The Amazing Son in Law The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Without wasting any time, Charlie promptly forwarded the photo to Hogan through WeChat, accompanying it with a recorded message, “Uncle Hogan, can you identify the individual standing next to my father?”

Hogan’s response was swift, a voice message crackling back, “Young Master, I’ve met the man in the picture before. His English name is Peter Cole. Though I can’t claim great familiarity with him, I know he’s a Chinese antique dealer with close ties to your father.”

As soon as Charlie learned that Hogan was acquainted with the man, he wasted no time in dialing him up. As the call connected, he inquired with urgency, “Uncle Hogan, could you furnish me with a detailed introduction of this Peter Cole?”

Hogan obliged, “Peter Cole hails from a family entrenched in the overseas antique trade, primarily centered in Europe and the United States. Aside from the US, they have a presence in the UK and France. They’ve garnered some renown in the European and American antique circles.”

He appended, “The photo you sent is of Peter Cole’s emporium in New York. It’s said to be the first establishment the Cole family set up, so it’s rather modest and unassuming.”

Charlie probed further, “Uncle Hogan, when was the last time you crossed paths with Peter Cole?”

Hogan reminisced, “It’s been quite a while. He dropped by a few times when I had my roast goose joint in Chinatown. Then, it seemed he thought I’d left New York, and we lost touch.”

Curiosity piqued, Hogan ventured, “Young Master, are you planning to seek out Peter?”

Charlie responded calmly, “I intend to. When I’m in New York, my first stop will be his antique store. It’d be a stroke of luck if you could help me locate him.”

Without hesitation, Hogan offered, “Young Master, let me accompany you. I know New York well, and I’ve met Peter on several occasions.”

Charlie inquired about Hogan’s availability, to which he quickly assured, him, “No problem at all. I was planning to report to the Young Master in Aurous Hill. My family matters are sorted now.”

Charlie mulled it over before deciding, “Very well, then. What time can you depart?”

Hogan confirmed, “Anytime suits me, even today. I’ll start arranging the flight tickets.”

Jagoan grinned and intervened, “Uncle, there’s no need for such trouble. I’ll ask Mr. Lombardo to arrange a private plane for you to Aurous Hill. We’ll rendezvous there.”

Lombardo has already provided my lodging and expenses. I’ll head to Aurous Hill solo and purchase a plane ticket. I’d

Lombardo owes you this courtesy. No need to be overly deferential. Besides, I’m not well-acquainted with him. He’s like a car parked on a hill, requiring constant vigilance. The handbrake must

believe… He’s done

I’ll handle this matter. You need not

I’ll defer to

informed him, “I’m still in Eastcliff. I’ll head to Aurous Hill later. I have some matters to attend to there. I plan to depart from Aurous Hill to New York tonight. Uncle Hogan, no need to fret. Just pack

up your place. Once settled, head

Hogan affirmed,

with Hogan, Jagoan

to arrange a private plane departing for Aurous Hill at nine o’clock that night

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escorted Maria to bid

inquired, “Young Master, you’re heading to New York tonight, and you’ll only have a little over ten hours

much to attend to when we return to Aurous Hill. The main purpose is to meet my grandparents and extended family, update them on recent events, and see if they can offer any valuable insights. I’ll also pay respects to my in-laws

“The Young Master’s wife is

family

“But I don’t plan to inform her about

Maria probed, “Why keep it from her? Isn’t it better for husband and wife to be

to the Apocalyptic Book from my parents. I’m uncertain if the Warriors Den is aware and to what extent. It’s a sensitive and perilous

nodded in understanding, advising, “It seems New York’s intricate web of alliances is quite the labyrinth. And given the circumstances surrounding your grandparents’ family, it’s best to err on

of mine is bound to

agreed, “Indeed. I suspect he’s developed a tacit understanding with your grandma’s family. They’re in a delicate position, they can’t come to China, and your grandma’s family

reclaim their roots. While he may struggle to seize the Evans family’s assets,