As Charlie made his way toward the vi, Jack Yaleman 2nd suddenly stepped in front of him, blocking his path. With a cold demeanor, he said, “Hey, you! You’ve twisted the truth and insulted my father and uncle. Do you really think you can just walk away from this?”
With a smile, Charlie responded, “What’s wrong? Are you still trying to swindle me?”
Jack Yaleman 2nd’s expression darkened. “Swindle you?!” he eximed. “I’m not interested in extortion. What I need from you is a satisfactory exnation for your previous remarks. Otherwise, don’t expect me to be polite!”
Charlie shook his head in exasperation, patting Jack on the shoulder. “Mr. Yaleman 2nd, let me offer you some sincere advice. Your father’s demise was quite tragic. As his son and heir, it’s crucial that you learn to be humble. Don’t strut around with your nose in the air like your father did; otherwise, you might find yourself in a precarious situation.”<fn498a> This content belongs to find?novel</fn498a>
“You’re outrageous!” Jack Yaleman 2nd shouted, his anger boiling over. “You’ve insulted my father repeatedly, and I won’t let you get away with it! I am Jack Yaleman 2nd!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Fei Kexin, who had been observing silently, could no longer contain herself. “Mr. Wade has already informed you that he is my feng shui master. How dare you threaten him while standing in front of me? Isn’t that a bit excessive? Do you really believe that Fei Kexin is without a temper?”
Jack Yaleman 2nd, taken aback by her words, stammered, “Miss Fei, you’ve misunderstood! I’m not threatening him; I just want you to see that he’s nothing but a liar!”
Fei Kexin replied coldly, “Mr. Yaleman 2nd, I suggest you stop while you’re ahead. In my eyes, you are a mere fraction of Mr. Wade’s worth. If you have any self-awareness and wish to avoid humiliation, refrain from making any more provocativements. Otherwise, I will be the first to stand against you!”
Jack Yaleman 2nd was shocked to see how fiercely Fei Kexin defended Charlie, and he began to suspect that Charlie was somehow manipting her. He believed that Fei Kexin might be a victim of psychological maniption—a tactic he was all too familiar with.
As an expert in feng shui and fortune-telling, Jack was skilled at deceiving people. His smooth talk often led others to believe whatever story he spun. This led to him having numerous women under his influence, either as his ythings or as subservient employees. He even attempted to manipte female customers into bing his financial supporters.
Given his own experiences, Jack Yaleman 2nd was convinced that Charlie was brainwashing Fei Kexin. This realization filled him not only with rage but also with jealousy. It was akin to a mouse, having just stolen a crumb, feeling satisfied until it glimpsed another mouse owning an entire bakery. The stark contrast left him feeling ugly and resentful.
Pointing at Charlie, he addressed Fei Kexin, “Miss Fei, don’t be fooled! This guy talks nonsense. How could anyone possibly im that my father was killed by lightning? You’re well-educated; surely you can’t fall for such an absurd lie!”
Charlie looked at him and simply smiled. “Your father really was killed by lightning. Someone just called out thunder, and he was reduced to ashes.”
Jack Yaleman 2nd, too furious to care about Charlie’s taunts, turned to Fei Kexin. “Miss Fei, do you actually believe such ridiculous ims?”
Fei Kexin responded firmly, “I do believe it! If Mr. Wade says your father was killed by lightning, then it must be true—he was indeed smashed to death!”