"Sir, we've checked every connection in Sea City. We haven't found a child who meets the criteria."
"Pull all our people out of Sea City."
He wasn't surprised by the result. Even while he was in Sea City, he'd had a vague feeling that A Chen's child wasn't among those stacks of files.
Those children had no spark to them. Not a single thing about them resembled A Chen.
A Chen had been brimming with talent, outgoing, and breathtakingly beautiful.
A child born to A Chen ought to be witty, handsome, and confident, just like...
A sudden laugh broke through his wistful expression.
To think he would remember that sharp-tongued fellow at a time like this.
He stared out the window, his eyes bright. This trip to China hadn't been entirely fruitless.
The butler said softly, "Yes, sir."
Everyone in the Pulton Family had been on edge these past few days.
After disappearing for a while, the family head had returned and actually disposed of Lü Lin, who had served him for years.
Something occurred to the Poulton Family Head. "How are things on Candy's end?"
The butler replied, "He approached Jason's law firm, but Jason has been sending people over, hoping to find out what you intend."
The Poulton Family Head sneered. "They're all testing my limits. Do they think I've grown merciful in my old age?"
After a moment's thought, the butler said, "Sir, that Chinese boy you helped has tried several different channels to contact you."
"Who?"
"The boy named Shu Yao."
The butler had a very good impression of Shu Yao. He was handsome and extremely polite.
When the family head quietly left China this time, the poor boy had clearly grown anxious.
The Poulton Family Head had nearly forgotten him.
Seeing his expression, the butler's