I Will Live For Myself  Vol.3

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Author Note:

Thank you for your patience. After nearly two months, the third installment (Vol. 3) of the series I Will Live for Myself  is finally here. I know some of you have been concerned about the delays and slower updates—I'm sorry for that, and I truly appreciate your understanding.

Thank you again for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy the story.

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Chapter 109: Drinking and Missing her

"What?" Lele's expression changed drastically.

"Yes...we originally made nearly a billion, but now we've only made less than two hundred million."

"If it falls any further, I'm afraid we'll lose all our initial investment."

 Mr. Sen also looked panicked and said, "Although it has officially hit the daily limit down, it is still falling behind the scenes."

[A/N: Mr.Sen - Lele’s Father]

 Lele gasped, her face filled with shock: "Didn't Jerry say, it would skyrocket? How come it plummeted so badly? Did they run away with the money?"

 Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped in shock.

"Is Jerry's information accurate?"

"Could he be lying to us?"

"Should we just dump it? I have a feeling that kid is trying to fool us."  Chaos erupted at the scene.

 Lele panicked for a moment, then her eyes gradually cleared, and she said coldly, "Are you willing to throw it away now? Don't forget the true nature of Pumera Salt Lake."

"The big shots behind it will definitely not let Pumera Salt Lake, which they run, fall so much, otherwise they won't be able to explain it to the big shots in the government."

"Besides, Jerry, he would never lie to me."

"Why are you so sure?"Lele's Father frowned.

"Didn't you fall out with him a long time ago? It's normal for him to lie to you."

[A/N: Rose Paper - Ms.Paper - Secretary paper]

 Lele said coldly, "Think about it, knowing that he was going to die and that Secretary Rose was going to be interrogated, he only had one thought at that time, which was to beg me to save Rose Paper."

[A/N: Since I released Volume 3 after a long gap, I’ve used some characters’ full names in places to help you remember them.]

"So what was said under those circumstances couldn't possibly be a lie."  Everyone suddenly understood and nodded.

 Indeed, it's highly unlikely that Jerry is lying.

[A/N: As of 2026 : $1 = ¥ 6.89]

“He’s invested billions of yuan and he’s not worried, so why should we be?” Lele concluded decisively: “Let’s all wait for the good news of a surge in prices.”

 Everyone nodded in agreement, agreeing that Lele's analysis made a very good point.  Lele revealed a smug smile.  Soon, she will become the most dazzling young female entrepreneur in Kingsland.  She's no longer just a pretty face who relies on Jerry.

 At the same time.

 Black Wolf and his men were also released without charge, their faces filled with excitement.

 They hadn't expected Jerry's methods to be so terrifying, which allowed them to remain unharmed.

 They had previously thought they were doomed and would be targeted as a key target of the underground forces.  Because at that time, apart from Black Wolf, the leader, all the other henchmen were captured.

 Unexpectedly, apart from the three scapegoats who voluntarily confessed, everyone else has been acquitted.

 The younger brothers were extremely excited.

"President Miller's background is terrifying, isn't it? I heard that a big shot from the War Department has arrived."

"We've chosen the right person to follow. From now on, won't we be able to do whatever we want in Kingsland?"

"Brother Black Wolf, shouldn't we hurry up and find Boss Miller to pledge our loyalty?"

 Black Wolf had deep eyes and a smile on his face.  He felt that the best thing he had ever done in his life was to follow Jerry.  Not only did he easily get his revenge on his two mortal enemies, White Dog and Director Mohan, but he could also live a life of luxury by relying on Jerry's powerful backing, and gradually gain control of the underground forces in Kingsland.

 He took out his phone and dialed Jerry's number, but he couldn't get through.

......

 Meanwhile, while the outside world was making a big fuss, Jerry sat calmly on the terrace of Rose Paper's house, looking down at the cars coming and going below.

 Time passed slowly, and night fell.

[A/N: Rose Paper’s House - Her apartment]

 Jerry remained motionless, like a statue.  He only calmly got up and opened the refrigerator to find ingredients to cook when his stomach started to rumble.

…

 There were still quite a few ingredients in the refrigerator, all of which Rose Paper had just bought recently.  There was also a halved cucumber and some wrapped dumplings inside.

 Looking inside the refrigerator, Jerry froze, staring blankly at the traces left by Rose Paper.

 They used to live together, and Rose Paper would thoughtfully prepare meals for him.

 Jerry only needs to eat to his heart's content.  Jerry felt very embarrassed and always stepped forward to help.  However, Rose Paper always told Jerry to focus on his work, citing his busy schedule.

 ‘I never imagined that just a few days later, Rose Paper might be leaving me forever.’  Jerry felt a lump in his throat, and his usually strong and stubborn eyes began to sting.

 He wasn't particularly saddened by Rose Paper's sudden departure from the police station.  Instead, they were filled with fighting spirit and wanted to prove themselves.  It was only in these small things in life that Jerry truly experienced the pain of parting.

 The dumplings in the refrigerator, the clothes drying on the balcony, the documents laid out next to the coffee table...

 Everything bore the shadow of Rose Paper, but she was no longer by his side.  Jerry took a deep breath, cooked a few simple dishes, opened a small bottle of wine, and ate quietly alone at the dining table on the terrace.

 Looking at the familiar scenery, the opposite side is empty.  Jerry could almost see her smiling as she put food on his plate and asked for his praise.

 ‘I saw her flushed little face because she had been drinking.’  He couldn't help but recall the time he had spent with Rose Paper over the past few years.

 At that time, he was still deeply in love with Lele.  However, Rose always stayed by his side, helping him solve one problem after another without ever complaining.  Every time he was bullied by the Miller Family or neglected by Lele, he would always confide in Rose Paper.

 He treated her as his emotional dumping ground.  But she didn't complain at all.  Before this, he always took it for granted.  He felt that Rose Paper was his secretary and his friend, and that she should comfort him.

 ‘But now that I think about it, she was the daughter of the Grand Commander of the Southern Wilderness, the most prestigious young lady in the Southern Wilderness.’

 She didn't want the power and luxurious life that could be easily obtained; she was willing to stay by his side and tolerate his temper and stubbornness.  She could have traveled the world and lived a life that countless people envied.

 With just a few words, one can have endless money and countless people at one's beck and call.

 They would rather be busy and overwhelmed for orders worth hundreds of millions, or even just tens of millions.

 Thinking of this, Jerry felt even more guilty.  Over the years, Rose has been his only lifeline.

 Before he knew it, he was drinking more and more alcohol, but the amount of food he was eating didn't decrease.

 Jerry picked up the dumplings, which had already cooled down, and thought that they were made by her own hands, so they tasted especially delicious.

 He sighed, realizing that since being with her, he had become too focused on revenge and increasing his strength.

‘ We didn't have many proper dates.  Even that trip to Moon Lake with her was just a date to carry out a plan.’

 It was late at night, and he, who rarely drank, had drunk too much by himself. His face was flushed with intoxication, and he seemed to see a familiar figure sitting across from him at the dining table.

 Jerry smiled and chatted with her for a long time.

 But as night deepened, the wind on the terrace grew stronger, and the cool breeze woke him from his drunken stupor.

 He shuddered involuntarily, only then realizing that he had been talking to thin air for hours.

 He gave a wry smile, struggled to get up, took a shower, and lay sprawled out on the bed to sleep.

 The next day, Jerry slowly opened his eyes. He discovered that he had slept until evening.  He had never slept for so long before.

 So much has happened lately, and he's been on edge the whole time. He often suffers from insomnia at night.

[A/N: Insomnia = difficulty sleeping]

 He got up and went to the living room, looking at the dim sunset shining on the sofa.  Outside, it was already dark and night had fallen, and the streetlights were on.  He felt increasingly lonely and helpless, as if he had been abandoned by the world.

 Rose Paper is gone, and the Miller Family and Lele have become enemies with him.  Now, all that accompanies him are the two hundred billion yuan lying alone in a dozen or so bank cards.

 This includes the more than 10 billion yuan earned from selling stocks and Salt Lake Group shares in the past few days.  After working so hard for so long, he had nothing but money.

...

 He found his phone, which he had already turned off, hidden in the sofa cushions.  At this moment, he can only find a sense of existence through his phone.

 To prove that he hasn't been abandoned by the world.  But as soon as he turned on his phone, a smooth beeping sound rang out.

 thump thump…

 Countless missed calls, countless unread chats, countless text messages.  But after a quick glance,he didn't find the message he wanted.  Jerry threw his phone aside in frustration, his well-defined knuckles covering his face helplessly.

 After Rose Paper was taken away, was she unable to even send him a message?

 Does she know how much he misses her?

 After a moment of silence, he looked helplessly out the floor-to-ceiling window.  She probably wanted to message him too, but for some reason, she couldn't contact him.  It's probably because the Paper family is putting a lot of pressure on her.

 He opened the refrigerator door, looked at the few remaining ingredients, and simply stir-fried a dish.

 As he watched the food left by Rose Paper dwindle, it was as if Rose Paper was drifting further and further away from him.  Jerry sighed.

 It's true that we only learn to cherish things when we lose them.  Just then, the doorbell rang urgently.

 A smile flashed in Jerry's eyes.  Not many people know where he lives.  When he opened the door, Tim, wearing a vest and shorts, was standing in front of him with a smile on his face: "You're really something, boy. I called you so many times and you didn't answer."

‘ Do you know how anxious your people are right now?’

"Never mind them for now." Jerry smiled.

 "You have such a keen sense of smell; you came here as soon as the food was ready."

"If I have a dog's nose, then you're a dog's son." Tim laughed and scolded, "Come on, let me see what good food you're eating."

 He walked over to the table on the terrace and glanced at it.

Chapter 110: Director Roy

 A bowl of boiled noodles and a plate of green peppers and sliced ​​meat.  A hint of pity flashed in his eyes, but he still laughed and scolded, "You're eating so poorly, are you on a diet?"

"If everyone knew that Mr. Miller, the CEO of a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, ate such a vegetarian diet, they probably wouldn't believe it, would they?"

"At the very least, order some private chef's dishes."

“Ancient farmers probably thought emperors used golden hoes to till the land.” Jerry shook his head and smiled, taking four bottles of DuvoLite from the refrigerator and placing them on the dining table: “Want some beer?”

"That's worse than drinking water." Tim curled his lip.

 "Isn't that just horse pee?"

"How could President Miller, a man of such stature, lower himself like this?"

"It'll do." Jerry shook his head and smiled.

 "You old farmer, do you really think the emperor uses a golden hoe?"

"Have a drink, have a drink." Tim casually picked up the phone and ordered, "Boss, the usual, eight dishes, bring them over..."

 After saying that, he hung up the phone and shook his head, saying, "Look how poor you are, you can't even afford four dishes for a meal."

"I'll get you some food that rich people eat."

 Jerry couldn't help but smile.

"Look how smug you are," Jerry couldn't help but laugh. "You've just become the director and you're already eating such lavish meals? You want to die?"

“How can we do justice to Director Mohan, who is sitting in prison, if we don’t eat until our mouths are greasy?”

"We brothers should go visit them in jail when we have time."

"Otherwise, in another three months, we won't see them anymore."

"I have to say, you're really something, you've overcome two tough challenges in a row."

"I'm afraid that from now on, no one in the entire Southern Prefecture will dare to provoke you."

"Not necessarily." Jerry shook his head: "My strength is still not enough in Kingsland."

"But who would want to mess with a jinx like you?" Tim tilted his head back and drank it down: "Bottoms up."

 Jerry looked at the wine dripping down his collar, shook his head and laughed, "You've probably spilled half of it, haven't you?"

"No wonder you're a seasoned veteran in the police force; You're really good at evading alcohol."

 Tim scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly, "It's an occupational hazard, an occupational hazard. If I spill even a drop of the next cup, I'll be your grandson."

 The food was delivered to our door shortly afterward.  After a few rounds of drinks, the two finally got to the point.

"You'd better pull yourself together, man. I was worried sick about you for a whole day and night without hearing from you." Tim shook his head and smiled.

"I was really afraid that you would be like before, unable to live without a woman."

"No." Jerry shook his head, teasingly adding, "Didn't you think the same thing back at the police station?"

"You ended up being made a fool of by me, and you were almost in tears."

…

 Upon hearing this, Tim blushed.  At that time, Jerry cried and begged Scarlett to let Rose go. He really thought Jerry was stupid enough to sacrifice himself for love.  The crying was extremely loud.

 It turned out that Rose's brother had been eavesdropping outside the cell all along.

"Let's not talk about this anymore," Tim said irritably.

"Alright, just cheer up."

“Last night and today, people from your company have been harassing me like crazy.”

"They said they need you to come back to the company immediately to take charge."

"And that black wolf, he shamelessly came looking for me three times too."

"They thought I didn't want to talk about it, but actually I can't get in touch with you at all."

 Jerry shook his head and smiled: "I have my reasons for not contacting them."

"Stop worrying about it. Just focus on cleaning up the mess at the police station."

“But you should go out too.” Tim said seriously, “Without you as their pillar of support, they probably won’t be able to sleep well.”

"Moreover, the current situation of JM Group is not optimistic. If it is not managed properly, its market value may not even reach 5 billion."

"Only five billion." Jerry sneered, "I wouldn't even look at such a small amount of money."

“I can easily come up with hundreds of billions of yuan in working capital.”

"You're just bragging," Tim laughed and scolded. "I've never seen anyone brag as much as you."

"Several hundred billion in working capital? Even the major families in the entire Southern State can't come up with several hundred billion in working capital."

 Jerry shook his head and smiled: "Maybe?"

"I'll be making some big moves next, which will also help you achieve more political achievements and become the deputy mayor as soon as possible."

"The career path within the police department is too narrow; you need to find a different way."

"Oh?" Tim's eyes lit up: "What big move are you making?"

"Don't worry about it." Jerry waved his hand. "How's Jacob's situation going?"

"Damn it... I almost forgot to mention it if you hadn't said anything," Tim said angrily. "This kid is quite capable."

"He actually managed to get a big shot from the provincial police station to call me and order me to release him."

"You let him go?" Jerry frowned.

"What else can I do?" Tim said helplessly. "Although I am the head of the Kingsland Police Bureau, with just one word from that big shot, I can be just an ordinary citizen the next day."

"What kind of background does your adopted brother have? Who is behind him?"

"Some small things seem hopeless, but when it comes to big things, this kid's methods are truly beyond my expectations."

“It’s probably some big shot in the entertainment industry.” Jerry waved his hand: “It’s expected. I didn’t expect to get him into the big boss’s circle based on this little thing.”

"In the future, I'll have plenty of ways to make him wish he were dead."  Images of being humiliated by Jacob flashed through his mind, and his eyes were filled with cold light.

"You've really got some skills now, kid." Tim took a sip and laughed, "Before, I was at most a rich man, now I have both money and power."

"If you want underground forces, there's Black Wolf; if you want official power, there's me."

“Those powerful families used to look down on you, but now they all have to give you the respect you deserve.”

"Isn't it because I have the protection of Director Roy?" Jerry laughed.

[A/N: Tim Roy - Director Roy]

 Tim laughed heartily: "You finally said something sensible!"

 As they talked, Tim finally brought up Rose Paper: "The Paper family acted very quickly and completely suppressed this matter."

"The rumor going around is that the war department came to investigate the shooting incident and happened to see you being arrested. They're letting you go because you've done something worthwhile."

"As for Ms.Paper and the Paper family, not a single word of it has been passed out."

"Everyone in the police station, including myself, signed confidentiality agreements, so no one dares to talk nonsense."

"Be careful in the future, and don't mention the Paper family. They are not people you can mention easily."

 Jerry nodded; he had expected the Paper family to suppress the matter.  Tim took a deep breath, glanced at Jerry who looked haggard, and said earnestly, "Let me give you a piece of advice: Ms.Paper is like a star in the sky, and you are like dog shit on the ground. You two are completely unrelated."

"Stop daydreaming about her. She's in a big family, so she naturally has no choice in what she does. There's no future for you two."

"As the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea. How about I introduce you to a few top-quality ones?"

 Chapter 111: Boyfriend /Girlfriend

 Jerry glared at Tim, but didn't get angry.  Because he had long anticipated that Tim would pour cold water on his plans.

 He smiled faintly: "Maybe?"

"Maybe my foot! Do you think this is a video game?" Tim laughed and scolded, "You're just a toad trying to eat swan meat."

"I'm advising you for your own good, so you don't overestimate yourself and get slapped to death by the Paper family."

"Alright, alright, let's drink." Jerry waved his hand helplessly.

 After a hearty meal, Tim patted his back and stood up: "Drinking horse piss is no fun, we need to have some Khukari Rum. Let's go."

 Jerry nodded: "Get lost."

 Tim laughed and cursed, then turned and left.

 The noisy atmosphere vanished instantly, and the deep night once again enveloped Jerry.  Jerry stared blankly at the mess on the terrace, silently feeling the loneliness.

 He took a shower and then lay down on the bed and fell fast asleep.

 The next day.

 After washing up, Jerry called the housekeeper to arrange for someone to help him tidy up the house, and then turned and left.  He habitually wore a faint smile.

 He's figured it out in the last couple of days. Even though Rose has left, life still goes on. Moreover, it is imperative to enhance our own capabilities as soon as possible, deliver JM Group's drones to the War Department, and draw the War Department's attention.

 When he got downstairs, a bunch of breakfast stalls had already been set up.  He strolled around with his hands in his pockets and an aloof expression.  But as he walked, a bowl of spicy soup suddenly appeared in his hand.

 An emotionless voice came from beside him: "Five yuan."

 Jerry was stunned for a moment, looked at the shop owner who was busy preparing a bowl, and paid the bill with a blank expression.  After breakfast, he bought some fruit and milk and headed to the First Hospital of Kingsland.

[A/N: Goma Ren - Director Ren - Goma Aunt - Caretaker at Orphanage]

 His biggest concern was Director Ren, the director of the orphanage.  Upon arriving at the luxury suite, he saw Lele tenderly feeding Director Ren porridge.  A cold glint flashed in Jerry's eyes when he saw Lele.

 When he was imprisoned, he sought her help and even told her about the letter and the salt lake.  He thought he could get her help in return.

 As a result, once she got the information, she completely disregarded his own life or death.

 It seems that being locked up in jail is the scene she would prefer to see.  He never expected this woman to be so ruthless.

‘ I thought she would help me out of consideration for the fact that we grew up together in the orphanage.’

 Upon seeing Jerry, Director Ren's face lit up with joy, and she exclaimed excitedly, "Jerry, you're alright? That's wonderful! Come in and sit down."  She deliberately shifted her body to make room for Jerry on the hospital bed.

 When Lele saw Jerry, a sweet smile appeared on her face. She scolded him playfully, "Why are you only arriving now? Goma Aunt was so worried about you."

 Seeing her like this, Jerry felt disgusted and looked at Director Ren: "Goma Aunt, are you getting used to living here?"

 Director Ren nodded with a smile: "It is comfortable. I never imagined that a hospital room could be as big as a yard, with a place to shower, a place to cook, and a place to sleep."

"And these young nurses and doctors, they are all incredibly kind."

"Goma Aunt is really grateful to you two children; you're so accomplished."

 Jerry thought of the hard times Director Ren had gone through before, and smiled remorsefully: "It's all my fault for not finding a way to bring you here to enjoy a better life."

"How about I hire someone to take care of the children in the future, so you can relax and enjoy your retirement?"

"Yes," Lele said with a worried look, "Goma Aunt, you're getting old now, you can't take any more stress."

"With Jerry and me here, we'll definitely take good care of you."

"Don't say that," Goma Aunt said resolutely. "The orphanage must keep going. I can still work and take care of more children."

"If all the children were as successful as you, then my life would have been worthwhile."

 Jerry felt a lump in his throat; Goma had dedicated her entire life to orphans.  She was unmarried, had no savings, no house, and no children; only a group of orphans called her "Mom."

 In this materialistic society, Director Ren belongs to the most noble group of people.

 Lele frowned slightly, a hint of reluctance in her eyes: "Goma Aunt, please don't be stubborn. At your age, you should just enjoy your retirement."

‘There are so many orphans in the world, you can't help them all.’

"At most, we can help a dozen or so more orphans. Compared to the hundreds of thousands or millions of abandoned orphans in society today, it's nothing."

"There's no point in continuing. Can you really help all the orphans in the world? Stop caring so much about opening an orphanage."

 Director Ren shook her head stubbornly: "I only know that the orphans I've helped care for."

“You care, Jerry cares, and Kito and the other kids care.”  Jerry looked at the stubborn Director Ren and nodded helplessly.

[A/N: Kito Ren - You can check vol 2, Chapter 88]

 Everyone has their own beliefs in this life.

‘ Since Goma Aunt wants to help the orphans, I will do my best to help her.  Besides, I was once an orphan myself.’

‘ Now that I have money, I should do my best to help these orphans.’  Lele frowned, but nodded helplessly.

 Goma Aunt smiled at Lele: "Good child, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. You and Jerry are friends back together now, aren't you?"

"You two grew up together and have been friends for over ten years, how could you have a conflict?"

 She looked at Jerry with a smile and said, "Lele originally had some misunderstandings about you, but after I persuaded her that day, she went to the police station to help you without hesitation."

"See, with the two of you working together, the difficulties were easily resolved, and you were able to get out of the police station without any problems."  Hearing this, Lele looked somewhat embarrassed.

 That day, she went to see Jerry only to get information about the letter and the salt lake; she didn't help him at all.  However, seeing that Jerry did not refute her, she could only smile awkwardly and say, "Yes, Goma Aunt, don't worry."

 Goma Aunt smiled broadly, "You're so obedient, you're all Goma Aunt's good children."

 A cold glint flashed in Jerry's eyes. He hadn't expected Lele to admit it so shamelessly.

 He and Lele had an irreconcilable feud, and he could never forgive her.  But to avoid upsetting Goma Aunt, he smiled and said, "Yes, Goma Aunt, don't worry."

"Alas, it's a pity you two are destined to be apart and cannot be together." Goma Aunt sighed, with a hint of disappointment, "You two were childhood sweethearts who grew up together."

"Back then, I really thought that the two of you would get married when you grew up."

"But I never expected that you would each have a boyfriend or girlfriend."  Jerry's expression froze as he recalled the scenes of himself being Lele's lapdog. His face turned ugly, and he turned around to pick up some fruit and head to the kitchen: "I'll go peel some fruit."

 Lele was startled: "Goma Aunt, how did you know I have a boyfriend?"  Although she has broken up with Jacob, most people still believe that she is still with Jacob.  Jacob, however, led a group of men to beat up Director Ren.

 If Goma Aunt knew that I was with Jacob, she would be very disappointed and heartbroken.

"Where did I hear that from?" Goma Aunt asked, looking puzzled.

"No, I don't have a boyfriend," Lele quickly said. "Don't listen to what others are saying."

"You didn't?" Goma Aunt asked curiously. "I remember, I remember..."

"No, Goma Aunt, don't think about it. I'm single now anyway," Lele said hurriedly.

 Goma Aunt sighed, "It's a pity that Jerry already has a girlfriend. Why don't you take the initiative and let such a good boy go to another girl?"

"His girlfriend?" Lele shook her head, recalling the rumors of the past few days. "His girlfriend must have been scared away. I heard she has left Kingsland and lost contact with him."

"Scared away? What, what's going on?" Goma Aunt was startled.

"Because Jerry was arrested, she was implicated. She probably felt it was dangerous to be with Jerry, so she ran away overnight with her bucket," Lele said earnestly.

 There have indeed been these rumors circulating these days, and Rose Paper has indeed not appeared again.  Even people from the JM Group had never seen her.

 Therefore, she also felt that Rose Paper had fled overnight with a bucket because she was afraid of being implicated by Jerry again.  After all, if it were her, she probably wouldn't have been able to stand it and would have run away too.

 A secretary earns such a meager salary, there's no need for her to work herself to the bone for the boss.

 Goma Aunt sighed, "Alas... it seems that Jerry has met the wrong person. When her husband is in trouble, his wife will definitely do her best to save him. How could she run away?"

"If it were you, you would definitely do everything you could to help Jerry until the very end."

"But it's good, this way you have a chance."

"Keep it up, Lele. Jerry is a good kid. Don't let him be snatched away by someone else."

 Chapter 112 : Match Making

 Upon hearing this, Lele's eyes lit up.  Jerry's prestige and strength are now far greater than before.  He overthrew Director Mohan and White Dog, replacing them with Tim and Black Wolf, thus gaining control of the underground forces and police power in Kingsland.

 He has officially entered the elite class of the Southern State.  Although JM Group is currently in chaos, as long as Jerry takes charge, it will be able to easily restore its market value to 10 billion, and may even break through 10 billion soon.

 Moreover, only she and the people from the Sen Group knew that Jerry would also make a large sum of money from Pumera Salt Lake.  Now that news of Rose Paper running away has spread, Jerry is single again and has definitely become a hot commodity in the elite circles. Even daughters of wealthy families will probably be chasing after him.  Being with Jerry would bring me countless benefits.

 Thinking of this, Lele nodded earnestly: "Goma Aunt, I will do my best."

 Goma Aunt chuckled and said, "It seems you also have feelings for Jerry."

 Lele frowned slightly, recalling what she had done to Jerry, and suddenly felt somewhat uncertain.

‘ Will Jerry forgive her?’

‘ He probably hates her to the core now, doesn't he?’

‘ It's good enough that he didn't punish her, let alone stay with her.’

"What? You two are still having a fight?" Goma Aunt asked worriedly.

"Didn't you apologize to him properly?"  Lele gritted her teeth: "Not, not yet..."

"I don't dare. I went a bit too far. I don't dare apologize to him."

“You child, you made a mistake, so you have to apologize to him,” Goma Aunt scolded.

“Besides, what you did wasn’t that bad; you just didn’t help him when his family was bullying him.”

"Do you mean you've done something even more outrageous?"

"No, nothing." Lele chose to keep it a secret.

"That's right." Goma Aunt said earnestly, "He used to like you so much, even I, an old woman, could see it."

“He ignored my objections and went to work on a construction site in the pouring rain just to buy you a bracelet.”

"He definitely has feelings for you now. As long as you apologize sincerely, the two of you can definitely make it work."

"By the way, what about your bracelet? It's not worth much, but you must treasure it like a precious gem."

"A bracelet?" Lele was taken aback; she had long since thrown away that worthless, worn-out bracelet.  But she still lied and said, "Yes, I've kept it safe."

“That’s it. You two love each other so much, you’ll definitely be together,” Goma Aunt said with a smile.

 Lele's eyes flashed, and she subconsciously touched the pendant by her ear.  Jerry once pursued her madly, so madly that it caused a sensation throughout the entire Southern State.

 Since he likes her so much, he must have feelings for her now.

‘ If it weren't for that bitch Rose Paper constantly sowing discord, he might still be pursuing her. Now that Paper girl is gone, if I extend an olive branch to him, he might actually pursue me again.’

 After all, he had loved her so deeply.  Thinking of this, Lele regained her confidence: "Thank you, Goma Aunt. I will do my best."

 Just then, Jerry brought over some cut fruit and said with a faint smile, "Goma Aunt, I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I cut a little of everything."

"Take good care of yourself. Don't worry about anything else; I'll take care of everything."

 He had already guessed that Goma Aunt was probably trying to match him up with Lele.

 But he could no longer accept Lele.  So all he can do is tell Goma Aunt not to worry about it.

"There's no need to worry about that," Goma Aunt said with a smile and shook her head. "By the way, Kito keeps asking to go to the amusement park."

“He’s at that playful age and can’t stay still all day. It’s been unfair to keep him in the hospital these past few days.”

"If you have time, take him to the amusement park with Lele."  Upon hearing this, Jerry's expression changed.

 As expected, Goma Aunt was trying to matchmake him and Lele.  Lele smiled and said, "I have time, Jerry, what about you?"

"How about this afternoon? Let's take Kito to the amusement park together to relax."

“You’ve been under a lot of pressure these days, you should have some fun.”

…

 Jerry's face darkened.  Goma Aunt was unaware of the truth and simply wanted to matchmake him with Lele. But how could Lele have the nerve to say such a thing, cooperating with Director Ren's matchmaking?

 Has she forgotten what she did to him?

 Seeing Jerry's bad expression, Goma Aunt scolded, "What's wrong? Are you upset that I asked you to take Kito to the amusement park?"

"But if you're busy at your company, then go quickly."

"I heard from Lele that your company has been very busy lately."

 Jerry smiled and shook his head, looking at Kito's eager eyes, and said with a faint smile, "I've been a bit busy lately, why don't you come to the company with me?"

"After you've studied for a while, I'll send you to university, and after you graduate, I'll arrange a good job for you."

 He wasn't really interested in going to the amusement park, and he also had a lot of things to handle at the company.

Kito nodded obediently: "Brother, I'll listen to you."

"What's so fun about going to the company?" Lele gave Jerry a reproachful look.

"Kito, why don't you call your brother Jerry and let's go to the amusement park together?"

"Halloween is coming soon, and the amusement park has been holding Halloween-themed events recently."

 Jerry glanced at Lele with disgust, but didn't want to show it in front of Goma Aunt, so he said indifferently, "Kito, come with me."

"Goma Aunt, you should rest well and make sure you get better."  Goma smiled and nodded: "Go ahead, don't worry about me. I'm just like Grandma here, with lots of people to take care of me."

"Having two good children like you is truly a blessing for Goma Aunt."

"Okay." Jerry nodded and walked out of the large ward.  Lele took Kito's hand and quickly followed.

 Outside the ward, Jerry looked at Lele impatiently. Because Kito was there, he couldn't get angry, so he could only say indifferently, "Do whatever you want. I'll take Kito to the company."

"Let's go to the amusement park together, okay?" Lele looked at Jerry with longing.

"I haven't been to an amusement park in a long time, and there's a Halloween party this time."

"Not good." Jerry said coldly, and pulled Kito's hand to leave.

 Kito whispered, "Brother Jerry, weren't you two on good terms before? Why are you arguing all the time now?"

"Goma Aunt is very sad to see you two arguing."

"Can you make up with Sister Lele?"

"You're young, there are some things you don't understand." Jerry smiled faintly, "Get in the car, I have something to ask you."

 The two got into the car.

 Jerry started the car, turned on the air conditioning, and locked the doors.  He glanced at Lele, who was chasing after him outside the door, but didn't bother with her, leaving her standing outside.

 Lele stomped her foot angrily and turned to leave.  After watching her leave, Jerry slowly spoke up, "Kito, let me ask you, what exactly happened back then?"

"Why was the headmistress beaten? Who did it?"  Kito was startled, his face pale as he shrank back in his seat: "Brother, let's forget it. I'm so afraid you'll get arrested by the police again."

"It's alright. I will definitely avenge you if anyone dares to touch you." Jerry said in a gentle tone, "I also want to know who is so ruthless as to target orphans and the orphanage director."

“When I was little, Goma Aunt protected me. Now that I’m grown up, it’s my turn to protect Goma Aunt.”

"This is the responsibility of a man."

“But, but mom won’t let me say it.” Kito shook his head: “Brother, you really shouldn’t hit people anymore. If you get arrested by the police again, you’re finished.”

[A/N: Children in orphanage called Goma as ‘Mom’ or ‘Mother’]

"No, the police will help me this time," Jerry said calmly. "Those people who beat you up will definitely be punished by law."

"Tell me in detail what exactly happened that day and why they attacked you."

 Kito hesitated for a moment, then his eyes filled with intense hatred: "They are demons... They want my kidney."

Chapter 113: You will regret it?

 Jerry frowned deeply, his eyes filled with coldness: "Explain yourself clearly."

 He seemed to understand something.  Goma Aunt runs an orphanage, raising more than a dozen orphans, some of whom don't even have legal status and cannot be registered with the government.

 Therefore, some organ trafficking organizations may target orphans.  Before the orphanage was vandalized, those people didn't dare to take action because the orphanage was an official project of the Southern State government.

 It seems that after the orphanage was vandalized and Director Ren was forced to move away, those people targeted Director Ren and the orphans.

“They discussed with Mother about spending one million to buy one of my kidneys, but Mom refused and even called the police at the time.” Kito said, choking back tears, “But the police officers didn’t arrest them; instead, they bowed and scraped to them.”

"A few days later, they suddenly came to my door and tried to take me away by force."

"It was Mom who called the neighbors, and the neighbors risked their lives to protect us, which is how we managed to leave."

"The director was also beaten and hospitalized."

"Then you came."

 Jerry nodded with a gloomy expression, it seemed that his guess was correct.  Those people couldn't have beaten Director Ren for no reason; it turned out they were after Kito's organs.  He suddenly grabbed Kito's hand and rolled up his sleeve.

 Sure enough, he saw shallow pinholes and lingering bruises.  He glanced again at the emaciated Kito, his face darkening, and said, "You went to sell your blood?"

 Kito's face turned deathly pale, and he stammered, "Ah...yes, everyone was starving back then, I, I just..."

 Upon hearing this, Jerry's expression darkened further, and he looked at Kito with heartache.

 Such a thin child, yet he had to sell his blood for money.  No wonder those people targeted Kito; it turns out it was because Kito's blood information had been leaked.

 It was found to match someone's model number.  He was filled with self-blame and guilt, blaming himself for his negligence over the years.  Otherwise, the orphanage wouldn't have ended up in this situation.

"Do you remember who they are?" Jerry asked slowly, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"I remember their license plate number from the first time they came," Kito slowly recited the license plate number.

 Jerry immediately wrote it down and sent the license plate number to Black Wolf, asking him to investigate.

 He was also instructed to keep an eye out for important figures who need kidney transplants.

Kito's face turned pale, and he cautiously advised, "Brother Jerry, it's alright now. With the neighbors around, those people won't bother the orphanage anymore."

"Maybe we should just forget about it..."

"We can't let it go," Jerry said with a gloomy expression.  At that moment, a Porsche blocked Jerry's car.

 A slender figure stepped out of the car; it was Lele.  Lele knocked on the driver's side window and said sincerely, "Jerry, I want to talk to you."

"There's nothing to talk about between us," Jerry said coldly, with disgust.

Kito, who was in the back seat, suddenly opened the door and whispered, "Brother Jerry, I'm getting out of the car. You and Sister Lele can have a good chat."

"Goma Aunt said that with such a deep bond between you, there is no conflict that can be resolved."

"Kito is such a good boy." Lele forced a smile.

 After saying that, he sat down in the back seat of Jerry's car.  

‘ Since she wants to talk to me, I'll talk to her.’ Jerry glanced at her with disgust, but did not refuse.

‘ Let's see what this woman is up to.’

 ‘Most importantly, I warned her not to take advantage of Director Ren and Kito, or I wouldn't let her off the hook.’

 Looking in the rearview mirror, he saw Lele's stunningly beautiful face.  A delicate, well-defined nose, captivating eyes, and beautiful red lips.  You can tell she put on makeup on purpose.

 Jerry said impatiently, "Lele, aren't you annoying?"

 Lele's voice was filled with grievance as she spoke softly, "I've already broken up with Jacob. I've completely seen through his true colors. It was all my fault before."

 Hearing this, Jerry couldn't help but laugh.  It's been so many years, and only now has she seen Jacob's true colors.

 ‘Does she think he'll be happy just because she broke up with Jacob?’

 He said calmly, "What does breaking up with him have to do with me?"

"Of course, it's related." Lele said sincerely, "I've been struggling with this for the past few days, and I've realized that I still have feelings for you."

“Over the years, I have been deceived by Jacob. He doesn’t care about me at all and doesn’t love me at all.”

"After careful consideration, I realized that you are the only one who loves me the most and cares about me the most."

 Jerry couldn't help but laugh out loud. He opened the car window a crack, lit a cigarette, and smiled brightly.

 Smelling the smoke, Lele frowned in disgust and said softly, "I'm talking to you. Do you know that smoking in the presence of ladies is very impolite?"

"Hahaha." Jerry laughed even harder, glancing at Lele with a mocking expression: "You're starting to tell me what to do now?"

"Lele, take a good look at yourself after you take a piss."

"You're not trying to say this time that you regret being with Jacob, or that you regret not choosing me back then, are you?"

“Yes.” Lele’s eyes lit up: “You understand what I mean. It seems you still care about me.”

"Jerry, I really know I was wrong. I was young and ignorant before."

"Don't hold it against me..."

 She clearly remembered that Jerry couldn't stand women's coquettishness the most.

 Especially her own coquettishness.

 As long as she lower her stance, even if Jerry doesn't forgive her, at least he won't hate her so much anymore.

"Lele, there's no way we can be together. I only hate you." Jerry wanted to get angry, but remembering that  the stock of Pumera Salt Lake was about to explode, he spoke calmly: "Besides, I have a girlfriend. Please have some self-respect."

"If I find out again that you're using Goma Aunt and Kito, don't blame me for being ruthless."

 Lele's face turned pale, and she gritted her teeth and said, "I didn't take advantage of Goma Aunt and Kito. They are my family. Why would I take advantage of them?"

“They genuinely felt that the two of us should be together.”

"And didn't that secretary run away and leave you?"

"You're so naive. She left without saying goodbye, and you still think she's your girlfriend."

 Upon hearing Rose's name, Jerry raised an eyebrow.  It seems the Paper family did a good job of keeping the news under wraps, leading everyone to believe that Rose left him out of fear.

 He sneered, "So what? You think that just because Rose is gone, I have to choose you as my girlfriend?"

 Lele shook her head: "That's not what I meant, but I think we can try to get to know each other. At least we can't always be arguing, right?"

"Get lost!" Jerry said angrily.

 "Get out of here!"

"Lele, I'm being lenient by not laying a hand on you, and you still dare to bring up this kind of thing with me."

“You…” Lele said angrily, “Jerry, I sincerely apologize to you, how can you have this attitude?”

"Even if we disregard the facts, are you truly without fault?"

"Get out of here." Jerry said coldly, "Kito is still here, I don't want to lay a hand on you."

"You!" Lele's chest heaved with anger, her beautiful eyes fixed on Jerry: "A-anyway, I have feelings for you, so don't regret rejecting me."

"Don't forget how much you used to love me."

"You'll regret it if you reject me now."

"I'd regret it?" Jerry raised an eyebrow, sizing up Lele. "What do you have that I could regret? Your body, which Jacob had had his fill of?"

 Lele's pretty face paled: "JM Group is on the verge of collapse, and the Miller Family has severed ties with you. Only I can help you, and I have the ability to help you."

"You?" Jerry looked at her sarcastically. "You'd better find a cool place to stay."

"With your brain, it's good enough that you're not a burden to me, let alone helping me."

 Lele's pretty face flushed red as she glared at Jerry: "You'll regret this in a few days."

"In just a few days, I will become a rising star in the business world of Kingsland. When that time comes, even if you come begging to me, I won't even look at you."

 After saying that, she opened the car door and stood up angrily.

 Chapter 114: New Assistant

 Jerry let out a cold laugh.  Lele was still daydreaming about the soaring stock prices of Pumera Salt Lake.

‘ Impossible. This plunge for Sino-Salt Lake may be the last.’  Because the people who orchestrated the scheme have already closed the net.

 Forget about becoming a rising star in Kingsland's business world; it would be good enough if she didn't become the biggest joke in Kingsland.

 Lele closed the car door and glared angrily at Jerry inside the car: "You, you didn't even try to stop me from leaving."

"Jerry, if you try to keep me now, I will still give you a chance."  Jerry simply sat in the car, scrolling through his phone, completely ignoring her.

 Kito was startled, but still obediently said, "Sister Lele, please drive carefully."

"I understand," Lele replied indifferently.

 Seeing Lele speed away, Jerry smiled faintly and said, "Kito, didn't she say she was going to take you to the amusement park?"

"Sister Lele seems to be in a bad mood, so she asked me to come and play with you," Kito said cautiously.

 Jerry sneered.

 Lele has indeed changed; she is no longer the innocent little girl from the orphanage.  Now she only cares about power and wealth, and has no feelings at all.

 Jerry smiled and said, "Come on, let me take you to my company for a look."

 Kito immediately perked up: "Great!"

 Jerry made a phone call.  Then, three bulletproof Humvees drove up in front of him. The original three Hummers have been scrapped; these are the latest purchases.  David, accompanied by eleven bodyguards, respectfully got out of the car.

[A/N: David Ruth Pravu - Jerry’s Private bodyguard hired from Black Dragon]

[A/N: Black Dragon - Bodyguard Company]

"Boss!" David bowed respectfully.

"Please get in the car."

 Jerry nodded, took Kito's hand, and got into the Hummer.  Kito was stunned by the scene: "Brother, I've only ever seen this kind of scene in TV dramas."

"I never thought I'd get to experience it myself."

 Jerry smiled faintly: "Study hard, and you can be like that in the future."

 Kito was greatly encouraged: "I remember you got into a good university, and I want to be like you."

 Jerry laughed heartily.

 Shortly after, three Hummers approached JM Group.  The area in front of the JM Group building was completely blocked by vehicles and people.  Upon seeing the three Hummers approaching, the crowd erupted in excitement and surged towards them.

"President Miller, I want to return to my position at the group!"

“I’ve worked my life away for the company, you can’t just throw me away like that.”

"Mr. Miller, please, please resume cooperation with our company!"  Jerry looked at the chaotic crowd and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

 When his company was down, these people ran faster than rabbits.  Now that he's been released from prison unscathed, they all want to come back to JM Group.

He had allowed the JM Group to descend into chaos in order to eliminate a large number of people without compensation, paving the way for his new projects.

 Otherwise, if they were fired, he would have to pay hundreds of millions in unemployment compensation.

 The plan has now been achieved; 60% of JM Group's employees have left.  How could he possibly let them come back?

 He smiled faintly and ordered, "Drive straight there."

 David nodded, and the three Hummers slowly drove towards the underground parking garage.  However, a large crowd had already surrounded the three cars, waving their hands continuously.  They were trying to stop the Hummer from moving forward.  But how could human strength possibly compete with a car? They were all frightened away by the Hummer's unstoppable momentum.

 After all, it's just for a high-paying job; there's no need to risk your life.

 However, many people were angered by Jerry's attitude and began to make threats.

"I've given so much to the company, why can't I go back?"

“President Miller, I have a lot of client resources. If you don’t let me go back, I guarantee the group will lose at least several million.”

"Stop, stop! You'll regret it later if you don't let me go back."

"Even if you don't want to cooperate with our company, there's no need to do this. It's like we can't survive without the JM Group."

 In their view, even if Jerry returns to JM Group, it is impossible to restore JM Group to its former glory.

…

 Jerry glanced coldly at the crowd outside the car window, his eyes filled with disdain.  After the business transformation, all of these old suppliers became unusable. He can no longer get his old partners and customers.

 However, the contracts that JM Group signed with them were all for more than three years. If he terminated all of them, he would have to pay a large sum of money.  When he was in trouble, these people, fearing they would be implicated, all paid penalties to terminate the cooperation.  It saved him a lot of money and trouble.

 Kito blinked, his face filled with shock.  The people outside the window were all wealthy people he had previously admired.  When he was working, they all bossed him around.

 Unexpectedly, the roles have been reversed today. These rich people are now following Jerry's car like beggars.

 And he was sitting upright in the car just like the big boss.  The drastic change in his identity made him feel like he was dreaming.  Jerry looked at his astonished expression and smiled faintly: "As long as you have the ability, there will be plenty of people coming to you for help."

"I'll arrange for you to take a look around the company's departments and get some training."

"Huh?" Kito was stunned for a moment: "You're going to work so soon? B-but, I haven't even started junior high yet."

"You're not in junior high yet? Aren't you already fifteen?" Jerry frowned.

"I...I went to work." Kito scratched his head, his simple face full of guilt.

"It's fine, it's not necessarily useful even if I read it." Jerry smiled indifferently: "Reading is just a scam for ordinary people."

"The fact that a few people can eat meat makes most people think that studying will allow them to eat meat."

"And the result? Most people can't even get a bowl of soup, so it's better not to study at all."

"Listen to your brother, work at the company for half a year, and you'll learn more useful things than you would in ten years of schooling."

"After you've worked for a year or two, I'll send you to a good university."

 Kito was stunned for a moment, his mind not quite processing it, before he nodded hesitantly.

 Upon arriving at the underground parking lot, twelve bodyguards escorted Jerry into a private elevator.

 They arrived at the office.  Jerry's gaze fell on the secretary's seat, and he remained stunned for a long time. Rose Paper has been in this position for many years.  In a daze, he seemed to see her sitting there, working diligently.

 It's as if she'll get up any second and blame him for being late, and pour him a cup of hot tea.

 Seeing that Jerry hadn't spoken for a long time, Kito was so frightened that he stood aside and dared not move, afraid that Jerry would blame him for breaking something valuable.

Jerry took a deep breath and shook his head helplessly. Honestly, it hurts a lot when someone you love leaves you.

"Um, Ms.Paper, please call..." Jerry said subconsciously.  He then shook his head and smiled. Rose has already left, but he still habitually calls her name.  He frowned. Without Rose Paper, he did need to find another reliable assistant.

 He hesitated for a moment, then dialed Miss Shan's number: "Come to my office."

[A/N: Caile Shan - Miss Shan - Purchasing Department Head]

 A moment later, Miss Shan rushed into the office looking anxious: "President Miller, you're finally here! You have no idea how much these past few days have gone by..."

 Jerry looked at her quietly, a smile playing on his lips: "From today onwards, you will be the head of the purchasing department and my assistant."

 Rose Paper is the only secretary in his heart, so he doesn't want to create another secretary position.

 ‘Let's call her Assistant then.’  Miss Shan was stunned for a moment, her eyes widened, and she stammered, "Mr. Miller, Ms.Paper, she, she really left?"

"The rumors circulating outside are actually true?"

"No, I don't believe it, she's not that kind of person."