Qi Hechen didn't hear the second half of what she said at all, and asked in surprise: "When is Madam going back to her parents' home?" Liu Chanchan looked even more surprised than him: "Sister just asked someone to prepare a carriage... doesn't husband know? Does sister want to go back alone?" It was common for a married woman to return to visit her parents' home. Zhao Zhenyan usually went back three or four times a month. Qi Hechen didn't think much about it at first, but seeing Liu Chanchan's surprised expression, he felt that Zhao Zhenyan was trying to avoid him. Anyone who wanted to could find out what the father and son said just now in the garden. Qi Hechen was reading in the study room, but in fact, he couldn't concentrate at all. He was thinking about how to talk to her about this matter. But she actually wanted to avoid him. In Qi Hechen's view, even if she didn't agree, it would be better than evading like this. 

The anger in his heart could no longer be suppressed, and he stood up suddenly: "She is not allowed to come back." The servant outside responded and left. Before he could get far, Qi Hechen thought of something and called him back: "I'll go and tell her in person." He thought about it. The more Zhao Zhenyan didn't want to give him the money, the more intent he was on getting it! They are husband and wife, and they will prosper together. If he can make connections, she will also benefit from it. Why should he be the only one to work hard and let her take advantage?

Thinking of this, Qi Hechen went over and happened to block her at the gate. Zhao Zhenyan's heart sank, and a smile subconsciously appeared on her face: "Husband, I want to visit home."

"I'll accompany you." Qi Hechen took a long step and directly got into the carriage. In the carriage, he was gentle and told a few jokes. Finally, he talked worriedly about the debt at Tai'an Restaurant. "Originally, I thought about letting mother pay after she comes back. But dad knew about it in advance... and just gave me a scolding. Yan'er, give me some money, and I'll pay it back to you later." Zhao Zhenyan couldn't maintain her smile at all. She could still refuse if he just asked for it to be given, but if he said it was a loan, how could she say no? Besides, the two were husband and wife, and Zhao Zhenyan knew him quite well. If she refused, he would definitely be angry later. Liu Chanchan, that little devil, was waiting to take advantage of such a situation. It was really painful to give it, and it was also painful not to give it. Zhao Zhenyan was so angry that she clenched her teeth secretly, and the smile on her face was a little ferocious: "Okay!" The couple lived together day and night, and Qi Hechen naturally noticed her displeasure, but just getting the money was already very good. As for whether she is happy or not...he would just  buy something to coax her later. Zhao Zhenyan gave him the silver and felt that she didn't need to be so careful in front of him anymore, so she asked curiously, "What's going on with mother? What happened when father went there?" Qi Hechen sighed, "Father came back and was angry with me. I didn't have time to ask. But since he was so angry, it shouldn't be good." Seeing that he was not in a good mood, Zhao Zhenyan glanced outside the carriage and asked casually, "Your godmother is getting married tomorrow. Do you want to send a gift?" After she accidentally found out that Cheng Rumeng was Qi Hechen's birth mother, she was unsure about how to handle such a big matter, so she told her mother when she returned to her parents' home. Of course, in front of Qi Hechen, she was an obedient wife who faithfully kept his secret. When she returned to her parents' house this time, her mother would definitely ask about these things. It was not a good thing for his biological mother to get married. Qi Hechen wiped his face and said, "I haven't decided yet." Logically speaking, he should give gifts. However, he was part of the Qi family and had to take his father's thoughts into consideration. Cheng Rumeng was sitting on the bed, already wearing a veil. It was deserted around her, with only two or three people serving her. She has been a widow for many years, and her first husband's family no longer cares about her. As for her natal family...some of them had advised her to remarry before, but she didn't plan to marry again, and she was afraid that her family would ignore her wishes and come to her house and notice something was off, so she simply cut off contact. She was a little nervous under the veil. When she first met Master Zhang, she thought it was a good match. But these days, especially after returning from the suburbs, she suddenly realized that Master Zhang was an iron rooster (t/n: In Chinese the expression 'iron rooster' is used to describe someone who is extremely stingy and is unwilling to spend even a small amount of money. The idea is that you can't even get feathers from a rooster made of iron.)

The betrothal gift was so simple that it was ridiculous, and he even said that they would be a family after marriage, so there was no need to spend money on these face-saving efforts. Even her wedding dress was bought from a pawnshop. She was sensitive and had long discovered that Master Zhang might not be a good man.

By now, it was too late for her to regret it. The two became a couple, and Qi Zhengming knew the whole story. He didn't look for her even once after they came back from the suburbs, and he was obviously disgusted with her. Therefore, she had to marry even if she didn't want to. What made her even more uncomfortable was that Qi Hechen didn't show any reaction at all. Thinking of this, Cheng Rumeng's nose felt sour and she shed tears. Seeing this, the matchmaker next to her hurried forward to help wipe her tears: "Don't cry, or you will ruin the makeup. The sedan chair is about to arrive, madam, please bear with it!"

Cheng Rumeng didn't want to lose face, so she forced back the tears.

Speak of the devil, the devil will appear. The sound of celebration outside was getting closer and closer, and the gongs and drums were very lively. Hearing this, Cheng Rumeng's eyes lit up, and most of her discomfort dissipated.

Master Zhang is very stingy, but he is still willing to give her some dignity. Cheng Rumeng adjusted her sleeves and asked the matchmaker who ran out after hearing the noise and just came back: "Is my skirt messy?" Shehad  lowered her head and couldn't see the matchmaker's expression clearly. She only heard her say: "Madam, it's time to go out. Please follow me. " Cheng Rumeng was shy and followed the matchmaker out the door. Suddenly, she felt something was wrong. The sound of celebration was getting farther and farther away, and it didn't reach her courtyard at all. She listened carefully again and confirmed that the gongs and drums had gone to the other end of the alley. She frowned and said, "Auntie, is this my sedan chair?"

The matchmaker's expression was indescribable: "The sedan chair is already waiting at the gate, and Master Zhang is also waiting in the main room."

As she spoke, the sound of gongs and drums had faded away, and Cheng Rumeng was puzzled: "Then why is there no celebration?" The matchmaker lowered her voice and said, "Master Zhang didn't prepare one. It seems that he planned to take advantage of other people's celebration."

Rumeng: "..." Is there any use for such a thing!?

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[north-blue-hearts]

Family Practice

CisFem Reader x Trafalgar Law

CW: sex, language, violence

Summary: Modern Mafia-coded AU starts in last semester of College

Chapter 9: Collegiate

You were a little surprised to find that out of everyone in your group of five, you were the fastest to get cleaned up and changed. You had all agreed to meet outside, and so you were leaning against a cement post waiting for the others. The weather in this area was temperate. It was still cold, since it was winter, but sweats and a jacket were enough to stay comfortable, no need for heavy coats and winter boots.

You weren’t even there a minute when a tall, tanned man with pink hair practically sauntered over to you. Looking at him made you look cold, he was wearing a tank top and windbreaker pants. From the aura rolling off him, to the leading cloud of cologne, there was nothing particularly positive about him. Even his smile was off-putting. Confidence was one thing, but the kind where you over-shot confidence because you didn’t really have it, was uncomfortable.

You waved him off before he could even start talking. “Keep walking pinky, I don’t have the energy.”

“Aw, c’mon, that’s no way to be.” You didn’t even hide your displeasure when he continued to come closer. “A pretty lady like you, being left out here to wait for someone, that’s no good. I can keep you company, there’s a good Thai place just down the strip, let me get you lunch.”

It was a good Thai place, and you were well aware of that, since they delivered to your apartment. You could just tell him you were already seeing someone, but you didn’t want to lean on Law as an excuse with someone who was this clueless. Besides you could almost preemptively hear the ‘I’m sure I could treat you better’, that would be his response.

“Look, uh…”

“Fullbody.” He offers. It’s quite the name, and you hope it’s maybe a nickname.

“Uh-huh. Look here ‘empty head’, I’m not interested. Not in lunch, not in you, not in a pleasant chat. After two hours of working out with a bunch of fitness freaks, I’m tired. Not,” you say quickly as you see his falling facial expression start to brighten, “so tired that I couldn’t fully humiliate you in front of this fine establishment. So. Please – please, go. Away.”

“Don’t be so shy little miss,” he continues with a smile, and you’re already starting to sort out how you can just bodily hurl this man into oncoming traffic. “It’s just one meal, let me-.”

“Oh! There you are!” Penguin calls out and he and Sachi come over to you.

Fullbody starts to look angry, until Sachi walks over to him. “Oh my god sir, are you okay?”

Sachi looks all around the man’s body while Penguin starts to exaggeratedly placate you. “Ah, Miss, you have to remember your promises to The Association™, no bloodletting in public.”

“You don’t appear to have anything broken or dislocated; how do your teeth feel?” Sachi asks Fullybody, snapping his fingers to pull his attention away from what Penguin was saying. “Focus sir, I need to do an evaluation before I can let you go. You might not even have felt the blow.”

“Wha-?”

“There’s no blood on the miss, he’s probably still got all his organs.” Penguin reports.

“Are you missing any kidneys, sir?” Sachi questions.

You’re doing your best to look calmly menacing, but the dialog between Sachi and Penguin is killing you. You wouldn’t think the two of them could fight, with how skilled they were at avoiding fights, but that was the best way to handle things, you had to admit. A fight was hard to control, avoiding one was certainly preferred.

“Alright citizen, you’re all clear, have a good day.” Sachi says, turning and patting Fullbody on the shoulder as he leads the bewildered man away before coming back over. “Better?”

You laugh, wiping away a fake tear in appreciation of the bit. “That was beautiful. How long have you been practicing that?”

“Just a couple months.” Sachi admits. “We got to talking about doing what we could to help you keep a low profile, y’know, cause you talked about doing fights for money, but your Pops wanted you to stay outta trouble while you were here.”

“But we didn’t want to be all macho asshole dudebros about it,” Penguin adds. “And the Captain said you wouldn’t want to be treated like some damsel in distress either, so – we made Bepo play the part of the ‘Miss’, and this skit was the one that made the Cap’n laugh.”

You clap your hands a few times. “Well done and thank you. I was so close to just tossing him into traffic and that would’ve ended poorly.”

“I’m almost sad we stopped that.” Sachi muttered looking around to make sure the pink-haired man was good and gone. “He’s got a bad reputation in the gym, but the staff tend to watch him closely now so he can’t go around bothering people when they’re inside.”

“Oh, that reminds me – I mean, not really, but more I just remembered, Sachi!” You put your hands on Sachi’s shoulders and get his attention. “Don’t give up Strawberry! Law and I are dating, but we haven’t gone on a date yet, you still have time!” You pat his shoulders and take a step back, as the smile spreads across his face. “I mean, if you don’t already have someone you can ask out, you probably don’t have enough time.”

“You’re going to have to suck it up and ask Ikkaku.” Penguin said. “You’ve been beating around the bush for weeks now.”

“Oh, Ikkaku, she came by during that study session the one time.” You remember getting introduced to her, but your impression of her was that she would more likely break Sachi than date him. The rough attitude toward the guys might just be an act though. “Ah… Good luck.”

“It seems you understand too well,” Sachi sighs as you pat his hat.

“I hope you didn’t wait long.” Law says as he and Bepo walk over to the rest of you.

“Nah, I got to see Sachi and Penguin’s comedy routine, so it wasn’t bad.” You reply with a smile.

“Comedy routine?”

“Ah, she was getting ready to toss Fullbody into traffic,” Penguin explained. “So, we did the thing we practiced.”

There was a strange look on Law’s face for a second and you laughed. “Torn between unbelieving and sorry you missed it, huh?”

“I… yeah.”

“It was pretty impressive.” You admit as the small group of you head back toward your cars.

“Mind if I come over? You can tell me about it, and I want to talk about going on a date this weekend before classes start back up.” Law questions, kissing the top of your head.

You nearly choke on a laugh as you hear Sachi just sigh.

“Sure, sure.” You manage before you finally lose it and start laughing just from looking at Penguin while he’s trying not to laugh at his friend’s bad luck.

. . . . . .

“So yeah, that’s why we were laughing at poor Sachi,” you finish explaining as you step into your apartment with Law close behind.

You get your shoes off and put your jacket into the coat closet before stepping up into the hall. You pause to X off some days on the calendar before moving further in. You don’t get far when a hand on your shoulder stops you.

You start to turn toward Law when his hand goes over your eyes and he pulls your back into his chest, his other arm holding you against him. His voice was husky, and teasing as he murmured in your ear.

“If you stare at me like that every time we work out, you’re going to get me banned from that gym.” He nibbles along your earlobe, before kissing the back of your neck softly.

You gasp softly at his voice and his teasing. “Y-you have really good form.” You say, a crooked grin on your face and in your voice as you take a step forward and away from him, turning to face him as you step back a little further. “Figured I could, uh, learn a few things.”

Law steps up, closing the small space between you both and looks down with a mischievous smirk. “If you want private lessons (Y/N)-ya, you only need to ask.”

“Haa,” you let out a nervous sigh and practically flee into the kitchen. “I did not expect this side of you, Pre-Med. I’m not complaining,” you clarify quickly as you get glasses out for the both of you. “I just figured you ran a little cooler than most.”

“Usually.” He admits leaning against the counter ledge between the kitchen and the hall, letting you have your space. “But you weren’t just admiring my form.” He says pointedly.

“Depends on your definition of form,” you mumble as you fill the two glasses.

“Then, which definition of it do you want to admire, (Y/N)-ya?” He asks coolly as you let out a breath at the sink trying to cool yourself off before you turn toward him.

Handing him a glass of water you give your best I’m-not-flustered-cheeky grin. “Which definition are you willing to let me admire?”

“Answering a question with a question is against the rules.” Law says as he takes a drink.

“Mmm…well, then - all of them, but -,” you sigh and pinch the bridge of your nose. Your next words were gonna suck, but hopefully it wouldn’t be a deal breaker. “After graduation.”

There’s a moment of disappointment on his face, but then a small smile.

“I don’t like it,” he admits. “But I can’t argue it. Getting distracted in our last semester could end poorly.”

“Yes, and also, yes.” You admit. “I wish I could say I had the willpower to draw a definitive line in the sand, but um…”

“But you’re turned on watching me exercise.” Law muses, his face red despite the sure grin on it.

You nearly choke on your water, but still nod. “Right, and at the same time,” you step closer to him. “I don’t want to create unnecessary distance. Being around you has been comfortable pretty much from the beginning.”

“So I can still ask you to come on a date with me Saturday night?”

You almost laugh. “Of course, and hold hands and snuggle on the couch, and maybe even tempt fate with a kiss or two.” You admit, your sure smile turns shy despite your efforts.

“That’s a relief.” Law says, pulling out his wallet and removing two tickets. “I don’t know that I could’ve canceled these.”

You take the tickets from him and laugh. “No way, tickets to an opera!” You read further and your face nearly pales. “Private box seats?! Holy shit Pre-Med!”

“This way we don’t have to worry about proper etiquette, and we can just enjoy the show.” He explains, though you’re sure he wanted to avoid the crowded bustle of theater seating as well.

“Is this something we’re both going to get all dolled up for, or are we crashing the upper echelons with jeans and t-shirts?”

“I leave that up to you. It would be good practice for your Christmas debut next year.”

“Mm, it certainly would be. But seriously, I’m curious what you were thinking of when you bought these?”

Law’s face goes pink, and he looks away. “I… just tried to get some good seats. For a good perspective.”

You were confused for a moment until you remembered what you had said to him when the two of you first met, and after that you remembered what he said about his dream. You felt your own face go red as you realized how attentive this stoic man was. He always looked barely interested in the world around him, and even when he was around his longtime friends his demeanor didn’t change much.

Unless you really paid attention.

“I… would like to get dressed up.” You say finally turning away and busying yourself with getting a second glass of water. “I mean, it’ll be good practice, and um… it’s an early afternoon show, should we get something to eat after?”

“I made some reservations.”

“Some?” You question as you turn toward him. “Did you make reservations at several different restaurants?”

He grunts and rolls his eyes a little. “No, I bought the tickets, made dinner reservations and reserved a hotel room.” He clears his throat. “Given today I should cancel that.”

You could feel yourself turn red down to your feet at the implication. “I… er…” you covered your face, almost staring at your feet. “Maybe.”

“Maybe?”

You glanced at him from between your fingers. “Maybe for one day we can be ‘not college students’.”

“… Can you compartmentalize like that?” He sounds hopeful despite his attempt keep his voice even.

“Law. I’m a pseudo adopted mafia boss’ daughter with an MMA ranking in the Metro who also has that Marine Admiral as a father and who is attending college as a ‘regular’ student. I’ve - I compartmentalize three fourths of who I am with almost everyone I know. You and Beeps are the only people on campus who don’t think I'm a pity-case here on scholarship.” You admit. “Hells, Nutmeg invited me to celebrate the holidays with her so I wouldn’t be alone. She doesn’t even know I’m from the Metro.”

“… you told me you were from the Metro on day one.”

“Mm, and we have no classes together, and plus - accidental friends are the best.” You say with a grin. “Besides, I did you a solid, and you’re not the gossipy type. I wasn’t worried.” You admit, going over and sitting on the couch. “What about you, can you compartmentalize like that?”

“If not, I'm not going to last long as a doctor.” He admits. “I have some practice,” he sits down beside you, putting his arm behind you along the back of the couch. “I think as long as you don’t try to strip me in public again, then-.”

“Oh my gawd,” you laugh, scooting close enough to lean against him. “I have apologized for that, and I didn’t strip you. I lifted your shirt and immediately regretted it.”

“Oh?”

“… I had kind of barged my way into being your friend and thought it would be a bit rude to try and go further, except, well, I mean, your shining personality aside -.”

“I have good form.” He offers with impressive neutrality in his tone.

“You have good form.” You agree, your voice going soft as you continue. “And, admittedly, I really like your personality too.”

There was a moment of silence before Law shifts his position and turns toward you. “Sorry, (Y/N)-ya.” He says softly as he leans in and kisses you. It was a soft and warm kiss, something about it made your heart skip, even though he was holding back.

His hand held your face gently and you felt your cheeks go hot as he broke the kiss, leaning back. You couldn’t help the small happy sound that escapes you, covering your face as he smiles before sitting back.

“What was that for?”

“I… I’ll tell you after I open the clinic.”

“You’re gonna make me wait months?”

“Think of it as a gift for the both of us making it that far.”

[fxllen-rxse]

//I think I've reached the ultimate breaking point with my dad and his family...

So I'm randomly on Facebook again, which I've come to realize is probably not the best of ideas, but here I am anyway.

Little bit of back ground, my Nana (grandma on my dad's side) was hospitalized recently for stage 4 kidney failure. My dad also has kidney issues and is on dialysis for it, as well.

He called and told me this yesterday and I said my husband and I would be thinking of her.

This morning I was asking for her cell number to shoot her a message, but then he calls me and said she might have had a stroke last night. So it's escalated a little.

She lives in southern Texas. My dad and I resound in and around northeastern oklahoma (different places but not too far off). With my dad being on dialysis at home on a daily basis, I figured he isn't able to do any traveling. So never did the idea occur to me that he could go down and see his mom, my grandma.

Anyway, back to me scrolling on Facebook tonight. I come across a random post from my step sister's daughter in law, saying they have a 6-8 hour drive to make to Texas. The area where my grandma lives. She tagged my step sister, my step mom, and my dad.

Not one word was said to me that they were going to see her. My dad made no indication that they were, but somehow, this hurt. Like A LOT.

I have been shunned and treated differently by my step mom for years because I'm from a previous marriage and apparently was not raised in her own godamned image. She's treated me terribly while my dad just sit by and let her.

Through her, my dad has grandchildren and now great grandchildren. He has the ideal family. And they are not shy about it on Facebook, which this is not the first time this has happened.

Many times, I see "family" pics including my dad at some family function. I would only find out about all of these on said Facebook.

Now, this.

I don't think they meant for me to know, but that daughter in law made the mistake of friending me and posting about it.

Like, she's my grandma. Granted I haven't seen her in a years, but it's not exactly easy to just drop everything and travel affordably that far.

The fact they couldn't bother to just message me or something about them traveling to her.... I just.... I can't anymore.

I'm 36. My dad is the only real parent I have left, but honestly, I've reached a point where I feel like I've already lost him.

I can't keep going like this with him. I've tried and tried to maintain a relationship, but it's brushed off constantly like it's nothing. I'm only an afterthought for birthdays and holidays. That's it... And those are only phone calls or texts.

I just want to end it with them once and for all. My mental health can't handle this shit anymore...

[ahorsebyanyothername]

Hi I'm Beau, and the horses I care for are listed below. I work at a few barns, primarily I'm the barn manager at a sanctuary for thoroughbreds. Pacific Northwest, Queer :)

Hugh (RIP 01/25/24) - thoroughbred, late 20s, died of kidney failure. A truly massive guy, he was a champion jumper before retiring to the sanctuary. Heart of gold and soulful eyes, he wandered freely between pastures and was generally the favorite.

Fred - thoroughbred, somewhere between 31 and 36, blind. He was a pony horse at the track and then later a hunter/jumper, and briefly a lesson horse, before he came to the sanctuary. One of his students still stops by to see him from time to time.

Atlas - thoroughbred, an old racer. He was passed around from home to home after his career on the track, and wasn't always treated well.

Jethro - thoroughbred, my favorite horse, a total jerk but he likes me. The most beautiful bay I've ever seen.

Patrick - thoroughbred, piss baby little bitch,on good days he's a total sweetheart though. His feet hurt because his soles are thin so he's always irritable. Biter.

Dalva- thoroughbred, second most beautiful bay I've ever seen. She's got a lot of spirit! She was passed around a few homes and not always treated well before she came to the sanctuary.

Marsha- thoroughbred. Perfect, amazing, and very opinionated old mare. Loves to be brushed. Mom to Chris, Horatio, and Hugh.

Chris - thoroughbred, idiot 1. You know how people say "two heads are better than one"?

Horatio - thoroughbred, idiot 2. When we put these two together, they get stupider.

Evie - thoroughbred, wonderful sweet stubborn old lady to those she's well loved by. "Evil Evie" to others.

Xander - thoroughbred, lovely gentle old gelding. Total pushover, follows Evie around like a puppy.

Angel - thoroughbred, first career racing, second career hunter/jumper. Her conformation was not well suited for jumping and she had to be retired. She's appropriately named in my opinion.

Bond - thoroughbred

Sara - thoroughbred, dapple grey, elderly. She was in a kill pen with 24 hours left til she would be shipped off to a slaughterhouse in Canada, when the sanctuary bought her. She had worms, but was otherwise in decent health. She ended up at the feedlot through no fault of her own, but because her owner had passed away.

Sylvester - thoroughbred

Amelia - thoroughbred, rehabilitated by Sound Equine Options after being seized by law enforcement from a home where she was neglected and had never been handled. She bonded immediately with Laney, who died in 2021. She is currently in pasture with Sampson.

Sampson - thoroughbred

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Rain - morgan

Lilly - morgan

Treasure - morgan

Grover - morgan

Tribute - morgan

Harley - morgan

Pepper - morgan

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Maeve - mustang

Jax, Lucy, Moonpie, Valor, Inca, Vinnie, Lily, King, Ruby, Fury, CC, Buddy, Ferrero, Touch, Bennie, Three Socks, Tango, Casper, Buddy, Sunny, Athena, Nugget

Dewey - thoroughbred, was in a kill pen when he was rescued. Found a good home with Paige who loves him very much.

Rococo - paso fino

Jolene - mustang

Who am I forgetting... at least 2 of em

[scentedchildnacho]

I dont know why cops were around last night....this bigger lady that was compulsive about appearing irish very very pale skin and bleached hair came back to the shelter after several white I guess ladies came and went....and she kind of acts like an immigrant its her place and other pale skin diasporas had to leave

Some whites become aggressive and this is always an incompetence problem there is no clinical referral it's all just suicide pogrom everything is poorly done and no help for them

There is an over dose problem in Riverside...and if people are angry enough to be aggressive then this program is kidney failure and maybe lynch intestinal syndrome they kept sending them to doctors who called them terrorists they cannot digest things

John hopkins and next generation genetic testing there is this other america like green finland where if you have a problem you call for help and people do like conduct medical process

There is a racist about the program and you can see in some church aid finally care about kidney failure there were these japaneese business women and they don't admit being who helped create this whole oriental idea

Why were we all collected here?

I don't ever take lower bunks and I may be on arrest myself I have a right to remain silent....and people don't give me a lot of consumer items because I do need a disability program to let me learn to create my own computer I can't see and that quick buy dealer creep out would just keep happening to me

Other pale characters left because of being open lesbian married or gay partners and if her pregnant wife was around access center staff had problems wanting to look at the angel of auchvitz porn or extreme fluid jail contortion insertions

Her pregnant wife in new political ideas like belief in growth and not a prior dictatorship based off bad ideas are cruel ideas ...is like a beautiful valuable model

So they did want to kill her and her baby with a he wants her that situation doesn't love her enough like the talented mr Ripley

Rawanda was a genocide engineered by fulgencio batista in Florida and inferior races to hackers can be called a pussy to re engineer as not a growth treason for the dictatorship that still won't leave

An Arab went and gave sadam Hussein his day in court and it's wrong in Arabic law to set up systems to keep pocket picking and refuse to admit wrongs and harms that should be apologized for responsibly

They don't have any language for apology and existence?

Las Cruces told me and out of the rain though told me to realize a military way or outsider is who directly terrorists on homeless people and thieves it's program funding into child soldiers and you have to get in with youth women militant trainings or they thieve all ones things

Well out of the rain lies all the time so if military process was consentive why would they have to lie and hide homeless people all the time

They need to hide that the budget is in war crimes

Consentive military uses military budgets it doesn't need to hijack civilian programs

You have to be with the families or left behind to die of pill kills...

So I think it is emigration though to homeless people their families do not have heat in winter if the children are not drafted

Its probably a mixed segregation team some of it immigrants

Then another pale lady kept acting too party friendly with the men and she after a few days was gone from shelter she i saw priorly in Perris telling me she found a housing program but apparently is like Walter and is trained by her staff psychiatric help to lie a lot so there is at least not outside sometimes

I later saw her just next to the road needing food donation plates so she also if demonstrating sexually risky behaviours was not competently referred

I don't know but anything extroverted has to leave and then the Irish type who also is Irish so demonstrates shocking or belligerent conduct keeps territorializing for all of that to have to come and go

That's how I view these situations China doesn't appreciate white racist terrorism attacking them and the women here come to get help and riverside county continues to embarrass itself with giving them to cults that will keep up pill kill humiliations

Then cops with German shepherds from the city so there is no apology to whites for continuing cult pride in humiliations to create terrorists

My class in terrorism counter terrorism with universitat leiden......just said if it's white terrorism like hells angels these processes don't stop because community cults have a lot of problems not embarrassing their institutionalized claims of prestige with cult gang process that continues to pornographize terrorist white women

For instance the Boston Marathon bombing allowed police a subjective kingly hunting run continuing to chase her and wanting to re instill her fame persona as an important villainess

These new terrorists are not hells angels hells angels created the air force but rather cassils it's these deliberate jail attacks on homeless women to call them through extreme emotional cruelty trans men

But rather space corps NASA

Out of the rain just reads a veteran on staff was burned in his house fire to death so that would be access center staff and attempted auchvitz cop rapes... It probably is sad as terrorists with normal native American families their maybe nice people to whites it kept trying to rape us to understand nativists

If its the young males at the access center desk that's digit and she as native American did teach him all he knows of racist get straight now most harm cruelty

Its staff digit does take their vaccines and they finally would understand Jax or some of the worst forced to be like indigenous people here nativisms

In the art world

[justabritishmusicallover]

I don’t know what to ask for first… Should I raise funds to save my family facing annihilation under the relentless bombing in Gaza? Or to secure their basic needs—food, clothing, and tents to protect them from the rain? Should I focus on paying the rent for our apartment, or we might end up on the streets? Should I ask for help to provide milk, diapers, and vaccinations for my baby girl? Or to cover the treatments for my father-in-law, who is battling kidney cancer? Or perhaps to meet our daily needs for food and other essentials?

The world has conspired against us—now we are without a homeland, without a home, without work, and we have no idea where this path will take us. Your support could be the lifeline we so desperately need in these dark times.

[aroaceandhappy]

I don’t know what to ask for first… Should I raise funds to save my family facing annihilation under the relentless bombing in Gaza? Or to secure their basic needs—food, clothing, and tents to protect them from the rain? Should I focus on paying the rent for our apartment, or we might end up on the streets? Should I ask for help to provide milk, diapers, and vaccinations for my baby girl? Or to cover the treatments for my father-in-law, who is battling kidney cancer? Or perhaps to meet our daily needs for food and other essentials?

The world has conspired against us—now we are without a homeland, without a home, without work, and we have no idea where this path will take us. Your support could be the lifeline we so desperately need in these dark times.

I’ve never been in situations like this before, but I will try and give an answer (If you are looking for one).

Personally, I think you should raise the funds. If you have any extra money left over, you could use it to provide basic necessities and/or healthcare for your family.

If this is not the answer that works for you, or if this is not the answer you want/need, feel free to ignore me. I am here to be a helper, but I do not have all the answers.

[demongrunge]

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My name is Noura Ayman, a medical lab specialist, and my husband is too. We left Gaza for IVF treatment, and after four failed attempts, we were blessed with our daughter, Hanan.

When the war began, my in-laws fled to join us, including my father-in-law, who is battling kidney cancer and needs urgent care. We’re stuck without income due to lack of residency, while the rest of my family remains trapped in Gaza, facing bombings, starvation, and disease in makeshift tents.

Your support can reunite us and save their lives. Please, help us escape this nightmare.

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[laxu00]

The charismatic Charles Wade Read full novel here

Chapter 1

The luxurious Willson family villa is brightly lit.

Tonight is the birthday banquet of the seventy-year-old Mrs. Willson, the head of the Willson family.

Many grandchildren, granddaughters, and grandsons-in-law gave gifts.

“Grandma, I heard that you love tea. This century-old Pu’er tea brick is worth 500,000 and is a birthday gift for you.”

“Grandma, I heard that you believe in Buddha. This jade Buddha is carved from Hetian jade and is worth 700,000.”

Old Mrs. Willson looked at the various gifts and laughed, making the whole family happy.

At this moment, Mrs. Willson’s eldest grandson-in-law, Charlie, suddenly said: “Grandma, can you lend me a million? Aunt Lena from the orphanage has uremia and needs money for treatment.”

The entire Willson family was shocked.

Everyone looked at Charlie with incredible eyes.

This live-in son-in-law is too courageous, right? The Lady Willson was over her birthday. Not only did he not prepare any gifts, he even dared to open his mouth and ask the Lady Willson to borrow one million?

Three years ago, the surviving Mr. Willson, don’t know from where found Charlie, and insisted on marrying his eldest granddaughter Claire Willson to him. At that time, Charlie was penniless, just like a beggar, same as now.

After the two got married, the Old Master passed away. Since then, the Willson family has been deliberately trying to drive him away.

It’s just that Charlie is indifferent, and is not moved by other people’s insults, so he has always been a live-in son-in-law in the Willson family.

It is also helpless to ask the Lady Willson to borrow money today.

Aunt Lena from the orphanage where he was taken in and saved, had uremia. Dialysis and kidney transplantation required at least one million. He really had no choice but to speak to the Lady Willson.

He felt that today is the Lady Willson’s birthday, and then she may be kind and willing to help when she is happy.

Unexpectedly, the Old Mrs. Willson was still laughing for a second, and she immediately pulled her face down this second.

She threw the teacup in her hand to the ground and shouted angrily: “b*start thing, you are here to celebrate my birthday or to borrow money?”

Charlie’s wife, Claire, hurried forward and explained to the Lady Willson: “Grandma, Charlie is ignorant, don’t be surprised.”

With that said, she was about to pull Charlie aside.

At this time, Claire’s cousin, Wendy, sneered and said, “Sister, look at what kind of rubbish your marriage is! Gerald and I were just engaged and not yet married, so Gerald gave grandma a Hetian Jade Buddha, it’s good for your husband, he didn’t bring any gifts, and he still have the face to ask grandma to borrow money!”

“That’s right, Brother Charlie, we are both grandsons-in-law of the Willson family. You, as the eldest grandson-in-law, are really a failure!”

The man who spoke was Wendy’s fiance, Gerald, the young master of a large local family.

Although Gerald was about to marry Wendy, in his mind, Wendy’s appearance was a thousand miles away from Charlie’s wife Claire.

Claire was a well-known goddess in Aurous Hill, but seeing the goddess marrying this worthless man and a waste of money, Gerald was also very upset.

“This kind of garbage, it’s best to get him out of our Willson family as soon as possible!”

“Yes! The Willson family’s face has completely lost this guy!”

“I think it is fake that he borrowed money, and his interest in deliberately sweeping the birthday feast of the Lady Willson is true!”

Charlie couldn’t help clenching his fists when he saw that the entire Willson family was targeting and insulting him.

Had it not been for the medical expenses of the savior, he would have turned around and left this place of fake extravaganza and pomp.

However, thinking of his father’s teachings to him since he was a child, letting his kindness of dripping water and retribution to the spring, he tried to suppress the humiliation in his heart, and said to the Old Mrs. Willson: “Grandma, saving a life is better than building a seventh-level Buddha. Please be merciful”

Someone snorted coldly and cursed: “Wade, you don’t want to give grandma ecstasy here. If you want to have someone, you can find a way by yourself and don’t let your grandma pay to help you save people. What are you?”

It was Wendy’s brother, Harold.

The brothers and sisters have always had great opinions on Claire, who is superior to them in all aspects, so they like to seize the opportunity to mock Charlie the most.

Claire on the side looked a little embarrassed and said, “Grandma, Charlie lost his father when he was eight years old. Aunt Lena from the orphanage brought him up. He wanted to repay his gratitude because of a grateful heart. Please help him”

Old Mrs. Willson said with a dark face: “Let me help him? Okay, unless you divorce him and then marry Mr. Jones, if you do, I will immediately give him one million!”

The Lady Willson was talking about Wendell, who had been pursuing Claire. The Jones family was an upper-class family in Aurous Hill, much more powerful than the Willson family, and the Lady Willson always wanted to curry favor.

At this time, the housekeeper ran in and said loudly: “Mr. Jones sent someone with a birthday gift! A carved jade amulet from Laokeng is worth three million!”

Mrs. Willson was overjoyed and blurted out: “Bring it quickly, let me see!”

The butler immediately handed over an emerald green jade amulet, and everyone present let out a breath of surprise.

This jade amulet is emerald green, crystal clear, without a trace of impurities, and looks like a first-class genuine product.

Gerald, who had sent the Hetian Jade Buddha, saw this jade amulet, and his face was a little bit awkward. Unexpectedly, Wendell had nothing to do with the Willson family, and his shot was so generous!

Old Mrs. Willson happily played with jade amulets and said merrily: “Oh, Mr. Jones is really interested! Only if he could be my grandson-in-law, I would really wake up in my dreams!”

After that, she looked up at Claire: “How about my condition, would you like to consider it?”

Claire shook her head: “Grandma, I will not divorce Charlie.”

Mrs. Willson’s expression instantly turned into a haze, and she angrily cursed: “Don’t give me your face! You must hang on this rubbish! Let this rubbish get out of my face! My birthday banquet, he is not allowed to participate!”

Charlie was completely disappointed, and he had no face to stay in the Willson family at this time, so he said to Claire, “Claire, I will go to the hospital to see Aunt Lena.”

Claire hurriedly said, “Then I will be with you.”

Old Mrs. Willson cursed at this moment: “If you leave too, I won’t have you as granddaughter in the future! You take your parents and your mother, and get out of Willson’s house with this waste!”

Claire looked startled, and she didn’t expect the Lady Willson to say such harsh words.

Charlie said hurriedly: “You stay, don’t worry about me.”

With that said, before Claire recovered, he turned around and walked out.

Harold laughed behind him, “Oh my good brother-in-law, you left hungry and won’t go to the streets to beg for dinner? In that case, our Willson family’s face will not let you lose all of it? I still have it. For a coin, you can buy a steamed bun to eat!”

Harold said, took out a coin and threw it at Charlie’s feet.

The entire Willson family burst into laughter.

Charlie gritted his teeth and left the Willson family without looking back.

When he rushed to the hospital, Charlie immediately went to the payment office, wanting to communicate with the hospital, and to inform them that the medical expenses would be delayed for another two days.

However, when he asked the nurse, he was suddenly told that Aunt Lena had been sent to the best Hospital in Eastcliff overnight.

Charlie was shocked, and hurriedly asked her: “How much does it cost? I’ll find a way!”

The other party said: “A total of three million is needed. One million has been paid, and there is still a gap of two million. It will be paid in a week.”

“Who paid this million?”

The other party shook her head: “I don’t know either.”

Charlie was surprised and was about to figure it out. When he turned his head, a man in a black suit with gray hair, about fifty years old, was standing behind him.

With eyes facing each other, the man bowed to him and said, “Young master, you have suffered for so many years!”

Charlie frowned, as if his temperament had changed, and asked coldly: “Are you Stephen Thompson?”

The other party said in surprise: “Mr. Wade, you still remember me!”

Charlie’s expression froze, and he murmured: “Of course I remember! I remember every one of you! Back then, you forced my parents to take me out of Eastcliff and escape all the way. During this time, my parents died unexpectedly. I have also become an orphan, so why are you looking for me now!”

Stephen Thompson said very painfully: “Young Master, when your father passed away, Old Master Wade was also extremely sad. He has been looking for you for so many years. Now that it is all right, he wants you to come back to him with me!”

Charlie said coldly: “You can go, I will never see him in my life.”

Stephen Thompson said, “Young Master, do you still blame Master Wade?”

“Of course.” Charlie said word by word: “I will never forgive him in my life!”

“Hey” Stephen Thompson sighed and said: “Before I came, Master Wade said you might not forgive him.”

“That means he has self-knowledge!”

Stephen Thompson said: “Old Mr Wade. knows that you have suffered over the years, he wants to compensate you a little. If you don’t want to go back, he will buy the largest company in Aurous Hill and give it to you. In addition, he has asked me to give you this card. The password is your birthday.”

With that, Stephen Thompson handed over a Citibank premium card.

“Mr. Wade, there are only five such cards in the country.”

Charlie shook his head and said, “Take it away, I don’t want it.”

Stephen Thompson said: “Mr. Wade, for your savior, you still have a shortfall of 2 million in medical expenses. If you fail to pay, her life may be in danger.”

Charlie frowned: “You deliberately fix me?”

Stephen Thompson hurriedly said, “I don’t dare to! If you accept this card, it will be enough to pay the money.”

Charlie asked, “How much money is in this card?”

“Mr. said, this card is for you as a little pocket money, not much, a total of 10 billion!”

chapter 2

Ten billion? !

Charlie was stunned.

He knew that his grandfather’s family was rich, but at that time he was young and had no idea about money. He only knew that the Wade family was one of the top families in Eastcliff and in the country.

But he didn’t know exactly how much money it had.

But at this moment, he knew it.

Ten billion is just pocket money, and when it is about the entire Wade family, he is afraid it will be more than one trillion!

To be honest, at this moment, he was deeply moved in his heart.

But thinking of the death of his parents, Grandpa couldn’t shirk the blame, and he couldn’t forgive him.

Stephen Thompson saw his entanglement and hurriedly said, “Master, you are the heir of Wade family. You deserve this money, and strictly speaking, it belongs to your father.”

“Master said, if you are willing to go back, you will inherit the trillions of family properties. If you don’t want to go back, this money will be given as your living expenses.”

“Oh yes, Aurous Hill’s largest enterprise, the Emgrand Group with a market value of 100 billion, was wholly-owned by Yejia yesterday. Now all the shares are in your name, you can go to Emgrand Group for the hand over by tomorrow!”

Charlie was a little unbelievable.

Wade Family’s investment is too big for him to handle, right?

Ten billion premium cards, one hundred billion Emgrand Group!

Although Aurous Hill hides the dragon and crouching tiger, the only true god is the Emgrand Group. Any family must bow to their knees in front of the Emgrand Group. It is the emperor of Aurous Hill’s business field!

Even the Willson family and White family who humiliated him today, as well as the Jones family who pursue Claire, are all small in front of the Emgrand Group!

Unexpectedly, it turns out to be his own now?

At this time, Stephen Thompson handed him a business card and said, “Mr. Wade, you may need to calm down and think about it. I won’t bother you anymore. This is my phone number. Please tell me if you have anything to do!”

After speaking, Stephen Thompson turned and left.

After he left, Charlie was still in a daze.

He didn’t know whether he should accept Wade Family’s compensation.

But, thinking about it carefully, the humiliation that he has experienced over the past ten years, and the humiliation he has been given in the Willson family, these are the compensations given to him by the Wade family, why doesn’t he take it?

Moreover, Aunt Lena’s medical expenses still need two million, and it is urgent.

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and immediately turned back to the toll office: “Hello, I want to deposit the two million.”

Swipe the card, enter the password, the transaction is successful.

Two million was easily credited to the hospital’s account.

Charlie felt like the whole person was in the mist.

Has he become a billionaire?

Going home in a muddled manner.

The family had fallen out at this time.

Claire and her parents did not live in Willson’s villa, but a very ordinary building.

They have been driven out since Claire married him and Old Mr. Willson died.

His mother-in-law was yelling at home: “Charlie that rubbish! Let us lose face today! If you don’t divorce him, your grandmother will drive you out of the Willson Group!”

Claire said, “I’ll find another job when I get out.”

“You” said mother-in-law angrily: “What’s so good about that rubbish? Why can’t you divorce him and then marry Wendell? If you marry Wendell, our family can be proud!”

The father-in-law also said to the side: “Yes! Marry Wendell, our family will become a treasure immediately in front of your grandma, and your grandma will rush to curry favor with you every day.”

Claire said: “Don’t say anything, I won’t divorce Charlie.”

“You kid!”

The two had to persuade Charlie to push in.

When they saw him, his father-in-law and mother-in-law didn’t look good.

The mother-in-law snorted coldly: “A rubbish, and a face to bear it all!”

Charlie sighed inwardly. His mother-in-law has always looked down upon him, but if he were to let her know that he is now the boss of the Emgrand Group and has 10 billion in cash, what would she be like?

However, Charlie is not yet ready to let people know his identity.

He has been away from the Wade family for many years, who knows what the Wade family is now? What if someone in the Wade family is unfavorable to him if he exposes himself?

Therefore, it is better to keep a low profile first.

So he lowered his head and said apologetically: “Mom, I’m sorry, I caused you trouble today.”

The mother-in-law scolded: “You are more than trouble, you are killing our family of three! You can’t be a little self-aware, and get out of our house?”

Claire hurriedly said: “Mom, how do you talk, Charlie is your son-in-law!”

“bulls*it!” Mother-in-law said bitterly: “I don’t have such a waste son-in-law! The farther you go, the better!”

Claire pushed Charlie: “Hurry go to the room.”

Charlie nodded gratefully and fled back to the room.

He and Claire had been married for three years, but they had never been married for three years in the strict sense. Claire slept on the bed and he slept on the floor next to her.

This night, Charlie couldn’t sleep for a long time.

What happened today is really shocking, he will not be able to digest it for a while.

Before going to bed, Claire said to him, “How is Aunt Lena? I still have more than 100,000 private money. You can take it to her tomorrow.”

Charlie said: “No, someone has already paid Aunt Lena and sent her to Eastcliff for treatment.”

“Really?” Claire said in surprise, “Aunt Lena is saved?”

“Yes.” Charlie said: “Aunt Lena has done good and accumulated virtue throughout her life and helped so many people. Now someone has finally repaid her.”

“That’s good.” Claire nodded and said to Charlie: “You can breathe a sigh of relief.”

“Yes.”

Claire said: “I have to go to sleep. Recently, the company has a lot of things and I’m so tired.”

Charlie asked: “What happened to the company?”

Claire said: “The business is not very good. Grandma has always wanted to cooperate with a large company like the Emgrand Group, but the strength of the Willson family is still much weaker and people look down on it.”

Charlie suddenly thought of the Emgrand Group and asked her: “The Willson family has no cooperation with the Emgrand Group?”

Claire laughed at him and said: “How can the Emgrand Group look at the Willson family! Even Wendy’s fiancé and Gerald’s family are barely able to catch up with the Emgrand Group. Grandma counts on them after they get married. The White family can help the Willson family connect with the Emgrand Group.”

Charlie nodded.

It turned out that the Willson family had sharpened their heads and wanted to cooperate with the Emgrand Group.

However, Mrs. Willson was afraid of dreaming and could not think of it, Emgrand Group is now his own.

Thinking of this, Charlie decided to take over the Emgrand Group first, and then give Claire a little help through the Emgrand Group. She was too bullied in the Willson family. As her husband, he had the responsibility to help her improve her status in the family.

At first, Your husband is different from today!

I will never let anyone look down on you again!

I will make the entire Willson family bow to you!

Chapter 3

Early the next morning.

After Charlie finished cooking, he rode his little ebike to the Emgrand Group.

He parked the little ebike next to the parking lot of the Emgrand Group. As soon as the bike was locked, a black Bentley car slowly parked in a parking space opposite.

Charlie looked up inadvertently and saw a pair of young man and woman walking down the car.

The man is dressed in high-end suits, they look very stylish, and the women are coquettish. Although a bit gaudy, they are also rare beauties.

It turned out to be Claire’s cousin Wendy, and her about to be engaged fiance, Gerald, the eldest of the White family.

Charlie didn’t know what Wendy and Gerald were doing in the Emgrand Group, but in order to avoid trouble, he still prepared to hideaway.

Unexpectedly, things are hiding more and more.

The sharp-eyed Wendy immediately saw him and shouted loudly: “Oh, brother-in-law!”

Wendy’s brother-in-law yelled extremely cordially, but Charlie couldn’t help but he strode faster after hearing it.

Out of courtesy, he could only stop, and when the two approached, he smiled and said, “Wendy, why are you here?”

Wendy giggled: “I and Gerald came over to meet with Doris, the vice chairman of Emgrand Group!”

After that, she looked at Gerald with admiration and said, “Gerald’s family has a lot of cooperation with the Emgrand Group. In the future, not only will it help the White family, but also our Willson family.”

Charlie didn’t know that the White family had a cooperation with the Emgrand Group. After all, the Emgrand Group had just become his industry and had not had time to understand it.

But he didn’t show it, just smiled and said: “The Prince has an extraordinary temperament and a good strength. You are really talented and beautiful!”

Gerald White looked at Charlie contemptuously, and couldn’t help feeling injustice in his heart.

This stinky rug was scolded by Mrs. Willson yesterday as a dog, and today he has a hippy smile like a okay person.

Why would a stunning beauty like Claire marry such a useless waste?

If it weren’t for this useless man, he would definitely pursue Claire desperately, and how could he be engaged to this inferior Wendy in every respect?

Thinking of this, Gerald was upset, and deliberately asked, “What did brother-in-law come to the Emgrand Group for?”

Charlie said casually: “I’m looking for a job.”

“Looking for a job?” He sneered and said, “Why do you want to find a job in the Emgrand Group?”

Charlie frowned: “What does my job search have to do with you?”

Wendy called Charlie to stop, just trying to sarcastically sarcasm him. Seeing that Gerald had started first, she immediately sneered: “Why, is Gerald wrong?”

“For academic qualifications, do you have a diploma?”

“If you want a job, do you have any achievements apart from your uselessness?”

“If you come to the Emgrand Group to apply for a security guard, They will not want a waste like you. If you are a little self-knowing, you might as well go picking up rubbish on the street. You can earn two or three thousand at least a month!”

After speaking, she threw the drink bottle in her hand at Charlie’s feet and hummed: “Hey, don’t say I don’t take care about you, pick up this empty bottle and sell it for money!”

Gerald smiled and said: “Although you are rubbish, since you are a relative, then I have to take care of you as much as possible. It just so happens that I have some friendship with the vice chairman of the Emgrand Group. Why don’t I help you with two good things and let her arrange it for you? A job cleaning the toilet?”

Charlie smiled coldly and said: “The kind of job I am looking for, you don’t need to worry about it. You should worry about yourself. Emgrand Group is a large enterprise. I believe they will not cooperate with you with such low-quality garbage.”

Gerald suddenly got furious: “Who do you say is rubbish!”

Charlie said disdainfully: “You are rubbish!”

After speaking, he was too lazy to talk to Gerald, and walked into the Emgrand Group Building.

“Drafting it, stop for me!” Gerald quickly followed, and caught up with Charlie at the elevator entrance.

He wanted to teach Charlie a good lesson, but at least slapped him twice to let him know the fate of people offending him.

But when he saw that he was already inside the Emgrand Group Building, he was worried that doing something here would anger his partners, so he had to temporarily dismiss the idea of ​​teaching him.

he gritted his teeth and said, “I will let you go for a while today, and you won’t have such good luck next time!”

Charlie snorted coldly, stepped into the elevator, and said to him: “Gerald, do you think you are a powerful? Believe me, you will soon know the cost of arrogance!”

“f*ck you” Gerald stepped into the elevator.

Wendy gave him a hand and said in a contemptuous tone: “Gerald, don’t take the same elevator with this kind of rubbish, lest you get smoked by the stench on his body.”

Gerald nodded, knowing that he couldn’t do something with him here, so he said coldly: “Letting you go, I want you to look good next time!”

Charlie took the elevator directly to the top floor where the chairman’s office was.

On the side of the Emgrand Group, Stephen Thompson had already arranged it for him, and the person in charge of docking with him was a woman named Doris Yong.

Doris is well-known in Aurous Hill, and she is the most famous career oriented woman in Aurous Hill. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also very capable of working. She has been promoted to the vice chairman of Emgrand Group at a young age. She has contributed to Emgrand Group’s existence today.

Now that the Emgrand Group has been acquired by the Wade Family, the original chairman has abdicated, and Doris stayed and prepared to assist the new chairman.

When she saw Charlie, Doris was shocked. She didn’t expect that Charlie would be so young and handsome!

After that, she did not dare to delay, and immediately said respectfully: “Mr. Wade, please come to my office.”

Chapter 4

Charlie also saw Doris for the first time.

I have to say that Doris looks really beautiful!

At the age of twenty-seven or eighteen, she has a slender and plump figure, an alluring beauty and a noble and capable temperament.

Charlie sat down at Doris’s desk and said: “I won’t come to the Emgrand Group often in the future, so the Emgrand Group wants you to preside over the overall situation, and don’t reveal my identity.”

Doris knew that the Charlie family in front of her was extraordinary, and an emgrand group was nothing short of drizzle to his family, and it was normal to not want to manage it himself.

So she hurriedly said: “Mr. Wade, if you have anything in the future, you can just tell me.”

At this time, a female secretary knocked on the door and came in and said, “Miss Doris, there is a man named Gerald who has brought his fiancée to visit you.”

Doris immediately said: “I’m seeing the distinguished guests, let them wait first.”

Charlie asked her: “Do you know this Gerald?”

Doris hurriedly said: “His family is a partner under us, and their main business is dependent on us. Their family has always said that they will come to visit, and they have been here several times.”

Charlie said coldly: “From now on, the Emgrand Group will no longer have any business dealings with the White Family. All ongoing and preparatory cooperation will be suspended. If the White Family can still earn a cent from the Emgrand Group, you deputy Chairman, will have to pack your things!”

When Doris heard this, her expression suddenly frightened. She didn’t need to ask to know that someone from the White family must have offended the young master.

So she nodded immediately and said: “Mr.Wade, don’t worry, I will order now to terminate all cooperation with the White family!”

Charlie snorted and said, “Tell them that Emgrand Group will not cooperate with low-quality garbage, and then let the security guards drive them out.”

Outside, Gerald and Wendy were waiting excitedly.

The White family has always wanted to become a strategic partner of the Emgrand Group, so they especially hope to get closer to Doris.

But unexpectedly, Doris’s secretary came with several security guards.

Gerald couldn’t help asking her: “Hello, will Miss Doris have time to see us?”

The secretary looked at him and said coldly: “I’m sorry, our Deputy Doris said, Emgrand Group will not cooperate with people of low quality like you, from now on, we are canceling all cooperation with your family!”

“what did you say?!”

Gerald was stunned for a moment, and was astonished. Why is this sentence so familiar?

Oh, right! When he was in the parking lot just now, Charlie also said exactly the same thing!

What does Miss Doris mean? Why should they stop cooperating with the White family?

Gerald felt his brain congested.

what happened?

Terminate all cooperation?

More than half of White’s profits are made by the Emgrand Group!

If the cooperation is terminated, wouldn’t the family strength be cut by half immediately? !

He could not accept this reality and shouted: “I want to see Miss Doris! I want to ask Miss Doris face to face!”

The secretary said coldly: “I’m sorry, our Deputy Doris won’t see you, and you won’t be allowed to step into the Emgrand Group in the future!”

Gerald scolded angrily: “Did you deliberately play with me? We are a long-term partner of the Emgrand Group. How can we terminate cooperation like this!”

The secretary ignored him and said directly to the security guards around him: “Take them out!”

The security captain rushed forward, grabbed Gerald’s wrist, and then twisted it behind him.

Gerald yelled in pain, and the guard yelled coldly: “Get out! If you dare to make trouble in the Emgrand Group, be careful that I dispose of you!”

“You are a security captain, dare to yell at me, do you know who I am?”

As soon as Gerald’s voice fell, Captain slapped him and cursed, “In front of the Emgrand Group, what are you?”

Gerald was slapped with a fierce pain on his face. When he was about to get angry, the phone rang suddenly.

The call turned out to be from his father.

When the phone was connected, an angry roar came from the other side: “Gerald, what did you do? Now that Emgrand Group wants to cancel all cooperation with us, who did you offend?”

Gerald said aggrievedly: “Dad, I have not offended anyone. I just came to visit Miss Doris, but I haven’t even seen Miss Doris’s face.”

On the other end of the phone, Gerald’s father yelled, “The people of the Emgrand Group said that the reason they discontinued their cooperation with the White family is all because you are an unqualified rubbish! Now the family has suffered heavy losses because of you, so you hurry back to me and personally Explain to your grandpa!”

Gerald was driven out of the gate of Emgrand Group by security all the way, holding the phone with a surprised expression.

He suddenly thought of Charlie, and couldn’t help asking Wendy: “Wendy, is it because of your rubbish brother-in-law? Has he have anything to do with the Emgrand Group?”

“Huh?” Wendy was taken aback by Gerald’s words, thinking about it carefully, it might indeed be related to her rubbish brother-in-law.

However, he is obviously a waste!

Thinking of this, she shook her head flatly and said: “How could he have something to do with the Emgrand Group? He is not qualified to come to the Emgrand Group to clean the toilet!”

“That’s right.” Gerald nodded, thinking of his furious father, he said sullenly: “No, I have to go home quickly.”

The news that the White family was terminated by the Emgrand Group immediately spread throughout Aurous Hill.

Although it is not known why the Emgrand Group wants to block the White Family, everyone knows that the White Family must have offended the Emgrand Group.

At this time, the White family was over.

The White family’s strength has plummeted by more than half. It was already close to the standard of the first-tier family, but now it has fallen directly into the tail of the second-tier family.

When the Old Mrs. Willson heard the news, she was shaking with anger.

She wanted to annul the marriage contract between Wendy and Gerald, but thought that the White family was thinner and camel was bigger than the horse, and the Willson family could not afford to offend, so she could only give this thought up temporarily.

At this time, in Doris’s office.

Charlie learned the whole process just now and admired her style very much.

Charlie said with satisfaction: “Doris, what you did just now is very good. Starting today, your salary will be double.”

Doris was surprised and delighted, and hurriedly stood up and bowed to Charlie, “Thank you Mr. Wade!”

Charlie nodded and said, “Also, I want you to announce two things.”

“Mr. Wade, say it, and it will be done.”

“The first thing is to announce the change of ownership of Emgrand Group and the appointment of the new chairman, but do not reveal the identity of the new chairman, only the last name is Wade, that is what people need to know.”

“The second thing is to announce that Emgrand Group will invest 2 billion in Aurous Hill to build a six-star hotel. At the same time, it will launch a partner bidding. Construction and decoration companies in the city can participate in the bidding!”

The main business of the Willson Group is decoration. The Lady Willson dreams of going to the big ship of Emgrand Group. Whoever can win the cooperation of the Emgrand Group will definitely become the red man of the Willson Group.

Now the Emgrand Group is his own, and of course he has to give his wife some benefits.

Chapter 5

The two news released by the Emgrand Group completely detonated the entire Aurous Hill.

Hearing that the Emgrand Group has changed hands, the Willson family wanted to understand why the White Family was kicked out by the Emgrand Group.

It seems that the new owner of the Emgrand Group still looks down on families likes of the White Family.

But who is Mr. Wade? Is this person too good? The Emgrand Group, which has hundreds of billions, buys and buys, and the richest man in Aurous Hill is not as big as his!

For a time, countless families were ready to move. On the one hand, they were eager to have a relationship with this mysterious Mr. Wade, and on the other hand, they also longed for their daughter to marry Mr. Wade.

In addition, the Emgrand Group wants to invest in a hotel project of 2 billion, which also makes the entire Aurous Hill construction and decoration industry tremble!

Two billion!

Just get a little leftover material, and you can make a lot of money!

Countless companies want to get a share of it.

This naturally also includes the Old Mrs. Willson who is addicted to money!

Mrs. Willson was very excited at this time. This is a great opportunity for a two billion project!

If the Willson family can get a contract from it, it will really be ascended to heaven!

So she immediately ordered a family meeting to be held at home tonight to discuss how to make a breakthrough in the new project of the Emgrand Group. Everyone must attend!

That night, Willson’s villa.

Because the Lady Willson asked everyone to be there, Charlie followed.

He knew that the Lady Willson was going to a meeting to discuss how to get a share of the Emgrand Group’s big project.

Therefore, he wanted to take this opportunity to help his wife Claire grow her face!

When he arrived at the Willson family villa, Claire’s cousin Harold immediately sneered when he saw him: “f*ck, Charlie, you have such a thick skin, and you have the face to see grandma again!”

Claire said with a cold face: “Don’t talk nonsense. Grandma asked everyone in the Willson family to come. Charlie is my husband, and naturally also from the Willson family!”

Harold laughed and said, “He is though considered a half Willson family! But just a live-in son-in-law!”

Charlie touched his nose and said to Claire, “Forget about him my wife, don’t be familiar with him, go in quickly, save grandma waiting.”

Claire nodded, and owed Harold a good face, and walked in with Charlie.

Seeing this, Harold’s expression also became cold, waiting for them to look good.

After entering the conference hall, Charlie and Claire found a place in the corner to sit down.

Soon, Mrs. Willson stepped forward and the family meeting officially began.

The Old Mrs. Willson sat in the main seat, knocked on the table, and said vigorously: “The Willson family has been waiting for an opportunity in the past few years, an opportunity that can make us one of the richest in Aurous Hill! Now, this opportunity has finally come!”

Mrs. Willson said loudly: “This time the Emgrand Group has thrown out a two-billion-dollar project. Whoever can get a cooperation contract from it will definitely benefit a lot!”

“Moreover, this is the first major project of the Emgrand Group after the change of ownership. For the Willson family, it is a great opportunity!”

“If we can cooperate with the Emgrand Group and leave a good impression on the new owner of the Emgrand Group, then the future of the Willson family will be limitless!”

Although the Lady Willson was very energetic, the people below seemed a little unmoved.

In fact, it is not a day or two for the Willson family to cooperate with the Emgrand Group. For such a long time, the Emgrand Group has ignored the Willson family. The Lady Willson now wants to take a share of the new project of the Emgrand Group. How can it be possible?

Seeing that all the people present were silent, Mrs. Willson immediately questioned in annoyance: “What? Are all dumb? Don’t you have the confidence to take a little leftover from the 2 billion project?”

Everyone looks at her and each other, but they dare not talk to each other.

The Lady Willson was even more angry, and gritted her teeth and said: “I will put the words here today, who can talk about the 30 million cooperation share from Emgrand Group, who is the director of the group!”

As soon as this remark came out, everyone sitting was taken aback.

The Lady Willson has always been arbitrary, so she has never appointed a director in the group. After all, the director has a lot of power, and it is almost the successor of the future group that is qualified to hold this position.

The Lady Willson is now using this position as a reward. She definitely hopes that there will be a brave competition for the reward. It can be seen that she is extremely eager for the Emgrand Group project.

However, although the position of the director is good, it is not so easy to take.

In the eyes of the Willson family, if you want to reach a cooperation with Emgrand, you have to get a contract of 30 million? Don’t be kidding, even if Mrs. Willson goes out in person, the executives of the Emgrand Group will not see her, let alone talk about cooperation.

There was silence in the family meeting hall.

Seeing this, the Old Mrs. Willson asked angrily: “You are descendants of the Willson family, don’t you want to share the worries for the Willson family?”

After that, the Old Mrs. Willson looked directly at Harold: “Harold, leave this to you!”

Harold laughed a few times and quickly said: “Grandma, even Gerald’s house has been cleared by the Emgrand Group now. Our strength is worse than the Whites. How can we get the Emgrand Group contract?”

Mrs. Willson suddenly cursed: “rubbish! Deny yourself if you haven’t tried it. You are more rubbish than Charlie!”

In fact, Mrs. Willson didn’t know her heart, but she didn’t want to be the helm of a second-and third-rate clan forever. She dreamed and longed for the Willson family to rise to the next level.

And this Emgrand Group project is the only opportunity.

Therefore, no matter how difficult it is, she would not give up.

She thought that Harold, as the eldest grandson, would be able to take over the task happily, but she did not expect that he would withdraw at this time!

Harold was also very depressed, who would take on such an impossible task? He was afraid that he will be kicked out before entering the gate of the Emgrand Group.

At that time, not only did things fail, but they were also ridiculed and laughed at by others, so he decided not to agree in any way.

After cursing Harold, the Old Mrs. Willson shouted and asked: “Where are the others? Don’t you dare to take this task?”

Charlie lightly touched Claire with his elbow at this time, and whispered: “Wife, you take this task!”

Claire hurriedly said: “It’s crazy! It’s impossible for the Emgrand Group to cooperate with a small company like the Willson family!”

Charlie smiled slightly and said confidently: “Don’t worry, you can definitely talk about this cooperation!”

Claire asked in surprise, “Really?”

Charlie said confidently: “Of course! I don’t think you have a problem at all! Seize this opportunity, and your future status in the Willson family will Hangingrocket!”

Claire didn’t know why. At this moment, she believed Charlie’s words in a bewildered manner.

She stood up subconsciously and said to the Old Mrs. Willson: “Grandma, I’m willing to try.”

Chapter 6

Claire’s statement made the entire Willson family stunned!

Everyone felt that Claire must be crazy!

Don’t divide the time to show off! At this moment of being in the limelight, what can be the result besides death?

The Emgrand Group is the largest company in Aurous Hill. How can people look at the Willson family? Whoever talks about it will never succeed!

Harold couldn’t help but sarcastically said: “Claire, do you think you can get the contract from the Emgrand Group?”

Harold’s own sister and Claire’s cousin, Wendy, also sneered at this moment: “Sister Claire, what is your identity, and what is the identity of the Emgrand Group? You go to talk so rashly, don’t shame our Willson family. !”

Someone agreed: “That is, if she is driven out by the Emgrand Group by then, our Willson family will definitely become a laughing stock in Aurous Hill!”

When Claire heard the sound, her cheeks were extremely red, feeling very embarrassed.

Since marrying Charlie, her status in the family has plummeted, becoming less and less important, and almost squeezed out, and even her parents have been ridiculed.

She felt that if she could talk about this project with the Emgrand Group, her position in the family would definitely be consolidated.

The most important thing is that parents can also stand upright.

But at this moment, being ridiculed by so many people, she couldn’t help but retreat.

She gave Charlie a depressed look. Why did she listen to his bewitching words? Won’t get up for this if she knew it

Old Mrs. Willson was very angry when she heard what everyone said.

After asking this question several times, no one dared to take this task. Now Claire took the initiative to stand up, and the group of people began to pour cold water again!

Although the Old Mrs. Willson had always disliked Claire, at this time, she felt that Claire was at least willing to share her worries, unlike other people who only knew to hide in their shells at this moment!

Especially Harold, her beloved grandson, really disappointed her, too much!

Because of this, Mrs. Willson’s attitude towards Claire also changed a lot.

So she immediately said: “Since others dare not agree, don’t talk nonsense! This time we cooperate with Emgrand Group on the project, let Claire talk about it!”

Claire could only bite the bullet and replied, “Don’t worry, grandma, I will definitely go all out.”

At this time, Harold sneered coldly from his nose and said, “What’s the use of going all out? It’s not a shame for the family to fail in the end!”

Charlie asked with a sneer, “Harold, what is your purpose in singing badly? Don’t you think the Willson family is qualified to cooperate with Emgrand Group?”

Harold didn’t expect that Charlie would dare to speak at the family meeting, and he would wear a high hat on himself.

Seeing that Mrs. Willson’s expression was also a little sulky, he immediately explained: “I don’t mean that, I just think it is impossible for Claire to discuss this cooperation!”

Charlie smiled and asked him: “Then what if she can talk about cooperation at first? Shall we make a bet?”

Harold sneered: “Come on, just gamble, I will be afraid of you? Tell me, what are you betting on?”

Charlie said: “If she start to negotiate a contract, you kneel down and knock me three heads in front of the whole family and say you are wrong. If she can’t negotiate at first, I will knock three heads for you and say aloud that I was wrong, what do you think?”

“Hahahaha!” Harold immediately laughed wildly: “You rubbish are really looking for death! Okay, I’ll bet with you!”

Charlie nodded in satisfaction and said: “The whole family is here to witness that if anyone goes back, it will be equivalent to wishing death for father, mother, grandpa, grandma!”

Charlie deliberately said the three words “dead grandma” very seriously, because he was afraid that Harold would back out it when he loses.

As soon as these words came out, Harold never dared to go back, because in that way, wouldn’t it be cursing his grandma, that is, Old Mrs. Willson to die? When the time comes, Mrs. Willson will not let him go!

“Okay!” Harold didn’t know that Charlie had dug a hole for him, but instead felt that it was impossible for him to lose.

So, he laughed and said: “The whole family witnesses, I am waiting for you to kowtow to me!”

Claire was startled, and kept winking at him, but she didn’t expect him to completely ignore it.

Old Mrs. Willson didn’t care about this kind of gambling. Her only concern was whether she could enter the Emgrand Group’s cooperation list this time. If she could, don’t say let Harold kneel to Charlie, even if Harold called Charlie his father, she didn’t care either.

So she said: “Today’s meeting ends here. Claire, you have three days to win the contract and the meeting ends!”

Back home, the father-in-law and mother-in-law immediately attacked Charlie and Claire.

The mother-in-law Elaine was anxiously worried, and blurted out: “Claire, you are crazy, how can you listen to Charlie’s rubbish words, so confused and promised this job!”

Father-in-law Jacob Willson also scolded Charlie and said, “Charlie, Charlie, you rubbish, you have killed my girl!”

Then, his father-in-law said angrily: “If you can’t talk about the Emgrand Group’s cooperation in the first place, you will definitely be squeezed out by the family. You, this rubbish, will also kneel and kowtow to Harold in front of the whole family. Don’t let you lose it?”

Charlie said seriously: “Dad and Mom, as long as the contract can be negotiated at first, everything will be solved?”

“Talk, talk, talk! Talk all bullsh*t!”

The father-in-law scolded: “Do you know how strong the Emgrand Group is? How can they look at the Willson family!”

Charlie smiled and said, “Maybe people can see it? I think it must be fine at first, and she can definitely get the contract down.”

The mother-in-law sneered at the side: “Do you think? Think you are the boss of the Emgrand Group? A rubbish, do you use any a**brain of yours? You are still talking here!”

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