chapter 29 The Li family is anxious

Late at night. Darwin was in his study looking through documents. Igone Schofield pushed the door open and placed a bowl of bird's nest soup on the table, expressing her concern, "It's so late, why hasn't Uhuro come back?" "He's not a three-year-old child, there's no need to worry," Darwin lifted the bird's nest soup and took a sip, smiling, "He is my son, Darwin's son. In Wimston Province, who would dare not to give him face." Igone nodded, but still felt somewhat uneasy. Suddenly, a series of urgent ringing from the telephone broke the silence. Darwin frowned; he disliked taking calls at night, thus if it wasn't for something very important, his subordinates would not call. "Hello, this is Darwin Lee." "Mr. Lee, there's been an incident!" The voice on the other end was filled with panic, "Today, Master Uhuro had me send a few men to capture Maille's daughter, but they have not returned!" "Just now, there was news that several bodies were found in the neighborhood where Maille lives!" Darwin's pupils shrank, "Have you checked it out?" The caller's voice trembled, "Rest assured, Mr. Lee, Uhuro was not among them." Darwin's gaze darkened. At this moment, Igone paced back and forth in the study with her phone, "Uhuro's phone can't get through, Darwin, think of something!" "Stop shouting!" Darwin glared at Igone, "Did you tell Uhuro about the shares Maille holds?" Igone subconsciously nodded, "Uhuro is our son, why should we deliberately keep it from him?!" Darwin's face turned ugly. "Don't you know what kind of person Uhuro is?" "If he knows about this, he will definitely go to Maille for shares!" Igone hadn't realized the severity of the situation and immediately retorted, "Why are you taking your anger out on me! What can Maille, a woman expelled from the Lee family, do?!" "Slap!" Darwin struck Igone across the face, roaring, "If Maille knows we're after her shares, she will definitely go back to her husband!" "That Damir may not be very capable, but for the sake of shares, it's not impossible for him to find a few ruthless people!" Igone suddenly came to her senses, her eyes reddening, "I don't care! If anyone hurts Uhuro, I will make them pay with their life!" Darwin ignored Igone and picked up the phone to make a call, "I'm looking for Olatunde!" Soon, the call was connected. Olatunde responded with a surprised laugh, "Mr. Lee, calling me so late, is there something urgent?" Darwin coldly said, "Olatunde, mobilize your men to search the city for my son Uhuro!" Olatunde paused, "Mr. Lee, what happened?" "Don't waste time, get your people to search now!" Darwin roared into the phone, "If you find my son, I will give you one hundred million!" At the headquarters of Poseidon Group, Damir was still discussing the construction plan for the Magpie Bridge Mountain project. Olatunde and Poseidon had not left either. "Darwin's call?" Poseidon frowned, "The Lee family usually looks down on us businessmen, why would they seek your help today?" Olatunde smiled, "Who cares why. It's just finding someone, and one hundred million is not to be missed." The next moment, Kaladin's figure appeared in the conference room. He glanced at Damir, who was involved in a heated discussion, turned back to Olatunde, and said, "Don't bother, you won't find Uhuro." "Heh heh, Mr. Jacobs, not to boast," Olatunde bowed to Kaladin, "I may not have many skills, but I do have many subordinates, and finding someone is as easy as reaching out." Kaladin didn't speak, just looked at Olatunde expressionlessly. Olatunde paused, "Mr. Jacobs, are you saying that Uhuro is... gone?" Kaladin didn't answer and turned away. Elsewhere, Darwin, who had been waiting without news, immediately gathered his men and rushed with Igone to the place where Maille lived. He asked his men to wait downstairs while he and Igone went up. Maille's rented apartment was a one-bedroom, one-living room space, cluttered with various household items. Upon seeing Darwin and Igone at the door, Maille scoffed and tried to close the door, but Darwin forcefully pushed it open. In the bedroom, Eilir, who heard the noise, also came out. "Mom, who are they?" Maille quickly ran in front of Eilir, looking distressed. Seeing his sister transformed from a noble lady to her current destitute state, Darwin was momentarily at a loss for words. Igone didn't care about that, she shouted at Maille, "Where is my son!" "What does your son have to do with me!" Maille scoffed coldly, "I don't welcome you, get out." "Maille, I'm still your brother!" Darwin glared at Maille, "Tell me where Uhuro has gone! Did Damir send someone to harm Uhuro?!" Maille sneered repeatedly, "If Damir had that capability, I would be relieved." "Instead of asking me, you might as well look for him yourself, maybe your beloved son is enjoying himself somewhere." Darwin's face changed with indecision, pulling Igone as they headed downstairs. Igone glared malevolently at Maille, "You'll pay double for this slap!" After speaking, Igone also glanced at Eilir, "You won't escape either!" Downstairs. Darwin spoke solemnly, "Maille didn't seem to be lying; she probably really doesn't know Uhuro's whereabouts." "No news from Olatunde either." "Let's go, back to the Lee family!" It wasn't fully bright yet. But the Lee Residence was already brightly lit. The patriarch of the Lee family, named Jamal Lee, was a well-known figure in Wimston Province years ago. Since he expelled his younger daughter Maille from the Lee family, he had handed over family affairs to his eldest son, Vasquez Lee. In the largest villa of the estate. Jamal sat on the sofa, his white hair somewhat disheveled, yet his piercing eyes made Darwin involuntarily lower his head. "Even though Maille was expelled from the Lee family, she is still your sister! You even dare covet the shares I left her!" Jamal coughed with anger, taking a while to continue, "Your son Uhuro is also useless! What else can he do besides indulging in eating, drinking, and merrymaking!" "Look at your elder brother's son, only twenty-six years old, and already an Earth Rank member of the War God Palace! One more step and he'll be a Heaven Rank expert!" "Just this status alone is enough to ensure the Lee family's enduring prosperity!" Beside him, Vasquez's eyes flashed with pride as he sighed, "Indeed Darwin, Uhuro was spoiled by you since childhood, but don't worry too much. In the provincial city, no one dares to touch a person from the Lee family." "I've already sent people out to look for him, I believe we'll have news soon." "Better he died out there!" Jamal scolded and threw his cane to the ground, "Once found, confine him to the estate and do not allow him to leave!" The power of the Lee family was undoubtedly strong. In less than two hours, news came that Uhuro's ring and a large pool of blood were found in an alley. Afterward, Jamal personally rushed to the scene and fell silent after seeing it. "An act of a Heaven Rank expert." Igone collapsed to the ground, crying hysterically. "Dad, you are also a Heaven Rank, and although my uncles have been in seclusion, they are also Heaven Rank. You must avenge Uhuro!" Darwin also knelt down, his eyes red, shouting, "Dad, Uhuro is your own grandson!" Jamal's aura suddenly spread out, his white hair fluttering, and his cane shattered into countless pieces. Vasquez frowned, "Dad, a Heaven Rank expert is not easy to provoke. If the opponent escapes, it could spell trouble for the Lee family." Jamal shook his head, "If we can't even avenge our own grandson, what good is my Heaven Rank ability." "Parham, send out the word, in three days, invite all the Heaven Rank experts of Wimston Province to be our guests." "Whoever comes will receive a True Energy Stone." Vasquez was taken aback, "Father, True Energy Stones are extremely precious, please reconsider!" Darwin was furious, shouting at his elder brother, "Vasquez, don't you want to avenge my son! He's also your nephew!" Jamal waved his hand, "I have decided! Go and spread the word." "Also, call your uncles and tell them to come back." Vasquez knelt before his father, his voice grave, "Father, I know you are grieved by Uhuro's death." "But the dead cannot be revived, we can't let the Lee family fall into crisis over this, can we?" Jamal looked deeply at his eldest son, shaking his head disappointedly, "Eldest, you are still thinking too simply." "What if, the real target of the person who killed Uhuro is not just provocation, but the Lee family itself?" Vasquez was stunned, "If that's the case, then contact my son Angelus, he's an Earth Rank member of the War God Palace. Just a word from the War God Palace, and no one would dare to move against the Lee family!" "Right!" Darwin also shouted, "Rumors say, the War God Palace protects every member's family, they will surely help us!" Jamal pondered for a moment and nodded, "Alright, Vasquez, contact Angelus!" "And..." Jamal sighed heavily, "Let your sister come back."