The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Jagoan was aware that Angela’s presence in Aurous Hill University was likely connected to him, but he had to maintain his
façade of ignorance.
He instinctively responded, “While this university may not be on par with Hong Kong University, it still holds a good reputation
overall.”
Angela nodded in agreement, glancing at him as she stammered, “Y-Yes, I think so too...”
Just as Maria began to regain her composure, rubbing her temples, she noticed Angela’s interaction with Jagoan.
Curiosity evident in her voice, she asked, “Sister Angela, do you know this gentleman?”
Angela hastily replied, “Yes... We’re friends.”
Maria expressed her surprise, exclaiming, “What a coincidence!”
Angela nodded slightly, her tone somewhat awkward, “Yes... It’s a coincidence.”
Maria turned her attention to Jagoan, addressing him, “Hello, my name is Cathy Clark. May I know your name?”
Jagoan responded casually, “My name is Jagoan Wade...”
With a smile, Maria greeted him, “Hello, Jagoan...”
Jagoan smiled politely in response, though inwardly he couldn’t help but think, “It seems that Maria probably doesn’t remember
me.”
However, now that Angela was present, he knew he couldn’t continue questioning Maria.
Instead, he suggested, “Oh, by the way, my family is waiting for me. Let’s plan a convenient time for a meal. I’ll treat you both.”
Angela, feeling a bit embarrassed after being exposed, quickly agreed, “I’m available in the evening.”
“In that case...” Jagoan was silent for a while before inquired, “What time do you finish work?”
Angela responded, “Around six o’clock.”
“Great,” Jagoan confirmed, nodding. “I’ll pick you up at six?”

Despite feeling a bit flustered, Angela nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll be waiting at the entrance. We can call and meet up.”
Knowing that he couldn’t continue his investigation with Angela present, Jagoan excused himself, saying, “Alright, you two
continue talking. I need to get going.”
After bidding farewell to Angela, Jagoan’s first priority was to call Isaac.
While Isaac was still at Elys-Champ Hot Springs, pondering over how to achieve internal peeping, his concentration was
disrupted by Jagoan’s call. Calmly excusing himself from the training ground, he retreated to an empty room before answering.
With a respectful tone, he greeted, “Master!”
Jagoan wasted no time and went straight to the point. “Mr. Cameron, I need you to investigate the entry records of a Malaysian
tycoon named Larry Cole. Once you have that information, look into the background of everyone who entered the country with
him.”
Isaac promptly replied, “Certainly, Young Master. Give me a moment, I will assign someone to investigate.”
A few minutes later, Isaac sent a comprehensive report to Jagoan. It included the date of Larry’s entry into the country, as well as
the details of all the individuals who accompanied him from Malaysia and completed the entry formalities in Aurous Hill.
Among the listed names was Cathy Clark. Furthermore, they had been in the country for a considerable period of time. It
appeared that Maria had told the truth. She had indeed come to Aurous Hill with Larry.
In addition, Larry had already established a business and a solid foundation in Aurous Hill. It was evident that the university had
received his patronage. Maria’s plan to live a secluded life in the city while attending university, as arranged by Larry, seemed
entirely logical.
Jagoan’s growing conviction that Maria had not lied to him eased his concerns to a great extent. Moreover, he had used a more
potent surge of aura to implant a psychological suggestion in Maria today. With his formidable aura overpowering her lack of it,
he was confident that Maria had no chance of resisting his suggestion. As a result, Jagoan’s doubts about Maria had dwindled to
a mere ten or twenty percent.
Yet, despite his belief that Maria was unaware of his true identity, Jagoan couldn’t help but furrowed his brow.
Although he was inclined to see Maria’s arrival in Aurous Hill as a mere coincidence, a faint worry lingered within him. The last
time he had encountered Maria, the Warriors Den had been relentlessly pursuing her.

Now that she was here in Aurous Hill, if the Warriors Den obtained any clues regarding her whereabouts, they would
undoubtedly learn from their past mistakes and send their most formidable experts to capture her. Furthermore, with his
grandparents also present in Aurous Hill, their family became another crucial target for the Warriors Den.
Looking at the situation from this perspective, both of the Warriors Den’s primary objectives were now in Aurous Hill, greatly
increasing the likelihood of the organization making a move on the city.
As the meeting of the Warriors Den progressed, with most members remaining silent and only three marshals remaining, Jagoan
couldn’t shake off his worry that one of the marshals might come to Aurous Hill in the near future.
Back in Cyprus, he could rely on Jagoan to set up an ambush, armed with near-defense guns to thwart the marshal’s advance.
But in Aurous Hill, he lacked the resources and opportunity to execute a similar plan. If the marshals of the Warriors Den truly
arrived in Aurous Hill, and not just for Maria, but also to harm his grandparents and their family, Jagoan couldn’t be certain if he
had the strength to protect them.
What’s more, the situation was further complicated by the absence of an early warning system in Aurous Hill. If the enemy did
come, Jagoan would have difficulty knowing in advance, making it harder for him to stay a step ahead.
These thoughts weighed heavily on Jagoan’s mind, burdening him with a sense of urgency he had never experienced before.
The weight of impending danger bore down on him, leaving him feeling helpless and uncertain about how to proceed.
For lunch, Jagoan found no appetite, unable to focus on food.
After dinner, once he had dropped off Claudia, Lisa, and Mrs. Lewis, he drove to the riverside and parked the car in a vacant
space. Sitting by the riverside, he spent the entire afternoon lost in contemplation.
The encounter with Maria earlier had ignited a newfound urgency within Jagoan. It was a sensation of an impending enemy, a
foreboding presence closing in. Yet, he remained devoid of a clear strategy to confront this imminent threat.
***
At 6 pm, Jagoan drove to the university, ready to meet Angela.
Although Angela arrived at the school by car, she left it parked on campus and had applied some special makeup before leaving.
She seemed a bit cautious due to their unexpected encounter earlier in the day.

As they met, Jagoan asked, “Miss Angela, what kind of cuisine would you prefer for dinner tonight?”
Angela replied, “Something light would be great. Since coming to Aurous Hill, the food has always been spicy and salty. I’m not
used to it...”
Jagoan pondered for a moment, then casually suggested, “If you prefer lighter options, how about trying Hong Kong-style
cuisine?”
Without hesitation, Angela agreed, saying, “Sure, I’ll trust your recommendation.”
With that, Jagoan drove Angela to the entrance of a Japanese grocery store. As they stepped inside, the sound of the bell
hanging on the door resonated with a gentle tinkling, causing Jagoan to momentarily pause.
In that moment, facing the current situation, a solution unexpectedly dawned on him.