Charlie then took out his cell phone and called Merlin. Meanwhile, Merlin was having a meal with the Ackers several kilometers away at Willow Manor.

The Ackers had been conducting investigations in Aurous Hill for the past few days but had not found any clues related to Charlie. Charlie’s uncle, Christian, was about to consider asking Merlin for suggestions at the dining table when Merlin’s cell phone rang.

Merlin stood up hastily and said to the Ackers, “Please continue chatting first. I'll step outside to take a call.”

He then walked to the courtyard and ensured that there were no onlookers before he answered the call. “Hello, Mr. Wade,” he said in a respectful tone.

Charlie went straight to the point, “Chief Lammy, is my grandfather and his family at Willow Manor right now?”

“Yes, they are.” Merlin curiously asked, “What's the matter, Mr. Wade? Is there something wrong?”

Charlie affirmed with a serious tone, “Someone might pose a threat to my grandparents and the rest of his