Chapter 1969 Forcing Submission

Meanwhile, just a few hundred miles away from Velaris Luxe, a car had been parked there the entire time. The person inside had been waiting for Charis to arrive. However, even after the crowd inside had dispersed, Charis was nowhere to be seen. A sense of unease crept in. He quickly started the car and drove away from the scene. A short while later, the vehicle came to a stop. He got out and pushed open a door before stepping inside. "Sir, I waited there for a long time but didn't see Charis at all." "You didn't see him?" The old man turned around. "Charis had sent a stand-in to appear on stage to conceal his identity. It's very likely he's already been taken if we haven't heard from him." The man's expression darkened. "Then we need to find him quickly, sir. He'll become a threat since he knows so much." "No rush," the old man said as he clasped his hands behind his back. "Charis is important but dispensable. Plus, his task is complete. The profits from the stock market will all