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Chapter 40: A Small Incident

Two hours later, Josh and John Leibler stood by the floor-to-ceiling window in Leibler’s office, watching as Lyndon Schneider was escorted into a police car.

Although Schneider had already received John Leibler’s forgiveness, the case had attracted significant attention, necessitating some formalities. Schneider would need to spend some time in the police holding facility, though it was almost certain he wouldn’t end up in prison.

“Josh, I really can’t thank you enough f...

Chapter 39: John Leibler's Surprise

"Mr. Kahn, are you all right?" Seeing Josh suddenly cough violently, both Lyndon Schneider and Dix looked at him with genuine concern. After all, Josh was quickly becoming their only hope.

Cough, cough, 

"I’m fine, just choked on my own saliva," Josh waved it off, signaling that he was okay. He then turned his attention to Dix, scrutinizing him up and down.

So, it’s the good guy.

He mentally kicked himself for not recognizing him earlier.

Chapter 38: We Once Accidentally Killed an Athlete

The elderly Lyndon Schneider and the burly Dix were both fugitives. Naturally, Josh couldn’t risk taking them to his own home. That would not only endanger Margaret but also himself.

Instead, he brought them to his late parents old apartment.

Though Josh had long planned to sell the place, it had never been successfully sold.

Bringing the two fugitives there was a calculated move. If they were eventually caught and ratted him out, Josh could argue his innocence convincingl...

Chapter 37: Lyndon Schneider

The interviews at McKinsey Consulting went exceptionally well. Josh successfully hired five qualified individuals: three experienced managers, one financial officer, and one administrative secretary.

All five were men.

This was normal for the pre-WWII era. Even in a progressive country like the United States, women's participation in the workforce was minimal and concentrated in fields considered "suitable for women," such as teaching, clerical work, and retail services.

It ...

Chapter 36: The Great Heist

The next morning, after finishing breakfast, Josh sat in the living room, reading the newspaper. His expression was peculiar, a mix of emotions, leaving it unclear whether he was upset or pleased.

“Darling, what’s wrong?” Margaret walked over, kissed his cheek, and asked with a smile.

“To be honest, I find it hard to believe that the person this paper describes is me!” Josh replied helplessly, handing her the newspaper.

It was a copy of the Chicago Tribune...

Chapter 35: Sabrina

As expected by Margaret and Josh, the purchase of $3 million in war bonds claimed the top spot for the evening.

Because of this, Josh, who had initially been a mere background figure, became the center of attention at the gala. Guests flocked to engage with him, and even individuals like John Leibler, the mayor, and the senator, who had previously not paid much attention to him, made their way over.

Those aware of Josh's relationship with Margaret began to view him in a new light....

Chapter 34: Taking a Big Gamble

After temporarily parting ways with the Chase couple, Margaret led Josh to meet one of the hosts of the evening's event, John Leibler.

“Good evening, my dear. I’m so glad you could make it. You’re as stunning as ever!” said the seemingly kind older gentleman, greeting Margaret warmly with a gentle hug.

Standing beside him were two men: one was David, whom Josh had encountered before—he was glaring at Josh with visible displeasure. The other man was an older gentleman, li...

Chapter 33: The Charity Gala

The so-called high-fructose corn syrup is nothing more than the fructose-glucose syrup widely used in modern food processing, gradually replacing cane sugar in many applications.

This type of sugar only became commercially available after the 1950s, but its production process is not overly complex.

The most crucial components are two enzymes: amylase and glucose isomerase.

The former had already been extracted by the 1930s...

Chapter 32: The Idea of Starting a Factory—Fructose!

"My dear, I understand your concerns. Rest assured, as long as you don’t reveal anything, the existence of this diamond will remain known only to the two of us," Josh explained with a reassuring smile in response to Margaret’s worries.

After all, this gem had been sitting in the treasure vault of the Dragon Queen, Daenerys, in another world just ten minutes ago. There was no way anyone in this world could have seen it before.

The aluminum jewelry and finely cut diamond pieces ...

Chapter 31: The Pink Diamond

In the bedroom, Margaret, dressed casually in a silk robe, was leaning against the bed's headboard, absorbed in a book.

Margaret wasn't exactly a literature freak, so the book she was reading wasn't some profound essay or poetry collection, but rather an ordinary, popular novel.

She was so engrossed that she didn't notice that Josh had spent a little longer than usual in the study that evening.

It wasn't until Josh opened the door that she looked up, startled.

However,...

Chapter 30: A New Idea for the Deal

Josh neither knew nor cared about the unfortunate situation of those "good men" who had taken the fall for him.

As long as his own life was going well, that was all that mattered.

Each day he would sleep in until late in the morning, then spend his free time with Margaret, riding horses on a country farm, basking in the sun, or enjoying pastimes like golf or bowling.

Occasionally, they would take a boat ride on Lake Michigan, see a play or a movie at the theater.

They ...

Chapter 29: The Quiet of Night, the Stir of Souls

Out in the western suburbs of Chicago, inside a small bar with a "CLOSED" sign hanging outside, the interior was filled with smoke and gloom.

A bartender and four men in suits were quietly drinking, their cigarettes adding to the haze.

“Who knew that drunk bastard would be so fragile? Now look at us! Not only did he die on us, but he also ruined our plans and made the cops tighten their grip. Damn it! Goss, pour me another,” one of the suited men cursed, slamming his empty whi...

Chapter 28: Joy for One, Misery for Another

Tony Windis’s funeral was held three days after his death, at the renowned Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago's northern suburbs.

Although Tony didn’t have many close relatives, the funeral was well-attended. As a former tennis star—albeit a second-rate one—he still had a certain level of recognition.

However, Josh didn’t join the crowd. Others might not know the truth, but he was fully aware of how Tony had met his end. Pretending to mourn someone you had a hand in killing fe...

Chapter 27: So Many Good People

Ring! Ring!

The shrill sound of the phone jolted Margaret from her sleep.

She turned on the bedside lamp and glanced at the clock - 3 a.m.? Who would call at this hour?

Her confusion didn't last long; Margaret quickly remembered her beloved sweetheart. Without hesitation, she picked up the phone.

"Hello?" Margaret greeted tentatively.

"It's me, Margaret!" came Josh's voice on the other end.

"Josh, why are you calling so late? Is there any news abou...

Chapter 26: Don’t Drink and Drive!

Warning: There is Racism in this Chapter.

It was another night, and Tony Windis found himself at the chicken farm once again.

“Any news about Joe?” Tony Windis asked the doorman.

“No, sir. He hasn’t come by since that day,” the doorman replied with a shake of his head. He then added, “Looking for Mary and Nancy again tonight?”

Hearing that Joe was still a no-show, Tony Windis frowned. He had made plans with Joe, and the first step of thei...

Chapter 25: Shopping

"Here’s fifty thousand." Outside the bank, Margaret handed a large brown paper bag to Josh as she got into the car.

Hearing the amount, Josh’s hand trembled slightly as he almost dropped the bag.

He opened it to find five stacks of hundred-dollar bills.

"Why so much?" Josh asked, slightly confused. Didn't he say a thousand, or at most a few thousand, would be enough?

And Margaret, really, aren’t you worried about getting robbed?

"Is it too much? Well, just ...

Chapter 24: Conspiracy

When Margaret heard that Tony Windis wanted to kill her, she was terrified and immediately tried to stand up, but was stopped by Josh.

“What are you going to do?” Josh asked.

“Of course, I’m going to call the police!” Margaret said in a panic.

“Call the police? And then what? Tell them your husband is trying to kill you? Do you have any evidence?” Josh rolled his eyes.

“But you said he sent someone to follow me and plan my murder, right? That person can...

Chapter 23: The Telephone Murder Case

When the police arrived at the "car accident" scene, it was already half an hour later.

"Any findings?" A burly man in plain clothes got out of the car and asked a police officer in uniform standing nearby.

His name was Dietrich, a lieutenant sheriff of the Chicago North District's third precinct. As a federal country, the United States has never had a unified police rank system since its founding, and it’s common to see military ranks used interchangeably with police ranks.

Chapter 22: Recognized?

In the parking lot of the business district, Joe's attention was fully focused on the people entering and exiting the office building, waiting for Margaret to come down. He had no idea that he was already exposed.

Going upstairs was out of the question.

Even in the 1940s, security in a business district like this was relatively tight. Without proper preparation, it was difficult to sneak in.

So Joe had no choice but to wait in the parking lot.

After about half an hour,...

Chapter 21: Tracking

"I want a divorce!"

Hearing Margaret's words, Josh was honestly a little confused.

If you want to go, just go. Why are you telling me this? We've only known each other for a few days, sister.

Of course, even though Josh had never been married in his previous life, that didn't mean he was slow to pick up on such things. If he spoke his mind directly, the goodwill he had built up with Margaret might not drop to zero immediately, but it would certainly take a big hit.

"Fr...

Chapter 20: I Want a Divorce

Joe had no idea that his unintentional guess was correct.

What Tony Windis wanted him to do was nothing less than commit murder.

And the target was none other than Tony Windis' wife, Margaret, as well as Josh, Margaret's "lover.

Of course, the primary target was still Margaret.

Didn't Margaret want a divorce? Didn't she want him out of the house?

Then let her die.

Once Margaret was dead, with no other relatives left, her vast fortune would naturally fall in...

Chapter 19: Ten Thousand Dollars

"Sir, are you looking for me?" In the luxurious private room of the Brothel, a bruised and battered Joe cautiously looked over at Tony Windis, who was held in the arms of two beautiful women.

In fact, the one being beaten up in the alley outside was none other than Joe Barbaro, who had earlier stolen Josh's car.

At this point, two days had passed since the deadline set by Mafia boss Scappa.

During those two days, Joe had not been completely idle.

He had planned a bank ...

Chapter 18: Tony Windis

After dinner, Josh drove Margaret home.

Margaret's home was a small estate on Chicago's wealthy North Side.

As Josh looked at the spacious property and the scattered lights from the servants' quarters, he began to understand Margaret's loneliness a little better.

He gave Margaret a gentle hug and watched her enter the mansion before driving away.

What Josh didn't know was that as soon as Margaret entered the mansion, she saw someone in the living room.

It was no ...

Chapter 17: Ferdinand Chicken

"This was left to me by my father. I had a piece tested and they said it was low quality, only about 80% pure," Josh said, pointing to the gold in the box. "As long as I exchange this gold for dollars at the bank, I can pay for this house."

"What? The bank? No, no, no, we can't go to the bank to exchange it," Margaret replied immediately after hearing Josh's words.

"Why not?" Josh feigned ignorance.

"It's not worth it. The bank's exchange rate is just a government gimmick to...

Chapter 16: Neighbors

"Josh, have you been waiting long?" Around one in the afternoon, a brand-new car pulled up in front of Josh, and Margaret got out and hugged Josh warmly.

"Not at all! It's an honor to wait for the most beautiful woman in the world!" Josh complimented her.

"Oh, Josh, you're quite the charmer," Margaret laughed, her face lighting up at the praise. Then she pointed to the driveway, "This is the car I prepared for you. What do you think? Do you like it?"

"It's a little flashy, b...

Chapter 71 Witch Party? All Slytherins Rise!

"You spent all morning reading in the library?" Cassandra looked at Kael suspiciously.

In her mind, Kael couldn’t possibly be this well-behaved!

No accidents this morning? This wasn’t right!

"Of course! The Hogwarts library has many books that are hard to find elsewhere. You should check it out sometime," Kael said, spreading his hands. Fawkes, who was perched on his shoulder, almost lost his balance and fell off.

When she left the library, Hermione had already gon...

Chapter 70 Snape: I Am The Head Of House Slytherin!

As for Hermione... she was tired! Her mind was in a mess, and her whole body felt confused. She couldn't explain it at all. In all fairness, even she knew that the scene of Kael accepting Slytherin’s allegiance felt wrong—like a reenactment of the Dark Lord’s rise. Just like him, Kael had already begun to form his own group at such a young age.

But when those Slytherins left, for the first time, they gave her smiles that were seventy percent friendly and thirty percent flattering....

Discord!

This Discord is still in its Nascent Phase As I am still a Junior in Discord Cultivation

Chapter 15: Moving

"I know this may be difficult, but I still hope you can find a way to provide me with as much sugar as possible, oh, and this chocolate too! This gold - half of it is a thank-you gift for you, and the other half is a deposit. I won't bother with the actual purchase price of the sugar; I'll buy it at five ounces per pound. How does that sound?" Daenerys said seriously.

She was a queen, after all. Though young, she had already endured many hardships and was no ignorant little flower.

Chapter 14: Sugar

Back at home, Josh checked the time on his watch; it was around seven in the evening.

After a moment's thought, he summoned the system.

This time, however, Daenerys took a while to appear.

Josh waited a full fifteen minutes, and just as he was starting to get impatient, Daenerys finally appeared on the screen, dressed in a revealing outfit.

"Uh-oh, looks like I interrupted something good!" Josh said with a teasing smile, glancing at the screen where Daenerys appeared f...