Theodore,fortably lying on his bed, answered the phone with a smile, saying, “Rueben, I’m back home. Don’t worry, the old man didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. He’s probably just feeling unwell from staying up toote and has gone back to his room to rest.”


    Meanwhile, the high-fidelity directional microphone, which was also picking up Rueben’s voice, chimed in, “Dad, when are you nning to drug the old man?”


    With a grin, Theodore replied, “There’s no rush at the moment. I just had the kitchen prepare a bowl of bird’s nest stew for your grandfather. I’ll add the medicine to it before delivering it to his room, and I’ll make sure to watch him drink it myself!”


    Rueben quickly followed up, “Dad, how soon will the medicine take effect?”


    Theodore responded, “Time is of the essence. I’ll give him an extra dose, and it should kick in within an hour or two after he takes it!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Excitedly, Rueben eximed, “That’s fantastic! Once the old man develops Alzheimer’s, he won’t be able to control the Moore family affairs any longer!”


    Theodore nodded and said, “Rueben, you need to rest well tonight. If that Charlie asks you to do anything, justply without hesitation. Don’t give him any reason to doubt you. After I manage to turn the old man into an Alzheimer’s patient, I’ll call you back, and you can fly back to Aurous Hill.”


    “Alright, Dad! I’ll be waiting for your news!” Rueben replied eagerly.


    At that moment, Master Moore overheard their conversation and felt a surge of anger.


    “Unbelievable!”


    “This scoundrel is actually trying to harm me!”


    “I’m his real father! And he’s plotting to poison me for a bit of family wealth!”


    Master Moore was trembling with rage. He stood up, pointed at Theodore on the screen, and shouted, “I, Lord Moore, have lived a principled life, yet I never imagined I would give birth to such a monstrous creature! If I had known he was capable of this, I would have strangled him in his cradle!”


    “And that despicable Rueben! I’ve loved him since he was born, but never thought he would resort to such treachery for money!”


    Oscar shared the old man’s shock and fury, but he quickly rushed to support Master Moore. “Master, the priority right now isn’t to be angry, but to devise a n!”


    After a moment, Oscar added, “We must not overlook the bird’s nest stew he prepared for you; you must never consume it!”


    “Not only should we avoid it, but we also need to be vignt from now on. Everything we eat or drink must be closely monitored. We cannot afford to give him any opportunity to exploit us!”


    Old Master Moore shook his head sadly and said, “Oscar, since he intends to harm me, if I remain overly cautious, he will realize he’s been discovered and may be even more ruthless! If I dy too long, he might not only want to turn me into an Alzheimer’s patient; he might aim to eliminate mepletely.”


    Oscar quickly asked, “Master, are you suggesting we let them have their way and remain at their mercy?”


    Master Moore nodded gravely, “Oscar, I have the Rejuvenation Pill from Master Wade. He specifically instructed me to use it to counteract any poison. I trust Master Wade will not deceive me, so I’ll y the fool.”


    Upon hearing this, Oscar felt relieved and eximed, “Thank goodness for Master Wade!”<fn3189> Find the newest release on fι?dnοvel</fn3189>


    Master Moore couldn’t help but agree, saying, “Indeed! If it weren’t for Master Wade, I’d be a mere skeleton by now, uncertain of how many times I’d have met my end!”


    Oscar nodded gently, “Old Master, you’ve done good deeds throughout your life. Perhaps Master Wade is the guardian the heavens have sent to protect you.”


    Old Master Moore smiled wryly and instructed, “Oscar, if I’m to y this part, I must convincingly act like an Alzheimer’s patient. When the timees, ensure that you don’t give away any hints!”


    “Those two knaves know you’re my most trusted ally, so if theye to you with questions, use your wisdom to negotiate with them!”


    “Say what you need to say, and what you can say. Make sure they believe you’re loyal to them as well!”


    “But do not mention anything you cannot say!”


    “Especially the existence of this internal monitoring system; it must remain a secret from them, understood?”