At that moment, Donald found himself devoid of any sympathy for Xenia, who was teetering on the brink of despair. Instead of feeling sorry for her plight, he was consumed by a deep hatred.


    If it weren’t for her and her worthless brother, the Webb family wouldn’t be facing such a devastating credibility crisis!


    John’s death meant nothing to him, but the video he recorded just before passing away had dragged the entire Webb family down into chaos. It was likely that they would lose over half their assets, threatening their status as the leading family in the South Region.


    To make matters worse, being linked to human trafficking was a stain that would linger in the public’s memory for a long time. The Webb family was destined to be a target for relentless criticism and hostility.


    The fallout from this scandal would wreak havoc on the family’s business empire, and their assets might continue to dwindle in the future.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    If things kept going like this, they risked being demoted to a second-rate family in society.


    The most frustrating part for Donald was that he felt powerless to change the situation. Despite his best efforts, he couldn’t reverse the damage that had been done.<fn81e6> This content belongs to find{n}ovel</fn81e6>


    Honestly, even divine intervention couldn’t save someone from this mess. Provoking the public, akin to disturbing a nest of hos, was an action fraught with peril.


    Even the formidable Wade family would struggle to shield themselves from public outrage if they had a member who tarnished their reputation.


    Consequently, heads of prominent families nationwide concluded, “We must learn from the missteps of the Webb family; they’ve imparted a crucial lesson today.”


    Donald had resigned himself to the fact that he could no longer salvage the family’s reputation. His fury was still smoldering within him, and all he could think about was exacting revenge on Charlie.


    Just then, Sean rushed up to him, saying, “Dad, the Eight Heavenly Kings have responded. They said they will only follow Grandpa’s orders and won’t takemands from anyone else.”


    Donald, in a frantic tone, questioned, “Did the doctor mention when your grandpa might wake up?”


    Sean shook his head. “The doctor is uncertain; Grandpa has suffered a serious stroke this time.”


    Donald frowned, disheartened. “If we can’t secure the Eight Heavenly Kings’ assistance, we won’t be able to retrieve the Weavers from Mount Golim…”


    “But we can’t just sit idly by. We don’t know when Grandpa will regain consciousness.” Sean pondered for a moment and suggested, “I think we should send some second-rate men there to give it a try. This time, let’s dispatch a few more people.”


    After a brief consideration, Donald nodded lightly. “You’re right; we can’t be passive. Let’s send some people there right away.”


    “Dad, I don’t really understand. Why are you pursuing Charlie’s enemies? To me, they seem like a bunch of losers. How can they possibly defeat Charlie for us?”


    Donald exined, “We underestimated himst time, which led to our significant defeat. This time, we need to stay at the back and observe for a while. Let’s send in those cannon fodders first to gauge Charlie’s strength and capabilities.”


    He continued, “In battles, we shouldn’t reveal our main forces too soon. Instead, we should send in the cannon fodders to test their weapons and tactics. Once the fighting begins, we can identify the opponent’s main forces and eliminate them. Only then should our principal troops engage. By that time, our enemy will surely be at a disadvantage.”


    “Imagine if we deployed our main force directly and they were obliterated by the opponent’s counterattack. That would mean defeat right from the start!”


    Sean nodded in understanding. “Alright, Dad, I get it now.”


    “So, where can we find these cannon fodders? We need individuals who have grievances against our enemy—those willing to charge in fearlessly, targeting Charlie Wade. The Weavers in Mount Golim, the Wilson family, Hannah Wilson in the coal mine, the ineffective Keh Wilson, and even those who have faced humiliation at Charlie Wade’s hands—these are all ideal candidates as our cannon fodders!”


    He then turned to Sean and inquired, “Have the people sent to rescue Hannah departed?”


    “Yes, they have!”