Lloyd encountered someone unlike anyone he had met before: Charlie.


    With no fights or reprimands and a smile gracing his face, Charlie seemed more refined than anyone else. However, it was said that he had a penchant for devouring human bones. Fifteen million plus another five million? How on earth did he amass such wealth?


    Whether he had established a ceremonialpany or not, it was clear he was constantly engaged in buying and selling to maintain his lucrative lifestyle. While he earned significant amounts, individuals like him tended to spend just as much, if not more.


    Those who had once roamed the shadows of society often found themselves intoxicated by their newfound riches, choosing not to waste time on frugality.


    As a result, despite Lloyd’s ability to rake in substantial profits, he also had a habit of extravagant spending. He could potentially earn millions each year, yet by the year’s end, he usually found himself with only about 1.8 million left after hisvish expenditures.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Lloyd’s total savings were a mere three to four million. So when Charlie demanded that he return 15.5 million, it felt like an impossible feat. Even selling a kidney wouldn’t cover that amount!


    Desperate, he pleaded, “Master Wade, I must confess, I truly don’t have that much money…”


    At this, Caesar kicked him, barking, “What the hell! Do you want to lose face? Master Wade offered you a solution, and yet here you are, whining? Do you want me to punish you further?” Trembling, Lloyd replied, “No… Brother Caesar, I’m genuinely not trying to cry poor; I just can’t pay that amount…”


    Caesar retorted, “If you can’t pay, then just suffer the consequences! I’ll break your legs!”


    Terrified, Lloyd red at Teresa and shouted, “This is all your fault, you troublemaker!”


    Turning back to Charlie, he said, “Master Wade, Teresa Fay handles everything rted to the Overlord use. You need to go through her for this matter!”


    Upon hearing this, Teresa Fay was visibly shaken and quickly responded, “Lloyd! How can you be so shameless? These decisions were all yours! I’m merely your subordinate, assisting you! How could you throw me under the bus like this?”


    She then turned to Charlie and exined, “Mr. Wade, this etiquettepany was founded by Lloyd. I was previously working in a KTV, and he brought me in as a lover, promising to help me make money. I’m a victim here, just like Wendy!”


    “What the hell!” Lloyd erupted, “Teresa, don’t act innocent! Everyone in Aurous Hill knows you’re not a saint! You’ve sold yourself too, and now that you see others profiting, you want to distance yourself from it? You’re crossing a line!”


    He continued, “People have threatened to ruin your face with sulfuric acid, and you came running to me for protection, begging me to help you escape this life!”


    “If it weren’t for me, you’d be disfigured by now! And here you are, biting the hand that fed you. Do you have no conscience?”


    In a fluster, Teresa stammered, “You… don’t twist the facts; this is all fabricated by you!”


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    Frightened, Teresa shrank back and immediately fell silent.


    Charlie red at her, saying coldly, “Miss Teresa, it’s pointless to act in haste. Once I settle things with Lloyd, I’ll ensure you receive your fair share.”


    In shock, Teresa knelt down, pleading, “Mr. Wade, I… I was truly coerced… please, as a woman, don’t punish me…”