The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Hearing Don Albert’s confirmation that the fragment belonged to Ludwig, Jack’s heart skipped a beat. He whispered, “Anita’s belongings? Does that mean he’s not in danger?”

Lowering his head, Jack carefully examined the traces left by the explosion. Following the path of the shockwave, he discovered more fragments of the giant clam on the ground.

His face grew pale, and he murmured, “Anita’s belongings are so close to the center of the explosion… If he was there when it happened, wouldn’t he have borne the brunt of it?”

Don Albert burst into tears upon hearing this, unable to believe it. He said to Jack, his voice choked with emotion, “Inspector Lee, Master Wade is as mighty as the heavens. How could an explosion like this harm him?”

Jack squatted on the ground, picked up a piece of blackened soil, and rubbed it between his fingers. He brought it to his nose and sniffed, a worried expression crossing his face. “The temperature at the center of the explosion must have reached at least 3,000 degrees Celsius. If the ground can be burned like this… It suggests an explosive equivalent of one or two tons of TNT. Even a tank next to it would be reduced to shreds. We’re dealing with human flesh and blood. Being in such close proximity, I’m afraid luck isn’t on his side…”

“F*ck!” Don Albert’s legs gave out, and he collapsed to the ground. Ignoring the pain, he pounded the hard black ground with his fist, choking back sobs. “Impossible! Master Wade is blessed, there’s no way anything could go wrong!”

Jack fell silent for a moment before stating, “I’ll search the area. It’s possible that the shockwave traveled outward…”

Don Albert quickly picked himself up, wiping away his tears with his sleeve. He said, “I’m coming too! Let’s search together.”

Jack advised, “You should gather some help. The explosion’s radius spans several hundred meters, and the outer area is vast with poor visibility. We can’t do this alone. You mentioned there are many skilled warriors at the Elys-Champ Hot Springs Villa. Find the most reliable among them and bring them along.”

Don Albert snapped back to attention, hastily saying, “Alright!”

He reached for his mobile phone to make a call but realized the signal was blocked. He told Jack, “Wait here, I’ll be right back!” Jack quickly reminded him, “Remember, don’t inform the Evans family yet. It may be too much for them to handle.”

“Okay!” Don Albert agreed. “I’ll head to the hotel and find help. Not the villa halfway up the mountain.”

as

minutes later, the helicopter landed in

the loud noise from earlier had roused everyone within the Elys-Champ Hot Springs Villa. Unbeknownst

approached, his voice filled with concern. “Don Albert, why have you been flying

Albert choked out,

exclaimed in shock.

“Master Wade’s fate is uncertain now. Hurry and

he quickly regained his composure. He blurted out, “I’ll find Miss

urged, “Don’t spread the news. There are many people at Dragon Temple, and if they hear that something

in Wade Mountain. But we must remain cautious, considering his past conflicts with the Wade family and the master’s vendettas. We can’t bring too many people. Don’t forget, the young master still has enemies in

Isaac Cameron said, “Then we’ll only seek

her door, and as

words on the screen, tears welled up in Xion’s eyes. Without saying a word, she nodded

over a dozen members of the Elms family gathered in a rush, boarded the helicopter, and flew back

it felt as if her heart had been torn from her chest. Yet she wiped away her

a radius of one kilometer from the center of the blast, they found no traces related to

moment they began their search, not a word was spoken. Yet a

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the clash between Anita and

hot spring pool in the small courtyard. The water’s surface shimmered with floating flower petals, their beauty accentuated

who had confined herself to the courtyard for several days, now immersed herself in the hot