New details have emerged about Stephen Thompson, leaving everyone astonished.


    People were taken aback when it became known that Charlie had been convinced to return by the deceptive master of Qingzhao Temple.


    They also did not anticipate that Charlie’s abilities were so elusive; some had even foreseen his movements and were lying in wait on the path to the mountain.


    Even more surprising was the revtion that Bruce’s former subordinate, Stephen Thompson, who had quietly protected Charlie for nearly two decades, actually had another master. After hearing Charlie’s ount, his uncle Asher asked in disbelief, “Charlie, are you saying Stephen Thompson has truly vanished from the world?”


    “Yes,” Charlie confirmed with a nod. “His phone is off, and we have no idea where he is.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Asher gasped, “Oh my God… Stephen Thompson is really well hidden! Although I don’t know who he is, thankfully, he and his master have no malicious intentions towards you, Charlie. Otherwise, the consequences could have been unimaginable!”


    Mr. An furrowed his brow, stating, “I’ve heard about Stephen Thompson before. From everything I’ve gathered, he was absolutely loyal to Bruce. How could he have another master?”


    Charlie shared his confusion, saying, “I’ve interacted with Butler Tang for a long time, and I’ve never sensed anything amiss. I can’t seem to find any clues now.”


    At this point, Li Yalin, who had been quiet for some time, spoke up, “Mr. Wade, do you still have the photo album you found during your visit to Eastcliff?”


    “Yes,” Charlie replied, pulling the photo album from his bag and passing it around. “I asked my grandfather about it, and he confirmed this album was not in the study before. It must have been left behind by Butler Tang.” Everyone looked through the album and was moved by a photo of Charlie’s parents, leading the An family to tear up.<fn4b41> This update is avable on find~novel</fn4b41>


    When they came across a photo of Peter Zhou, nobody in the An family recognized him. Even Detective Li Yalin, with years of crime-solving experience in New York, had never heard of this individual.


    Li Yalinmented, “Mr. Wade, as soon as you arrived at Shiwanda Mountain, you were influenced by the fake Master Tai. Later, when I reached Eastcliff, Butler Tang prepared this photo album for you. I can’t shake the feeling that the same person is behind both incidents.”


    Charlie nodded, agreeing, “I feel the same way. However, with Butler Tang gone, I can’t find any clear leads right now.”


    Li Yalin sighed, “This person’s capabilities shouldn’t be underestimated. Not only can they anticipate Mr. Wade’s actions, but they have also managed to recruit confidants of Mr. Wade’s father. More importantly, this individual is allied with Mr. Ye, leaving no traces behind. It’s quite likely that Po Qinghui won’t be able to track him down. Since Po Qinghui is the opponent, Mr. Wade, you don’t need to worry too much. Based on my deductions, this is definitely a friend, not a foe—overall, a positive development.”


    With a resigned smile, Charlie replied, “The only lead is gone, but I won’t let it trouble me anymore. I trust that when the time is right, he will emerge from the shadows to meet me.”


    Then, Charlie shifted the conversation, saying, “By the way, Grandpa, I have a friend who can help establish a connection to secure official endorsement for the An family. However, this endorsement requires genuine economic cooperation. If you’re open to it, we could invest more in China, and my friend can work towards achieving the highest level of strategic cooperation for Anjia. With official backing, Poqing would be unlikely to threaten your family in China. What do you think?”


    An Qishan quickly responded, “Absolutely, no problem! It’s not sustainable to keep hiding like this. Achieving the highest level of economic cooperation would be like gaining a protective talisman, allowing the An family to operate openly in China. This would also facilitate a shift in our business focus from the United States to China, contributing positively to its development!”


    Seeing his grandfather’s enthusiasm, Charlie said, “Grandpa, if you have the time, I’ll ask that friend to visit Eastcliff soon to discuss the investment details and finalize this strategic cooperation for public announcement.”


    “Sounds good!” An Qishan agreed eagerly. “I can go anytime! The sooner, the better!”<h3 ss="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>