CHAPTER 2186 BRIDGE OF DECEIT
Kazusaki roared in anger, "I've already been ruined by you two dogs, and now you want to kick me while I'm down?!"
With that, he pulled out his phone, found a recording, and said coldly, "Everyone, listen to how these two dogs plotted against Miss Walker!"
He immediately played the recording.
On the call, Ryan's voice came through: "Mr. Hashimoto, my sister is planning to leave for Japan tomorrow. My father asked me to check if everything is arranged on your end. Make sure she doesn't come back alive!"
Kazusaki laughed, "Rest assured, Mr. Walker. I have everything prepared. No one will suspect a thing."
Ryan sounded satisfied, "That's great! Once Sarah is dead, we will make greater concessions in our cooperation with your company, and the promised personal benefits will all be fulfilled. Looking forward to our deep future collaboration!"
Kazusaki laughed heartily, "No worries, Mr. Walker. Tell your father, Mr. Benjamin, that I guarantee Sarah will have no return from Japan!"
Ryan, excited, replied, "Great! I'll wait for your good news!"
Hearing this, Benjamin was completely panicked. He pointed at Kazusaki and roared in anger, "Hashimoto, you damned Japanese! Not only did you fail, but you also secretly recorded the call! You're a born traitor!"
Kazusaki, equally furious, shouted back, "To hell with you, Benjamin! I was living comfortably in Japan as the Vice President of Nippon Steel, a top elite. But you and your bastard son dragged me into this mess! If it weren't for you, how would I end up like this today?"
Ryan quickly looked at Charlie, knelt on the ground, and choked out, "Master Wade, this was all my father's idea. I was just following his orders. Please, have mercy on me!"
Ryan's sudden kneeling stunned both his father, Benjamin, and Kazusaki.
Benjamin never imagined that his son would betray him at the most critical moment and immediately distance himself.
In that instant, he wanted to scold Ryan but swallowed his words.
Though his heart was bleeding, he consoled himself, "Ryan's actions are understandable. Since the truth is out, and Charlie with dozens of his men are here, there's no chance for a comeback. It's better to sacrifice myself and save him."
With this thought, he sighed deeply and said, "Master Wade, the whole plan was mine alone. Ryan only passed messages between me and Hashimoto. If you must punish someone, punish me alone and spare Ryan. I beg you!"
He knelt down and kowtowed to Charlie, pleading, "Master Wade, I beg you! Please!"
Tears choked his voice as he sobbed.
Charlie watched all this coldly and said, "Save it. None of you—Walker family or Hashimoto—will escape!"
Then, he cleared his throat and continued, "Regarding the Walker family's affairs, I shouldn't make decisions. Let's have Old Master Walker as a witness!"
With that, Charlie snapped his fingers and called out, "Someone, bring out Old Master Walker!"
CHAPTER 2187 REVELATIONS AND RETRIBUTIONS
Benjamin and his son, Ryan, were already mentally broken. Hearing that Charlie was bringing Old Master Walker, they were struck by fear, their bodies trembling violently.
Both thought, "Isn't the old man already demented? He can't even control his bladder! What's Charlie doing by bringing him here?"
Benjamin felt a chill down his spine, despair creeping in, "Could the old man have recovered fully?! If so, we're finished!"
Just then, the Walker family's butler, Uncle Dondie, accompanied Old Master Walker into the hall.
The old man, appearing vigorous and stern, showed no signs of dementia.
Benjamin and Ryan were bewildered and terrified. They couldn't comprehend how the old man, who had urinated his pants in the hospital this morning, could now seem fully recovered.
As Old Master Walker entered, he glared sharply at Benjamin and Ryan, angrily rebuking, "You bastards! Did you really think you could get away with everything?! Not only did you plot against Sarah, but you also dared to drug me! Do you have any humanity left?!"
Benjamin, terrified, crawled on his knees to the old man, crying, "Dad, I was wrong! I was possessed by an evil spirit! Please forgive me!"
Old Master Walker, enraged, shouted, "Forgive you? You still have the nerve to ask for forgiveness?! Do you know that according to the Walker family's ancestral laws, your crime is punishable by death!"
Benjamin, sobbing, pleaded, "Dad, I made a terrible mistake, but I was forced into it!"
"Bullshit!"
Old Master Walker roared, slapping Benjamin across the face.
Clutching his cheek, Benjamin wailed, "Dad! I'm your eldest son! According to our ancestral rules, the eldest son should inherit the family. Why didn't you make me the head of the Walker family? Why let that little girl, Sarah, take the position? If you had made me the head, I wouldn't have made such a grave mistake!"
Old Master Walker, seething with anger, slapped him again, "You wretched fool! Still making excuses? If not for Master Wade's generous help and strategic planning, Sarah would have been killed by you two! I would have been poisoned into dementia by you! Do you think you can escape this?"
Ryan, desperate to save himself, cried, "Grandfather, I was just following father's orders. Everything was his plan. Please spare me, as your eldest grandson."
Old Master Walker pointed at Ryan, "Shameless, irresponsible, a betrayer! How could our family produce such a disgrace!"
He looked coldly at the father and son, "You two have disgraced the Walker family. For such heinous crimes, you must be punished according to family law! No one can plead for you!"
He turned to Uncle Dondie, "Dondie, you've served the Walker family for many years. Tell me, according to our family laws, how should these two be punished?"
Uncle Dondie, with a stern voice, said, "According to the first rule of the Walker family laws: Those who harm their kin, die! Those who plot patricide, die!"
Ryan nearly fainted from fear, crying, "Grandfather! We live in a lawful society now, not the old feudal times! You have no right to kill us! If you do, you'll be executed too!"
Benjamin, choking with sobs, said, "Dad, if you won't forgive us, hand us over to the judicial authorities! Let them judge us. Whatever sentence they give, we will accept."
Benjamin knew well that neither he nor his son would face the death penalty in a public trial.
In his mind, he thought, "After all, my son and I didn't kill anyone ourselves. The real killers were the ones hired by Kazusaki in Japan."
CHAPTER 2188 A DECISION TO MAKE
Benjamin thought, "If we compensate the families of the three victims generously and obtain their forgiveness, the court will surely reduce our sentences."
"Maybe we can offer each family 20 or 30 million, or even 50 million if necessary. Their families will be overjoyed, and they'll surely write letters of forgiveness and plead for leniency on our behalf."
Old Master Walker knew well that they no longer lived in feudal times and that those ancient family laws were no longer applicable.
So, he couldn't really have Benjamin and Ryan executed in front of everyone.
Even if the law allowed it, he couldn't bring himself to do it.
He hated this father and son pair deeply, but they were still his flesh and blood.
The Walker family wasn't particularly large, and killing them would weigh heavily on his conscience and dishonor his ancestors.
Parents everywhere face this struggle. Even when knowing their child is as vicious as a wolf, they can't bear to kill them.
Old Master Walker was deeply conflicted. At one point, he considered handing them over to the judicial system, where they would face long prison sentences or even life imprisonment.
But then he remembered Charlie.
He thought, "Master Wade intervened solely for Sarah's sake. If I handle this in a way that doesn't satisfy Master Wade, wouldn't I be offending him?"
With this in mind, he turned to Charlie, bowing respectfully, "Master Wade! The Walker family produced these two disgraceful members. Without your intervention, me and my granddaughter Sarah would have met tragic ends. Now, these two criminals are here. Whatever you decide, be it execution or other punishment, is entirely up to you!"
Benjamin, hearing this, immediately kowtowed to Charlie, crying, "Master Wade, please hand us over to the judicial authorities!"
Ryan also sobbed, pleading, "Master Wade, we aren't worth your time. Please let the law punish us."
Ryan understood that while prison would be painful, survival was paramount. With enough money and connections, they could ensure some comfort even behind bars.
Charlie smiled calmly and turned to Sarah, "Sarah, what do you think?"
Sarah, standing beside Charlie, took a deep breath and looked at her grandfather. The scene of betrayal and cruelty had shattered her once naive trust in family bonds. She stepped forward, addressing both her grandfather and Charlie.
"Grandfather," she began, her voice steady, "our family has always valued righteousness and integrity. What Benjamin and Ryan did is unforgivable. Yet, as much as I despise them for their actions, I also recognize the importance of justice and mercy."
Turning to Charlie, she continued, "Master Wade, I owe my life to you. You saved me and our family's honor. I believe true justice lies in the balance of law and compassion. Let them face the judicial system. They should be judged by the law of the land, and if it permits, they should atone for their crimes by helping the families of their victims."
Charlie nodded, his eyes reflecting a mix of approval and contemplation. He then addressed the room, "Very well. Benjamin and Ryan will be handed over to the authorities. Justice will be served through the proper channels, and they will face the consequences of their actions. As for compensating the victims' families, that will also be arranged."
Sarah felt a weight lift from her shoulders, knowing that a just decision had been made. The room, though tense, seemed to collectively exhale as the matter reached a resolution.
Charlie, ever the calm force in the storm, added, "Remember, justice isn't just about punishment. It's about making things right and ensuring that such betrayals never happen again."
With that, the fate of the Walker family's disgraced members was sealed, setting a precedent for accountability and justice within the family and beyond.
CHAPTER 2189 A FAMILY’S REDEMPTION
Sarah was deeply conflicted. She despised Benjamin and Ryan for their actions, but deciding their fate was a burden she wasn’t eager to bear. The bonds of blood and the fear of causing her grandfather more pain weighed heavily on her.
She knew her grandfather well. Despite his severity and current anger, he valued family above all and wouldn't truly wish for the death of his son and grandson.
Looking at Charlie, she spoke sincerely, "Master Wade, despite everything they've done, they are still family, my blood relatives. I hope you can spare their lives."
Upon hearing this, three people sighed in relief: Benjamin, Ryan, and Old Master Jim.
For Benjamin and Ryan, Sarah’s words were a reprieve, a chance at life.
Old Master Walker, too, felt a weight lift. He feared that Sarah’s hatred might drive her to demand their deaths, something he couldn’t openly oppose before Charlie.
Benjamin, overwhelmed with gratitude, kowtowed repeatedly, choking on his words, "Sarah, your mercy will never be forgotten by your uncle."
Ryan also wept, "Thank you, Sarah, for your kindness."
Charlie, having anticipated this outcome, looked at the relieved faces of Benjamin and Ryan, and spoke calmly, "Since Sarah has decided to spare your lives, I will respect her wishes."
He then added sternly, "But remember, while you may escape death, you will not escape punishment."
Benjamin hurriedly said, "Master Wade! My son and I are willing to surrender to the police right now and face legal justice."
Ryan nodded vigorously, "Yes, Master Wade, we’ll go turn ourselves in immediately!"
Charlie sneered, "How convenient for you. If you surrender, the courts may show leniency due to your voluntary confession, resulting in lighter sentences."
Benjamin pleaded, "Master Wade, even with a confession, we’ll still face at least a decade in prison."
Charlie waved his hand dismissively, "Forget about surrendering. The legal route isn’t necessary."
Old Master Walker, puzzled, asked, "Master Wade, what do you propose?"
Charlie explained, "I don’t trust them. Even in prison, they could pose a future threat to Sarah. I have another solution that will keep them alive and eliminate any danger to Sarah."
Everyone in the room was silent, hanging on Charlie’s every word. Sarah felt a mix of curiosity and apprehension, hoping that Charlie’s plan would ensure her safety without crossing moral lines.
Charlie continued, "They will be sent far away, to a place where they will have no influence and cannot reach Sarah or anyone else in the family. They will live, but under strict conditions, cut off from their previous lives."
Benjamin and Ryan looked terrified but understood there was no room for negotiation. This was their only chance at life, albeit a heavily restricted one.
Old Master Walker, despite his mixed feelings, nodded in agreement, "Master Wade, I trust your judgment. Whatever you decide is for the best."
Charlie looked at Sarah, who nodded in acceptance. She trusted Charlie completely and believed this was a fair compromise.
With the decision made, the tension in the room dissipated slightly. Charlie’s authority and wisdom had once again restored order and ensured that justice was served without unnecessary bloodshed.
The Walker family would rebuild from here, with Sarah leading with integrity and strength, backed by the unwavering support of her grandfather and the wise counsel of Master Wade.
CHAPTER 2190 THE EXILE SOLUTION
Benjamin nervously asked, "Master Wade, what solution do you propose?"
Charlie responded loudly, "Benjamin, I plan to send you and your son far away, to a place where you will never be able to return."
When Benjamin and Ryan heard this, their first thought was of the Weigard family father and son, who were sent to the foot of Evergreen Mountain by Charlie. That area is known for its harsh winters, with temperatures dropping to -20 or even -30 degrees Celsius. They wondered how the Weigard family had managed to survive there.
Thinking about the harsh environment at the foot of Evergreen Mountain, Ryan cried out, "Master Wade, please, I beg you, let us go to prison. We don’t want to go to such a cold and terrible place."
Charlie sneered, "Don't worry, I won’t send you to Evergreen Mountain. I have a different arrangement for you."
He then called out, "Old Isaac, come in."
From outside the door, Isaac stepped in immediately and respectfully asked, "Master Wade, what can I do for you?"
Charlie asked, "Old Isaac, I heard you invested in a diamond mine in Africa?"
"Yes," Isaac nodded, "I did invest in a diamond mine, located in Sierra Leone, Africa."
Charlie inquired, "What’s the environment like there?"
Isaac laughed, "That place is in West Africa, one of the least developed countries in the world, consistently ranking at the bottom globally for years. It's unimaginably poor."
"Moreover, the climate there is terrible. It's a tropical monsoon climate, with temperatures often above 40 degrees Celsius and rarely dropping below 15 degrees. It's hot and humid, and many men suffer from rashes in such conditions. The place is infested with mosquitoes and rife with various infectious diseases. If it weren't for the diamond mines, it would have been abandoned long ago."
Upon hearing this, Benjamin and Ryan were trembling with fear.
Charlie, with a smile on his face, said, "It sounds like Sierra Leone is a perfect place for exile!"
He pointed at Benjamin and Ryan and said, "Old Isaac, send these two to Sierra Leone tonight. Assign them to your diamond mine and make them work in the river collecting diamonds alongside the local workers. Provide them with food and shelter but no wages, and ensure their living conditions are identical to those of the local workers. Also, keep a close watch on them, making sure they don’t return for at least twenty years. Whether they can come back after twenty years will depend on their behavior during that time."
Hearing this, Benjamin and Ryan nearly fainted.
Benjamin, sobbing, pleaded, "Master Wade, please spare us! If we go to Sierra Leone, we'll die from dysentery or other infectious diseases within months. It would be better to shoot us now."
Isaac reassured them, "Mr. Walker, don’t worry. Although the natural and human conditions in Africa are indeed poor, we Chinese investors are very humane. We have professional doctors and ample medical supplies at every site, ensuring your health."
Ryan wailed, "I don’t want to go to Africa, I don’t want to go to Sierra Leone to dig for diamonds! Please, send me to prison instead. Let the law punish me, please!"
Benjamin also kept begging, "Master Wade, please be kind and let us turn ourselves in!"
Charlie sneered, "Do you think you have the right to choose? That’s a pipe dream!"
He then turned to Isaac and instructed, "Old Isaac, have your men take them away immediately and arrange a plane to send them to Sierra Leone as soon as possible, preferably this afternoon!"
, and Claire had to deal with so much BS 'cause of him. He even had the nerve to ask for money during Grandma Wilson's big party, making Claire hella embarrassed 
. They kicked Charlie Wade out, but then plot twist! 
Some butler dude shows up. Turns out, Charlie Wade's actually from the uber-rich Wade clan. The butler's like, "Come home, fam." But since his parents were, like, done dirty by the Wade fam, he's like "Nah." But he did take his grandpa’s black card loaded with 10 billion. 
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