The truth was, he had been a highlypetent manager.


    For years, he had managed his private ind wlessly, without a single incident.


    The problems only aroseter because one of his associates got carried away.


    That fool recorded far too many videos, hoping to use them as leverage over others. But in the process, he inadvertently stirred up trouble, exposing everything to the world.


    Eventually, that guy was killed in prison, but the damage had already been done. Many of their guests panicked, desperate to erase any traces linking them to the scandal. In their efforts to protect themselves, they dragged both him and his ind down with them.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    If it hadn’t been for that reckless idiot, he would probably still be living the high life on his private ind—hostingvish parties every night instead of standing here, forced to bow to charlie Wade.


    But even if he had the ability to handle this mess, Matt Finkelstein had no desire to take on the role.


    All he wanted was to be a loyal dog to Steve—silent and obedient when not needed, but ready to pounce whenmanded.


    Taking charlie Wade’s offer would mean a lifetime of turmoil, with no chance of peace.<fn2748> Official source is Find[?]ovel</fn2748>


    Sensing Matt’s reluctance, charlie Wade smirked and asked, “Mr. Finkelstein, you should be more open-minded. When you spent a billion dors to have Tawanna killed, you certainly weren’t this hesitant.”


    Matt swallowed hard, his voice trembling. “Mr. Wade… I… I…”


    Before he could finish, Steve scoffed. “Matt, what the hell are you so afraid of? Don’t forget, you’re in China now! What do you have to fear here? You might as well ept that you’ll never return to the United States.”


    “Ah?” Matt’s face fell. “Never go back?”


    Steve shrugged. “You’ve made too many enemies. If you return, you’re only increasing your chances of getting killed. You’re better off staying here, where life can still befortable. As long as you listen to Mr. Wade, even if every billionaire in America wants you dead, they won’t have the power to touch you in Aurous Hill.”


    Steve continued, “Besides, what’s there to miss about the United States? Even if you don’t take this job, plenty of people will still want you dead if you go back. There’s an old Chinese saying: When you owe too much, you stop worrying about debt. Just focus on making a life in Aurous Hill. One day, when you die, everything wille to light, and you might even earn a good reputation. Who knows how many families will be grateful to you?”


    “Ah…” Matt Finkelstein let out a heavy sigh, then said helplessly, “Alright, I’ll listen to Mr. Wade and Mr. Rothschild. I’ll try to leave behind a good reputation… after I’m gone.”


    charlie Wade nodded in satisfaction and instructed the group, “Go back and prepare the cryptocurrency. Once Mr. Finkelstein has set up the fund’s framework, you’ll receive an encrypted wallet address. Just deposit the funds there. Once the money is in ce, I’ll call you back here—and then, I’ll help you return to normal.”


    One of them hesitated before nervously asking, “Mr. Wade… when wee back next time… do we still have to pay for the meal?”


    charlie Wade replied seriously, “Of course! The dining standards here are extremely high. Do you think you can eat for free?”


    At that, everyone’s expressions turned miserable.


    Returning here again—at $10 million per meal, even if it was just three times—could this really be considered a meal?