At that moment, Charlie Wade found himself at the Champs Elysees Hot Spring Hotel when he received an unexpected call from Zhang Ermao (Cade). Initially taken aback, he quickly surmised the reason behind Cade’s call.<fn0a5a> Discover more novels at find(?)ovel</fn0a5a>


    Answering with a smile, he asked, “Er Mao, is there something bothering you?”


    Zhang Ermao (Cade) responded, his voice filled with worry and regret, “Master Wade, I’m calling to admit my mistake.”


    Feigning ignorance, Charlie Wade inquired, “What mistake are you confessing to?”


    Zhang Ermao (Cade) sighed deeply, his emotions getting the better of him. “Master Wade, it’s all because of the devil. I learned about Zhou Liangyu, the former manager of Ji Qingtang, and after returning, I assumed that your father-inw must have harbored resentment towards him for how he was treated. So, I reached out to your father-inw and concocted a misguided n for revenge, but things spiraled out of control…”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As he spoke, Zhang Ermao (Cade)id out the entire story over the phone, revealing every detail without holding back.


    Once Charlie Wade had heard everything, he confronted Zhang Ermao (Cade): “You didn’t inform me about your ns at any stage—before, during, or even after the fact. Now that it’s beyond your control, what do you expect from me? Are you looking for my assistance, or do you want me to convince my father-inw to drop his demand for that 20 million-dor Bronze Buddha statue?”


    Zhang Ermao (Cade) hurriedly replied, “Master Wade, I’m not asking you to solve my problems. I just feel unworthy of the support you and Fifth Master have given me. So, before this issue bes public, I wanted to confess everything to you both. Whatever punishment you and Fifth Master decide on, I will ept withoutint. As for President Jacob, I will find a way topensate for his losses to avoid embarrassing you.”


    Charlie Wade let out a cold snort, saying, “You assisted him in deceiving others and helped him make two hundred thousand; what exactly did he lose?”


    Zhang Ermao (Cade) instinctively protested, “But… that item was sold by Zhou Liangyun for 20 million…”


    Charlie Wade retorted, “Zhang Ermao (Cade), the very reason I support you and allow you to work for Don Albert is because you are more intelligent than most. However, that intelligence needs to be directed properly. What’s the real value of your efforts to curry favor with my father-inw? Do you honestly believe that if he praises you to me, I will think more highly of you?”


    Continuing, Charlie Wade’s tone turned icy. “Let me be clear, Zhang Ermao (Cade), I know my father-inw’s capabilities far better than you do. If he praises you, it won’t elevate your status in my eyes; instead, it will make me question yourpetence. Your cleverness and eloquence when you sold the Chinese painting ‘Mona Lisa’ are what truly earn my respect. If you want me to hold you in high regard, you need to achieve something noteworthy instead of merely trying to impress my father-inw, do you understand?”


    Charlie Wade’s words acted as a wake-up call for Zhang Ermao (Cade).


    It became clear to him just how significant his error had been.


    Relieved to sense that Charlie Wade didn’t intend to punish him for this incident, Zhang Ermao (Cade) quickly asked, “Master Wade, what should I do now? I’d appreciate your guidance…”


    Charlie Wade responded calmly, “It’s quite simple. When a man makes a mistake, he must take responsibility. Don’t wait for Chen Yufei to expose you; you shoulde forward and disclose everything you’ve done, and then go to Zhou Liangyun’s house to apologize.”