Chapter 256

A private hospital. Charles walked out from the radiology department, just finished his PET scan. He was straightening his shirt cuffs when his assistant rushed over. "Sir, Tristan just held a press conference—he announced that Nathaniel is alive and even revealed your entire conversation with him." Charles froze mid-motion, his eyes turning icy cold. "He really had the guts to call me out in public?" Rage simmered in his chest. His jaw clenched as he growled, "Where's Nathaniel? Did he go back?" "No, sir," the assistant lowered his head. Just then, a man in all black hurried over, giving Charles a deep bow. "Sir, Nathaniel's been taken by Tristan. We lost him on the way." "Useless," Charles spat the word through gritted teeth. He took a deep breath and snapped at his assistant, "Call for a press conference immediately. We'll clarify everything—make it clear that Tristan's abusing his position, even torturing people. Let the public know he's King, the top global arms dealer, and that h