Chapter - 5619

When Bruce passed away, Tece was still a student, and Eddie had never crossed paths with Bruce in person.

However, the Warriors Den had groomed Eddie specifically for Tece since his student days.

Back then, there were more than twenty young male "scholars" who were being prepared alongside him. Most of them were of pure Chinese descent, while a few were of mixed race, and there were even a couple of white and black individuals.

The reason for this diverse selection was because the Warriors Den was uncertain about Tece's future preference for a spouse. So, they handpicked these young male "scholars" who were not only handsome and refined, but also underwent rigorous education and training.

Even to this day, Tece remained oblivious to the fact that the exceptional male students who had appeared around her in the past, excelling in academics, possessing extensive knowledge, and exhibiting gentlemanly behavior, were mostly undercover scholars from the Warriors Den.

The Warriors Den's intention was simple: they aimed to surround Tece with a large number of well-trained, high-quality males, hoping that one of them would eventually succeed in infiltrating the prestigious Evans family. And Eddie emerged as the ultimate victor.

In truth, Eddie had been well-versed in all matters concerning the Evans family for many years.

Although he had never met Bruce, he had studied and absorbed every piece of information available about him, including visual materials.

However, since Bruce had passed away several years ago, and in the time after he married Tece, he had neglected to review the materials from his past, causing him to somewhat forget Bruce's appearance.

Yet, deep within his memory, there lingered a faint familiarity when he glanced at Charlie, as if he had seen him before.

Curious, Charlie smiled and asked, "Mr. George, do I look familiar to you?"

Eddie, without any deception, responded sincerely, "Yes, indeed. You do seem familiar, as if I've seen you somewhere before, but I can't quite recall it at the moment."

Charlie casually tossed his mask onto the control panel of the Rolls-Royce, reclining comfortably in the seat with his hands spread out, and nonchalantly remarked, "Since you find me familiar, I might as well stop pretending."

Sensing something amiss, Eddie quietly reached for the gun in the storage compartment of the driver's door panel, furrowing his brows as he questioned Charlie, "What do you mean? Who exactly are you?"

Charlie smiled and replied, "Mr. George, strictly speaking, I should address you as my uncle-in-law, since you are still married to my aunt."

Eddie was taken aback, blurting out, "You...you are Charlie Wade!"

Curiously, Charlie asked, "Hmm? Uncle-in-law knows my name?"

Gripping the gun tightly, Eddie couldn't hide his excitement as he exclaimed, "We have been searching for you for so many years, and we never expected you to be in New York! This is incredible! I will contact your grandfather immediately. He will be overjoyed to know!"

After that, he pretended to take out his cell phone. However, in the next instance, Eddie's expression turned grim as he pulled out the gun and aimed it at Charlie's forehead, his voice cold as he demanded, "So, you are Charlie? Why are you here?! Do you know who I am? Do you know my true identity?!"

Witnessing the murderous intent in Eddie's eyes, Charlie discarded his disguise and smiled, "You are merely a scholar of the Warriors Den. Though you may seem important, in reality, you are nothing more than a dog on a slightly longer leash, needing regular doses of antidotes."

Frustrated, Eddie's expression darkened as he stared at Charlie, gritting his teeth and threatening, "You know too much! Do you believe I could kill you right now and collect a reward from our lord?"

Unperturbed, Charlie calmly stated, "I know far more than you can fathom."

Pausing for a moment, he continued, "Furthermore, I advise you to drop the gun, for it holds no power against me!"

"Do you know that I have personally slain three out of the four great marshals of the Warriors Den? And do you know that all the soldiers stationed in Cyprus have surrendered to me?"

"You, a mere scholar, dare to aim a gun at me. Aren't you afraid that I will snap your neck and find an opportunity to kill your parents, who were once part of the cavalry guard?"

Eddie's pupils contracted, fear flooding his eyes. Clenching his teeth, he angrily retorted, "Whether what you say is true or not, daring to threaten me with my family, you deserve to die!"

Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger!

In that very moment, Charlie swiftly made his move, grabbing the gun and exerting pressure on the hammer at the back, causing it to snap!

The gun remained silent, as the broken alloy hammer rendered it useless. Even if Eddie continued to pull the trigger with all his might, the gun would never fire.

Eddie had never imagined that Charlie possessed such strength! With just one finger, he had shattered an alloy hammer!

In that moment, terror washed over him!

You see, these scholars had been strictly forbidden from practicing martial arts since their youth, all to minimize the chances of exposing their true identities.

Their sole purpose was to study, immerse themselves in research, and ensure they could gain admission to any top university worldwide.

This approach enabled them to seamlessly infiltrate any household, even one as influential as the Evans family, without raising any suspicion.

Now, facing Charlie without any weaponry, Eddie found himself utterly defenseless and forced to surrender.

So, he put on a terrified expression, tossed the gun onto the back seat, and raised his hands, pleading, "Charlie... You mustn't misunderstand... Although I am a scholar of the Warriors Den, I... I genuinely love the Evans family... I truly love your aunt..."

Charlie sneered, "After all the members of the Warriors Den I have killed, you still have the audacity to spout such nonsense to me. Do you truly believe I would trust you? Are you overestimating your persuasive skills or underestimating my intelligence?"

Eddie sobbed, desperately pleading, "Charlie... Since you understand the Warriors Den, you must know that I had no choice! From childhood to adulthood, we could only follow the lord's commands, as any negligence would result in death, let alone resistance..."

Charlie smiled and replied, "There's no need to waste your breath. After today, you will die. I will personally kill you and Landon upstairs, and present both of your heads as a grand welcome gift to Morgana!"

Eddie's hysteria grew, and he cried, "If you kill me, your aunt will never forgive you! Your cousin will never forgive you! Your grandfather will never forgive you! He treats me like his own, like family. How could he bear it at his age if you kill me?"

Charlie calmly smiled, "Not long ago, I reached out to my grandfather, and he told me to kill whenever the opportunity arises. So, after today, you will die! Furthermore, the Evans family does not condone criminal behavior. If my aunt discovers your true identity, she would harbor no good thoughts towards you. And as for my cousin, whom I have never met, if she considers me her father's killer, she is free to seek revenge in the future."

With a shift in his tone, Charlie looked at Eddie and asked, "Do you honestly believe your daughter would still see you as her father once she learns your true face?"