The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family novel Chapter 5646

However, human greed never followed such rules. In reality, the younger someone was, the less they feared death. Many young people who were around fifteen or sixteen dared to face death in confrontation with others. On the contrary, as people grew older, they often became more afraid of death.

Even someone like Mr. Chardon, who was a cultivator, was not exempt from this commonality. In fact, he was more afraid of death than most people.

When Mr. Chardon saw that Charlie was not showing him any mercy at all, he cried and said, “Charlie, back then, I was also acting under orders. The British Lord gave me an order I couldn't refuse! If you want to avenge your parents, you should go after the British Lord and not a lowly pawn such as myself…”

Charlie sarcastically remarked, “Oh? You’re selling your boss out for your own gain now? Well, if you honestly reveal everything about the Qing Eliminating Society, I might give you a quick death so that you won’t suffer such a horrible death!”

Mr. Chardon smiled miserably and asked in return, “If I confess everything, can you swear by the spirits of your parents to spare my life? If so, I'm willing to tell you everything!”

For Mr. Chardon, every extra day of life mattered. If betraying the British Lord could earn him Charlie’s forgiveness, he would have at least two more years to live before succumbing to the poison. As long as Charlie could swear to spare him after he revealed everything, he could share his knowledge and spend the remaining two years quietly awaiting death in a secluded place.

Charlie did want to know more about the secrets of the Qing Eliminating Society, but he couldn't allow himself to let Mr. Chardon off. He certainly would not go back on his words after making a promise to his parents.

Therefore, he refused directly without hesitation, “Whether you speak today or not, I won't let you live! If you speak, you might have an easier death; if not, I'll make you experience pain before dying!”

Mr. Chardon’s left foot was completely disabled the very next moment. He had become a cripple with no hands or feet!

This pitiful sight made even Ruby, who was in the shadows, feel as if she was unable to bear it anymore. When she saw the once arrogant Mr. Chardon enduring such torment, she couldn't help feeling a sense of pity and sympathy for him.

However, she knew that Mr. Chardon would surely die today. Her strength was still far from his, and he possessed magical instruments, while she did not. Even Mr. Chardon was no match for Charlie, so if she went out to help, it would only be a futile attempt leading to her own demise.

At this moment, she suddenly thought of what the British Lord had said thirty years ago. Her eyes lit up, and she anxiously shouted in her mind, “Mr. Chardon, activate your pineal gland quickly!”