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    Mr. Hicks felt a jolt of surprise at the voice. Turning around, he replied respectfully, “Don Albert, have you finished at the hot springs? How was it?”


    “Good,” Albert replied nonchntly, then inquired, “What are you up to?”


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    “Oh, just dealing with a pathetic idiot who was hitting Mr. Lloyd. I was about to step in for him. The kid isn’t very skilled, but he sure is jumpy.”


    Marcus, clutching his stomach, greeted, “Hello, Uncle Rhodes! It’s been a while.”


    Albert looked at him and chuckled. “Ah, it’s you, Marcus! What happened to your charm? How could you get beaten in Aurous Hill? You’re making your father look bad!”


    Since Albert and Marcus’s father were close, Marcus was like a nephew to him, and Albert spoke frankly, like an elder would.


    Marcus, not daring to retort, replied shyly, “Uncle Rhodes, I ran into some unfortunate loser. I’ll make sure he understands the consequences of hitting me!”


    Albertughed. “Haha! I’m curious to see who would be bold enough to strike you.”


    As Albert moved forward, he pushed aside the guards to survey the crowd, only to spot Charlie, who appeared quite stoic.


    Charlie met Albert’s gaze and remarked with a teasing smile, “Albert, you’re quite the busybody, aren’t you?”


    A cold sweat broke out on Albert’s forehead!


    He never anticipated that it was Master Wade who was surrounded by the guards!


    At that moment, he silently thanked his lucky stars for not saying anything inappropriate earlier. If he had offended Master Wade, he’d be in serious trouble too!


    Previously, he had received a magical elixir from Master Wade’s kindness, and he had pledged his unwavering loyalty to him. He was ready to serve him for life! This time, he had almost put himself in jeopardy! It was a close call!


    Albert bowed deeply and said, “Master Wade, I had no idea you were here…”


    Everyone was left speechless at this surprising disy…


    The notorious Don Albert was showing such respect and courtesy to someone who seemed inconsequential! What on earth was going on?!


    It was utterly bizarre!


    Charlie pointed at the young man and asked softly, “Do you know this kid?”


    Albert wasn’t naive. He realized that Marcus had likely offended Master Wade. Despite his friendship with Marcus’s father, Albert stepped forward, pped Marcus hard across the face, and sent him crashing to the ground. Then, he grabbed Marcus’s hair and mmed his head against the concrete!


    With a loud thud, Marcus felt a ringing in his ears and became disoriented.


    Struggling to endure the pain, Marcus asked, “Uncle Rhodes… why did you hit me?!”


    Albert red fiercely at him and struck Marcus’s head again!


    “How dare you offend Master Wade! Are you seeking death?!”


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