The group were old acquaintances of Tavana, but they had never seen this cold, detached side of him before.


    At this moment, Tavanapletely ignored the group’s nervous, uneasy nces and focused solely on eating, his face expressionless.


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    Several members of the group lowered their heads, whispering among themselves. Finally, one of them nervously looked at Steve and asked, “Mr. Rothschild, could you tell us your reason for bringing us to China?”


    Steve responded coldly, “Didn’t you hear what Miss Sweet said earlier? Eat first. Someone wille to speak with youter.”


    This reply only heightened their anxiety.


    Who could focus on eating when so much remained unclear?


    After all, they had all wanted Tavana dead before, especially Matt Finkelstein, who had even put out a billion-dor bounty. Now Tavana sat at the same table with them, and they were naturally worried he might seek revenge.


    The dozen individuals repeatedly picked up their chopsticks, hesitated, and put them down again, unable to decide what to do.


    Just as their unease grew unbearable, the door to the private room suddenly opened. Hong Wu stepped inside, then respectfully moved aside and announced, “Master Wade, pleasee in.”


    Under everyone’s watchful gaze, charlie Wade walked into the room.


    The dozen guests who had flown in from the United States stared at charlie Wade, trying to understand what kind of person he was—and why he had been given the honor of arrivingst at Steve Rothschild’s dinner.


    charlie Wade hadn’t intended to make a grand entrance, but he needed to take his wife home beforeing.


    As soon as charlie Wade entered the room, Steve immediately stood up and greeted him with respect, saying, “Mr. Wade, you’re here. Please sit next to me!”


    Tawanna, who had been quietly eating after saying just one sentence, quickly put down her chopsticks and stood up, bowing slightly. “Mr. Wade!” she said respectfully.


    Matt Finkelstein, looking nervous and servile, also jumped to his feet. He didn’t dare speak to charlie Wade directly and instead simply bowed.


    Although the others didn’t know who charlie Wade was, they could tell from the scene in front of them that he was no ordinary person—likely the one secretly backing Tawanna.


    So, the rest of the group quickly stood up as well, remaining silent and still.


    charlie Wade walked over to the empty seat between Steve and Tawanna and sat down. ncing around the table, he said, “Thank you all for traveling such a long way to China—partly to celebrate Tawanna’s sess and partly to support my friend, Mr. Albert.”


    The group froze for a moment. Mr. Albert? they thought. Who’s that? We’ve never heard of him.