The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Hanging up the phone, Ladden bounced back with excitement, oblivious to the fact that Gideon had eavesdropped on their entire
conversation.
After his talk with Zachary, Gideon felt more convinced than ever that his initial assessment was spot on. He also believed that
Zachary is the brother, as mentioned by Ladden, must possess other valuable items, like additional enchanted weapons. Gideon
was certain that there was more to uncover.
To him, obtaining a magical weapon was akin to a martial artist mastering a supreme mind technique or a football player claiming
victory in the God of Power Cup. It represented the ultimate achievement in his field.
Just then, Ladden returned to Gideon, wearing a mysterious smile and asked, “Old man, would you like to meet my big brother?”
Gideon raised an eyebrow and replied, “Yes!”
Ladden licked his lips and spoke slowly, “My older brother isn’t keen on meeting new people. When I mentioned introducing you
to him, he scolded me for even considering talking to a stranger...”
Instantly, both of them locked eyes with a hawk-like intensity, radiating a flicker of anger and a hint of murderous intent.
Gideon overheard their conversation and realized that Ladden was trying to deceive him in order to gain more advantages. It had
been a long time since someone had dared to play such a game in front of him. He wasn’t the only one who could pull off such
tricks.
However, Gideon also knew that, as the saying goes, a little intolerance leads to great chaos. Though annoyed, he couldn’t turn
against Ladden. This was a minor inconvenience to him.
Without hesitation, he delved deep into his pocket and pulled out a stack of crisp bills, handing them over to Ladden. “Listen, my
friend, I’ve made it clear that I’m serious about this deal. It’s about time you showed me some reciprocal sincerity, don’t you
think?”
If he became greedy and insatiable at this moment and if the old man complained to Zachary, the benefits promised to him by
Zachary might be lost.
In the past, he wasn’t afraid of Zachary, but recently Zachary had started following Don Albert. He was worried that Zachary still
had a connection with Don Albert, so naturally, he didn’t dare to offend him. Thus, he quickly accepted the money and put on a

busy smile. “Old Master, look at what you’re saying. I’ve been sincere with you throughout our conversation. Otherwise, I
wouldn’t have shared everything with you, don’t you agree?”
Gideon’s expression softened a bit and he asked, “So, how can I meet this big brother of yours?”
Ladden replied without hesitation, “Here’s what you do. Step outside and hail a taxi. Tell the driver to take you to the antique
street. There’s only one antique street in Aurous Hills and he’ll surely take you there. Once you arrive at the antique street, go to
the middle stall and look for a man named Zachary. He’s my big brother!”
“Zachary...” murmured Gideon. The Zachary brother he had just heard about and the one Ladden had mentioned seemed to be
the same person. He could tell that this kid wasn’t playing mind games with him anymore.
Gideon nodded and said, “Alright then, I’ll head to Antique Street to meet Mr. Zachary.”
“No problem!” Ladden smiled eagerly and added, “But, Old Master, I have to wait for the Hong Kong merchant here, so I can’t
accompany you. I hope you don’t mind!”
Gideon didn’t bother wasting his breath. Right now, he just wanted to find Zachary as quickly as possible. He wanted to see how
many magic weapons he still possessed and claim them along with the jade ring held by the kid in front of him!
After hanging up the phone with Ladden, Zachary wasted no time in reporting the situation to Jagoan, eager to share the latest
developments.
Jagoan, having received the call, swiftly arrived at the Elys-Champ Hot Springs Villa. The hotel was conveniently located near
Willow Estates, where Grandpa and Grandma resided. Jagoan planned to stay there for the foreseeable future to ensure he
could handle any unexpected incidents promptly.
Aware of the potential risks involved, Jagoan had made arrangements with Isaac Cameron to have a highly capable rescue
helicopter on standby at all times. If the need arose, the helicopter could take off in a matter of minutes and reach Willow
Estates, where the action was unfolding.
When Zachary revealed to Jagoan that an individual at the airport was willing to pay $3 million for the ring he had designed,
Jagoan was completely surprised. The news struck him with astonishment. He knew in his gut that the moment he had been
waiting for had finally arrived!

Jagoan had anticipated that the members of the Warriors Den would make their way to Aurous Hills, but he never imagined they
would arrive so swiftly. The pace of events caught him off guard.
Zachary, with an evident concern in his tone, asked Jagoan over the phone, “What if that person manages to find me when he
arrives at Antique Street from the airport? Is there anything I should be wary of?”
Jagoan responded nonchalantly, “If he offers to buy the lightning wood I gave you, counter with a price of five million, If he
agrees to it, go ahead and sell it to him.”
Anxious for more guidance, Zachary inquired again, “Master Wade, is this person the one you’ve been searching for? Should I
send someone to keep an eye on him?”
“No need,” Jagoan instructed firmly. “Your sole responsibility is to make the sale. Don’t worry about anything else.”
Jagoan knew that as long as Zachary maintained a low profile and avoided direct contact with the Marshal, he would be safe.
Prominent figures like the Marshals rarely took unnecessary risks, especially when their important missions were at stake. Thus,
there was no reason for Marshal to harm Zachary if he was only interested in purchasing the Thunderstorm Talisman.
However, if Zachary were to be recognized by the Marshal, the situation would change drastically. The Marshal would likely
exploit Zachary as a means to uncover the identity of his true adversary, risking the success of Jagoan’s plans.