When Walter heard Charlie mention the name Steve Hogwitz, his face instantly registered shock. He never imagined that his father would take it upon himself to rush to Aurous Hill in search of him. This revtion did not sit well with Walter; beneath the surface, he was gripped by a profound sense of panic. Despite trying to invoke fear in Charlie by referencing the Hogwitz and Rothschild families, Walter knew deep down that he was merely a paper tiger.


    “Our family is merely a distant rtive of the Rothschilds,cking significant power or influence,” he thought. Historically, the term ‘foreign rtives’ referred to the emperor’s or king’s distant kin—essentially, those who held little importance. Because of this, Walter realized that the Rothschild family would note to his aid. While the Hogwitz family had its strengths, they paled inparison to Charlie’s stature. Walter’s father had journeyed all the way to Aurous Hill, but Walter understood that he stood no chance against someone as cunning as Charlie. After all, Charlie hailed from Eastcliff, being the young master of the Wade family and the chairman of the Emgrand Group. He was leagues ahead of the Hogwitz family. Walter feared that his father’s arrival in Aurous Hill could only lead to disaster. If his father fell into Charlie’s hands, it would spell doom for them all.


    With this anxiety swirling in his mind, Walter quickly asserted, “Wade, this is between us. My father has nothing to do with it!”


    Charlie smiled and replied, “Oh? What do you mean by that?”


    Walter rushed to rify, “What I’m saying is simple. In your terms, it would bring misfortune to your family. So, if you have any issues with me, please spare my dad!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie nodded in agreement, saying earnestly, “Walter, your point does seem quite reasonable.”


    Walter hurriedly pressed, “Then you have to promise me that you won’t harm my father!”


    Charlie sighed with a hint of regret, smiling as he responded, “I’m afraid you’re a bitte for that, Walter.”


    Walter’s eyes widened in disbelief. “A bitte?! What do you mean by that?!”


    Charlie replied with a smile, “Your dad is already in my custody. I’ll be bringing him over shortly so you two can have a reunion.”


    Stunned, Walter eximed, “Why did you take my father?!”


    Charlie chuckled, “Why shouldn’t I? Is your dad someone of great value?”<fnc1f1> The source of th?s content is find~novel</fnc1f1>


    Walter, now furious, retorted, “My dad has never done anything to you! What right do you have to take him?”


    Curiously, Charlie asked, “Since you mention that, I’m curious—did Doris Young’s father provoke you in any way?”


    “I…” Walter was left speechless. He knew all too well that the current predicament stemmed from his own unscrupulous actions. If he hadn’t orchestrated the poisoning of Doris Young’s father to force herpliance, he wouldn’t be facing such dire consequences today. Now, confronted by Charlie’s question, he had no words.


    With a smirk, Charlie instructed, “Just stay put and wait here. I’ll bring your dad over shortly for your reunion.”


    With that, he turned to Don Albert and said, “Don Albert, let’s head to your office.”


    Don Albert quickly responded, “Yes, Master Wade! Please, follow me!”