Ma Kui, crying, said, “Mr. Wade… this way, I’ll bear the world’s wrath! Blackwater won’t spare me, the Maldives authorities won’t either, and the world will despise me…”
Charlie wade retorted, “So what? At least you’ll live, and so will your family. Otherwise, you’ll die, your family will die, and after your death, your name will be ruined because everyone will know you were the mastermind behind this terrorist attack! Cooperate with me, and you might earn a shred of redemption for turning back at the brink!”
Bernard Elnor raised a trembling hand, stuttering, “Mr. Wade, I… I don’t want to make an enemy of Blackwater…”
“Then die!” Charlie wade glared at Bernard Elnor, roaring mercilessly, “You forget, I saved your sorry life today! What right do you have to negotiate with me?!”
Bernard Elnor, startled by Charlie wade’s ferocious expression, was at a loss.
Charlie wade continued coldly, “Let me make this clear. I acted today, first to save my in-laws, second to save Hamid and Tawana. I have no ties or friendship with you. I saved you because you’re useful to me. Refuse to serve me, and you can die.”
He then looked at Ma Kui, asking, “You know what to do, right?”
Ma Kui, desperate to save himself and his family, was utterly compliant, saying immediately, “Mr. Wade, rest assured, just say the word, and I’ll shoot this old fool dead!”
Bernard Elnor, trembling with fear, waved his hands frantically. “Mr. Wade, don’t misunderstand, that’s not what I meant… I mean, whatever you ask, I’ll do my utmost to comply!”
Charlie wade, his tone icy, said, “Elnor, I know people like you only care about money. But let me be frank: the Rejuvenation Pill you’ve coveted comes from my hand. I’m the mastermind behind the Rejuvenation Pill auction. Last time, I made you bid for scraps as a small punishment. If you displease me, you won’t even get scraps in the future.”
From the moment Charlie wade summoned lightning, Bernard Elnor had guessed he was the creator of the Rejuvenation Pill. Such a divine pill could only be crafted by someone with extraordinary powers.
When Charlie wade mentioned no future bidding opportunities, Elnor panicked utterly.
He hurriedly bowed to Charlie wade, saying, “Mr. Wade, I was momentarily foolish. You saved my life, you’re like my second parent. For you, let alone offending Blackwater, I’d defy all of America if needed.”
Charlie wade said coolly, “Fine words mean nothing. I’m waiting to see your actions!”
Bernard Elnor quickly added, “Please, Mr. Wade, give me a chance to prove myself! Whatever you need for this matter, just say it!”
Charlie wade, seeing his compliance, said, “Go find your staff on duty in the office area, have them restore network services immediately, then call the Maldives authorities to explain the situation.”
He then turned to Tawana, saying, “Miss Sweet, you have the greatest online influence. I hope you can help me with something.”
Tawana, gazing at Charlie wade with adoration, eagerly said, “Mr. Wade, just tell me, I’ll agree to anything! I’m not afraid of offending Blackwater!”
