Under the guidance of Don Albert, a team of four approached the house situated at the far end of the factory shed.


    …


    The vile and scheming Hogwitz father and son had been residing there for an extended period.


    Walter, the son, was dependent on dialysis due to kidney failure, and his father, despite being incarcerated, had to take on the role of caregiver. Their situation could be described as quite dire.


    Initially, the father and son held out hope that someone from the Hogwitz family or even the Rothschilds woulde to their rescue.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    However, as time dragged on, their expectations faded. Instead of a miraculous savior, Don Albert’s dog farm became increasingly fortified and concealed with each upgrade. Eventually, they relinquished their unrealistic dreams and focused solely on surviving in their current predicament.


    At that moment, Walter had justpleted his dialysis session and was lying weakly on his hospital bed, eating the in porridge that his father was feeding him.


    Meanwhile, Jiro Kobayashi, the second son of the Kobayashi family employed there, was pushing a small cart and called out, “Hey, Mr. Hogwitz, please return the tableware once you’re finished eating!”


    Walter’s father quickly gathered the dishes and brought them over to the iron fence. Afterward, Jiro Kobayashi took the tableware and tossed it into a stic recycling bin.


    Just as Jiro was about to leave, Walter’s father urgently called out, “Mr. Kobayashi, wait a moment!”


    Jiro paused and inquired, “Is there a problem?”


    Walter’s father responded earnestly, “Mr. Kobayashi, tomorrow is my son’s birthday. Could you please ask the manager if it’s possible to order a cake for him?”


    He quickly added, “It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, just a simple cupcake. He hasn’t had cake in a long time.”


    Walter, lying on the hospital bed, looked at Jiro with hopeful eyes, eager for a positive response.<fn9328> Th? link to the orig?n of this information r?sts ?n Find★Novel</fn9328>


    Jiro Kobayashi chuckled in reply, “For someone as cunning and wicked as Walter, it’s a miracle he’s still alive, and now he wants cake? That’s as unlikely as finding gold in a garbage dump.”


    Walter’s father, visibly embarrassed, pleaded, “Mr. Kobayashi… Walter has already paid dearly for his past mistakes. Please don’t add insult to injury.”


    Jiro shrugged dismissively, “If you don’t make unreasonable requests, how can I be used of humiliating him?”


    With a flushed face, Walter’s father countered, “But aren’t you here because you’ve made mistakes too? Last time Mr. Wade visited, he not only brought you beer but also allowed some adult magazines to be brought in. My son is simply asking for a cupcake worth a few dors for his birthday. Is that really too much to ask?”


    Jiro Kobayashi smirked, “I received beer and magazines because I’ve shown a good attitude, admitted my faults, and worked hard. What about you? What have you done to contribute? You’re not only unhelpful, but your son is also a burden on the dialysis machines and medications. Master Wade has already been generous by not charging you for medical expenses, and you’re still asking for cake?!”


    Walter’s father fell silent for a moment, then reluctantly said, “I apologize, Mr. Kobayashi. Please disregard my previous request.”


    Jiro Kobayashi scoffed, “Don’t bring up nonsense like this again. If you do, I won’t be so forgiving next time!”


    With that, he turned to leave.


    Meanwhile, Charlie Wade, Steve, and theirpanions had arrived at the house on the ground.


    Upon entering the hall, they noticed a concealed passage revealed against the wall.


    This secret passage featured an electrically operated cover that matched the floor tiles perfectly, making it almost undetectable. There was also a three-seater sofa positioned above it, which, when moved, kept the passage well-hidden. The four of them approached the staircase leading down into the secret passage.


    Don Albert, who was leading the group, paused before descending and called out, “Jiro! Master Wade is here! Prepare to greet him!” He had just cast a cold nce at Walter’s father. At the sound of this announcement, Jiro Kobayashi, filled with excitement, shouted back, “Master Wade, Fifth Master, please hold on! I’ll be right there!”