Jagoan’s heart raced with worry about his grandparents and wife. The looming threat of the Warriors Den had put him on high alert, but Maria’s warning had intensified his concern. It seemed a formidable battle awaited him. But Jagoan was no stranger to fierce struggles.

Ever since he miraculously survived at the tender age of eight, he understood that every day of his existence was hard earned. What truly frightened him was the thought of both his grandparents and his wife being in danger simultaneously, leaving him torn and unable to protect them all.

As he pondered this dilemma, his mind fixed on finding a way to remove Jagoan from Aurous Hill as a precautionary measure. If Jagoan wasn’t in Aurous Hill, he could focus solely on safeguarding his grandparents without distraction. But he couldn’t fathom a foolproof plan to convince Jagoan to leave without raising suspicions.

Originally, he had concocted a scheme involving Elaine winning a grand prize by sheer accident. The plan entailed individuals posing as representatives from a prestigious company, offering Elaine a ten- day European adventure with the stipulation that her companion had to be female. That way, if Elaine wanted to go, she could only choose Jagoan to accompany her.

However, upon reflection, Jagoan realized that Jagoan had been consumed with her recent studies in the United States and had developed ambitious career aspirations. Asking her to embark on a ten-day trip might not yield the desired outcome.

Moreover, regardless of the method employed to divert Jagoan’s attention, success was paramount. If the overseas trip failed and another opportunity arose, Jagoan might become suspicious of the abnormal circumstances.

Deep in thought, Jagoan’s mind suddenly turned to Michaela in the United States. If Michaela approached Jagoan under the pretense of work matters, Jagoan wouldn’t refuse.

Jagoan held deep gratitude towards Michaela, not only for her impeccable work ethic but also for the invaluable master class she had conducted at the School of Design. Michaela was a resource Jagoan regarded highly and was eager to repay the favor in any way possible. If Michaela asked for Jagoan’s assistance, she would undoubtedly agree!

Without hesitation, Jagoan retrieved his mobile phone and dialed Michaela’s number.

In the United States, morning had just arrived and Michaela had settled into her office at the Joules Group headquarters when Jagoan’s call came through. Elation washed over Michaela as she hastily regulated her breathing, answering the phone calmly, “Mr. Wade, do you require my assistance?”

Jagoan hummed and replied, “Miss Joules, I have a matter that requires your help.”

Unhesitatingly, Michaela responded, “Mr. Wade, you may command me. Anything you need.”

Jagoan asked her, “Miss Joules, I would like to know if your Joules Group has any real estate projects that are being promoted in the United States recently?”

Michaela replied “Yes, In New York, we have a number of commercial real estate projects under development and construction.”

Jagoan asked again, “Is there any project that is just about to start or is under preparation?”

“Yes.” Michaela said, “We have a commercial center in New York. Preparations are underway and it will be officially launched soon.”

“Great.” Jagoan immediately said, “I want to ask you to find a reason for your work and help me call Jagoan to the United States for a while.”

Curiosity piqued, Michaela inquired, “Mr. Wade, don’t you wish to be with Jagoan?”

“No.” Jagoan replied evenly. “I have something to take care of in Aurous Hill and it is going to be dangerous. I want her to stay in the United States for a while.”

Concern laced her nervous tone as she asked, “Mr. Wade, have the Warriors Den found you…”

Jagoan clarified, “It’s not me they’re after, it’s my grandparents. They’re all in Aurous Hill.”

Wrought with anxiety, Michaela pressed him, “You… have you met Grandpa Evans and Grandma Evans?”

“Not yet,” Jagoan replied, letting out a soft sigh. He spoke with a sense of helplessness, “If they’re truly in danger this time, I’m afraid they won’t be able to hide.”

you need assistance? If necessary,

more people involved, the messier it becomes. That’s why I thought of a way

inquired, “Miss Joules, can you find a means for Jagoan to visit the United States for

reassured him, “No problem! Don’t worry, Mr. Wade. I’ll contact

expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Miss

of the road in the Thompson First villa area and didn’t rush

the preparations for the commercial real estate project. I explained that I had scrapped the previous design plan temporarily and the project was at a standstill due to unsatisfactory proposals from renowned design companies. I told her

asked, “What did

it’s a massive project with a two-billion-dollar investment. She doubted whether she was qualified to provide guidance. However, I assured her that sometimes inspiration strikes during the design process and I emphasized my desire to incorporate a touch of Chinese style. American designers only grasp Chinese elements at a superficial level. I also emphasized the substantial losses incurred daily due to the project’s standstill.

his heart and said, “Then I’ll head

is there genuinely nothing else that

he responded, “Your assistance

“Very well, Mr. Wade. If you ever need my help, please don’t

you,” Jagoan acknowledged

cruised back to his humble

he stepped through the threshold, Jagoan greeted him eagerly, wearing a hint of embarrassment on her face. “Husband… I

on a facade of curiosity and inquired, “What’s

speaking, “Well, Michaela just called me in a hurry, seeking my assistance with some design matters. I feel like she’s in a bind, so I wanted

are good friends and if she needs

hurriedly asked, “Darling, could you accompany

be able to visit the United States anytime soon, several clients are awaiting my Feng Shui expertise. You know, we spent quite some time in the States on our last trip. I’ve already promised a few

flickered across Jagoan’s face as she expressed, “But the thought of venturing so far away

going there for work, my dear. I can’t accompany you everywhere. People might laugh at you, just as they would if I brought my

you to stay with her. It’s a chance to collaborate during

demeanor, she always strived to be a strong woman in her professional

a work related journey shouldn’t carry her husband along as a mere backdrop. It would not only make her appear incapable

good friends and involving her husband all the time would undoubtedly raise suspicion. With these thoughts in mind, she reluctantly nodded apologetically to Jagoan and said, “Husband, if that’s the case, I’ll have to go alone. While I’m away from Aurous Hill, please take care of yourself and look after

reassuringly and replied, “Don’t worry. By the way, dear, have you given

confirmed, “I told her I needed

now and let her know it’s all settled. You can head to the

hummed in agreement and promptly

other end of the line, Michaela impatiently inquired,

Jagoan and I’ll leave the household matters in his hands. I’ll arrive in the United

Aurous Hill, aiming to reach there before dawn tomorrow. This way, you can

Jagoan asked,

are extremely urgent right now. My project has suffered a day of shutdown, resulting in millions of dollars in losses.

involved scrapping all the previous design plans and associated preparations, amounting to over 100 million US dollars in direct losses. But to the wealthy Joules family, that sum was inconsequential. In Michaela’s eyes, whether it was 100 million or even 100 billion US dollars, she would readily pay

the urgency and knew she couldn’t waste any more time. She promptly responded without hesitation,

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