Sam was eager to confront Charlie openly, so he initiated a conversation at the main table, stating, “Master Wade, is it true that you go by the nickname The True Dragon?”


    Charlie responded with a casual smile, “That nickname is merely something my close friends have given me.”


    Sam, not missing a beat, responded with a sneer, “I’m curious, Master Wade. What kind of birthday gift did you prepare for Miss Jasmine today? Someone like you wouldn’t settle for anything cheap or ordinary, right?”


    Charlie chuckled lightly and said, “Honestly, I wasn’t even aware that Miss Jasmine’s birthday was today. Once I learned of it, I quickly put together a modest gift for her as a gesture of appreciation. Naturally, my gift can’tpare to what you have prepared, Master Kilgore.”


    As Charlie continued to be humble, Sam felt a rising urge to publicly humiliate him.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Not ready to back down, Sam pressed further, “Why the modesty, Master Wade? I simply want to know what gift you’ve brought for Miss Jasmine. Can’t you share or reveal it to everyone?”


    Continuing his line of questioning, Sam added, “Since you’re also a Feng Shui master, let me guess: did you give Miss Jasmine a piece of talisman paper that you wrote yourself?”


    Charlie replied with a faint smile, “Master Kilgore, you’re quite perceptive. You’re not far off.”


    Sam responded with a smirk, “I have a servant in the Kilgore family whose family owns a shop at the smallmodities market in Yulydd. I heard him mention that a piece of talisman paper there costs only a few cents. How much do you pay for yours, Master Wade? If yours is more expensive, I could introduce you to my servant for a better deal.”


    Reuben couldn’t help but chuckle at this, and even Theodore joined in theughter. However, the atmosphere around the table grew tense, with everyone wearing displeased expressions.


    Charlie was highly regarded by all present. To them, regardless of whether he was Master Wade or the young master of the Wade family, he held an unparalleled status.


    Sam’s audacity to challenge Charlie right off the bat made everyone feel extremely uneasy.


    Isaac felt a strong impulse to confront Sam directly. This fool was oblivious to the gravity of his situation! How could he dare to act so arrogantly in front of his young master? He trulycked self-awareness!


    However, Isaac took a moment to think and resisted the urge to act impulsively.


    While it would be easy for him to handle Sam, doing so in the current setting would likely expose Charlie’s true identity to everyone.


    In the meantime, Charlie remained unfazed.


    He didn’t see Sam as a threat and chose not to give him any importance.


    If Sam had been a bit more discreet and left Charlie alone, he would have been content to let him continue his act. Instead, Sam’s reckless provocation left Charlie no choice but to set him straight.


    Therefore, Charlie discreetly signaled to Isaac to start recording a video on his phone. Then, he turned to Sam and remarked, “Master Kilgore, you truly are a remarkable individual. This is our first meeting, yet it’s clear you stand out from the rest. Your generosity and magnanimity have genuinely surprised me.”


    Sam beamed at thispliment, believing that Charlie was conceding defeat.


    Unexpectedly, Charlie then asked, “Earlier, you mentioned that the ne you purchased for Miss Jasmine is valued at twenty million US dors. Is that correct?”


    Sam replied coldly and arrogantly, “The Kilgore family ranks among the top ten families in Eastcliff. I have no reason to lie about a mere twenty million dor ne.”


    Charlie nodded with a smile and asked, “Then, Master Kilgore, how much do you think my gift for Miss Jasmine is worth?”


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