Chapter 788

Steven drove directly to Charley's villa. This area was a residential compound reserved for high-ranking officials' families, with villas numbered from 1 to 50 housing most of Southbury's prominent officers. Of course, the Governor seemed to stay here rarely. He had other accommodations. As the Justice Minister, Charley lived in Villa No. 8, which suggested that his influence in Southbury might not be as strong as expected. When Steven arrived and rang the bell, the villa door opened. But instead of Ryan, he was greeted by a middle-aged man sitting on a couch, sipping tea. "Dr. Lewis, welcome. I am Charley Mckay. It's a pleasure to meet you," Charley said with a polite smile, standing up to offer his hand. The official record stated that he was 50 years old, but he appeared closer to the age of 40 due to his meticulous grooming. Ryan had told Steven that Charley had been up late researching documents the previous night. Yet Charley appeared energetic and sharp, exuding a stron