Moonlit Flowers on Cliffsides Edge… James muttered to himself. That painting was his familys most important heirloom. Before his grandfather died, he told James that their family could be wiped out, but that painting was the one thing they could not lose. It remained in Jamess mind, even after ten years. Get ready. We act tonight. Understood. Henry nodded. Alright, you should leave. My wifes about to get off work. She doesnt want me to be around knaves and hooligans, and its obvious from your appearance alone that youre not a good guy. If my wife saw you, Id be in for another lecture. Henrys expression fell. He was just slightly darker-skinned. Why does that make him a hooligan? Why would that make him a bad guy? Dont just stand there, get lost. James sent a kick his way. Henry turned and left. James glanced at the time. Theas work had ended. She would be coming out any moment. He pushed his electric motorcycle along and made his way to the Callahans Eternality Group. Before he could approach the entrance, however, he spotted a woman walking out of the building. She was five foot ten, clad in formal business attire that consisted of a white button-down shirt, a black pencil skirt, and red heels. Her chestnut-colored wavy hair framed her face, and the way she walked with a briefcase in her hand conveyed a powerful confidence about her. Thea! A man walked up to her at that moment, holding out a bouquet of flowers. These are for you, Thea. Are you free tonight? Ive booked a private room in The Drunken Fairy tonight. Id love to take you out for dinner. This man was Brandon Frasier, of the Frasiers, one of The Great Four in Cansington. Ever since Thea obtained Celestial Groups order list and her apparent friendship with Alex Yates, the chairman of Celestial Group, was exposed, the Callahans fame grew exponentially. Thea, too, became the most beautiful woman in Cansington. She was also highly competent as chairwoman of Eternality. She managed to put the company in order in just half a month. Thanks to her growing fame, she was crowned Cansingtons prettiest chairwoman. Even though she had a husband, James was virtually unknown. The heirs to wealthy families ignored his existence and continued pursuing Thea in hopes of eventually winning her over. At that moment, Thea spotted James and his electric motorcycle. She flashed a stunning smile, ignoring Brandon as she made her way toward him. She kissed James, then hugged his arm affectionately. Honey, that person told me he booked a private room in The Drunken Fairy and wants me to have dinner with him. I havent been to The Drunken Fairy before. He invited you. You should go. Take me with you, too, if hes okay with that. Ive never been there before, either. Brandons expression turned sour at the scene. He marched over to them. James Caden? Im Brandon Frasier, he said coldly and held out a card. Ill pay you five hundred thousand dollars to leave Thea! Do I accept it, darling? Its up to you, Thea said, an amused smile playing at her lips. I think you should, though. Youd be able to reserve a table at The Drunken Fairy with that much money. Ill take it, then. James gave Brandon a smile as he accepted the card. So, whats the pin number? Brandon turned his nose up at James. Six zeroes. Take the money and get lost. From now onwards, Thea will have nothing to do with you anymore. Yep, well go get our divorce sorted right now. James nodded. Hop on, darling. Thea sat on the motorcycles back seat and wrapped her arms around Jamess waist. They then drove away under Brandons bewildered gaze. Brandon stared after them for a few minutes before realizing he had been fooled. He threw the bouquet of flowers he had been holding onto the ground, glaring after James, now far in the distance. You little-! This isnt over! he shouted angrily after him. James drove Thea home on the motorcycle. Once home, Thea sat on the couch and held out a hand, grinning at James. What? James said, gripping his pocket. I was the one Brandon gave the divorce fee to. This is my private savings. Divorce your foot. Give it! Thea pouted, then continued, I pay for your food, your drinks, your amenities, your clothes. What do you need money for? Ill save the money for when we have kids. Theyre expensive, yknow? James reluctantly handed Brandons card over. But this keeps happening, my dearest. Adding up all the money everyones given me to break up with you in these ten days, thered be more than two million by now. That moneys mine… What money? The voice came from the door. N-nothing, Thea said hurriedly as she hid the card. Gladys walked over to them. Since when did you learn to lie to me, you little brat? I heard everything! Divorce fees, two million… hand it over! Mom, it really was nothing! Thea protested. James nodded. Mhm, it was nothing. Gladys shot him a glare. Im talking to my daughter. This is none of your business! Look at the time! Shouldnt you be making dinner? Go on, then! Okay. James headed to the kitchen and started cooking. After thirty minutes, food was finally ready. They all sat down for dinner. James pulled Thea into their room when they were done eating. You didnt actually tell her, did you, darling? Thea shot him a look. It was all your fault, speaking that loudly. Mom took all the money! Said it was payment for raising me all these years, since I now have a job. What? James stared wide-eyed at her. You gave her everything? He was indeed short on cash recently. He had been unemployed ever since joining the Callahans, and now he was completely broke. Even his cigarettes were bummed off of Henry. Yeah, I had to, Thea said helplessly. The hundred thousand from Astor, two hundred and fifty thousand from Bertrand, three hundred thousand from Oswald, and five hundred thousand from Frasier… Mom took them all. James sighed. Hopefully another rich guy comes and offers me several hundred thousand dollars again to break up with you. Send me some cash, darling. Im too broke to even afford cigarettes now. I dont believe you. I saw a black card in your pocket the other day while doing your laundry. Dont tell me theres nothing in it. Give it here, Ill keep it for you. Thea held out her hand, waiting for Jamess card. James took it out. It was a matte black card with a glossy black dragon on it. There was no card number. Thea had merely glanced at it while she was busy with laundry, but now that she was looking at it, she was confused. What kind of card is this? Why arent there numbers on it? Well… James hesitated. This card is linked to every major bank, so I can use it anywhere. Also, it has an ID chip in it, so theres no need for numbers. This is the twenty-first century, after all. Thea pocketed the card, half convinced. Whats the pin number and how much is in it? Pin numbers eight eights. As for how much is in there… not much. Eight your foot, Thea retorted. Pins arent eight numbers long! Sorry, it was six eights, Jame said with a sheepish smile. That card required no pin. Any number would work. That black dragon card was the only one in existence. It served as proof of his identity and power. As for the money it contained, he was truly ignorant of the amount, since he had never used it. However, since this card was the result of his ten years of service and honor, there would probably be quite a large sum inside. It was just that… now that he had climbed so high up, money meant nothing to him, so he never cared about the card. Thea could have it. Without her, there would be no James, and there would be no card. Thea was the one that gave him everything he had.