At this moment, Hank and the others lost their temper.
Money, reputation, and even their personal abilities were all under charlie Wade’s control. One wrong move, and they could lose everything. In such a situation, resistance was pointless.
Since their past ways were no longer an option, they could at least enjoy a basic, normal life. The energy they once channeled into their twisted pursuits could now be redirected into business ventures—perhaps even leading them to greater sess.
That was far better than bing useless, living in fear of exposure, and making an enemy out of Steve.
With no other choice, they all agreed without hesitation.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Hank then asked charlie Wade, “Mr. Wade, if we prepare the money within the next two days, can you help us resolve this issue?”
charlie Wade waved his hand dismissively. “As per our agreement, you should first secure the funds. Once I find a suitable person to manage the assassination fund, you can transfer the money to me. For now, I’ll ensure that your past actions on his ind remain undisclosed. I won’t pursue the fact that you orchestrated an assassination attempt on Tawanna. And after you pay, I’ll help restore your abilities in that area.”
Steve, intrigued, turned to charlie Wade and asked, “Mr. Wade, who do you think would be the right person to manage this fund? It’s a demanding job, and not just anyone can handle it.”
As he spoke, he nced at charlie Wade and subtly gestured toward Matt Finkelstein.<fne3f9> Follow current nov?ls on find~novel</fne3f9>
charlie Wade immediately understood—Steve was hinting that Matt Finkelstein should take charge of the fund.
Right now, Matt Finkelstein was like a drowning man desperate for a lifeline. If given this role, he might just be able to redeem himself. As the saying goes, “One finds a way to survive after facing death.”
So, charlie Wade pointed at Matt Finkelstein, who had already surrendered to Steve, and dered, “Mr. Finkelstein, from today onward, you will be the general manager of this assassination fund. You’ll oversee its entire operation, manage the inflow and outflow of money, allocate hidden funds, process payments, and report directly to Steve.”
Matt Finkelstein was so terrified that his entire body trembled. Stammering, he said, “Mr. Wade… Mr. Wade, I… I have limited abilities. I’m afraid I can’t manage a fund of this scale!”
Thest thing Matt wanted was to take on such a responsibility.
Once the fund was established, its operational capital woulde from the surrounding tycoons, primarily in cryptocurrency. For them, this method was highly secure and rarely exposed.
However, he would be solely responsible for overseeing all the fund’s activities—including issuing hidden payments for assassinations. In other words, all the risky and incriminating tasks would fall directly on his shoulders.
Even if he used undergroundworks to issue bounties, keeping an assassination fund worth tens of billionspletely secret would be nearly impossible.
What if charlie Wade ordered him to assassinate the world’s wealthiest man at the time? He would inevitably be the target of unimaginable retaliation.
After narrowly escaping death under Steve’s protection, the thought of taking on this role was terrifying. If he agreed, even Steve might not be able to shield him from the consequences.
charlie Wade, seeing through his fears, smiled and said, “Of all the people sitting here today, I can understand if someone ims theyck the ability—but not you.”
“Why, Mr. Wade? I… I really don’t have the skills for this!” Matt protested, looking distressed.
charlie Wade’s tone turned cold. “A vast private ind, so many people, countless illicit dealings—you managed it all seamlessly. You kept everything under wraps, coordinated hundreds of guests from all walks of life, and ensured they felt at home. Your management skills are clearly exceptional. Are you really trying to say that handling a simple fund is beyond your ability?”
“I…” Matt was stunned. He hadn’t expected charlie Wade to trap him with his own past.