One of the blond white men approached Tianxiang Mansion, just as Don Albert stepped out to meet him.<fn1a84> Updates are released by </fn1a84>


    This blond man had the appearance of a CIA agent—alert and cautious, he scanned the surroundings before speaking into the walkie-talkie clipped to his uniform: “Everyone, stay put and be careful!”


    As he finished his warning, Don Albert stood right in front of him.


    The man scrutinized Don Albert and inquired, “Are you the person in charge of Tianxiang Mansion?”


    If Charlie Wade hadn’t briefed Don Albert beforehand, he might have felt intimidated by the man’s authoritative demeanor. However, knowing Steve’s identity and their nned visit to the dog farm, Don Albert dismissed the man’s presence entirely. He replied with a hint of disdain, “Who cares about being in charge? I’m the boss here.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    With a raised eyebrow, Don Albert continued, “And what about you? Are you the security captain for this motorcade?”


    The man was taken aback by the title “security captain” and responded, slightly annoyed, “I am a security consultant for the Rothschild family. I’ve previously worked for c…”


    “Enough with that,” Don Albert interjected calmly, raising a hand. “I’m here to meet a guest named Steve. If you’re not him, there’s no point in this conversation. Our boss is waiting upstairs and told Steve to stop showing off in the car and toe inside with me.”


    Don Albert then disregarded the man’s irritated expression and added, “By the way, only Steve is allowed inside Tianxiang Mansion. No one else may enter or exit the parking area.”


    The other man, already frustrated, felt his anger rise further. He retorted sharply, “You’re just a restaurant owner. Who gave you the audacity to speak to me this way? Do you even understand how crucial Mr. Rothschild’s safety is?”


    Don Albert remainedposed, responding, “Regardless, my boss is waiting upstairs. If your boss can’te down, just ry a message quickly!”


    Inside the car, Steve had been listening intently to the exchange between the driver and the bodyguard via the vehicle’s inte. Noticing Don Albert’s firm stance, he decided to step out of the car.


    The security consultant was preparing to argue with Don Albert when he saw Steve exit the vehicle. He rushed over, eximing, “Sir, you can’t go up alone; we can’t ensure your safety!”


    Steve waved dismissively, “It’s fine. Since Mr. Wade is hosting, I’m safe. Just wait for me here.”


    The man insisted, “Sir, this…”


    Steve cut him off, “Enough said. Yes, this is Mr. Wade’s territory. You should have enough respect to return to your vehicle and wait. You’re not allowed to exit until Ie back out.”


    Steve understood that even though his bodyguards were elite agents, they were essentially powerless against Charlie Wade, especially since they were unarmed in China, severely limiting their effectiveness. In a situation where Charlie Wade might decide to act against him, their presence wouldn’t change a thing.


    Realizing this, he thought it better to follow the boss of Tianxiang Mansion instead.


    Seeing Steve’s determination, the security consultant had no further arguments. He removed his walkie-talkie from his belt and handed it to Steve, saying, “Sir, if you need anything, press the red button and we’lle right away!”


    “No need,” Steve replied, waving his hand. “If I take this, Mr. Wade might misinterpret my intentions.”


    Without further ado, Steve approached Don Albert and said with a smile, “Hello, I’m Steve Rothschild. Please take me to see Mr. Wade!”


    Don Albert nodded and replied, “Follow me.”


    Steve followed Don Albert into Tianxiang Mansion, making his way to the door of the diamond box.