Elaine was ecstatic and slightly in disbelief upon hearing Axel’s announcement. Her funds had skyrocketed from 1.3 million to a staggering two million! She gasped, “Are you certain? Are you genuinely giving me two million?”

Axel nodded vigorously. “Absolutely! It’s all yours!”

“That’s incredible!” Elaine exclaimed, bursting with joy.

As Elaine celebrated not only the return of her money but also an additional five hundred thousand dollars, the other elders grew increasingly anxious. They felt that if Elaine was getting her money back, they deserved the same treatment. One of them began to voice their concerns, “Mr. Jordan, what about our funds?”

Axel turned to Albert, visibly frustrated. Albert was reluctant to return all the money he had accumulated, but he was in no position to confront the Wade family—doing so could cost him dearly. Reluctantly, he said, “Just refund them all! For Mr. Wade’s sake, they’ll receive their principal and the dividends!” The crowd erupted in cheers.

Suddenly, Charlie’s icy voice cut through the excitement. “Don Albert, what do you mean by ‘for my sake’? I have no involvement with these people. Are you trying to intimidate me?”

Albert was taken aback. “Mr. Wade, what are you implying? I’m confused…”

“What I’m saying is that these individuals’ money has nothing to do with me. It’s entirely your choice if you want to return their money, but if you dare to say it’s for my sake, don’t blame me for turning against you right now!”

These elders had just mocked him, so why would he lend them a hand now? In fact, he wouldn’t just refrain from helping them; he wanted to remind Albert that if he returned their funds, it would be against his wishes! Albert understood immediately. He nodded earnestly, saying, “Okay, Mr. Wade, I comprehend!”

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