The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Jasmine snapped back to reality, her voice quick and determined. “Alright, Master Wade, I’ve got it!”
During the journey back to Willow Estates, Desmond anxiously awaited Jasmine’s assistant’s call.
He knew he had presented Jasmine with an honest and transparent proposition. He was confident that she would seek advice
from her patron before making a decision. Despite this, he remained hopeful that she would accept his offer. However, he had no
idea where the benefactor was at the moment whether they were in Aurous Hill or somewhere else in China.
Desmond had a strong intuition that if the benefactor were located in China or even in Aurous Hill, Jasmine would have instantly
reached out to him to update him on the situation. He believed that Jasmine would readily agree to the terms he had proposed.
“If I receive a swift reply, then perhaps the benefactor is in Aurous Hill,” he pondered.
Yet, when Desmond reached Willow Estates, Jasmine still hadn’t responded. As soon as he arrived home, the Evans family
abandoned their tasks and gathered eagerly, craving the latest news.
Anxiously, Lady Evans asked, “Desmond, how did it go? Did you discover anything valuable?”
Desmond nodded and replied, “I have personally confirmed with Ms. Moore that the person who saved our family is the actual
owner of the Rejuvenation Pill!”
“What?” the Evans family exclaimed in astonishment.
The Lady asked, her voice tinged with excitement, “Desmond, can we be absolutely certain? Is the benefactor truly the owner of
the Rejuvenation Pill?”
“Yes!” Desmond replied in a serious tone “I didn’t reveal anything to Ms. Moore. She took the initiative to inform me. I merely
mentioned that I wanted to get in touch with the owner of the Rejuvenation Pill to confirm his identity. Ms. Moore directly revealed
to me that we were attacked in New York. Furthermore, she mentioned that the benefactor instructed her to inform me two days
ago.”
The Lady uttered in horror, “This means... The benefactor is aware of our arrival in Aurous Hill and knows that once we arrive,
he will find a way to prove his identity...”
“Yes,” Desmond continued, “The benefactor is well aware of my intentions when visiting the Moore Group this time. He knows I
wanted to inquire about his identity. He also understands that we don’t expect Ms. Moore to directly reveal his identity to us.

However, I hoped that Ms. Moore could assist us with a single sentence, so the benefactor had already arranged with her in
advance...”
The Lady’s excitement grew and she spoke with trembling hands, “This is fantastic! This is wonderful news! We had no leads on
the benefactor before, but now we do. What we can confirm now is that if we want to contact the benefactor or convey any
information to him, we can do it through Ms. Moore! Though it may not be a direct connection, it’s already a significant
breakthrough!”
Then, the Lady added, “The fact that the benefactor is holding the Rejuvenation Pill Auction in Aurous Hill instead of any other
city in China proves that there’s a high chance he is a local of Aurous Hill. Even if he isn’t, he undoubtedly has a strong
connection to this place. Our visit to Aurous Hill this time is like stepping onto his home turf!”
At that moment, Marcus chimed in, “Brother, I have a question. Did you disclose our conditions to Ms. Moore?”
“Yes!” Desmond affirmed, “I increased our investment by 8 billion US dollars and promised to collaborate with the Moore Group
on healthcare projects. We even offered the Moore Group a 10% share unconditionally.”
Marcus hurriedly asked, “What did Miss Moore say?”
Desmond replied, “Miss Moore didn’t provide a definite answer. She said she would consider it. I believe she must consult with
the benefactor and see what he has to say.”
Marcus slapped his thigh and exclaimed, “Oh! Brother, you spent over half an hour driving back. Did Miss Moore reply to your
message?”
Desmond sighed, “Not yet...”
Marcus felt a tinge of disappointment and mumbled, “Then it seems likely that the benefactor is not in Aurous Hill...”
Desmond nodded, “I share the same thought. If the reply takes too long, then I suspect there’s a high probability that the
benefactor is not in Aurous Hill. Moreover while talking to Ms. Moore, she mentioned that the benefactor has left Aurous Hill and
has been staying overseas. I wonder if the benefactor was in New York.”
Marcus clicked his tongue and speculated, “It’s hard to say. Maybe he hasn’t returned yet.”
Jack, who had been observing the conversation, noticed the two brothers drifting away from the right track.

He cleared his throat and interjected, “Ahem... You two shouldn’t base your judgment on whether the person you’re seeking is
present or not solely on the timing of someone’s reply. People with even a little bit of criminal knowledge know to manipulate the
body’s temperature and environment after a murder to disrupt the police and forensic experts in determining the time of death.
Why do you assume that someone must reply only if they’re already in Aurous Hill? Just because they reply late doesn’t
necessarily mean they aren’t here.”
Desmond explained, “Jack, I’m not being overly absolute. I’m merely considering that if Miss Moore knows someone is in Aurous
Hill, based on our habits, we tend to think of calling them directly when we need something. However, if we know the person is
elsewhere, we consider our own situation first. We contemplate whether our matter is urgent, whether the other person is
occupied and if calling rashly would disrupt them. If the matter isn’t time-sensitive, we might choose to contact them in the
evening when most people are less busy. If the person is overseas, we have to take time differences into account. Even though
it’s afternoon here, it might still be nighttime on the other side of the world...”
Jack chuckled, “So your judgment is heavily influenced by these factors. You can only be certain if Miss Moore promptly returns
a call to you, indicating a high likelihood that the benefactor is in Aurous Hill. However, since she hasn’t responded quickly, you
can’t relax and conclude that the person isn’t here. Consider that the other party might have factored this in as well, instructing
Miss Moore to delay her reply to disrupt your judgment.”
As he spoke, Jack couldn’t help but speak inwardly, “You two brothers, don’t be deceived by your cleverness... Although I
promised Jagoan not to reveal his identity, now that you’re in Aurous Hill, don’t let this opportunity slip away. Follow this lead and
I’m certain you’ll be in for some surprises...”
Upon hearing this, Desmond couldn’t resist asking, “Jack, what are you trying to say?”
Jack replied, “It means that if we want to find this benefactor, there’s a chance he might still be in Aurous Hill. Let’s not
immediately assume he’s not here. We should work together, approach the case with a clear mind and avoid jumping to
conclusions. We need to avoid prematurely dismissing possible solutions, as it can hold back our progress. We need to keep our
options open and not hinder our search for the truth. When investigating a missing person case, it’s important not to overlook any
suspicions we may have, even if it involves people who are close to the missing individual, including their own parents. It’s
crucial to keep an open mind and follow all leads until we uncover the truth. Until the evidence has been thoroughly examined
and proven, we cannot naively deny the possibility that anyone, even those closest to us, may be involved. It’s a crucial mindset
required for uncovering the truth.”
Jack stopped and thought for a moment before speaking up, “Considering that we’re currently in Aurous Hill, we shouldn’t rule
out the possibility that Jagoan might be here and potentially, the benefactor as well.”