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    With disbelief etched on his face, he eximed, “Brother Caesar, what on earth are you hitting me for? Stop hitting that stinky silk!”<fn9fe4> ???s ??????? ?s ?????? ?? Find~Novel</fn9fe4>


    Caesar trembled with anger, stammering, “You… you’re really asking for it! How dare you call Master Wade stinky silk! You must be out of your mind!”


    Without hesitation, he shouted to his subordinates, “Damn it, hold him down and beat him to a pulp!”


    Most of Caesar’s younger brothers had never encountered Charlie, but they were well aware of Master Wade’s reputation.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    After all, he was the benefactor that Don Albert spoke of constantly, and Don Albert was the godfather of the entire underground world of Aurous Hill. In essence, Master Wade was the benefactor of all who operated within that realm.


    Lloyd couldn’t have chosen a worse target for his provocation. To challenge Master Wade was akin to ying with fire—he was practically asking for disaster!


    As a result, Caesar’s men wasted no time in rushing forward, pinning Lloyd to the ground, and delivering a brutal beating.


    Amidst the assault, Lloyd cried out in agony, “Brother Caesar, please forgive me! I didn’t know Mr. Wade was your friend. If I had known, I wouldn’t have dared to cross him! Please, I beg for your mercy!”


    “Forgive you?” Caesar snapped back, his patience wearing thin. “Hell no! You think I can just overlook this? If Master Wade decides to take offense, I’ll be the one who pays the price. Even if he doesn’t, Don Albert will have my head for this! Do you realize the mess you’ve caused?”


    Lloyd sobbed, “Brother Caesar, I swear I understand my mistake…”


    He then turned to Charlie, tears streaming down his face, pleading, “Master Wade, please show me mercy!”


    Charlie, maintaining a calm demeanor, responded, “Alright, Caesar, tell your men to stop for now.”


    Upon hearing this, Caesar immediately shouted, “Everyone, back off! Master Wade is about to speak!”


    The group that had been mercilessly attacking Lloyd quickly stepped back, leaving him trembling on the ground, battered and bruised.


    Lloyd’s face was swollen and bloodied, resembling a battered mess, while Teresa Fay stood nearby, paralyzed with fear, unsure of how to react.


    Caesar quickly bowed and addressed Charlie with respect, “Master Wade, I await your orders…”


    Charlie nodded and said, “Caesar, I must remind you that in a civilized society, we shouldn’t resort to violence so easily. Think about the negative impact this has on ordinary citizens.”


    Caesar was taken aback, quickly pping himself in shame, “Master Wade, you’re absolutely right! My behavior is disgraceful and reflects poorly on the people of Aurous Hill…”


    Charlie simply replied, “I know.”


    Then, addressing Lloyd with a smirk, he asked, “So, is it true that you work for the Pearl River Etiquette Company?”


    With blood still dripping from his mouth, Lloyd weakly admitted, “Yes, it’s me… Master Wade, I was wrong. I didn’t recognize you and ended up offending you. I humbly ask for your forgiveness…”


    Charlie waved his hand dismissively and said, “In the adult world, there’s often no clear right or wrong—only interests at y.” He gestured towards the pale Teresa Fay and continued, “You see, I had a conversation with Teresa earlier today. I lent yourpany 500,000 just about thirty minutes ago, and we agreed on an interest rate of 500,000 per minute. That means, after these thirty minutes, the total amount due is 15.5 million. When do you n to settle this?”


    Lloyd’s face turned pale as he stammered, “Master Wade… that interest is outrageous… five hundred thousand a minute? You must be joking!”


    Charlie merely smiled and said, “Look, yourpany thrives on harsh terms, and I operate on lending. You have your way of making money, and so do I. It’s only fair that we respect each other’s methods.”


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