Chapter 319 Blinded by Hatred
Looking at Jackson’s retreating back, everyone came back to their senses.
“Dad! You’re freaking me out!” Celestia sank to the floor beside Wendell and cried hoarsely.” Dad! Don’t leave me alone! Don’t abandon me!”
Celestia’s cries were extremely pitiable, her helplessness palpable.
She had grown up under the protection of her father. Now that her protector had suddenly. fallen, she could not accept it at all. For her, this was no different from the collapse of the sky
above her head.
From now on, her life would be as unstable as a lone boat in the sea. No one would be there to
shield her from troubles and resolve her difficulties.
Caspian was touched by this scene at first, but he quickly abandoned this thought. Wendell deserved his death. He had done many dirty deeds, and many civilians had been the victims of
his crimes.
Faced with Wendell’s death, Charles froze on the spot.
Wendell York, the head of the York family from Dhord City, had died in Hoff Residence.
Even Charles was shocked by that development.
Wendell’s death was linked to Caspian, and Charles had done as many bad deeds as Wendell. He would probably be met with the same downfall as Wendell’s.
Charles gave Caspian a look, and he discovered that Caspian looked especially terrifying at this
moment.
He looked at the time, unable to help himself, and realized that it was exactly half past ten. It was exactly the time Caspian had mentioned.
Wendell’s death in front of everyone in Hoff Residence would harm the reputation of the Hoff family as well, but Charles dared not say anything. He would not dare to stop Caspian even if he were to kill Wendell with his bare hands. Caspian was too powerful.
It was not a good idea to antagonize Caspian now.
However, Jackson was the one who killed Wendell following Alton’s orders.
What was Caspian’s true identity? All the documents about him were encrypted, and even the governor made things easier for him. Could an ordinary man enjoy this treatment?
This was surely not a coincidence. At the same time, this meant that Caspian was not an
ordinary man.
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Now, Charles was more curious. How much power did the people backing Caspian up possess? Caspian raised his glass and came over to Charles, smiling. “Thank you for the banquet, Mr. Hoff Senior. I’ve never attended one with such plentiful and scrumptious food before.”
Charles grimaced awkwardly. “I’m glad that you’re satisfied, Mr. Lynch. You can come here anytime you want to.”
“Hahaha! Ah, maybe not. With your old age, Mr. Hoff Senior, I fear that you won’t be able to handle it if I show up here more than a few times!” Caspian said sarcastically.
Charles chuckled upon hearing that. If Caspian really did torture him like this, he would not be able to handle it.
“The God of Gambling, it seems that I won this bet!” Caspian said after looking at the time.
“Yes, it’s you who won, Mr. Lynch. I’ve made lots of bets after being in New Bay for decades, and I have no complaints about losing this bet,” Charles said, giving Jean a look. “What are you standing there for, Jean? Give Mr. Lynch the money!”
“Sure thing, Dad!” Jean looked resigned.
Not only did Caspian eat and drink his fill in Hoff Residence, but he had also gotten a man killed here. However, the Hoff family dared not say anything about it. In addition, they had to take out money and give it to Caspian.
The Hoff family had never been treated this way, but they dared not antagonize Caspian now.
“Mr. Lynch, this is a check for 800 million dollars.” Jean took out a check and presented it to Caspian with both hands.
“Hahaha! This is mine! All the money I’ve lost is back!” Before Caspian could take it, Carl snatched the check from Jean’s hands.
This was his lifeline, after all.
that, though.
Caspian turned to Charles and said, “If you don’t need us for anything, Mr. Hoff Senior, we’ll
take our leave now.”
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