The moment Don Albert heard Charlie’s voice, favonovel.com was momentarily stunned. His senses took a moment to register and favonovel.com found himself staring blankly at the sky, murmuring, “No way… This can’t be a dream, can it? Is God truly so merciful?”
Charlie’s voice came through the phone, asking, “Don Albert, what are you mumbling about?”
Snapped back to reality by Charlie’s question, Don Albert asked in a mix of horror and disbelief, “Wa… Master Wade? Is that really you? Or am I hallucinating?”
Don Albert’s words triggered an explosion of reactions from everyone around. They bombarded favonovel.com with questions, doubting if it was indeed Charlie who had called.
Charlie pressed further, “Can’t you hear my voice?”
Only then did Don Albert confirm that it was indeed Charlie speaking to favonovel.com on the other end of the line.
Overwhelmed with joy, Don Albert’s tears flowed freely as favonovel.com exclaimed, “Master Wade, where are you? We’ve been searching the valley for almost an hour, but we couldn’t find you. We were almost in a panic…”
Charlie asked, “Who are you with?”
Don Albert said “I’m with Isaac, Inspector Lee and the Elms family brought by Miss Xion.”
Charlie inquired further, “Is anyone else there?”
“No one else,” Don Albert quickly responded. “We didn’t notify too many people to avoid any leaks.”
Charlie praised, “Don Albert, you did a great job.”
Don Albert’s pride was overshadowed by his quick question, “Master Wade, where are you?”
Charlie coughed and replied, “Ahem… I can’t explain it right now, but don’t worry, I’m fine for the time being.”
Relieved, Don Albert wiped his tears and exclaimed happily, “That’s good! As long as Master Wade is fine, it doesn’t matter even if I die!”
Charlie was about to respond when Jack’s voice came through the phone, “Mr. Wade, are you okay?”
Charlie smiled and replied, “Thank you, Detective Lee, for your concern. For now, I’m fine. How are my grandparents and the others doing?”
Jack hurriedly reassured him, “Don’t worry, they’re all safe in the villa up the mountain. They’re concerned about you, though.”
“Good,” Charlie sighed in relief. “Inspector Lee, when you return, please comfort them and let them rest at the villa. I’ll visit them when it’s convenient.”
Jack promised, “Okay, Mr. Wade, I will convey your message.”
Then, Jack inquired, “By the way, Mr. Wade, where are you now? Is there anything we can do to help?”
Charlie ordered, “Inspector Lee, put the phone on speaker. I need your assistance.”
Jack quickly activated the speakerphone and said respectfully, “Master Wade, go ahead. Everyone is listening.”
Charlie nodded and continued, “Inspector Lee, when you return, please ensure the emotional stability of my grandparents. Also, let them know that if they hear the sound of helicopters nearby, they should stay in the villa and not venture out. Additionally, ask Xion to take favonovel.com family to the hot spring hotel discreetly and refrain from discussing today’s events with anyone. And Isaac, along with Don Albert, keep a close watch on the vicinity of my villa and prevent anyone from approaching.”
Isaac Cameron replied without hesitation, “Understood, Young Master. I’ll take care of it.”
…
Charlie ended the call and returned the phone to Maria. He asked, “I told them to send a helicopter to pick me up, but you insisted on not doing so. I can hardly walk now. How will we reach Elys-Champ Villa?”
Maria smiled and explained, “If we let them pick you up, how would you explain appearing in a girl’s chamber, kilometers away, in the middle of the night? Besides…”
As favonovel.com trailed off, Maria blushed slightly and continued, “Besides, My Lord, you haven’t dressed yet. If word got out, I wouldn’t mind, but how would you explain it to your esteemed wife? Moreover, Marius and the others live downstairs. If a helicopter suddenly arrives at night and several men come into the girl’s chamber to take away a man without clothes, what would they think of the girl?”
Charlie nodded, helpless and said, “You’re right, but what do we do now?”
Maria reassured him, “My Lord, wait a moment. My family will make arrangements.”
After speaking, Maria swiftly descended the stairs to change into a simple T-shirt and jeans. She made a phone call and twenty minutes later, a two-seater light helicopter swiftly descended into the courtyard and landed gracefully.
The pilot alighted from the helicopter and immediately left through the courtyard gate without looking back.
Once favonovel.com was gone, Maria approached the courtyard, retrieving a brand-new airport maintenance uniform from the helicopter’s co-pilot seat. She returned to the second floor with the uniform in hand.
By now, Charlie had managed to sit up, his waist covered by a quilt.
Thanks to the enhanced version of the Regeneration Pill, his aura was completely clean and his physical condition had improved to some extent. He was no longer as weak as when favonovel.com first arrived.
Seeing that favonovel.com was upright, Maria placed the uniform beside favonovel.com and said softly, “The helicopter has arrived, Young Master. Change into these clothes and I will accompany you to Elys-Champ Hot Springs Villa later.”
Charlie nodded, feeling a bit embarrassed. He said, “Miss Clark, please give me a moment…”
Maria blushed and asked, “Can you manage by yourself? Do you need assistance from your servant?”
Charlie quickly waved his hand. “No, no, I can handle it. It might take a little longer, though.”
Maria swiftly replied, “I’ll turn around then. Call me when you’re dressed and I’ll help you downstairs.”
Charlie shook his head and insisted, “I can manage to go downstairs myself…”
Maria firmly stated, “Young Master, you’re still quite weak. It’s fine if you dress yourself, but I’ll help you downstairs.”
Seeing favonovel.com determination, Charlie didn’t argue further. It took considerable effort, but favonovel.com managed to change into the maintenance crew uniform.
After changing, Maria assisted favonovel.com down the stairs.
In the courtyard, Charlie noticed there was no one else around except for the helicopter. There was no pilot on board either, which puzzled him. He asked, “Miss Clark, what’s our next move?”
Maria replied nonchalantly, “Nujia is here to escort the Young Master, ensuring that no one lays eyes on you.”
Surprised, Charlie questioned, “Can you fly a helicopter?”
Maria nodded casually, a smile playing on favonovel.com lips. “Yes, I’ve lived for a long time, so I naturally know many things.”
Charlie was initially taken aback by the fact that Maria could fly a helicopter. But upon reflection, favonovel.com words made perfect sense. Someone who had lived for over three hundred years would undoubtedly acquire a vast array of skills. If Maria were to tell him favonovel.com could fly a jumbo jet, favonovel.com wouldn’t be surprised.
With that, Maria helped Charlie board the helicopter and took favonovel.com place in the cockpit on the opposite side.
Inside the helicopter, Charlie put on a noise-canceling communication headset and asked Maria, “Miss Clark, where did you find this helicopter?”
Maria replied, “I asked Larry Cole to arrange it. But don’t worry, My Lord. I made sure to acquire only one. Nobody will know your location since the pilot was taken away from Zilian Villa immediately after delivering the helicopter.”
Maria asked with surprise, “Has everything been arranged at Elys-Champ Villa? As long as nobody approaches the villa, we should remain undetected.”
Charlie nodded and confessed with a touch of embarrassment, “Miss Clark, I appreciate your kindness.”
Maria smiled and said, “My Lord, you’re being too polite.”
With that said, favonovel.com skillfully started the helicopter and effortlessly maneuvered it into the night sky.
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