The Charismatic Charlie Wade

With only two and a half days left, Gideon knows he must fulfill the duty entrusted to him by the Lord, regardless of any
obstacles.
With his strength, even if the Evans Family were heavily guarded by bodyguards, eliminating them would pose no problem for
Gideon.
However, he was also well aware that once he attacked the Evans Family, escaping the Chinese government’s encirclement and
suppression would be a daunting challenge.
In doing so, he would lose any opportunity to discover more magical artifacts from Zachary.
For a moment, Gideon considered whether he should simply find a way to restrain Zachary and force him to reveal information
about his gang. Then, by following the trail, he could locate and eliminate the entire gang.
Yet, he hesitated, fearing that such covert actions would result in the news leaking out.
The Evans Family had eyes and ears everywhere. If they were to catch wind of his plans, it could jeopardize his primary mission.
The news of acquiring a powerful magical weapon was so incredible that he couldn’t understand why the Lord wouldn’t delay the
plan to eliminate the Evans Family.
In desperation, he had to find another avenue by delving into Zachary’s involvement. If money could sway him and his gang,
convincing them to swiftly sell all their magical artifacts to Gideon, it would be the ideal outcome.
For Zachary, his role was to provide Gideon with a final timeline, a matter of great significance to Edgar.
After Gideon mentioned that he could only wait until the following day, just before nightfall, Zachary nodded without hesitation
and assured him, “Old man, don’t worry. I’ll do everything I can to assist you. If there’s any news, I’ll come find you at the hotel as
soon as possible.”
“Very well!” Gideon nodded in satisfaction, emphasizing once again, “Remember, let them know that money is never an issue as
long as I can gain something!”
Zachary made an okay gesture and smiled, saying, “I’ll handle it. You can trust me!”
Only then did Gideon feel a sense of relief. He turned to Zachary and said, “Since that’s the case, I won’t disturb your affairs any
longer. If I have any updates, I’ll come here the day after tomorrow. If you hear anything, please inform me immediately.”

Zachary agreed, watching Gideon depart.
Although Gideon left Zachary’s booth, he lingered in Antique Street, never straying too far. Eventually, he settled in a restaurant
about 300 meters away, carefully observing Zachary’s every move.
Although Gideon had no explicit plan of stealing from Zachary, he aimed at unraveling Zachary’s history as a precautionary
measure against any potential emergencies that may impede the mission’s triumph. Little did he know that not far away, on the
second floor, an old acquaintance was watching and it was Zeba.
As the clock struck five in the afternoon, Zachary wrapped up his business at the stall and beckoned a Shangri-La concierge to
arrange for a luxurious Rolls-Royce for him to journey from the antique market. He was currently a guest in the Presidential Suite
at Shangri-La, enjoying the privilege of having a dedicated Rolls-Royce during his stay.
The luxurious vehicle pulled up by the roadside.
A driver in a suit and white gloves stepped out, opening the rear door for Zachary. With utmost respect, he said, “Mr. Zachary,
please get in the car.”
Zachary nodded nonchalantly and climbed into the car.
The driver asked, “Mr. Zachary, where would you like to go?”
Zachary gestured grandly and replied with a smile, “Take me to Gold Feather International!”
Gold Feather International was the grandest and most opulent nightclub around. Zachary had indulged there the previous night,
spending hundreds of thousands in a single evening.
Today, following Sonya’s instructions, he intended to visit Gold Feather International again, reveling in the joy of spending money
like water.
However, once he settled into the car, he didn’t forget the task assigned to him by Edgar. Retrieving his mobile phone, he
initiated a voice call through WeChat.
When the call connected, Sonya inquired, “Zachary, how are things progressing?”
Zachary hastily responded, “The ring has been sold and the buyer wants more merchandise.”

Sonya instructed, “Make the buyer wait. The police and the banks have been collaborating closely lately. Any large and unknown
transfers are susceptible to scrutiny, especially in USD. Therefore, we need to swiftly exhaust the money. Inform the buyer that
the goods will be shipped to him within a week.”
Zachary quickly interjected, “But the buyer can’t wait that long. He mentioned today that he can only wait until the next day
before it gets dark. Can we expedite the shipment? After all, once this opportunity is gone, there won’t be another.”
Sonya’s heart trembled upon hearing that the Marshal could only wait until the next day before dark. He sensed a high likelihood
that the day after tomorrow would be the decisive moment! If a confrontation between himself and the Marshal were inevitable,
then that night would mark the battle!
Thus, he responded to Zachary, “I will reconsider this matter. If the police remain inactive over the next two days and the timing
is right, we might be able to deliver additional merchandise.”
Zachary inquired, “Can you let me know if I should accompany the buyer?”
“No need,” Sonya replied indifferently. “For caution’s sake, it’s better to observe discreetly for now. Avoid being too proactive.”
“Understood!” Zachary smiled and said, “Then what should I do over the next two days?”
Sonya advised, “Continue operating your stall on Antique Street. I will notify you if any special circumstances arise.”
“Okay!” Zachary ended the call, deleted the voice call record with Sonya and switched off his phone. Returning it to his pocket,
he began to close his eyes, deep in thought. He pondered, “I wonder why Master Wade is being so cautious. He specifically
instructed me to stick to the script he provided, even inside the Shangri-La car. Doesn’t he trust the people here? They are all
confidantes carefully nurtured by Mr. Cameron... Besides, why did he insist on using WeChat for communication? Is he worried
about someone discovering call records?”
Unaware that the content of his recent conversation with Sonya had been deleted, Zachary remained clueless.
However, Gideon, sitting in a taxi trailing behind, overheard everything clearly. His intent in secretly tailing Zachary was to have a
backup plan. With the deadline for his final action set for the night after tomorrow, he had no other tasks at present. So, why not
take advantage of the opportunity to gather information about Zachary and potentially discover his former home?
That’s precisely why he listened attentively to every word spoken inside the car, as well as the phone conversation. Upon
hearing it all, he firmly believed every word Zachary had previously spoken.

Soon, Zachary’s Rolls-Royce came to a stop at the entrance of Gold Feather International.
The doorman of the nightclub hurriedly rushed to the roadside to welcome him.
As the car halted, he swiftly opened Zachary’s door and respectfully greeted him, “Mr. Zachary, welcome!”
Zachary let out a grunt, took out several hundred dollar bills and proudly handed them to the attendant.
At that moment, a captivating female publicist approached, her waist swaying gracefully as she asked in a seductive and velvety
tone, “Mr. Zachary, you’ve arrived. What are your plans for today? Allow me to arrange everything for you!”
Zachary replied with arrogance, “Prepare the grandest booth, serve the most extravagant set menu and arrange for two girls to
accompany me for the evening. Remember, I want Japanese girls only tonight!”
The female publicist hesitated and said somewhat embarrassedly, “Mr. Zachary, Japanese girls are not as popular here as
European and American girls. I only have one Japanese girl at my disposal. Perhaps I can offer you a Korean girl instead. Would
that suffice?”
Zachary waved his hand dismissively. “That won’t do! I insist on having two Japanese girls tonight! Find a solution for me. If you
can, borrow one from elsewhere. We can negotiate the price! I’ll give you 10,000 dollars if you succeed!”
Upon hearing this, the publicist’s enthusiasm returned and she replied with a smile, “Mr. Zachary, you’re incredibly generous.
Rest assured, I will find a way to get you another Japanese girl today. It’s entirely possible. Look, I’ll get to work on it right away.”
Zachary pinched her slim waist and praised her with a smile, “You truly have a gift for persuasion!”