As Charlie and Hamed chatted, a gold cart approached the distance.

Bernard's assistant, Alex Reno, was driving the cart, while Bernard rode shotgun.

Even from afar, he was waving at Charlie enthusiastically and yelling, "Mr. Wade! If it's alright, I'd like to speak with you!"

Charlie nodded. "Come."

Bernard promptly told Alex to stop the cart by the curb, refusing Alex's offer to help him walk. Instead, he picked up his cane to limp toward Charlie and Hamed.

Seeing that he was gritting his