Chapter 262: Guess How High an Immortal Can Jump

A moment later, inside the hotel's Restaurant.

Du Qi ran in with a panicked look on his face, bowing and scraping as he said to Cole, "You... how did you come to Hong Kong?"

Cole glanced at Du Qi coldly and said, "What do you think?"

Hearing this, cold sweat broke out on Du Qi instantly.

"What exactly is going on with the Zunni Wang situation?" Cole asked indifferently while enjoying the steak on his plate.

Asked this, Du Qi had his own grievances he couldn't voice: "I don't know what that guy Zunni Wang is doing either. He patted his chest and promised me before that he could handle Guan Shanhai; I didn't expect his own Warehouse to have an incident the very next day."

"So, you just sat in a high-end club and watched?" Cole said with extreme dissatisfaction: "Since he didn't handle Guan Shanhai, why didn't you react the first moment?"

"This..." Du Qi was rendered speechless by the retort.

Cole said coldly: "You are someone I think highly of, and I recommended you to join the Ether Society. If this is all the level you have, it will be very difficult for me to answer to the people in the organization."

Hearing Cole's words, Du Qi immediately became nervous.

One must know that everything he possesses now was given by the Ether Society; otherwise, he would just be a low-class gangster selling powder.

So he gritted his teeth and said to Cole: "Lord Cole, please give me one more chance."

Cole looked at him and then said indifferently: "You are someone I brought into the organization, so I will give you one more chance. If you don't handle it well this time..."

Du Qi hurriedly wiped his cold sweat and said: "Yes, I understand."

"Alright, go do your work." Cole waved his hand, as if shooing away a fly.

Du Qi didn't dare to say anything more and immediately turned to leave.

And what they didn't notice was that, right there in the hotel's Restaurant, someone had already set their sights on them.

"Oh? The people from the Ether Society have finally shown their faces?" Chen Jiajun became interested upon hearing the report from his subordinate.

A Hell Knight took out a file and placed it in front of Chen Jiajun: "This person is named Fan Shizheng, English name Cole Fan, a Malaysian Chinese. His public identity is an executive at a multinational corporation."

"This guy's company has business dealings with several companies here in Hong Kong, and he frequently travels back and forth to Hong Kong."

"According to the investigation by our brothers in the Information Department, this guy has used this multinational corporation to do many things, and can even influence some important decisions."

Hearing the Hell Knight's words, Chen Jiajun's expression turned grave.

Although he knew the Ether Society's power was not small, he didn't expect them to be able to manipulate a multinational investment company.

Such power was truly quite shocking.

If one were to let their thoughts wander further, then the foundation of the Ether Society was truly a bit frightening.

Chen Jiajun rubbed his chin and pondered for a while, then said to his subordinate: "We must find a way to test this guy so we can adjust our next plan."

The subordinate was stunned for a moment and said: "Boss, how should we test this guy?"

"Can you find out his hobbies?" Chen Jiajun asked.

The subordinate nodded: "These guys from the Ether Society all quite like to enjoy themselves—the best wine, the best women."

"For such a young guy to climb to such an important position, youthful indulgence is definitely inevitable." Chen Jiajun chuckled: "Then why not manufacture a scandal for this guy?"

"You mean, a honey trap?" As Chen Jiajun's confidant, the subordinate knew what he wanted to do the moment he saw Chen Jiajun's wicked grin.

Chen Jiajun nodded: "Once this kind of thing happens, it depends on whether the investment company behind him is willing to protect him at all costs."

If they are, then this guy will definitely be a bit troublesome to deal with. If he uses other means..."

A sharp glint flashed in Chen Jiajun's eyes: "Then that will create an opportunity for us."

Just as Chen Jiajun analyzed, Cole had climbed to a high position at such a young age.

Naturally, he was prone to youthful indulgence; he had played with those Hollywood stars and world-famous models before.

He even went out to Bar to hunt for beauty from time to time, and he really had no resistance to beautiful women.

For example, at a Bar belonging to Lang Guifang, Cole relied on his handsome and wealthy traits to immediately attract many girls to come over.

However, Cole had no interest in these mediocre beauties, and instead set his sights on a woman drinking alone in front of the bar counter.

"Hi, can I buy you a drink?" Cole revealed a smile he considered dashing.

The woman turned her head and looked at Cole with a playful expression, saying: "I don't like little boys."

The woman seemed to be a veteran, and every look and smile displayed her mature woman's charm.

This sentence not only didn't drive Cole away, but instead made him even more interested: "But I prefer mature women."

The woman said seductively: "So you want to climb onto my sofa?"

"Are women in Hong Kong all this direct?" Cole was a bit surprised, but even more excited: "Of course."

The woman stood up directly, grabbed Cole's tie, and said: "Then let's go."

Seeing the woman agree, Cole appeared very excited.

The gazes of the guys nearby who were coveting the woman's beauty made Cole feel quite smug.

After the two walked out of the Bar, Cole couldn't wait to get handsy.

The woman giggled: "Do you want to do it here?"

Cole was stunned for a moment and said: "Go to a hotel?"

"What's the point of a hotel? Let's go to my place," the woman said with a smile.

Cole, whose mind had long been clouded by alcohol and beauty, followed the woman into a car without a second thought, and then arrived in a cramped room.

As soon as he entered the door, Cole pounced on the woman like a hungry tiger, even violently tearing the woman's clothes.

However, a moment later, the woman still stopped Cole, then used the excuse of taking a shower to hide in the bathroom and secretly called the Police.

The woman's acting was quite good; when she spoke, she was panicked and even had a crying tone.

Afterwards, she wiped away her tears and walked out to continue flirting with Cole.

Just as the two rolled onto the sofa, the door to the room was suddenly kicked open violently.

Then a pair of Police burst directly into the woman's home.

The woman, who had just been tender and affectionate toward Cole, suddenly grabbed Cole and cried out loudly: "Help, this man is trying to rape me."

Cole widened his eyes in an instant, looking at the woman in disbelief.

Shortly after, he was violently pressed to the ground by several Police and handcuffed.

At this moment, only one thought was in his mind: he had been set up in a honey trap.

Downstairs from the woman's apartment, Lao Yu said to the smirking Da Fei, "As expected, for this kind of thing, one still has to find you."

Da Fei spread his hands and said, "Everyone knows that I, Da Fei, am the King of Lust; a third-rate actress is enough to handle this kid. But how did this kid offend the Boss, that he actually needs to use such methods to deal with him?"

Lao Yu said indifferently, "These little tricks aren't enough to deal with this kid; the Boss wants to test the other party."

"Is his background very big?" Da Fei said with some surprise.

"You're one of our own, so it doesn't matter if I tell you." Lao Yu still told him the matter: "This guy is likely from the same organization as the Asian Ice Queen."

Hearing Lao Yu say this, Da Fei couldn't help but gasp.

Before the Asian Ice Queen was caught, who didn't know that woman's big name?

This kid is actually from the same organization as the Asian Ice Queen; it's clear the other party is definitely not simple.

Da Fei said with a serious expression, "Since that's the case, should we do it even more ruthlessly?"

Lao Yu shook his head and said, "No need, it's just a test. Don't worry about this matter; the Boss will naturally have his own sense of propriety."

Seeing Lao Yu say this, Da Fei could only nod.

Inside the Police Station, Cole kept reiterating the relationship between the two to the Police.

But the Police see countless people like this every day, and sneered, "Since you say you are in a romantic relationship with her, can you tell me her name?"

This question left Cole speechless, and he then argued, "I met her at a Bar; a one-night stand isn't against the law, right?"

"You say it's a one-night stand, so it's a one-night stand? She is now accusing you of rape. Furthermore, we found quite a few scratches and bruises on her body, and there are torn clothes on the ground; how do you explain that?" the Police scolded impatiently.

This statement completely stunned Cole, and he felt more and more that this was a trap.

The bruises on the woman's body and the torn clothes were all things she had guided Cole to do; it could be said that this was a setup arranged long ago.

Thinking of this, Cole tightly shut his mouth and notified his Lawyer to come over.

There was definitely no point in arguing further.

Shortly after, his Lawyer arrived, and the news he brought immediately made his heart sink.

"Mr. Cole, the current situation is quite troublesome," the Lawyer said with a headache.

Cole roared angrily, "This is f***ing framing!"

The Lawyer hurriedly said, "Please calm down. The other party has complete evidence, including the recording of the call to the Police. No matter which aspect, it is unfavorable to you. I have already applied for bail with the Police, intending to get you out first, but..."

"But what?" Cole widened his eyes.

"That woman also hired a lawyer. They said you are Malaysian and are afraid you will flee back, so they have been trying to obstruct it," the Lawyer said helplessly.

Hearing this news, Cole's face became even uglier: "I hired you to solve problems for me, not to tell me bad news."

The Lawyer was already used to the ways of these rich people.

He continued to Cole, "If we continue to seek bail, it will cost a large sum of money, and there is a possibility of being restricted from leaving the country, so the solution I offer is to try to reach a settlement with the other party."

"Then do it; I don't care about spending money," Cole said coldly.

Based on his net worth, plus the money he skimmed from the Ether Society, he was even wealthier than some tycoons in Hong Kong.

Money, to him, was just a number.

He didn't want others to know about such an embarrassing matter, especially his partners in the Asia branch of the Ether Society, otherwise, he would definitely be mocked mercilessly upon returning.

"I understand." The Lawyer nodded and walked out.

On the other side, Chen Jiajun sat in the car.

"Boss, this kid wants to spend money to settle this matter," Lao Yu said with a smile: "It seems he's in a hurry."

Chen Jiajun also revealed a smile: "Want bail? It's not that simple. Has the top lawyer I hired arrived?"

Lao Yu nodded, smirking: "They have already arrived and are currently dealing with the other side at the Police Station."

"Heh, tell the top lawyers to drag it out even if they have to kill him with delays," Chen Jiajun said with a cold laugh.

"Have someone follow up with the media as well. Find a greedy guy and leak the case of the executive attempting rape; I believe many media outlets will definitely be interested," Chen Jiajun continued.

"That guy Da Fei is already doing it," Lao Yu chuckled, pointing at the interview van outside: "Look, hasn't it already arrived?"

"Fast enough, indeed." Chen Jiajun nodded with satisfaction: "With such a big scandal, I believe the investment company definitely won't come forward; it damages their company's image. Next, we'll see if he uses his connections with the Ether Society."

Inside the detention room, Cole irritably pulled off his tie.

He kept thinking in his mind about who could have targeted him.

"Could my identity have been exposed?" Thinking of this, Cole felt a shock in his heart.

The reason their international criminal organization, the Ether Society, could survive until now was by relying on the identity disguises of every member.

If his own identity had been seen through, then things would be even more troublesome.

Just as Cole was thinking, the Lawyer he had hired earlier walked back in.

"How did it go?" Cole immediately asked.

As a guy who lived in the lap of luxury, he really wasn't used to the environment of the detention room.

After a moment of silence, the Lawyer said to Cole, "The other party refuses to mediate and has even hired two top lawyers, ready to file a lawsuit against you at any time. Looking at their intentions, they don't mind dragging you into a protracted legal battle."

"What? How could such a woman afford to hire top lawyers?" Cole said in surprise.

The Lawyer nodded and said, "I also think the matter is a bit suspicious. This woman not only showed no interest in money at all but instead brought in expensive top lawyers. And I just received news that some media in Hong Kong also know about this matter."

"What did you say?" Cole stood up, slamming the table, and said with widened eyes: "Why would it be leaked?"

"It seems that because a Police Constable wanted money, they leaked your identity and some details of the case to an entertainment gossip Reporter," the Lawyer said awkwardly.

Cole's mind went blank, and he slumped into the chair.

Cole knew his Gweilo superiors too well.

Once a scandal like this of his was exposed, they would definitely discard him like a worn-out shoe.

Most importantly, this qualification for the Ether Society was obtained precisely through his status as a high-ranking investment bank official.

If he were to be kicked out of the investment bank, what would the Ether Society do?

"Damn it, who exactly is plotting against me?" Cole finally understood what the guy who set up the honey trap wanted; he wanted to ruin his reputation.

He had not expected that a simple honey trap would actually force him into a desperate situation.

Now he had no better options and could only seek help from other members of the Ether Society.

Consequently, Cole requested a phone call from the Police.

After getting the mobile phone, Cole dialed a number directly.

The number belonged to Thompson, who was the most powerful person in the Asian division.

He was the one who introduced him when he first joined the Ether Society, and Cole had helped Thompson avoid a financial scam, so now, apart from Thompson, no one could help him.

"Cole, why are you calling at this hour?" Thompson on the other end of the line was clearly still sleeping, his tone very sluggish.

Cole gritted his teeth and said, "Thompson, help me, I've gotten into trouble here in Hong Kong."

"Hmm?" Thompson woke up instantly: "What happened?"

Cole had no choice but to recount his humiliating experience.

Hearing this result, Thompson was also speechless for a moment.

Cole said in a tone bordering on pleading: "Buddy, brother. You are the only one who can help me now. Do you remember that you still owe me a favor?"

Hearing Cole's plea, Thompson was silent for a moment before saying: "I will find a way to get someone to bail you out of the Police Station. But this favor will be considered used up."

Cole couldn't care about that much anymore and nodded quickly in agreement: "I understand, brother, we are square now."

"Good." Thompson frowned and hung up the phone, then took out an address book and sent an email to someone in it.

Cole waited in the detention cell for several days, each day feeling as long as a century.

If it weren't for the fact that he was wearing clothes that looked expensive, he would have been messed with by the prisoners in the detention cell long ago.

The street thugs in Hong Kong had sharp eyes and could tell that Cole was a rich man.

It was a consensus in Hong Kong that one should never offend a rich person.

Therefore, the street thugs in the same cell not only didn't cause trouble for Cole but even helped him block two conflicts.

However, as time passed, the way the prisoners in the detention cell looked at Cole began to change.

Generally speaking, these rich people had plenty of cash to pay bail, and as long as it wasn't a serious crime like murder or drug trafficking, they could be bailed out quickly.

Yet, Cole had been in jail for many days, and no one had come to deal with his case.

This made the few street thugs in the cell feel that something was wrong.

"Hey, brothers, what are you planning to do?" Cole said in a panic when he saw his blanket, which he used to keep warm, being taken away.

A street thug with a scar on his face looked coldly at Cole and said: "You told me before that you were a high-ranking executive at some investment company, but no one has come to get you out after so many days. I'm wondering if you're playing me for a fool."

Cole waved his hands quickly and said: "How would I dare to play you? As long as I can get out, one hundred thousand will be transferred to your account immediately. You... don't come over here."

"Damn it, I knew this kid looked shifty and not like a decent person; could he be a swindler?"

The other prisoners heard the scarred man's words and looked at Cole with gloomy expressions.

At this moment, Cole finally panicked.

Just as several prisoners were walking toward the helpless Cole.

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the door, and then a Police officer walked in with a guy who looked quite extraordinary.

"Are you Mr. Cole? I am a friend of Thompson, here to bail you out." The middle-aged man said to Cole with a smile.

Seeing the arrival of the middle-aged man, Cole felt as if he had seen a savior.

Now, those street thugs didn't dare to act rashly.

"Hello, who are you?" Cole shook hands with the other party enthusiastically and then asked.

"My name is Yao De, and I belong to the Department of Justice." Yao De said politely to Cole.

Hearing that he was an official from the Department of Justice, Cole breathed a sigh of relief.

After the two exchanged pleasantries for a while, they went straight to process the paperwork.

Two hours later, Cole walked out of the Police Station with Yao De.

Looking at the detention cell where he had stayed for several days, Cole could not hide his disgust; he didn't even want the things he left behind, as he never wanted to return to that place again.

After getting into the car, Yao De said bluntly to Cole: "Mr. Cole, for this period, I am using my reputation and status to guarantee you. I hope you will not do anything excessive again."

"Mr. Yao De, please rest assured." Cole nodded very solemnly.

Yao De nodded: "Are you planning to go to a hotel? I'll drop you off on the way."

"Sorry to trouble you." Cole said with a smile.

They did not notice a black car without a license plate following behind them.

"A heavyweight figure helped bail him out?" Chen Jiajun seemed a bit surprised when he heard this news.

Lao Yu nodded: "It might be someone from the Ether Society who took action. As for the person who bailed him out, my men are following him, and we should be able to find out the other party's information soon."

"So he really did show his true colors." Chen Jiajun laughed immediately.

The reason he did so many things was nothing more than to test the strength of the Ether Society.

Now it seems that this damned organization has taken deeper root in Hong Kong than he had imagined.

Soon, a subordinate ran in with a document: "We have found the guy who bailed out Cole; his name is Yao De, a high-ranking official in the Department of Justice."

"Hmm? The Department of Justice?" Chen Jiajun said with some surprise: "Has this Ether Society already reached into the Three Secretaries and Thirteen Bureaus?"

Lao Yu looked at Chen Jiajun and said: "Boss, should we..."

After saying that, he made a throat-slitting gesture.

Chen Jiajun shook his head slowly: "We cannot touch people from the Three Secretaries and Thirteen Bureaus right now. Brunei has not yet developed, and the subsidiaries under Guojun Group are still doing business in Hong Kong; we should try our best not to offend these guys if we can avoid it."

"As for that piece of trash Cole, find an opportunity to let him die in an accident, and then we will move directly against his subordinate Du Qi, as well as that bastard Zunni Wang."

(End of chapter)