Raymond smiled and nodded, taking a seat while Charlie sat beside him.

Julien then asked in concern, "Mr. Wade, have the Whittakers paid their ransom? I won't lie—I don't think they're going to pay up, which means it's a loss for you…"

Charlie chuckled. "Oh, come on. Do you think I really care about pocket change like that? I'm just trying to do you a favor here. I mean, you've been in Aurous Hill for so long but never found the Whittakers, and you'd be humiliated if you returned empty-handed.