Charlie Wade responded, “He was burned alive in the fire, but there were no clues left behind, and all the ashes were disposed of—essentially, it’s as if he evaporated.”


    Tablita nodded slightly in acknowledgment.


    She recalled that Charlie Wade had traveled to New York, and shortly after his arrival, Chen Zhimin had vanished. This prompted several managers from the An family to contact her, as they were unable to locate Chen Zhimin.


    The moment she learned of Chen Zhimin’s disappearance, she suspected he might be dead.


    However, she had not received any definitive confirmation until now.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    With Charlie Wade’s confirmation, she felt a mixture of emotions.


    Ultimately, there was a sense of relief.


    So, she asked Charlie Wade, “Charlie, you must have known for quite some time that Chen Zhimin was associated with Po Qinghui, right?”


    “That’s correct,” Charlie Wade replied earnestly. “I had my suspicions before that he was involved with Po Qinghui. He presented himself as a ‘schr,’ but Icked direct evidence. However, during my recent trip to New York, I stumbled upon information indicating that he had secretly allied with a count from the Qing Dynasty Society to acquire the Sifang Baozhuang. So, I seized the opportunity to take action against both of them.”


    Afterward, he looked at Tablita apologetically and said, “Auntie, the situation unfolded so quickly that I didn’t have the chance to consult with you. Please forgive me.”


    Tablita sighed softly and responded, “Charlie, as your aunt, I want to express my gratitude for eliminating a threat to the An family. Your brother-inw and I almost brought disaster upon the An family due to our negligence. Thanks to you, we avoided cmity. If you hadn’t intervened, your brother-inw and I could have ended up as the greatest sinners in the An family…”


    Charlie Wade felt relieved upon witnessing his aunt’s sincerity. He realized he didn’t know much about her. If she had a clear sense of right and wrong, she would naturally not hold him responsible for this situation. He feared that if his aunt was overly attached to her husband, she might harbor resentment toward him for what had happened.


    Fortunately, the An family had experienced many ups and downs, giving them a broader perspective than most.


    He then said, “Auntie, the ‘schrs’ of Po Qinghui are more cunning than we imagined. Those who have interacted with you and my uncle in the past may have seemed charming or admirable, but they were likely all part of their scheme. Even I would find it difficult to see through such deception.”


    Tablita nodded slightly, feeling somewhat reassured by Charlie Wade’s words.


    Understanding that she needed time to process everything, he added, “Auntie, don’t worry about anything for the next couple of days. Focus on resting. Soon, the situation between us and the Po Qinghui will change significantly, allowing us to take more control. When that timees, I hope you and your uncle will participate actively.”


    Tablita clenched her fists and nodded firmly, saying, “Okay, Charlie, I understand!”


    After bidding farewell to his aunt, Charlie Wade drove down to the Champs Elysees Hot Spring Hotel to check on the progress of the martial arts training.


    As he left the mountain vi, he received a call from Steve Rothschild.


    It waste at night in the United States, and Steve had just finished packing his bags, preparing to head to the airport at dawn.


    To demonstrate his goodwill toward Charlie Wade, he decided to call him directly.


    Charlie Wade answered the phone with a smile, asking, “Steve, why are you calling me sote?”


    Steve quickly replied respectfully, “Mr. Wade, I thought it should be afternoon in China, so I hoped I wouldn’t be bothering you with this call.”


    Charlie Wade acknowledged this and inquired, “Is there something you need to discuss?”


    Steve responded with an apologetic tone, “Yes, Mr. Wade. My father has asked me to handle some matters in Huaxia and I’ll be leaving in three or four hours. I was hoping it might be convenient for you to meet, as I would like to visit you in person…”


    “Visit me?” Charlie Wade chuckled and said, “Haven’t we already finalized our cooperation? You really don’t need toe see me.”


    Steve quickly insisted, “Mr. Wade, you are very important to me. In my eyes, you’re like a guiding light. If Ie to China and don’t get to meet you, I would feel quite regretful…”<fn79ca> Fresh chapters posted on ?ovelFind</fn79ca>


    Charlie Wade understood that Steve was eager to meet him. He nced at the situation, hoping to gauge how much longer his father might have to live.


    Though he wasn’t particrly keen on the visit, he recognized Steve’s position as the second-inmand of the Rothschild family. It was wise not topletely dismiss him. If he didn’t meet him, Steve might feel cornered or lose his sense of purpose.


    Therefore, he said, “Since you’reing from afar, I, as the host, should extend my hospitality. Please tell me your destination in China and a convenient time for you, and I’ll make the necessary arrangements.”


    When Steve heard this, he became excited and quickly replied, “Mr. Wade, I’m headed to Aurous Hill for some business, but that’s not the main point. Just let me know your city, and after Ind in Aurous Hill, I’lle to see you!”


    Charlie Wade asked curiously, “You’reing to Aurous Hill?”


    Steve confirmed, “Yes. My father instructed me to go to Aurous Hill for business. If I don’t make that my first stop, it could be problematic. But don’t worry, just give me an address, and I’lle see you after Ind!”


    Charlie Wade smiled and replied, “What a coincidence! I’m in Aurous Hill too. I’lle pick you up when you arrive.”