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    Cynthia had truly reached her limit.


    Even though the animosity toward Charlie lingered in her heart, she realized she could no longer negotiate with him after his stern words.


    It dawned on her that Charlie’s determined character and unique approach could not be easily challenged.


    Moreover, since Aurous Hill was Charlie’s domain and the elderly man was also confronting Charlie, she felt she had no choice but to tolerate the situation.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Sometimes, you just have to ept what you can’t change.


    Thus, she swallowed her anger and disappointment, finally admitting, “Alright…I’ll go with the first option…”


    Charlie nodded in agreement and turned to Don Albert, stating, “Don Albert, you’ve heard her decision. Over the next seven days, ensure that your team keeps a close watch on me. If there’s any more chaos, inform me immediately!”


    Don Albert straightened up and replied earnestly, “Master Wade, you can count on me to oversee everything meticulously!”


    Charlie acknowledged him with a simple nod and continued, “If she behaves well, at the end of the seven days, she will be taken directly to the airport without needing my further instructions.”


    “Understood, Master Wade!”


    Turning back to Cynthia, Charlie spoke seriously, “Auntie, my intention isn’t to keep you here in Aurous Hill. It’s essential for you to learn to respect others. I’veid out what needs to be said, so the rest is up to you.”


    With that, he didn’t linger to hear Cynthia’s response and walked away.


    Cynthia was seething with anger but dared not express her dissatisfaction.


    She wouldn’t even allow herself to shout, fearing that Charlie’s associates might turn against her.<fnc4cd> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on findnovel</fnc4cd>


    After leaving the city vige, Don Albert approached Charlie, filled with gratitude yet shame. “Master Wade, I regret that I wasn’t able to handle this myself, and I didn’t want you to clean up my mess. I truly apologize for the trouble I’ve caused…”


    Don Albert felt an overwhelming sense of shame.


    Although Charlie promised to release Cynthia after seven days, Don Albert was hesitant to follow through without Charlie’s guidance, wanting to wait for his return to report back first.


    He hadn’t considered the potential fallout with Cynthia and what that could mean.


    For Don Albert, figures like Cynthia held considerable power, and if she chose to retaliate against him or his family, he felt utterly defenseless.


    Thus, he was immensely grateful that Charlie had intervened on his behalf.


    He also felt thankful to Isaac Cameron.


    Without Isaac’s prompt, he might not have realized the implications of his actions until it was toote.


    Had Cynthia decided to act against him, he would likely have been left bewildered.


    As Charlie waved off Don Albert’s gratitude, he said, “You’re working for me, so there’s no need to be overly formal.”


    Then, turning to Isaac Cameron, he instructed, “Isaac, ensure you keep an eye on Xion, and also monitor the movements of the Banks Family closely.”


    Isaac Cameron nodded promptly, replying, “Master, don’t worry. I’ll arrange for our contacts in Eastcliff to keep tabs on the Banks Family.”


    “Great, Don Albert, let’s head out. Isaac will drive me home,” Charlie concluded.


    ……


    Once settled in Isaac Cameron’s Rolls-Royce, Charlie immediately called Nanako Ito, who was in Japan.


    He wanted to reassure her of his safety while also inquiring about the situation back in Japan.


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