Brian's arrival surprised Charles to some extent.
Brian was currently equivalent to the underground king of Starbain, and any power would give him some face upon encountering him.
Now that he called Charles "Young Master" in front of everyone left the crowd bewildered.
Tom was particularly dumbfounded, suspecting that he might have misheard.
How would the renowned Mr. White address Charles who had just been released from prison as "Young Master."
Charles smiled faintly and said, "I can handle my own affairs, there's no need to trouble you. Besides, dealing with the mere Wilson family doesn't require much effort."
These words further infuriated Robert. "So, the mighty Wilson family isn't worth much in your eyes? Do you think having a connection to the White family makes you untouchable?"
"That's right. Not only can you not touch me, but you will also personally apologize to me sooner or later."
As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion erupted in the crowd.
Everyone was curious about the identity of this young man.
To have Brian come forward to support him, his background must be extraordinary.
However, many also speculated that this guy might have caught something that Brian didn't want to be exposed, forcing him to come and make a show of support.
Regardless of the speculation, Evelyn, the young heiress of the Thompson family, displayed a change in expression.
She stared blankly at Brian's arrival, then glanced at Charles.
Her eyes were ripples of emotion.
She hesitated several times, wanting to speak but ultimately forcing herself to remain silent.
After much contemplation, she sighed and chose to give up.
On the other hand, it was impossible for Robert to let Charles cause trouble and leave so brazenly.
If so, the Wilson family would undoubtedly become the biggest laughingstock in the elite circle.
With a wave of Robert's hand, the bodyguards began to show signs of action.
However, Brian would never allow anything to happen to Charles and gave orders for dozens of his subordinates to stand by.
The tense atmosphere prompted the guests to leave the hall one after another, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
Robert was furious and exclaimed, "Brian White, are you planning to completely sever ties with the Wilson family? Don't forget, our families have business dealings. If you continue like this, the White family will suffer a great loss!"
Looking at Brian, who was in a dilemma, Charles reminded him, "Take your people back first."
Since their families had interests at stake, Charles could not let Brian help anymore.
No matter what, he would not let his sworn brother be released from prison only to find out that his family had been ruined.
"Young Master, what the White family values is loyalty. If I let my grandfather, who is in prison, find out that I have betrayed and abandoned my principles, he will never forgive me!"
Brian's determination left Charles feeling helpless.
He could have handled the situation on his own, but Brian's interference only complicated matters.
Even if it was out of kindness, it would make him feel that things were getting more complicated.
Charles glanced at Evelyn beside him and noticed her staring at him intently.
Her face displayed a complex mix of emotions, and her eyes seemed to hold a thousand words.
Suddenly, dozens of bodyguards moved simultaneously.
Brian was about to signal his men to take action, but to his surprise, all the bodyguards inexplicably fell to the ground.
This unexpected turn of events caught Robert off guard, causing him to stagger back.
These were the elite members of the Wilson family's security system.
He didn't even know why he had fallen, so his expression was even uglier.
Brian, being the closest to the scene, saw a few silver needles flying out and immediately understood the truth.
He widened his eyes, astonished, and looked at Charles in disbelief.
His mouth could almost fit an entire duck egg, thinking to himself that it was no wonder Charles was indeed his Young Master, dealing with a dozen bodyguards was a piece of cake for him.
After a brief silence, Robert suddenly shouted, "I hope you can lend a hand to the Wilson family, Elder Gray!"
This cry startled Evelyn, and she quickly scanned her surroundings.
Next to her, Henry whispered, "If anyone dares to cause trouble in the Wilson family, they should be prepared to pay any price."
"He's just an ordinary person. Why escalate the situation to the point where Elder Gray has to personally intervene?"
Henry, facing Evelyn's inquiry, suddenly became angry and said, "You still can't forget about that waste, huh?"
"Today is our engagement banquet. I hope you won't talk nonsense," Evelyn replied.
"Am I talking nonsense? If it weren't for you, his body would have been fed to the sharks long ago!"
Their conversation was muffled, as if they were whispering secrets.
However, being a master of ancient martial arts, Charles could hear every word clearly.
He raised his eyebrows and realized that the truth was not as simple as he had imagined.
Furthermore, Charles noticed that only the Wilson family had come forward throughout the entire event.
Even Evelyn, who was directly involved, seemed quite isolated.
Henry finished speaking, turned around, and walked towards a corner, bowing with clasped hands to an old man. "Master Gray, the Wilson family is being bullied. I hope you can make an appearance."
Elder Gray was precisely the old man with a goatee.
He had always been low-key, and he never expected his disciple to push him out so directly.
While feeling displeased, he rose and walked towards Charles.
Both Henry and Robert's faces lit up.
Robert quickly stepped forward and smiled flatteringly, "Elder Gray, I hope you can teach this ignorant guy a lesson."
"Elder Gray, there's no need for you to personally deal with an ordinary person!"
Evelyn immediately stepped forward to plead.
However, Henry pulled her back and coldly said, "If you dare to speak out of turn again, don't blame me for not being polite to the Thompson family."
"But…"
Evelyn was visibly nervous.
She understood Elder Gray's identity, someone far beyond an ordinary person.
Besides his extraordinary medical skills, he was also proficient in legendary inner energy, making him truly exceptional.
If he really took the action, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Run!"
Evelyn suddenly looked at Charles with urgency.
She didn't want her savior from years ago to face another accident because of her.
However, Charles ignored her and stared expressionlessly at Elder Gray.
As Elder Gray approached, he changed his serious demeanor and smiled, clasping his hands together. "My name is George Gray. May I know how to address you?"
The tense atmosphere instantly dissipated.
The worried Evelyn suddenly looked up at Charles as if she had seen a glimmer of hope amid endless despair.
Her face was still filled with confusion and bewilderment.
She turned her head and glanced at Elder Gray, who was polite in his interactions with Charles.
Without hesitation, she grabbed the hem of Charles' clothes and spoke cautiously, just two words.
"Save me..."