The Amazing Son in Law The Charismatic Charlie Wade

PM, Willow Estates.

At this hour, the Evans family had just finished their dinner and they summoned Jack Lee to join them in the living

room. They were eager to analyze the clues they had gathered over the past few days.

Samuel Evans, the Lord of the Evans family, had dutifully guarded the villa without straying for a single moment. His

health had remarkably improved and his memory hadn’t deteriorated further. In fact, he had gradually regained

the forgotten parts. Furthermore, as his condition steadily improved, his thinking and logic had sharpened,

resurrecting his former style and commanding presence.

During this family gathering, Desmond began by updating them on his collaboration with the Moore Group.

Desmond declared, “Our partnership with the Moore family has officially entered the negotiation phase. Today, the

legal teams from both sides commenced discussions to finalize the terms of our cooperation. Due to the Evans

family’s earnest commitment of twelve percent this time, the atmosphere in the negotiations is exceptionally

cordial. Once the terms are settled and the agreement signed, we can start the collaboration immediately.”

The old man nodded approvingly and spoke, “Considering the current circumstances, the Moore Group holds great

significance for our Evans family. The benefactor deliberately left a clue about the Moore Group, indicating a desire

to reveal information about his identity through them and perhaps manipulate their strings as well.”

The old man then turned his gaze to his second son, Marcus and said, “Although Marcus is typically in charge of all

the Evans family’s external business ventures, this time is an exception. The collaboration with the Moore family is

more than just a business project, it serves as a gateway for the Evans family. Desmond will oversee it until the

end!”

Samuel had always emphasized harmony and unity within his family, assigning different responsibilities to his

children, ensuring clarity and purpose for each one. This approach aimed to enable the children to support and

assist one another when united, while also serving as a means of monitoring and restraining each other when

conflicts arose.

Even though he knew that Desmond was responsible for driving the collaboration with the Moore Group, Samuel

felt the need to justify his decision to Marcus, despite being aware that Marcus had no objections.

Marcus, understanding his father’s intentions, didn’t harbor any resentment towards his elder brother taking charge

of the project. The Evans siblings had always remained united, thanks to the influence of their eldest sister, Lily.

Although they had grown distant due to their individual families, Lily’s passing and the near-destruction of the Evans

family by the Warriors Den had brought them closer than ever.

At this moment, Marcus cleared his throat and stated, “Dad, over the past few days, I’ve meticulously combed

through Aurous Hill, exploring every aspect of life here, particularly focusing on the public transportation

department, the social welfare department and the household registration department of that time. Regrettably, I

haven’t uncovered any information about Astor.”

The old man let out a soft sigh, an outcome he had anticipated.

Mrs. Evans interjected, trying to console him, “Marcus, you mustn’t be disheartened. After all, Nori has been

missing for twenty years. It’s unrealistic to expect us to find him within a few days. As I mentioned before, the

search for Nori may take another twenty years.”

Marcus nodded resolutely and replied, “Mom, don’t worry. In my heart, the search for Nori remains a top priority.”

Suddenly, Tece recalled something and exclaimed, “Oh, Mom! I stumbled upon something rather peculiar today. It

feels quite abnormal. Could you, Dad and brothers help me analyze it?”

The Lady responded, “Of course, tell me about it.”

Tece proceeded, “I investigated the Aurous Hill orphanage today, hoping to find any information about Nori among

the rescued orphans throughout the years. It struck me as strange. Personnel changes in welfare institutions are

not uncommon, but a complete turnover of staff is hardly believable. What are your thoughts?”

Samuel furrowed his brow and commented, “An orphanage, even with its management and executive staff, should

have a dozen or even two dozen employees. Even if the entire management was replaced, it’s unlikely that all the

executive staff would be replaced as well. After all, the orphanage needs to continue its operations. Such a scenario

is clearly unreasonable.”

Tece nodded and agreed, “I feel the same way. This sudden and drastic change goes against common sense. It

appears that the previous staff members must have departed en masse for some special reason.”

At that moment, Jack Lee, who had been somewhat absentminded due to his nervousness suddenly brightened up

and slapped his thigh in surprise. “Tece’s clue is incredibly significant!”

The old man smiled and inquired, “Jack, please provide a detailed analysis.”

Jack Lee met the old man’s expectant gaze but found himself caught in a moment of struggle and hesitation. He

couldn’t help but ponder, “Mr. Wade warned that the Evans family is in danger today. If there is indeed a threat, I

believe Mr. Wade won’t idly sit by and await destruction. Must we endure an indefinite wait? Tece has clearly

grasped the crucial point this time, she just needs a little help connecting the dots. If I follow her lead and provide a

gentle nudge, even if Mr. Wade doesn’t appear tonight or continues to conceal his identity, it will be much easier to

track him by following the orphanage trail! I’m merely assisting with a few words based on Tece’s insights. Surely,

Mr. Wade wouldn’t blame me, right?”

Having made up his mind, Jack Lee resolved to offer the Evans family some hints. With a serious tone, he began his

analysis, “All of you possess more business management experience than me and I’m certain you’re aware that

such a complete overhaul from top to bottom is impossible in any business or organization. Even if a team has

remarkable cohesion, achieving complete unity among all members, from the top brass to the lowest ranks, is an

unattainable ideal. Even in a well-trained army, there will always be deserters and traitors. But as Tece mentioned,

this team left en masse without a single person remaining last year. Upon deeper reflection, you’ll realize that this

team possessed exceptional organizational discipline, perhaps even resembling a paramilitary unit. However, such

a team couldn’t have appeared in an ordinary orphanage without years of intense cultivation. It simply defies logic,

doesn’t it?”

Upon hearing this revelation, the Evans family exchanged knowing glances, their agreement evident in the subtle

nods that followed.

Jack Lee, the astute observer, voiced his thoughts confidently, “It appears to me that there’s a hidden puppeteer

orchestrating these events. If I’m correct, this team must have been meticulously arranged and subsequently

withdrawn as a whole by this powerful individual. Their synchronized movements suggest they are on a significant

mission.”

The Lady, overcome with excitement, couldn’t contain her question, “Jack, are you implying that this orphanage

might be connected to Nori?”

Jack Lee affirmed her suspicion with a nod, “Yes, Auntie, that’s precisely the suspicion I have.”

Desmond, unable to contain his anticipation, interjected, “It would be ideal if we could determine when these

individuals arrived in Aurous Hill. We know they left together, but there’s no concrete evidence of them arriving

together.”

Tece chimed in, brimming with excitement, “That’s easy! Let’s check the social security files of the previous team.

Since the orphanage operates as a social welfare organization with government funding and private donations,

their personnel information should be meticulously documented. Especially if they’re embarking on a major

mission, as Jack suggested.”

Impressed by Tece’s sharp thinking, Jack Lee praised her, “Tece, your thinking is crystal clear. We must find a way to

access the previous personnel files of the Aurous Hill orphanage. I believe we’ll uncover some valuable clues.”

Marcus, filled with enthusiasm, exclaimed, “I’ll make arrangements to dig into it immediately!”

He swiftly retrieved his mobile phone and dialed a number.

Having been retired for many years, the old man, Samuel, had seen his contacts fade away with time. But Marcus,

as the head of the Evans family’s external business, possessed an extensive network and wielded substantial

influence within the family.

After a brief conversation over the phone, Marcus addressed the crowd, a spark of excitement in his eyes, “We’ve

already initiated an investigation and we can expect the results soon.”

The crowd erupted with uncontrollable enthusiasm.

Ten minutes passed and Marcus’s phone rang. He answered it promptly, activating the speaker function and asked,

“Terrance, what have you found out regarding the matter I assigned you?”

Terrance Willis, a middle-aged man, responded respectfully, “Mr. Evans, I’ve just completed a review of the

personnel files from the Aurous Hill City Welfare Institute and the previous staff did indeed depart together last

year.”

The revelation left the group feeling a sense of disappointment, prompting Marcus to inquire further, “Can you

provide a summary of their respective entry dates?”

Terrance Willis continued, “Mr. Evans, the organization of this orphanage exhibits remarkable stability. There are a

total of sixteen staff members, including the director, teachers, caretakers, cooks and cleaners. Among these

sixteen individuals, the one with the shortest tenure has served for almost twenty years, nearing the completion of

their service.”

“Twenty years?” The expressions on the faces of the Evans family members revealed their astonishment. This

particular timeframe held significant sensitivity for them. It was twenty years ago that Lily, Bruce’s wife and Bruce

himself had tragically passed away in Aurous Hill. Additionally, their only son, Ludwig, had mysteriously disappeared

during the same period.

Seemingly on the cusp of a breakthrough, Desmond, the eldest son, couldn’t contain his impatience, “Please

provide us with the precise dates when these sixteen individuals joined!”

Terrance Willis hastened to respond, “Out of the sixteen, fourteen joined in late winter, specifically in February

twenty years ago. The previous director, James Kerley, joined in November of the same year. The fifteenth person

joined in December of that year and will complete twenty years of service in another three months.”

Mrs. Evans looked horrified, tears streaming down her face as she choked out, “Lily and Bruce left Eastcliff in March

twenty years ago to come to Aurous Hill. Their tragic accident… happened in late October… Nori also vanished at

the end of October…”

Samuel, the old man, rose from his seat, his voice trembling with excitement and incoherence, “This must be

Bruce’s doing! He always had a knack for preparing for the worst. Those fourteen people arrived even earlier than

him and Lily, indicating that he had already begun laying the groundwork in Aurous Hill before they even moved

here!”

His voice quivered even more as he continued, “He must have foreseen that their visit to Aurous Hill would be fatal,

so he preemptively placed his people in the orphanage. After his and Lily’s accident, they must have used a

premeditated method to send Nori to this orphanage! Over the years, countless individuals have scoured Aurous

Hill in search of Ludwig, yet none could have imagined that he was living right under the noses of these people,

disguised within an ordinary orphanage!”

At that moment, he expressed his emotions with great intensity, “Who would have thought that Ludwig, whom

everyone tried to find by digging deep into the earth, had been placed in an orphanage where nothing out of the

ordinary could be seen on the surface? This scheme not only eluded those who were searching for Ludwig, but

even Nori himself, who has likely been hidden for an extensive period!”

Lady Evans, tears of joy and excitement streaming down her face, exclaimed, “So, Nori has always been in Aurous

Hill and he might still be here!”

However, the old man shook his head, tempering their excitement with a dose of reality, “While I’m certain Nori has

resided in Aurous Hill for a long time, we can’t be certain if he’s still here. After all, when those people left last year,

does that mean Nori departed Aurous Hill as well?”

Desmond blurted out, filled with determination, “Mom, Dad! Tomorrow, we’ll delve into the backgrounds of these

sixteen individuals and uncover the truth! If they were indeed the ones who cared for Nori during his upbringing, I

refuse to believe we won’t find his whereabouts!”

“Yes! Absolutely!” Desmond’s enthusiasm was infectious as the old man, too, shed tears of joy, muttering, “Twenty

years… My eldest grandson we finally found a clue!”

He raised his head to the sky, releasing a long sigh, “Lily, Bruce, you left a backdoor for Nori twenty years ago, yet

you never informed me. How much did you truly distrust me in your hearts?”

Just as Old Samuel basked in this newfound hope, a sudden shout from outside the window shattered the

tranquility, “An assassin! Protect the Lordship and Madam immediately!”

Before the words could fully sink in, the sound of a sword whistling through the air reverberated around the villa,

followed by collective screams and the unmistakable stench of blood, engulfing the premises.

Jack Lee’s heart skipped a beat as a chilling realization gripped him, “Mr. Wade was right… The formidable enemy is

truly here!”

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