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151,835	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":151834}'	Yes	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	1705667436510055	Free reading with Title "God of War: Pinnacle"	👊😡After 15 years, he came back, saw his wife and daughter living on the street, angry on the spot, a short message to 100 billion group bankruptcy<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> In Erudia, a private jet landed at North Hampton Airport, where all international flights experienced an eight-hour delay because of it.<br /> <br /> At the private passageway were five men in suits and leather shoes, standing as straight as a javelin.<br /> <br /> Every now and then, they would raise their wrist to look at the time, for a big shot was coming to town.<br /> <br /> The upper-class society of North Hampton had learned about his arrival, but no one had the capability to get an inch closer to the private passageway.<br /> <br /> Even the richest man in North Hampton who came to pay homage was chased away.<br /> <br /> Finally, there were movements coming from the passageway.<br /> <br /> “God of War!!!” the mass cried out, their eyes filled with awe and veneration at the sight of the undefeatable legend of Erudia.<br /> <br /> He, who was dubbed the God of War, was the one and only five-star war God in the history of Erudia.<br /> <br /> Once, he'd inflicted a crushing defeat on the strongest battalions in eighteen countries. He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn't care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton's business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family's eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi's wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law's bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn't commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey's face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How's it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I'm afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o'clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey's husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn't wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn't accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o'clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn't clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton's Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph's three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today's banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he's not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He's on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi's brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi's imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today's the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn't that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don't come back! He's the Garrison family's biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria's lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family's status today.”<br /> <br /> “That's what he's supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he's just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I've been interested in Levi's wife for a long time now. She's still widowed, and I'm so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man's remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you're doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It's Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi's adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph's fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn't you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can't I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you're an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You'd even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You've lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you're back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn't it?!”<br /> <br /> “You've long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi's adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family's brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn't have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don't you just want money now that you're back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That's more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he'll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn't budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I'm sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I'm giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that's everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don't see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I'll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi's voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He's just a criminal. Isn't it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I'll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi's adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It's a big day today. I don't want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He's in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where's the big shot? Isn't he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family's glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That's equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family's chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I'm back, I'll hold your hand, and we'll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi's face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It's almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can't get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey's parents' voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I'm back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I've already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey's voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey's parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey's father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You're a criminal! You're just a street rat in North Hampton! You're only putting Zoey in harm's way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey's sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I'm back for good. I won't leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi's declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You've spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There's a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don't worry. I'll reclaim what I lost in those years! I'll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn't bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn't matter if you just get out of prison. Can't you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can't just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today's era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi's bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I'd like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can't do it, can't you? Then don't you ever talk big if you can't!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You're not welcome here. We've got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won't remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn't talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you're back, you're still my husband. I don't care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you're innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who'd framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I'll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That's unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I'll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don't want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can't we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you'll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi's arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven's sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron's family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi's downfall, Aaron's family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It's really him! He's released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man's favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian's son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel's younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can't sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it's decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we've contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn't be any clearer about your family's situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry's wife. “Now that there's an ex-convict in your family, I'm sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn't contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry's son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it's a negative contribution. It's unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we'll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don't just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey's arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn't know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron's family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey's temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven't done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi's sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian's son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I'm sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What's up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don't you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who's this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It's not just that. It's said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He's the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn't expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I'll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you'll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That's incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family's son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian's son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I've arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You're saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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151,833	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":151834}'	No	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	673454501645580	Free reading with Title "God of War: Pinnacle"	👊😡After 15 years, he came back, saw his wife and daughter living on the street, angry on the spot, a short message to 100 billion group bankruptcy<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> In Erudia, a private jet landed at North Hampton Airport, where all international flights experienced an eight-hour delay because of it.<br /> <br /> At the private passageway were five men in suits and leather shoes, standing as straight as a javelin.<br /> <br /> Every now and then, they would raise their wrist to look at the time, for a big shot was coming to town.<br /> <br /> The upper-class society of North Hampton had learned about his arrival, but no one had the capability to get an inch closer to the private passageway.<br /> <br /> Even the richest man in North Hampton who came to pay homage was chased away.<br /> <br /> Finally, there were movements coming from the passageway.<br /> <br /> “God of War!!!” the mass cried out, their eyes filled with awe and veneration at the sight of the undefeatable legend of Erudia.<br /> <br /> He, who was dubbed the God of War, was the one and only five-star war God in the history of Erudia.<br /> <br /> Once, he'd inflicted a crushing defeat on the strongest battalions in eighteen countries. He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn't care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton's business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family's eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi's wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law's bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn't commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey's face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How's it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I'm afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o'clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey's husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn't wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn't accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o'clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn't clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton's Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph's three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today's banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he's not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He's on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi's brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi's imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today's the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn't that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don't come back! He's the Garrison family's biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria's lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family's status today.”<br /> <br /> “That's what he's supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he's just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I've been interested in Levi's wife for a long time now. She's still widowed, and I'm so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man's remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you're doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It's Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi's adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph's fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn't you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can't I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you're an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You'd even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You've lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you're back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn't it?!”<br /> <br /> “You've long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi's adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family's brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn't have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don't you just want money now that you're back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That's more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he'll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn't budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I'm sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I'm giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that's everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don't see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I'll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi's voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He's just a criminal. Isn't it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I'll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi's adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It's a big day today. I don't want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He's in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where's the big shot? Isn't he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family's glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That's equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family's chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I'm back, I'll hold your hand, and we'll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi's face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It's almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can't get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey's parents' voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I'm back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I've already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey's voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey's parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey's father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You're a criminal! You're just a street rat in North Hampton! You're only putting Zoey in harm's way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey's sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I'm back for good. I won't leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi's declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You've spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There's a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don't worry. I'll reclaim what I lost in those years! I'll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn't bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn't matter if you just get out of prison. Can't you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can't just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today's era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi's bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I'd like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can't do it, can't you? Then don't you ever talk big if you can't!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You're not welcome here. We've got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won't remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn't talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you're back, you're still my husband. I don't care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you're innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who'd framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I'll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That's unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I'll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don't want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can't we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you'll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi's arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven's sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron's family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi's downfall, Aaron's family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It's really him! He's released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man's favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian's son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel's younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can't sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it's decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we've contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn't be any clearer about your family's situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry's wife. “Now that there's an ex-convict in your family, I'm sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn't contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry's son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it's a negative contribution. It's unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we'll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don't just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey's arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn't know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron's family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey's temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven't done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi's sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian's son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I'm sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What's up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don't you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who's this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It's not just that. It's said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He's the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn't expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I'll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you'll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That's incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family's son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian's son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I've arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You're saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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151,836	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":151834}'	Yes	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	2023492171356375	Free reading with Title "God of War: Pinnacle"	👊😡After 15 years, he came back, saw his wife and daughter living on the street, angry on the spot, a short message to 100 billion group bankruptcy<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> In Erudia, a private jet landed at North Hampton Airport, where all international flights experienced an eight-hour delay because of it.<br /> <br /> At the private passageway were five men in suits and leather shoes, standing as straight as a javelin.<br /> <br /> Every now and then, they would raise their wrist to look at the time, for a big shot was coming to town.<br /> <br /> The upper-class society of North Hampton had learned about his arrival, but no one had the capability to get an inch closer to the private passageway.<br /> <br /> Even the richest man in North Hampton who came to pay homage was chased away.<br /> <br /> Finally, there were movements coming from the passageway.<br /> <br /> “God of War!!!” the mass cried out, their eyes filled with awe and veneration at the sight of the undefeatable legend of Erudia.<br /> <br /> He, who was dubbed the God of War, was the one and only five-star war God in the history of Erudia.<br /> <br /> Once, he'd inflicted a crushing defeat on the strongest battalions in eighteen countries. He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn't care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton's business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family's eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi's wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law's bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn't commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey's face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How's it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I'm afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o'clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey's husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn't wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn't accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o'clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn't clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton's Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph's three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today's banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he's not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He's on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi's brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi's imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today's the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn't that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don't come back! He's the Garrison family's biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria's lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family's status today.”<br /> <br /> “That's what he's supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he's just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I've been interested in Levi's wife for a long time now. She's still widowed, and I'm so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man's remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you're doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It's Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi's adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph's fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn't you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can't I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you're an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You'd even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You've lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you're back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn't it?!”<br /> <br /> “You've long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi's adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family's brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn't have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don't you just want money now that you're back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That's more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he'll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn't budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I'm sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I'm giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that's everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don't see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I'll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi's voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He's just a criminal. Isn't it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I'll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi's adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It's a big day today. I don't want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He's in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where's the big shot? Isn't he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family's glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That's equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family's chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I'm back, I'll hold your hand, and we'll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi's face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It's almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can't get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey's parents' voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I'm back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I've already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey's voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey's parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey's father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You're a criminal! You're just a street rat in North Hampton! You're only putting Zoey in harm's way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey's sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I'm back for good. I won't leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi's declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You've spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There's a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don't worry. I'll reclaim what I lost in those years! I'll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn't bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn't matter if you just get out of prison. Can't you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can't just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today's era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi's bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I'd like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can't do it, can't you? Then don't you ever talk big if you can't!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You're not welcome here. We've got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won't remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn't talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you're back, you're still my husband. I don't care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you're innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who'd framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I'll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That's unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I'll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don't want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can't we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you'll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi's arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven's sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron's family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi's downfall, Aaron's family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It's really him! He's released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man's favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian's son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel's younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can't sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it's decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we've contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn't be any clearer about your family's situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry's wife. “Now that there's an ex-convict in your family, I'm sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn't contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry's son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it's a negative contribution. It's unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we'll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don't just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey's arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn't know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron's family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey's temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven't done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi's sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian's son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I'm sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What's up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don't you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who's this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It's not just that. It's said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He's the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn't expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I'll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you'll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That's incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family's son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian's son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I've arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You're saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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151,842	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":false,"simple_request_ratio":1,"is_bh_selenium":false,"selenium_ratio":1,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	Yes	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	1064460171530235	📚📚Title "Billionaire's Love at First Sight"	Chapter 1 Critical Condition<br /> In the deep of night, an alarm suddenly started blaring in the initially quiet ward.<br /> <br /> It was the sound from the vital signs monitor. Vivian William, who was groggily keeping watch by the hospital bed, abruptly jolted awake.<br /> <br /> She rushed out of the ward in a panic, only to see the nurses hurrying in her direction.<br /> <br /> As a group of medical staff bustled around, her mother was once again wheeled into the emergency room.<br /> <br /> Exhausted, Vivian slumped back in the chair. She wanted to take that opportunity to close her eyes and rest briefly, but a nurse who came out of the emergency room walked up to her.<br /> <br /> “Has her condition worsened?” After glancing at the nurse, Vivian could not help but shift her gaze to the closed doors of the emergency room.<br /> <br /> “Don't worry. The doctors are attending to her. But please be reminded that the payment for the medical and hospitalization fees for the previous month and the current month is due tomorrow,” the nurse reminded gently.<br /> <br /> Flashing her an embarrassed smile, Vivian nodded.<br /> <br /> In truth, she had long since run out of money.<br /> <br /> For the sake of treating her mother's illness, she had already sought out all her friends and relatives for a loan. At first, everyone had been willing to lend them a hand. Now, however, no one could help them anymore.<br /> <br /> The savings of an ordinary family were just insufficient to bear the cost of staying in the intensive care unit for a month.<br /> <br /> Vivian threw her head back and stared up at the ceiling. She was really at a loss right then.<br /> <br /> Should I give up on treating Mom? No, she's my only family now. No matter what, I've got to figure out a way to treat her!<br /> <br /> The urge to close her eyes and take a nap gripped her, but the fact that she had no money for her mother's treatment weighed heavily on her like a boulder crushing her chest.<br /> <br /> Over the past few days, her sleep quality had gone downhill.<br /> <br /> Out of the blue, Vivian's stomach rumbled. Only then did she realize that she had not eaten the entire day.<br /> <br /> In order to save money presently, she had been skipping meals on her off days as much as possible.<br /> <br /> Just when she was about to scroll through her phone to divert her attention, she saw an unread message she had received that morning.<br /> <br /> It read: You're a liar, Vivian! You're not a virgin and you have an ill hag at home! And now you want to marry me? Dream on! You merely want to rip my family off! What a btch!<br /> <br /> Vivian clutched her phone so hard that her knuckles went white. She wanted to text the man back to explain things.<br /> <br /> However, she didn't know what to explain when it was the truth.<br /> <br /> The contents of the message struck her heart like a thick cluster of needles, causing intense pain.<br /> <br /> The nightmare two years ago assailed her once again.<br /> <br /> She recalled the infinitely dark night and how she could not escape no matter how hard she tried.<br /> <br /> Sweat beaded on her forehead, and her face slowly drained of all color even as she trembled uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> She cradled her head in both hands and sobbed lowly. Just what should I do now?<br /> <br /> Early the following morning, Vivian was so hungry that she felt dizzy. With no other choice left, she could only visit the supermarket beside the hospital to buy a piece of bread to fill her stomach.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, her phone rang. Her relative's voice drifted out from the other end, and she recognized it as her mother's sister.<br /> <br /> “Vivian, well... didn't we lend you a sum of money before? My child will be attending school soon, and a fortune is needed for tuition fees and living expenses... Can you perhaps pay us back a little first?”<br /> <br /> Vivian understood that it was time for her to pay back these relatives.<br /> <br /> A splitting headache hit her, but she could only promise to repay part of the loan in half a month.<br /> <br /> Money, money, money! Where on earth am I going to get any money?<br /> <br /> Ultimately, she suppressed the bitterness with her. When she stepped into the supermarket, she abruptly hesitated. Never mind. I'll go back and have some water. Even a piece of bread costs about five, and that's far too expensive.<br /> <br /> “Can you believe it? The quality of advertisements in the matrimonial column is getting increasingly worse. Now, there's even an ad from a man in a wheelchair. Despite his disabilities, he's seeking a wife without disabilities,” the cashier complained.<br /> <br /> At that moment, Vivian was standing before a row of bread. Upon hearing the cashier's words, she reflexively looked over toward the cash register.<br /> <br /> The cashier was holding a newspaper in hand while still complaining, “What bllshit! Such a person must be a swindler, looking to cheat some woman into marriage! The requirements are so low, and there's only a picture of his back. I dare say he must be unsightly! Who knows, he might even be a psychopath!”<br /> <br /> It was early in the morning, and Vivian was the only patron in the supermarket. However, it was evident that the cashier was not interacting with her but commenting aloud as he read the newspaper.<br /> <br /> In the end, Vivian decided to buy a piece of bread to fill her stomach. When she was paying, she asked the cashier for a newspaper.<br /> <br /> The matrimonial advertisement read: Due to the pressure from the elders in the family, I am now seeking marriage. All that is required of the woman is kindness and sincerity. A certain amount of allowance will be provided each month. Vivian stared at it and was beyond tempted.<br /> <br /> But then the cashier's criticism earlier wasn't entirely without merit. This matrimonial advertisement might be a scam.<br /> <br /> After taking a bite of the bread, she drank a sip of water before chewing slowly since doing so would make her feel full quickly.<br /> <br /> “To a certain extent, I'm actually tricking him into marriage as well.” Vivian started feeling somewhat conflicted.<br /> <br /> Who knows, the disabled man might be sincerely seeking to get married. If I were to respond with an ulterior motive, it'd indeed be a bit too much. But I really have no more money.<br /> <br /> Motivated by a sense of chance, she eventually submitted her resume to the individual advertising in the matrimonial column.<br /> <br /> Despite responding to a marriage proposition, she felt as if she was applying for a job. All that was left then was to wait for a reply.<br /> <br /> The next day, Vivian received a call from an unknown number while bustling around in the hospital.<br /> <br /> “Excuse me, but is this Ms. Vivian William?” The voice of a young man drifted out of the phone, upon which Vivian wondered who would be calling her. Due to her frequent calls to others seeking loans for medical expenses, nearly all her friends and relatives had blocked her phone number.<br /> <br /> “Yes.”<br /> <br /> “You're hired. Please come to City Hall at two o'clock in the afternoon today to complete the procedures to register your marriage. My client plans to have the wedding at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Vivian was instantly bewildered. Subsequently, she remembered the matrimonial advertisement she had seen yesterday.<br /> <br /> “Is there a problem?” The young man's voice carried a hint of worry.<br /> <br /> “Uh, no, not at all.” Vivian wavered for a long moment. When she sensed that the person on the other end of the phone was about to hang up, she asked, “Is it true that I will be given a certain amount of allowance each month? Also, I'd like to ask if there is anything else I should be aware of.”<br /> <br /> “The allowance is fifty thousand per month. As for other matters, we can discuss them when we meet in the afternoon.”<br /> <br /> Listening to the man's brisk and professional tone, Vivian almost felt as if she was applying for a job and he was the one handling recruitment.<br /> <br /> Even after the phone call had ended, she remained in a daze.<br /> <br /> Vivian arrived at the entrance of City Hall right on the dot. From afar, she saw two men there, one standing and the other in a wheelchair.<br /> <br /> Seeing the two attractive men together, she suddenly perceived them as a couple and felt they should be the ones registering for marriage instead.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 I Got Married<br /> <br /> The man standing was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, looking slightly younger.<br /> <br /> The man in the wheelchair, on the other hand, gave Vivian quite a surprise.<br /> <br /> He had a breathtakingly perfect countenance, tapered eyebrows, and sparkling eyes. Every line on his face was seemingly a painstakingly carved work of art without a single flaw.<br /> <br /> He wore a simple white shirt, but one could tell that the tailoring was impeccable, highlighting his tall and slender figure.<br /> <br /> Although he was in a wheelchair, it did not diminish his detached and regal presence. He was like an unreachable star, his aura deterring others from coming too close.<br /> <br /> Vivian worked in a magazine company. She could tell at a single glance that the man in the wheelchair was the superior one.<br /> <br /> She plunged into a momentary trance, only snapping back to her senses when the man spoke. “Huh?”<br /> <br /> “After registering our marriage, we'll live separate lives. And I also know the true reason you responded to my marriage advertisement, Ms. William. As long as you cooperate with me enough, I'll bear your mother's medical fees.”<br /> <br /> Vivian's eyes promptly went wide.<br /> <br /> How does he know about my family's situation? He investigated my background? At once, all the hairs on her body stood on end, for someone who could investigate another person in a short time was definitely something else.<br /> <br /> But he promised to bear Mom's medical fees. Someone is now willing to help me pay the astronomical medical bills that are almost crushing me to death!<br /> <br /> Upon that realization, she found herself breathless. She felt as if she had hit the jackpot, the shock and fear within her washed away by the immense delight. Right then, settling her mother's medical fees was the most important thing to her.<br /> <br /> “Among the applicants, you match my requirements better, Ms. William. I need you to stop the rumors and gossip from my family while you need money.” Without waiting for Vivian to reply, the man continued speaking. His voice was so calm that it was as though he was not talking about marriage but discussing a business deal.<br /> <br /> It was only then that understanding dawned upon Vivian.<br /> <br /> So, this man before me is planning to have a marriage of convenience with me. But does such a windfall truly exist in this world?<br /> <br /> After turning it over in her mind, however, she felt that there was nothing worth swindling her for.<br /> <br /> Not only was she debt-ridden, but she also had a critically ill mother.<br /> <br /> A myriad of thoughts raced through her mind. Ultimately, she bit her lip and suppressed the last sliver of hesitance in her, abruptly giving a nod of her head. “Okay, I got it.”<br /> <br /> An hour later, Vivian felt as if she is walking on air when she stepped out of City Hall. She felt as though she was dreaming.<br /> <br /> They had already registered their marriage. Barring unforeseen circumstances, they would be having the wedding tomorrow.<br /> <br /> She had never imagined she would suddenly marry someone, much less a stranger.<br /> <br /> Finnick Norton was the name of the man in the wheelchair. Only when he signed the marriage registration form did Vivian learn his name.<br /> <br /> It was a simple yet elegant name, matching the man's aura perfectly.<br /> <br /> “Vivian William?” The man slowly recited her name. His low and hoarse voice brushed across Vivian's heart like a feather, bringing along a ticklish feeling.<br /> <br /> While Vivian was in a daze, a well-defined hand appeared before her eyes out of the blue, with a card held between two fingers.<br /> <br /> “Here's three months' allowance, Ms. William. You can use it to buy wedding rings and a wedding gown. As for your mother's medical fees and subsequent treatment, I'll arrange for my assistant to follow up.”<br /> <br /> Vivian lowered her gaze and met Finnick's obsidian eyes that resembled bottomless whirlpools.<br /> <br /> “Thank you.” Vivian took the credit card and bowed to him as she thanked him. “Thank you so much.”<br /> <br /> She had long passed the age of pursuing romantic relationships. More crucially, she couldn't bear to squander the money she had received and was determined to spend all of it on her mother's needs.<br /> <br /> At the end of the day, she still hoped that she could return the money to him in the future.<br /> <br /> “I have a meeting later this afternoon, so I won't be able to give you a ride.” Finnick's voice remained placid.<br /> <br /> “No worries.”<br /> <br /> Vivian was already beyond grateful for the money. As for whether he would drop her back off at the hospital, she did not mind it at all.<br /> <br /> Besides, they were not a true couple.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, something came to Finnick's mind. He added, “Ah, regarding my address, my assistant will send you the details shortly. Just move in at your convenience.”<br /> <br /> “This doesn't matter. I'm in no hurry,” Vivian said nervously.<br /> <br /> Although they should be living together after marriage, she was not ready to live with a stranger under the same roof.<br /> <br /> Perhaps the aversion in her voice was too apparent, for Finnick raised his eyes slightly and glanced at her, promptly making her feel somewhat embarrassed.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, he did not say anything, merely pressing the button on the wheelchair and shifting directions. “If there's nothing else, please excuse me.”<br /> <br /> “Sure.”<br /> <br /> Vivian watched as Finnick got into a black car before she left.<br /> <br /> She immediately took a bus back to the hospital and told them she would pay off the medical fees within three days.<br /> <br /> Despite the recklessness and absurdity of the wedding that day, it at least resolved her most pressing concern—her mother's medical bills.<br /> <br /> Vivian worked at Glamour Magazine. When she arrived at the office, it was not yet time for the afternoon interview.<br /> <br /> Seizing the extra time she had, she went to the adjacent mall and bought a pair of wedding rings with the credit card given by Finnick.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the office, she sat down and was just about to go through the information for the interview later in the afternoon when her colleague, Sarah, glided her chair over and leaned close to her. With eyes sparkling brightly, Sarah asked, “What's with this ring of yours, Vivian?”<br /> <br /> “I got married.”<br /> <br /> “Wow, congratulations, Vivian!” Sarah's gaze went back to the diamond ring. “Did your husband buy this ring for you? The diamond doesn't look too big. How much does it cost?”<br /> <br /> “A little over a thousand.”<br /> <br /> Vivian knew nothing about Finnick's background. Nonetheless, she could tell that he was likely pretty rich. Otherwise, he would never be able to afford her mother's expensive medical expenses.<br /> <br /> However, they were not a couple in the true sense, nor did she want to keep too high a profile. Thus, she had chosen the cheapest and most common style.<br /> <br /> Sarah's brows furrowed even more intensely.<br /> <br /> She said solemnly, “This won't do, Vivian. A ring is the symbol of marriage. How can you rely on a man who won't even buy you a better ring?”<br /> <br /> “Well, it's what he can afford,” Vivian replied calmly. She caught a flicker of pity in Sarah's gaze as she looked at her. The latter was likely assuming that her husband was facing financial difficulties.<br /> <br /> Not wanting to dwell on that matter, she added, “All right, let's not talk about this anymore. How's your preparation for the interview this afternoon?”<br /> <br /> “Haha, I'm already a hundred percent ready! Look at me, Vivian. Am I pretty today?” Sure enough, the question succeeded in diverting Sarah's attention.<br /> <br /> It was only after Sarah had said so that Vivian noticed she was wearing a pink and white dress. Her hair had also been meticulously styled.<br /> <br /> “Yes, you look stunning,” Vivian complimented generously.<br /> <br /> Sarah was promptly delighted, her eyes sparkling like stars. “Then, do you think that eligible bachelor, Patrick Carr, would take a fancy to me?”<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 The President Is My Husband<br /> <br /> Vivian blinked in surprise, as an understanding dawned upon her as to why Sarah had gone through so much trouble to doll herself up. The person that they would be interviewing later this afternoon was the president of Finnor Group.<br /> <br /> In Sunshine City, Finnor Group was akin to that of a legend.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, the company suddenly popped up out of nowhere. Rapidly, it managed to make a name for itself in the finance industry, using extremely aggressive methods.<br /> <br /> Within the next three years, it managed to become one of the financial magnates of Sunshine City, as it was on par with the top three families in the city.<br /> <br /> Yet, what had caught everyone’s attention more, was the president of the company.<br /> <br /> Even now, nobody knew what his name was, or how he looked like. His entire identity was a mystery, a fact that only added more to his allure.<br /> <br /> There was no better example to use, than Sarah, who specifically took time to dress up, when she found out they were going to interview the elusive president.<br /> <br /> Amusement glinted in Vivian’s eyes as she teased, “Sarah, are you sure that you’d want to leave such a good impression on him? Aren’t you worried that the president might be a bald, old man?”<br /> <br /> “Pfft! I don’t believe that!” Sarah stomped her foot in annoyance. “Rumor has it that he’s supposed to be really young!”<br /> <br /> In contrast to Sarah’s hopeful expression, Jenny was entirely serious as she stated, “This interview is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so we need to be fully prepared for it. This is the first time that the president actually accepted a media interview. Our sales will definitely reach an all-time high if we managed to get a photo of him.”<br /> <br /> Vivian nodded in understanding.<br /> <br /> It was true that the president of Finnor Group had never once accepted an interview before. When Glamour Magazine first sent an invite over, he had initially refused, as per usual. Inexplicably, a call came in yesterday, saying that he had agreed to it.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, the sudden good news had shocked the chief editors.<br /> <br /> Upon running through the contents of the interview one last time, Vivian, Sarah, and Jenny headed over to Finnor Group with a photographer.<br /> <br /> Finnor Group was located in the financial district of Sunshine City. They greeted the receptionist on the first floor, stating the reason for their visit. Then, they took the elevator all the way up to the top floor.<br /> <br /> “Are you from Glamour Magazine?” The secretary came over to welcome them the moment they stepped out of the elevator. “Mr. Norton is already waiting inside for you.”<br /> <br /> With that said, she led them into the president’s office.<br /> <br /> Vivian paused slightly when she heard the secretary’s words.<br /> <br /> Mr. Norton? Who would have thought that the president of Finnor Group would share the same surname as my new husband?<br /> <br /> Right before they entered, the nervous Sarah tugged on Vivian’s sleeve, whispering, “Is my hair alright? Is it messy? Oh, it better not be messed up...”<br /> <br /> Snickering softly, Vivian murmured in return, “You’re fine. Not a single hair is out of place. It’s-”<br /> <br /> At that moment, she happened to glance into the office as she spoke. Upon spotting the figure by the windows, she stiffened in surprise and trailed off. All thoughts about reassuring Sarah soon vanished.<br /> <br /> Just then, Sarah’s gaze landed on the man as well. Soon enough, she forgot all about her appearance. The shock was evident in her voice as she muttered, “Oh my god, the president of Finnor Group... He’s actually sitting in a wheelchair?”<br /> <br /> Before Vivian could say anything, the wheelchair slowly whirled around to face them.<br /> <br /> Sarah gasped. “Woah! H-he’s so handsome! He’s more handsome than a celebrity!”<br /> <br /> The fact that he was sitting in a wheelchair was completely overshadowed by his attractiveness. Hence, Sarah could not contain her awed whispers.<br /> <br /> Vivian did not hear a single word that she had uttered.<br /> <br /> Her attention was focused on the man too, but for entirely different reasons than her colleague. At that moment, her brain felt as though it had stopped working, as she stared at him, utterly dumbfounded.<br /> <br /> The rays of light pouring in from the window had cast the sharp angles of his face in the shadows, while his dark orbs were as cold as ever.<br /> <br /> It was Finnick.<br /> <br /> The president of Finnor Group is Finnick?<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 Are You Single<br /> <br /> The revelation stunned Vivian. Before she could react, Finnick shot them a small smile. “You are from Glamour Magazine, right? Please take a seat.”<br /> <br /> “Vivian, what are you still standing around for?”<br /> <br /> The reminder from Sarah snapped Vivian out of her daze, as she soon followed them to the couch.<br /> <br /> Finnick glided over and stopped in front of them. Sarah’s face was full of excitement as she asked, “Mr. Norton, may we begin?”<br /> <br /> “Sure.” Finnick’s expression was rather placid. Up till now, he had not even given Vivian a second glance. It was almost like they were complete strangers.<br /> <br /> His distant attitude had even caused Vivian to wonder if this man was just a random person who had a striking resemblance to her new husband.<br /> <br /> “Well... Mr. Norton, since you’ve been very mysterious so far, everyone is dying to know what your full name is.” Blushing a bright red, Sarah began the interview. “Do you mind telling us your name?”<br /> <br /> “Finnick Norton,” he replied succinctly. The moment the words left his thin lips, Vivian’s hopes were dashed.<br /> <br /> Finnick Norton. He really is my new husband!<br /> <br /> “Finnick Norton. What a pleasant name!” Jenny flattered with a smile. “Next, we would like to ask you a series of questions.”<br /> <br /> With that, Jenny turned to shoot Vivian a pointed look. Upon noticing that Vivian was still staring at Finnick stupidly, she surreptitiously pinched the daydreaming woman.<br /> <br /> “Ouch!” Vivian exclaimed in pain as she returned to her senses.<br /> <br /> Before coming here, they had all agreed that Vivian would do the interview, while Sarah and Jenny jotted down the notes.<br /> <br /> Faced with Jenny’s reproving glare, Vivian quickly calmed her raging emotions as she put on a professional air. “Mr. Norton, are you a local of Sunshine City?”<br /> <br /> “I guess you could say that I’m half a local.” In stark contrast to Vivian’s earlier panic, Finnick was as cool as a cucumber. “I was born here but I’d left for A Nation when I was really young.”<br /> <br /> At his words, Vivian suddenly felt like she had wanted to burst out in laughter. The man sitting across from her was supposed to be her husband, yet she knew absolutely nothing about him.<br /> <br /> However, she was working now, so she pushed aside her random thoughts. She continued the interview, going down the list of questions that they had prepared beforehand.<br /> <br /> The interview went on smoothly after that. Finnick was rather cooperative, albeit a little cold. Still, he was nothing like the unreasonable and unkind man that the rumors said he was.<br /> <br /> Getting into the flow of things, Vivian temporarily forgot that she was actually interviewing her husband. However, when her eyes landed on the next question, her words got stuck in her throat. An awkward silence descended upon the office.<br /> <br /> “Vivian, what are you doing?” Sarah nudged her.<br /> <br /> She plastered an apologetic smile on her face. “My apologies, Mr. Norton. This next question is rather personal and I’m sure that a lot of our female readers will be interested in your answer.” Squashing aside the strange feeling that was burning in her chest, Vivian forced herself to ask, “Are you single, Mr. Norton?”<br /> <br /> Vivian could have bitten off her tongue at the stupid question that had escaped her lips.<br /> <br /> Ugh, if only Sarah and Jenny weren’t here right now. I wouldn’t have to ask this question that I already know the answer to!<br /> <br /> Nervous, she raised her head to glance into Finnick’s eyes. She could have sworn that she had glimpsed a slight hint of amusement, flashing through his emotionless orbs.<br /> <br /> However, it was gone as fast as it had come, leaving her to wonder if she had merely imagined it.<br /> <br /> He opened his mouth and drawled, “Well... what do you think, miss?”<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 The Ring Is Beautiful<br /> <br /> Vivian’s heart skipped a beat at his response.<br /> <br /> What do I think? I don’t even need to think about it!<br /> <br /> Despite her inner thoughts, she still managed to quirk her lips up in a small grin. “Let me guess... A man with such outstanding achievements as yourself, I’m certain that you’re already married. Am I right, Mr. Norton?”<br /> <br /> Thereafter, she avoided his gaze, as guilt crept up on her. In the next instant, she berated herself for feeling so.<br /> <br /> Why should I feel guilty? He’s the one who had concealed his real identity from me! He kept pretending that he didn’t know me! I’m not in the wrong here!<br /> <br /> Across from her, Finnick took note of the minor changes in her expressions, as her conflicting emotions played out, all over her face.<br /> <br /> Almost imperceptibly, his lips twitched upwards.<br /> <br /> Even before this interview, he already knew that she would be the one who would be interviewing him. In all actuality, it was probably more accurate to say that he had only agreed to it because he found out that she worked at Glamour Magazine.<br /> <br /> She thought that today was the first time that they had met. In truth, he had seen her three days ago when she was on a blind date.<br /> <br /> At that time, he was quite certain that he had never seen her before. Yet, somehow, she seemed incredibly familiar to him. Thus, he instructed his men to investigate her.<br /> <br /> It was pure coincidence that he had met her again, this morning, at the Civil Affairs Bureau. The man whom she was supposed to marry had not shown up. He had even called to humiliate her.<br /> <br /> Recalling the information that his men had found out, he had approached her and suggested that they marry each other instead.<br /> <br /> He had tossed the earlier question to her to answer because he wanted to tease her. He had not expected that she would be so nervous and shy about it. It did not match what he had known of her past at all.<br /> <br /> The serene look on his face was unchanging as he uttered, “Yes, I’m already married. It only happened in the past few days actually.”<br /> <br /> As he said that, his eyes flicked over to Vivian, causing her heart to pound faster.<br /> <br /> Before she could respond, Sarah let out an exaggerated cry of dismay.<br /> <br /> “Mr. Norton, you’re already married? Aww, all our female readers are going to be heartbroken!” Sarah sighed mournfully before she perked up and prodded, “I wonder what sort of woman Mr. Norton’s wife is? Is she a daughter from one of the influential families?”<br /> <br /> “Sarah!” Vivian tugged at the nosy woman’s arm. That’s certainly not on the list of questions that we had prepared. It’s way too personal and it’s rather rude too!<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Finnick did not get upset. He smiled blandly as he chose to remain silent.<br /> <br /> “Alright, that’s enough of asking Mr. Norton about his private life. Let’s move on to the questions related to the company.” Not wanting to linger on the topic of marriage for too long, Vivian hurriedly brought the interview back on track.<br /> <br /> The next few questions were straight to the point, as they were entirely focused on his job. At long last, the interview ended on a safe note.<br /> <br /> “I’m very happy to have received this interview from Glamour Magazine.” Finnick shook each of their hands after the session had ended. When it was Vivian’s turn, he paused for a second, his gaze fixed on the ring that she was wearing. His lips curled up into a smirk. “What a beautiful ring.”<br /> <br /> Vivian’s cheeks felt warm, as a blush bloomed upon her face. She snatched her hand back and followed the others out of the office.<br /> <br /> The tension running through her only diminished, once they had exited.<br /> <br /> Beside her, Sarah shrieked in joy, “Oh my god! I actually shook hands with the president of Finnor Group! I’m not going to wash my hand for a week!”<br /> <br /> Exasperated, Vivian was about to chastise the other woman, when she saw Finnick’s secretary walking towards them. There were several small but intricate boxes in her hands.<br /> <br /> “Hello, this is a small token of appreciation from our president to each of you. Please accept it.”<br /> <br /> Accepting one of the boxes, Sarah was increasingly ecstatic. “Oh wow, we’d even received a gift too! How thoughtful of Mr. Norton!”<br /> <br /> She eagerly opened the box, revealing a Chanel silk scarf inside.<br /> <br /> “Damn, it’s not surprising that he’s the president! His generosity is really something!” she gushed. “Look, we each have a different color too! Vivian, hurry up and open yours. I want to see what color yours is.”<br /> <br /> Vivian did not wish to open the box, but Sarah continued to wheedle her relentlessly. Unable to bear it any longer, she lifted the lid.<br /> <br /> Upon catching a glimpse of what was inside, her face fell. 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151,845	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":false,"simple_request_ratio":1,"is_bh_selenium":false,"selenium_ratio":1,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	No	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	906127284496519	📚📚Title "Billionaire's Love at First Sight"	Chapter 1 Critical Condition<br /> In the deep of night, an alarm suddenly started blaring in the initially quiet ward.<br /> <br /> It was the sound from the vital signs monitor. Vivian William, who was groggily keeping watch by the hospital bed, abruptly jolted awake.<br /> <br /> She rushed out of the ward in a panic, only to see the nurses hurrying in her direction.<br /> <br /> As a group of medical staff bustled around, her mother was once again wheeled into the emergency room.<br /> <br /> Exhausted, Vivian slumped back in the chair. She wanted to take that opportunity to close her eyes and rest briefly, but a nurse who came out of the emergency room walked up to her.<br /> <br /> “Has her condition worsened?” After glancing at the nurse, Vivian could not help but shift her gaze to the closed doors of the emergency room.<br /> <br /> “Don't worry. The doctors are attending to her. But please be reminded that the payment for the medical and hospitalization fees for the previous month and the current month is due tomorrow,” the nurse reminded gently.<br /> <br /> Flashing her an embarrassed smile, Vivian nodded.<br /> <br /> In truth, she had long since run out of money.<br /> <br /> For the sake of treating her mother's illness, she had already sought out all her friends and relatives for a loan. At first, everyone had been willing to lend them a hand. Now, however, no one could help them anymore.<br /> <br /> The savings of an ordinary family were just insufficient to bear the cost of staying in the intensive care unit for a month.<br /> <br /> Vivian threw her head back and stared up at the ceiling. She was really at a loss right then.<br /> <br /> Should I give up on treating Mom? No, she's my only family now. No matter what, I've got to figure out a way to treat her!<br /> <br /> The urge to close her eyes and take a nap gripped her, but the fact that she had no money for her mother's treatment weighed heavily on her like a boulder crushing her chest.<br /> <br /> Over the past few days, her sleep quality had gone downhill.<br /> <br /> Out of the blue, Vivian's stomach rumbled. Only then did she realize that she had not eaten the entire day.<br /> <br /> In order to save money presently, she had been skipping meals on her off days as much as possible.<br /> <br /> Just when she was about to scroll through her phone to divert her attention, she saw an unread message she had received that morning.<br /> <br /> It read: You're a liar, Vivian! You're not a virgin and you have an ill hag at home! And now you want to marry me? Dream on! You merely want to rip my family off! What a btch!<br /> <br /> Vivian clutched her phone so hard that her knuckles went white. She wanted to text the man back to explain things.<br /> <br /> However, she didn't know what to explain when it was the truth.<br /> <br /> The contents of the message struck her heart like a thick cluster of needles, causing intense pain.<br /> <br /> The nightmare two years ago assailed her once again.<br /> <br /> She recalled the infinitely dark night and how she could not escape no matter how hard she tried.<br /> <br /> Sweat beaded on her forehead, and her face slowly drained of all color even as she trembled uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> She cradled her head in both hands and sobbed lowly. Just what should I do now?<br /> <br /> Early the following morning, Vivian was so hungry that she felt dizzy. With no other choice left, she could only visit the supermarket beside the hospital to buy a piece of bread to fill her stomach.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, her phone rang. Her relative's voice drifted out from the other end, and she recognized it as her mother's sister.<br /> <br /> “Vivian, well... didn't we lend you a sum of money before? My child will be attending school soon, and a fortune is needed for tuition fees and living expenses... Can you perhaps pay us back a little first?”<br /> <br /> Vivian understood that it was time for her to pay back these relatives.<br /> <br /> A splitting headache hit her, but she could only promise to repay part of the loan in half a month.<br /> <br /> Money, money, money! Where on earth am I going to get any money?<br /> <br /> Ultimately, she suppressed the bitterness with her. When she stepped into the supermarket, she abruptly hesitated. Never mind. I'll go back and have some water. Even a piece of bread costs about five, and that's far too expensive.<br /> <br /> “Can you believe it? The quality of advertisements in the matrimonial column is getting increasingly worse. Now, there's even an ad from a man in a wheelchair. Despite his disabilities, he's seeking a wife without disabilities,” the cashier complained.<br /> <br /> At that moment, Vivian was standing before a row of bread. Upon hearing the cashier's words, she reflexively looked over toward the cash register.<br /> <br /> The cashier was holding a newspaper in hand while still complaining, “What bllshit! Such a person must be a swindler, looking to cheat some woman into marriage! The requirements are so low, and there's only a picture of his back. I dare say he must be unsightly! Who knows, he might even be a psychopath!”<br /> <br /> It was early in the morning, and Vivian was the only patron in the supermarket. However, it was evident that the cashier was not interacting with her but commenting aloud as he read the newspaper.<br /> <br /> In the end, Vivian decided to buy a piece of bread to fill her stomach. When she was paying, she asked the cashier for a newspaper.<br /> <br /> The matrimonial advertisement read: Due to the pressure from the elders in the family, I am now seeking marriage. All that is required of the woman is kindness and sincerity. A certain amount of allowance will be provided each month. Vivian stared at it and was beyond tempted.<br /> <br /> But then the cashier's criticism earlier wasn't entirely without merit. This matrimonial advertisement might be a scam.<br /> <br /> After taking a bite of the bread, she drank a sip of water before chewing slowly since doing so would make her feel full quickly.<br /> <br /> “To a certain extent, I'm actually tricking him into marriage as well.” Vivian started feeling somewhat conflicted.<br /> <br /> Who knows, the disabled man might be sincerely seeking to get married. If I were to respond with an ulterior motive, it'd indeed be a bit too much. But I really have no more money.<br /> <br /> Motivated by a sense of chance, she eventually submitted her resume to the individual advertising in the matrimonial column.<br /> <br /> Despite responding to a marriage proposition, she felt as if she was applying for a job. All that was left then was to wait for a reply.<br /> <br /> The next day, Vivian received a call from an unknown number while bustling around in the hospital.<br /> <br /> “Excuse me, but is this Ms. Vivian William?” The voice of a young man drifted out of the phone, upon which Vivian wondered who would be calling her. Due to her frequent calls to others seeking loans for medical expenses, nearly all her friends and relatives had blocked her phone number.<br /> <br /> “Yes.”<br /> <br /> “You're hired. Please come to City Hall at two o'clock in the afternoon today to complete the procedures to register your marriage. My client plans to have the wedding at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Vivian was instantly bewildered. Subsequently, she remembered the matrimonial advertisement she had seen yesterday.<br /> <br /> “Is there a problem?” The young man's voice carried a hint of worry.<br /> <br /> “Uh, no, not at all.” Vivian wavered for a long moment. When she sensed that the person on the other end of the phone was about to hang up, she asked, “Is it true that I will be given a certain amount of allowance each month? Also, I'd like to ask if there is anything else I should be aware of.”<br /> <br /> “The allowance is fifty thousand per month. As for other matters, we can discuss them when we meet in the afternoon.”<br /> <br /> Listening to the man's brisk and professional tone, Vivian almost felt as if she was applying for a job and he was the one handling recruitment.<br /> <br /> Even after the phone call had ended, she remained in a daze.<br /> <br /> Vivian arrived at the entrance of City Hall right on the dot. From afar, she saw two men there, one standing and the other in a wheelchair.<br /> <br /> Seeing the two attractive men together, she suddenly perceived them as a couple and felt they should be the ones registering for marriage instead.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 I Got Married<br /> <br /> The man standing was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, looking slightly younger.<br /> <br /> The man in the wheelchair, on the other hand, gave Vivian quite a surprise.<br /> <br /> He had a breathtakingly perfect countenance, tapered eyebrows, and sparkling eyes. Every line on his face was seemingly a painstakingly carved work of art without a single flaw.<br /> <br /> He wore a simple white shirt, but one could tell that the tailoring was impeccable, highlighting his tall and slender figure.<br /> <br /> Although he was in a wheelchair, it did not diminish his detached and regal presence. He was like an unreachable star, his aura deterring others from coming too close.<br /> <br /> Vivian worked in a magazine company. She could tell at a single glance that the man in the wheelchair was the superior one.<br /> <br /> She plunged into a momentary trance, only snapping back to her senses when the man spoke. “Huh?”<br /> <br /> “After registering our marriage, we'll live separate lives. And I also know the true reason you responded to my marriage advertisement, Ms. William. As long as you cooperate with me enough, I'll bear your mother's medical fees.”<br /> <br /> Vivian's eyes promptly went wide.<br /> <br /> How does he know about my family's situation? He investigated my background? At once, all the hairs on her body stood on end, for someone who could investigate another person in a short time was definitely something else.<br /> <br /> But he promised to bear Mom's medical fees. Someone is now willing to help me pay the astronomical medical bills that are almost crushing me to death!<br /> <br /> Upon that realization, she found herself breathless. She felt as if she had hit the jackpot, the shock and fear within her washed away by the immense delight. Right then, settling her mother's medical fees was the most important thing to her.<br /> <br /> “Among the applicants, you match my requirements better, Ms. William. I need you to stop the rumors and gossip from my family while you need money.” Without waiting for Vivian to reply, the man continued speaking. His voice was so calm that it was as though he was not talking about marriage but discussing a business deal.<br /> <br /> It was only then that understanding dawned upon Vivian.<br /> <br /> So, this man before me is planning to have a marriage of convenience with me. But does such a windfall truly exist in this world?<br /> <br /> After turning it over in her mind, however, she felt that there was nothing worth swindling her for.<br /> <br /> Not only was she debt-ridden, but she also had a critically ill mother.<br /> <br /> A myriad of thoughts raced through her mind. Ultimately, she bit her lip and suppressed the last sliver of hesitance in her, abruptly giving a nod of her head. “Okay, I got it.”<br /> <br /> An hour later, Vivian felt as if she is walking on air when she stepped out of City Hall. She felt as though she was dreaming.<br /> <br /> They had already registered their marriage. Barring unforeseen circumstances, they would be having the wedding tomorrow.<br /> <br /> She had never imagined she would suddenly marry someone, much less a stranger.<br /> <br /> Finnick Norton was the name of the man in the wheelchair. Only when he signed the marriage registration form did Vivian learn his name.<br /> <br /> It was a simple yet elegant name, matching the man's aura perfectly.<br /> <br /> “Vivian William?” The man slowly recited her name. His low and hoarse voice brushed across Vivian's heart like a feather, bringing along a ticklish feeling.<br /> <br /> While Vivian was in a daze, a well-defined hand appeared before her eyes out of the blue, with a card held between two fingers.<br /> <br /> “Here's three months' allowance, Ms. William. You can use it to buy wedding rings and a wedding gown. As for your mother's medical fees and subsequent treatment, I'll arrange for my assistant to follow up.”<br /> <br /> Vivian lowered her gaze and met Finnick's obsidian eyes that resembled bottomless whirlpools.<br /> <br /> “Thank you.” Vivian took the credit card and bowed to him as she thanked him. “Thank you so much.”<br /> <br /> She had long passed the age of pursuing romantic relationships. More crucially, she couldn't bear to squander the money she had received and was determined to spend all of it on her mother's needs.<br /> <br /> At the end of the day, she still hoped that she could return the money to him in the future.<br /> <br /> “I have a meeting later this afternoon, so I won't be able to give you a ride.” Finnick's voice remained placid.<br /> <br /> “No worries.”<br /> <br /> Vivian was already beyond grateful for the money. As for whether he would drop her back off at the hospital, she did not mind it at all.<br /> <br /> Besides, they were not a true couple.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, something came to Finnick's mind. He added, “Ah, regarding my address, my assistant will send you the details shortly. Just move in at your convenience.”<br /> <br /> “This doesn't matter. I'm in no hurry,” Vivian said nervously.<br /> <br /> Although they should be living together after marriage, she was not ready to live with a stranger under the same roof.<br /> <br /> Perhaps the aversion in her voice was too apparent, for Finnick raised his eyes slightly and glanced at her, promptly making her feel somewhat embarrassed.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, he did not say anything, merely pressing the button on the wheelchair and shifting directions. “If there's nothing else, please excuse me.”<br /> <br /> “Sure.”<br /> <br /> Vivian watched as Finnick got into a black car before she left.<br /> <br /> She immediately took a bus back to the hospital and told them she would pay off the medical fees within three days.<br /> <br /> Despite the recklessness and absurdity of the wedding that day, it at least resolved her most pressing concern—her mother's medical bills.<br /> <br /> Vivian worked at Glamour Magazine. When she arrived at the office, it was not yet time for the afternoon interview.<br /> <br /> Seizing the extra time she had, she went to the adjacent mall and bought a pair of wedding rings with the credit card given by Finnick.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the office, she sat down and was just about to go through the information for the interview later in the afternoon when her colleague, Sarah, glided her chair over and leaned close to her. With eyes sparkling brightly, Sarah asked, “What's with this ring of yours, Vivian?”<br /> <br /> “I got married.”<br /> <br /> “Wow, congratulations, Vivian!” Sarah's gaze went back to the diamond ring. “Did your husband buy this ring for you? The diamond doesn't look too big. How much does it cost?”<br /> <br /> “A little over a thousand.”<br /> <br /> Vivian knew nothing about Finnick's background. Nonetheless, she could tell that he was likely pretty rich. Otherwise, he would never be able to afford her mother's expensive medical expenses.<br /> <br /> However, they were not a couple in the true sense, nor did she want to keep too high a profile. Thus, she had chosen the cheapest and most common style.<br /> <br /> Sarah's brows furrowed even more intensely.<br /> <br /> She said solemnly, “This won't do, Vivian. A ring is the symbol of marriage. How can you rely on a man who won't even buy you a better ring?”<br /> <br /> “Well, it's what he can afford,” Vivian replied calmly. She caught a flicker of pity in Sarah's gaze as she looked at her. The latter was likely assuming that her husband was facing financial difficulties.<br /> <br /> Not wanting to dwell on that matter, she added, “All right, let's not talk about this anymore. How's your preparation for the interview this afternoon?”<br /> <br /> “Haha, I'm already a hundred percent ready! Look at me, Vivian. Am I pretty today?” Sure enough, the question succeeded in diverting Sarah's attention.<br /> <br /> It was only after Sarah had said so that Vivian noticed she was wearing a pink and white dress. Her hair had also been meticulously styled.<br /> <br /> “Yes, you look stunning,” Vivian complimented generously.<br /> <br /> Sarah was promptly delighted, her eyes sparkling like stars. “Then, do you think that eligible bachelor, Patrick Carr, would take a fancy to me?”<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 The President Is My Husband<br /> <br /> Vivian blinked in surprise, as an understanding dawned upon her as to why Sarah had gone through so much trouble to doll herself up. The person that they would be interviewing later this afternoon was the president of Finnor Group.<br /> <br /> In Sunshine City, Finnor Group was akin to that of a legend.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, the company suddenly popped up out of nowhere. Rapidly, it managed to make a name for itself in the finance industry, using extremely aggressive methods.<br /> <br /> Within the next three years, it managed to become one of the financial magnates of Sunshine City, as it was on par with the top three families in the city.<br /> <br /> Yet, what had caught everyone’s attention more, was the president of the company.<br /> <br /> Even now, nobody knew what his name was, or how he looked like. His entire identity was a mystery, a fact that only added more to his allure.<br /> <br /> There was no better example to use, than Sarah, who specifically took time to dress up, when she found out they were going to interview the elusive president.<br /> <br /> Amusement glinted in Vivian’s eyes as she teased, “Sarah, are you sure that you’d want to leave such a good impression on him? Aren’t you worried that the president might be a bald, old man?”<br /> <br /> “Pfft! I don’t believe that!” Sarah stomped her foot in annoyance. “Rumor has it that he’s supposed to be really young!”<br /> <br /> In contrast to Sarah’s hopeful expression, Jenny was entirely serious as she stated, “This interview is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so we need to be fully prepared for it. This is the first time that the president actually accepted a media interview. Our sales will definitely reach an all-time high if we managed to get a photo of him.”<br /> <br /> Vivian nodded in understanding.<br /> <br /> It was true that the president of Finnor Group had never once accepted an interview before. When Glamour Magazine first sent an invite over, he had initially refused, as per usual. Inexplicably, a call came in yesterday, saying that he had agreed to it.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, the sudden good news had shocked the chief editors.<br /> <br /> Upon running through the contents of the interview one last time, Vivian, Sarah, and Jenny headed over to Finnor Group with a photographer.<br /> <br /> Finnor Group was located in the financial district of Sunshine City. They greeted the receptionist on the first floor, stating the reason for their visit. Then, they took the elevator all the way up to the top floor.<br /> <br /> “Are you from Glamour Magazine?” The secretary came over to welcome them the moment they stepped out of the elevator. “Mr. Norton is already waiting inside for you.”<br /> <br /> With that said, she led them into the president’s office.<br /> <br /> Vivian paused slightly when she heard the secretary’s words.<br /> <br /> Mr. Norton? Who would have thought that the president of Finnor Group would share the same surname as my new husband?<br /> <br /> Right before they entered, the nervous Sarah tugged on Vivian’s sleeve, whispering, “Is my hair alright? Is it messy? Oh, it better not be messed up...”<br /> <br /> Snickering softly, Vivian murmured in return, “You’re fine. Not a single hair is out of place. It’s-”<br /> <br /> At that moment, she happened to glance into the office as she spoke. Upon spotting the figure by the windows, she stiffened in surprise and trailed off. All thoughts about reassuring Sarah soon vanished.<br /> <br /> Just then, Sarah’s gaze landed on the man as well. Soon enough, she forgot all about her appearance. The shock was evident in her voice as she muttered, “Oh my god, the president of Finnor Group... He’s actually sitting in a wheelchair?”<br /> <br /> Before Vivian could say anything, the wheelchair slowly whirled around to face them.<br /> <br /> Sarah gasped. “Woah! H-he’s so handsome! He’s more handsome than a celebrity!”<br /> <br /> The fact that he was sitting in a wheelchair was completely overshadowed by his attractiveness. Hence, Sarah could not contain her awed whispers.<br /> <br /> Vivian did not hear a single word that she had uttered.<br /> <br /> Her attention was focused on the man too, but for entirely different reasons than her colleague. At that moment, her brain felt as though it had stopped working, as she stared at him, utterly dumbfounded.<br /> <br /> The rays of light pouring in from the window had cast the sharp angles of his face in the shadows, while his dark orbs were as cold as ever.<br /> <br /> It was Finnick.<br /> <br /> The president of Finnor Group is Finnick?<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 Are You Single<br /> <br /> The revelation stunned Vivian. Before she could react, Finnick shot them a small smile. “You are from Glamour Magazine, right? Please take a seat.”<br /> <br /> “Vivian, what are you still standing around for?”<br /> <br /> The reminder from Sarah snapped Vivian out of her daze, as she soon followed them to the couch.<br /> <br /> Finnick glided over and stopped in front of them. Sarah’s face was full of excitement as she asked, “Mr. Norton, may we begin?”<br /> <br /> “Sure.” Finnick’s expression was rather placid. Up till now, he had not even given Vivian a second glance. It was almost like they were complete strangers.<br /> <br /> His distant attitude had even caused Vivian to wonder if this man was just a random person who had a striking resemblance to her new husband.<br /> <br /> “Well... Mr. Norton, since you’ve been very mysterious so far, everyone is dying to know what your full name is.” Blushing a bright red, Sarah began the interview. “Do you mind telling us your name?”<br /> <br /> “Finnick Norton,” he replied succinctly. The moment the words left his thin lips, Vivian’s hopes were dashed.<br /> <br /> Finnick Norton. He really is my new husband!<br /> <br /> “Finnick Norton. What a pleasant name!” Jenny flattered with a smile. “Next, we would like to ask you a series of questions.”<br /> <br /> With that, Jenny turned to shoot Vivian a pointed look. Upon noticing that Vivian was still staring at Finnick stupidly, she surreptitiously pinched the daydreaming woman.<br /> <br /> “Ouch!” Vivian exclaimed in pain as she returned to her senses.<br /> <br /> Before coming here, they had all agreed that Vivian would do the interview, while Sarah and Jenny jotted down the notes.<br /> <br /> Faced with Jenny’s reproving glare, Vivian quickly calmed her raging emotions as she put on a professional air. “Mr. Norton, are you a local of Sunshine City?”<br /> <br /> “I guess you could say that I’m half a local.” In stark contrast to Vivian’s earlier panic, Finnick was as cool as a cucumber. “I was born here but I’d left for A Nation when I was really young.”<br /> <br /> At his words, Vivian suddenly felt like she had wanted to burst out in laughter. The man sitting across from her was supposed to be her husband, yet she knew absolutely nothing about him.<br /> <br /> However, she was working now, so she pushed aside her random thoughts. She continued the interview, going down the list of questions that they had prepared beforehand.<br /> <br /> The interview went on smoothly after that. Finnick was rather cooperative, albeit a little cold. Still, he was nothing like the unreasonable and unkind man that the rumors said he was.<br /> <br /> Getting into the flow of things, Vivian temporarily forgot that she was actually interviewing her husband. However, when her eyes landed on the next question, her words got stuck in her throat. An awkward silence descended upon the office.<br /> <br /> “Vivian, what are you doing?” Sarah nudged her.<br /> <br /> She plastered an apologetic smile on her face. “My apologies, Mr. Norton. This next question is rather personal and I’m sure that a lot of our female readers will be interested in your answer.” Squashing aside the strange feeling that was burning in her chest, Vivian forced herself to ask, “Are you single, Mr. Norton?”<br /> <br /> Vivian could have bitten off her tongue at the stupid question that had escaped her lips.<br /> <br /> Ugh, if only Sarah and Jenny weren’t here right now. I wouldn’t have to ask this question that I already know the answer to!<br /> <br /> Nervous, she raised her head to glance into Finnick’s eyes. She could have sworn that she had glimpsed a slight hint of amusement, flashing through his emotionless orbs.<br /> <br /> However, it was gone as fast as it had come, leaving her to wonder if she had merely imagined it.<br /> <br /> He opened his mouth and drawled, “Well... what do you think, miss?”<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 The Ring Is Beautiful<br /> <br /> Vivian’s heart skipped a beat at his response.<br /> <br /> What do I think? I don’t even need to think about it!<br /> <br /> Despite her inner thoughts, she still managed to quirk her lips up in a small grin. “Let me guess... A man with such outstanding achievements as yourself, I’m certain that you’re already married. Am I right, Mr. Norton?”<br /> <br /> Thereafter, she avoided his gaze, as guilt crept up on her. In the next instant, she berated herself for feeling so.<br /> <br /> Why should I feel guilty? He’s the one who had concealed his real identity from me! He kept pretending that he didn’t know me! I’m not in the wrong here!<br /> <br /> Across from her, Finnick took note of the minor changes in her expressions, as her conflicting emotions played out, all over her face.<br /> <br /> Almost imperceptibly, his lips twitched upwards.<br /> <br /> Even before this interview, he already knew that she would be the one who would be interviewing him. In all actuality, it was probably more accurate to say that he had only agreed to it because he found out that she worked at Glamour Magazine.<br /> <br /> She thought that today was the first time that they had met. In truth, he had seen her three days ago when she was on a blind date.<br /> <br /> At that time, he was quite certain that he had never seen her before. Yet, somehow, she seemed incredibly familiar to him. Thus, he instructed his men to investigate her.<br /> <br /> It was pure coincidence that he had met her again, this morning, at the Civil Affairs Bureau. The man whom she was supposed to marry had not shown up. He had even called to humiliate her.<br /> <br /> Recalling the information that his men had found out, he had approached her and suggested that they marry each other instead.<br /> <br /> He had tossed the earlier question to her to answer because he wanted to tease her. He had not expected that she would be so nervous and shy about it. It did not match what he had known of her past at all.<br /> <br /> The serene look on his face was unchanging as he uttered, “Yes, I’m already married. It only happened in the past few days actually.”<br /> <br /> As he said that, his eyes flicked over to Vivian, causing her heart to pound faster.<br /> <br /> Before she could respond, Sarah let out an exaggerated cry of dismay.<br /> <br /> “Mr. Norton, you’re already married? Aww, all our female readers are going to be heartbroken!” Sarah sighed mournfully before she perked up and prodded, “I wonder what sort of woman Mr. Norton’s wife is? Is she a daughter from one of the influential families?”<br /> <br /> “Sarah!” Vivian tugged at the nosy woman’s arm. That’s certainly not on the list of questions that we had prepared. It’s way too personal and it’s rather rude too!<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Finnick did not get upset. He smiled blandly as he chose to remain silent.<br /> <br /> “Alright, that’s enough of asking Mr. Norton about his private life. Let’s move on to the questions related to the company.” Not wanting to linger on the topic of marriage for too long, Vivian hurriedly brought the interview back on track.<br /> <br /> The next few questions were straight to the point, as they were entirely focused on his job. At long last, the interview ended on a safe note.<br /> <br /> “I’m very happy to have received this interview from Glamour Magazine.” Finnick shook each of their hands after the session had ended. When it was Vivian’s turn, he paused for a second, his gaze fixed on the ring that she was wearing. His lips curled up into a smirk. “What a beautiful ring.”<br /> <br /> Vivian’s cheeks felt warm, as a blush bloomed upon her face. She snatched her hand back and followed the others out of the office.<br /> <br /> The tension running through her only diminished, once they had exited.<br /> <br /> Beside her, Sarah shrieked in joy, “Oh my god! I actually shook hands with the president of Finnor Group! I’m not going to wash my hand for a week!”<br /> <br /> Exasperated, Vivian was about to chastise the other woman, when she saw Finnick’s secretary walking towards them. There were several small but intricate boxes in her hands.<br /> <br /> “Hello, this is a small token of appreciation from our president to each of you. Please accept it.”<br /> <br /> Accepting one of the boxes, Sarah was increasingly ecstatic. “Oh wow, we’d even received a gift too! How thoughtful of Mr. Norton!”<br /> <br /> She eagerly opened the box, revealing a Chanel silk scarf inside.<br /> <br /> “Damn, it’s not surprising that he’s the president! His generosity is really something!” she gushed. “Look, we each have a different color too! Vivian, hurry up and open yours. I want to see what color yours is.”<br /> <br /> Vivian did not wish to open the box, but Sarah continued to wheedle her relentlessly. Unable to bear it any longer, she lifted the lid.<br /> <br /> Upon catching a glimpse of what was inside, her face fell. 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151,859	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":152331}'	No	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	1043073523466666		Urgently hiring!!!!!<br /> <br /> Work from home with a schedule that meets your needs<br /> <br /> DM for more inquiries (per 1 hour session)<br /> <br /> Ask this company to pay off your credit card debt<br /> <br /> 🔷Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.<br /> 🔷No commute needed if you choose to work from home.<br /> 🔷No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time<br /> <br /> Benefits <br /> 🔷HEALTH INSURANCE <br /> 🔷EDUCATION ASSISTANCE <br /> 🔷PAID TIME OFF <br /> 🔷FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE <br /> <br /> This position is perfect for those looking for temporary, remote, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is needed. Apply now while spots are still available!	MESSAGE_PAGE		194834077052884	Century Automotive Service Corp.	https://facebook.com/61555435684227	0	1	7,137,982,836,248,623	2024-01-22 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Send message	Century Automotive Service Corp.	120203916104710019		NONE	image			{"type":"VISUAL_EDITOR","version":2,"landing_screen_type":"welcome_message","media_type":"text","text_format":{"customer_action_type":"ice_breakers","message":{"ice_breakers":[{"title":"I'm interested. Can you tell me more?","response":""},{"title":"What are your hours?","response":""},{"title":"Where are you located?","response":""}],"text":"Hi, {{user_first_name}}! Please let us know how we can help you."}},"user_edit":false,"surface":"boosted_post"}	2024-01-20 14:45	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420642009_226514410512991_6495888999587021479_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=PmOLzjNkBkkAX8Vpf84&_nc_oc=AQmMNgfPcKgoALCQimYhHV3gTJK3doLd_Wlaj4gh29ojTQYzoO72UxhlvnW5TnVSKY0&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBuWoQ8udlccLxNIoEejtGZgCyWwTeMAn4Cuqxrp3QfYg&oe=65B3219B	person_profile	Century Automotive Service Cor	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420197324_264686139807771_5916770342654439011_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mR0Veg3GLVUAX8vUI27&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAvSpAwc5VpoB_Oj1lbgjxmYD_0HmH5vSd_SHpgqz1yTw&oe=65B42EF9	3	Century Automotive Service Corp.	2024-01-20 02:00	View Edit Delete
151,873	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":152331}'	No	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	677869161179656		Applications are<br /> available today!<br /> <br /> Please read carefully!!!<br /> <br /> This is an opportunity for every USA citizen <br /> Each and every year Billions of dollars are awarded in form of grant funding to help a lot of poor people in the country.<br /> <br /> This is an on going program which is said to specifically help people with bills, debts, tuition, pay credit card debt, accommodation, medical bills, starting up a business, mortgages and even help the retired, veterans, elders and disabled……Apply today you might be the next person to benefit from this program. I Agent pascal Miguel can help you with the process of application. Your success is my priority. Apply now!!!<br /> I agent Pascal Miguel can help apply for a grant. You happiness is my priority Let's get started!	MESSAGE_PAGE		124971864040491	Government Grant Program	https://facebook.com/61552110170076	1,873	1	1,516,613,285,572,517	2024-01-21 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Send message	Government Grant Program	120205303685910310		NONE	video			{"type":"VISUAL_EDITOR","version":2,"landing_screen_type":"welcome_message","media_type":"text","text_format":{"customer_action_type":"ice_breakers","message":{"ice_breakers":[{"title":"Can you tell me more about your organization?","response":""},{"title":"Where is your organization located?","response":""},{"title":"Can you tell me more about your programs?","response":""}],"text":"Hi {{user_first_name}}! Please let us know how we can help you."}},"user_edit":false,"surface":"boosted_post"}	2024-01-20 10:19	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420482775_696629689320536_5881471750522980575_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Y47QPpcKfRIAX_W3giO&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAY3UDxJZZS7ejB1EgLMiibQaM7EhsXMO3nzIme4CLvCA&oe=65B4973C	person_profile	Government Grant Program	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420425679_3566036813647318_389036393229473327_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qrZOE6LX2NgAX_G4EUw&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCanZbt7X4HYI5tHsgdz5buMwIRYa2qK191hspG4Zf3nA&oe=65B316A4	3	Government Grant Program	2024-01-20 02:00	View Edit Delete
151,922	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":false,"simple_request_ratio":1,"is_bh_selenium":false,"selenium_ratio":1,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	No	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	296463420080623	Over $25,000 in credit card balances? Feeling Trapped?	The Smartest Way To Erase $25,000 Or More In Debt. Cut your credit card payments by 75% <br /> <br /> ***Only Eligible For Debts $25,000+	GET_QUOTE	https://trylendingpro.com/apply/?_ef_transaction_i	204906449376977	Lending Pro	https://facebook.com/trylendingpro	0	1	1,542,463,143,220,746	2024-01-19 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Get quote	Lending Pro	120205826525380566	trylendingpro.com	NONE	video		https://trylendingpro.com/apply/?_ef_transaction_id=&affid=2&oid=1&oid=1&affid=2&sid=FB_SadC		2024-01-19 19:03	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421023237_759758856058456_3406485438803186042_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mqCr9FHXTUIAX_U1w-k&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCTl6D8SqpMOvmJldgu8c4dMKQqwEz3im4RVbvyLcls8g&oe=65B43CE5	person_profile	Lending Pro	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420970179_362311286437422_5305159127052839966_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=n122DYNbKBIAX928en7&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBqTt9DqQxawgb60i8t6CKpUybs07hX12PiBHBLzGwbeQ&oe=65B3FFAA	3	Lending Pro	2024-01-19 02:00	View Edit Delete
151,970	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	No	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	1140012377441781	"I kept making minimum CC payments, but I never got out of debt, it was driving me mad..."	"My bills were piling up, and payment request letters were stacked on the doormat. In 2020, I was $11,334+ in credit card debt.<br /> <br /> I spent 2020 to 2022 paying off my debt.<br /> <br /> Paying off as much as I could, every month.<br /> <br /> Living off of scraps.<br /> <br /> What happened to that debt?<br /> <br /> Virtually NOTHING!<br /> <br /> As interest rates soared, so did my bills.<br /> <br /> After 2 years of making $215 payments,<br /> <br /> each and every month!<br /> <br /> My $11,334 debt, was still $10,334.<br /> <br /> I was getting crushed. <br /> <br /> They trapped me in debt, raised the rates whenever they wanted, and kept me stuck forever. <br /> <br /> But, I didn't know what to do.<br /> <br /> All I knew was that if I did nothing, I'd spend decades paying off hundreds of dollars to credit card debts.<br /> <br /> I needed a way out, but I didn't know how.<br /> <br /> So, I started calling...<br /> <br /> I spent 5 weeks calling debt agents, loan officers, planners, advisors, and credit analysts.<br /> <br /> Every time they'd tell me...<br /> <br /> That's just the nature of debt.<br /> <br /> The only (useless) advice I got...<br /> <br /> "Pay off more."<br /> <br /> All I could think to that was: "If I could, I obviously wouldn't be in debt, would I?"<br /> <br /> But, I thanked them nonetheless.<br /> <br /> Some really helped me, and I kept hearing this one thing over and over again.<br /> <br /> The trustworthy people, that took time for me, and didn't see me as prey but genuinely wanted to help me all said the same.<br /> <br /> "Debt consolidation."<br /> <br /> So, I started researching it.<br /> <br /> Does it actually work? <br /> <br /> My credit card rates were 22.77%.<br /> <br /> No wonder it's impossible to pay off.<br /> <br /> These companies are SHARKS.<br /> <br /> Preying on people who have less.<br /> <br /> However, what I found was that with a debt consolidation plan, the rates were only 3% to 9%.<br /> <br /> Now, that was for me, it can be different for someone else.<br /> <br /> But, what I can guarantee.<br /> <br /> It will be LOWER.<br /> <br /> How do I know?<br /> <br /> Well, I've tried it out.<br /> <br /> My monthly payments came down from $215, to just $75, and best of all, I'm debt-free.<br /> <br /> I have no more credit card debt.<br /> <br /> And it's going to stay that way.<br /> <br /> Get out of debt.<br /> <br /> Money stress is the worst stress.<br /> <br /> I've used this company, check the link, I can genuinely recommend them.<br /> <br /> They cut my rates down immensely.<br /> <br /> Good luck out there, and pay off those debts. It'll make life far more enjoyable.	SIGN_UP	https://americanreliefresources.org/fast-debt-reli	228487020339198	David Roberts	https://facebook.com/61555815230266	0	1	392,576,476,576,724	2024-01-21 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Sign up	David Roberts	120205036798560418	americanreliefresources.org	NONE	video		https://americanreliefresources.org/fast-debt-relief-program/		2024-01-19 04:08	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420198223_903954234520079_6053806476764197525_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LdAqOkws-5kAX94xgwt&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDXpA2E8elr_CI6v7todMtinqAPbqXhJtfrpZYcrIGcKg&oe=65B435A5	person_profile	David Roberts	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420390590_253228067802408_1483738451578394735_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=__f4f3-4-e4AX_okgrI&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA6dYOlwniwnY1sWzsXN78PntQR-HJLfv42QTmi3y44ZQ&oe=65B3B37B	3	David Roberts	2024-01-19 02:00	View Edit Delete
152,277	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":152292}'	No	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	691636519482337	Get a free debt relief quote	Now serving Tennessee residents! Solutions for people with credit card debt. No loans, no bankruptcy. Click for more details.	LEARN_MORE	https://quote.clearoneadvantage.com/os/savings-est	194180760639817	ClearOne Advantage, LLC	https://facebook.com/Debt.Settlement.Services	3,367	1	1,525,283,854,993,264	2024-01-22 02:00	regular_page	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn More	ClearOne Advantage, LLC	6525079798092	ClearOneAdvantage.com	NONE	dco		https://quote.clearoneadvantage.com/os/savings-estimate/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=fbret60&utm_content=aw1		2024-01-17 12:27	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420020753_1469565393764299_467331627754509605_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=f9k13t_PjxsAX-e2Ips&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBCetF14st5CPZtzQ0j38G-uTVyIJp_t5mO58JrqBPi4A&oe=65B4A5C1	person_profile	ClearOne Advantage	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420016362_1319430318632201_6510383002972953820_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=U2hn7QZBjsIAX8-r_oV&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDPiLdYb_RyRxV9AaLBMI8mWYAPCDaxqR8XGxKTj2XNWg&oe=65B322EA	3	ClearOne Advantage, LLC	2024-01-17 02:00	View Edit Delete
152,330	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":152331}'	Yes	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	1592865114856335	0 to $40k/mo SMMA: How I did it (Full Method Explained)	Since this is a testimonial, please make sure you read our disclaimer below.<br /> <br /> Story of a student who went from Homeless to $50K Months in his SMMA business...<br /> <br /> His main sources of landing clients 👉 Cold Calling<br /> <br /> To stay compliant please read the testimonial language below:<br /> *Earnings and income representations made by James Bonadies, Jason McKim, and Visibility Cloud, LLC dba Local Marketing Vault and <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftwopagesites.com%2F&h=AT33AlAvcFYoKta8McNXVcWrb0DlvkTmTIA81H2CbLtACmpds6X7gbpibxQChkuu3Tkg57spoUYIXJN84N5mvYsjZCqT01oxH-Xtn0-eVvPRZVKpAnN3rjVv-eWE1aAlSqffB_CWTzhfS1Q-YqUHWKaJxfJDgmi9a_gUhsZ7o2E" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">twopagesites.com</a> and their advertisers/sponsors/affiliates (collectively, "Visibility Cloud, LLC") are aspirational statements only of your earnings potential. We have the benefit of doing this business model for 7 years and we IN NO WAY guarantee you will get similar results. All references are purely for educational purposes and OUR results, plus Student results that have been given to us. The results of us as well as students are NOT the typical results of a newcomer to an online business or any business. These results are not typical and results will vary greatly.			1459264484138540	James & Jason	https://facebook.com/jamesgbonadies	13,857	1	911,426,743,678,562	2024-01-21 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1		James & Jason	120203717083050625		NONE	video				2024-01-17 12:15	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420031510_900930628038440_7694789557832854715_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=YKXle_-lcdAAX9BcCHl&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCkBV6_qACcV6Avbn6pN8nu_ClG8d63SixSoT2HmwxXQw&oe=65B40B50	person_profile	James Bonadies	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420016335_301034942467589_4513377582525030722_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=93aYETs4l3IAX-Vif7N&_nc_oc=AQlkhw4z0qr98Y_0Bfe9GlDg_Gj6Zgd9E4Juq6hsHU7horGy-r8Rug4__dddQAAfeiH1svb40zkZa_VBNqGACkUc&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfChS9Uhu1JYYOtwava_pLCpeCsHeC6edZi_fR90bopshw&oe=65B3485E	3	James & Jason	2024-01-17 02:00	View Edit Delete
152,337	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":true,"simple_request_ratio":0.012492563950029744,"is_bh_selenium":null,"selenium_ratio":null,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	No	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	272007278978427	Peak 65 Is Here: What It Means For You, Your Life And Your Money	The greatest surge of new retirees in the nation’s history is here. In 2024, the US will have more 65-year-olds than ever. Now, and in the years ahead, our nation’s retirement system will be tested like never before. There will be other, far-reaching, significant impacts on our economy and society at-large. <br /> <br /> Join Jean Chatzky for this special "Your Money Map" episode, where she sits down with experts, including Ben Harris, former White House economist and Vice President and Director of Economic Studies at The Brookings Institution, Jason Fichtner, Executive Director, Alliance for Lifetime Income Retirement Income Institute and Chief Economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center and Washington Post Personal Finance Columnist Michelle Singletary to talk about what "Peak 65" means for you, your life and your money.	LEARN_MORE	https://www.protectedincome.org/peak65/	221149628475824	Alliance for Lifetime Income	https://facebook.com/allianceforlifetimeincome	85,193	5	366,037,922,710,970	2024-01-22 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Learn more	Alliance for Lifetime Income	120203917982380128	www.protectedincome.org	NONE	video	According to the World Alzheimer Report 2022, almost 80% of the general public are concerned about developing dementia. Not surprisingly, evidence also suggests that these fears increase with age. Currently, the lifetime risk for developing Alzheimer’s at age 45 is 1 in 5 for women and 1 in 10 for...	https://www.protectedincome.org/peak65/		2024-01-17 10:51	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420202681_379039881382874_4824143887640221293_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Yu3G1NBckewAX8EXA5M&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBniAUgzJrcyr8XD6sn8lj_WY_jvpYxVF5ugOdh4kbQTw&oe=65B4D09F	person_profile	Alliance for Lifetime Income	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/419910724_1044715766569373_24984957529595533_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-_FjtO8s84UAX8RP_Px&_nc_oc=AQkFl7BLpasjHzMhtCLcg8QKltbwIVEN2das_ZawOVJaSSJ2n4Fhn9vsHI1Ds5YX8JRlkILyTOOHzIbqh5EU1BHo&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBJ-IrOMf5lccxJ2cuzK_UygxG360UFdfZAF2FUjEFs1g&oe=65B33298	3	Alliance for Lifetime Income	2024-01-17 02:00	View Edit Delete
152,380	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":false,"simple_request_ratio":0.9976793015802851,"is_bh_selenium":false,"selenium_ratio":1,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	Yes	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	751194633562282	Credit Card to Unlock Home Equity	💸 Get up to $250,000 Limit<br /> 💸 2% Unlimited Cash Back<br /> 💸 Starting at $0 to Get a Card<br /> 💸 UnlockYour Home Equity<br /> 💸 Lowest APR Guaranteed! <br /> <br /> Approval, APR, and Line Size depend on a variety of factors, including: credit score, income, debt-to-income, and property value.<br /> <br /> Aven Financial, Inc. dba Aven. NMLS # 2042345. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Faven.com%2Flicenses&h=AT2ZO6m2M_X5KnZu_Xn6lqk0-nZsaTHDQNm3mwdA7gEAOAOxiTdYE_MIMqxikLYWrxqqVw6eSnzI3C0kRPFvXEnBkdWPnvbMiADovBXPx9TFliLRM0AiYNyOFKVrWJ5hycTEkWns8bw84zP1LBcG4HjqhHi8J8QTHldV9Q" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">aven.com/licenses</a> The Aven Card is issued by Coastal Community Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Aven Accounts are made by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC, NMLS #462289. Subject to credit approval. Certain terms and conditions may apply. Visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Faven.com%2F&h=AT3asfZSBjz3XsuK1anJGI-4kNj-jGNrP660HkYEyv9FgRNEcI3_gfsAVv2295JWJnF1usXllDpH2_mcTTaFIBqr0_6UXtQxnyuOx9dnmVEFd6EPzIU3XEXBf6CFRb0tkWMRUkO6CyRDqQQfmhyP-k7nB83ChsfTSQhQrQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">aven.com</a> for details. Equal Housing Lender.	INSTALL_MOBILE_APP	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a	110213867183658	Aven	https://facebook.com/avencard	1,172	2	3,568,459,080,043,393	2024-01-21 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Install now	Aven	120204567954670702	play.google.com	NONE	video		http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aven.app		2024-01-16 18:52	https://scontent.fabe1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420180015_7238549186202259_6046387063947005359_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=vlv2Li_8DaMAX8XtRQC&_nc_ht=scontent.fabe1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCj9zxihJ7jHucdhZYYnFbyiykNwGIr4euJbB5P4RFn5Q&oe=65B41B93	person_profile	Aven	https://scontent.fabe1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420124908_914356323395170_8592752267293210975_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wbjYa_eCNAcAX8F-iz6&_nc_ht=scontent.fabe1-1.fna&oh=00_AfDzA7WZmTGvAQPg2L08-TxEA3LBC1YTcAVyvTYfiK9mSA&oe=65B33593	3	Aven	2024-01-16 02:00	View Edit Delete
152,439	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":152443}'	Yes	2024-01-22 20:04	active	117	1815877465519450	「Cruel Love」ONLY on DreameShort TV🔥🔥	🔞💔The CEO seeking revenge finds out that the enemy's daughter is actually his girlfriend! 👇Download DreameShort TV to watch more series. Watch full episode：Cruel Love	INSTALL_MOBILE_APP	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.s	135427532991568	Dreame Short	https://facebook.com/61552243883150	59	0	0	2024-01-21 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	1	Install Now	Dreame Short	120203629091080351	play.google.com	NONE	dco		http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stary.dreamshort		2024-01-16 04:05	https://scontent-den2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420039148_6259554864148134_6888191595323065494_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=k4SCCiTGQRgAX_T_dSX&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.xx&oh=00_AfANH7HBirG1vZAfT2VgPjbcRSEPLy4qgutxgyVICjtzsQ&oe=65B43ED7	person_profile	Dreame Short	https://scontent-den2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/420049924_3653085018259680_8668176589918048052_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-Ag7-R0ZIMwAX8UfH8A&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.xx&oh=00_AfCJtPEHY-qDceAuHTT7ICrLIO05_cRgtsPSwATvJ9zmPQ&oe=65B46DE3	3	Dreame Short	2024-01-16 02:00	View Edit Delete

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