Suddenly, he saw a note pressed under the coffee table on the desk. He picked it up and, upon reading it, his face was instantly filled with anger.

The note read: "If you want Little Harris's life, come to Room No.1, Peony, at Sunrise Restaurant to get it! No waiting if you're late!"

Chapter 6: Star Battle Body

To Charles Griffin, Little Harris, though a cowardly and timid Page, had followed him faithfully for six years. Whenever Charles Griffin had any benefits, Little Harris was never left out. Charles Griffin didn't know who was targeting him, but to actually kidnap Little Harris—how could he not be furious!

Charles Griffin knew that Little Harris still had sick parents at home who needed care. If anything happened to Little Harris, Charles Griffin would definitely blame himself deeply!

He tore the note to shreds and, without another word, dashed out of the The Bennett Family like a whirlwind, heading straight for Sunrise Restaurant!

The Sunrise Restaurant was right near the Jade Pavilion. Charles Griffin quickened his pace, and the people walking on the street all felt a gust of wind sweep past, then saw no trace of him!

Looking up, the brightly lit restaurant was clearly visible in the dark night. Charles Griffin was closing in step by step. There were many people in front of the restaurant, so Charles Griffin had to slow down. The entrance was getting closer and closer!

Just then, a four-horse carriage sped out from the left side of the street. Pedestrians cursed and dodged, but the carriage didn't slow down at all. Charles Griffin could have easily avoided it, but at that moment, he saw a child not far behind him, staring blankly at the oncoming carriage, suddenly bursting into tears!

The carriage was so fast that if it ran over the child, there would be nothing left of him. Charles Griffin was shocked and, without thinking, instead of dodging, he turned and scooped up the child, unleashing his full inner energy. At that moment, one of the horses crashed into Charles Griffin's back, sending him flying!

There were cries of alarm on the street—everyone thought Charles Griffin and the child would die. But unexpectedly, Charles Griffin adjusted his trajectory in midair and landed steadily. He didn't comfort the child, and before anyone could see his face clearly, Charles Griffin disappeared—he was still rushing to save Little Harris's life.

The scene was in chaos, but Charles Griffin, enduring the dull ache in his back muscles, entered Sunrise Restaurant.

Just as he stepped over the threshold, Charles Griffin almost bumped into someone. Looking up, he was nearly blinded by the sight of a young man before him.

This youth looked about fourteen or fifteen, seemingly younger than Charles Griffin. Charles Griffin was already considered handsome, but this youth was so strikingly beautiful he seemed almost otherworldly. If not for the obvious Adam's apple, Charles Griffin would have thought he was a delicately carved girl.

The two nearly collided. Charles Griffin stared at him in shock, while the youth also sized up Charles Griffin.

"Are you a boy or a girl?"

Unable to control his mouth, Charles Griffin blurted out the question.

Hearing this, the youth might have felt insulted, but instead, the delicate-featured boy calmly glanced at Charles Griffin, pointed to his Adam's apple, and said, "I'm a boy."

His expression was serious, his voice gentle and pleasant. Charles Griffin, used to the coquettish tones of brothel girls, felt a strange itch in his heart upon hearing him speak.

He silently cursed himself for being a beast, then remembered Little Harris still needed saving, so he quickly sidestepped the youth and entered Sunrise Restaurant.

"Just now, I saw you save a child and rescue a life..."

Behind Charles Griffin, the youth spoke to himself, but seeing Charles Griffin rush into the restaurant, he fell silent, watching curiously. Clearly, he felt no disgust toward Charles Griffin; on the contrary, he greatly admired Charles Griffin's act of saving someone.

"This person is a lot like my brother—he also has a faint aura of starlight. He must have practiced some kind of star-related battle technique. I haven't used the 'Star Battle Body' in a long time..."

The youth muttered to himself as he watched Charles Griffin's back.

As soon as Charles Griffin entered, he felt a scorching gaze fixed on him. Turning his head, he saw Zachary Bennett sitting by a window, with a beautiful woman across from him.

"Zachary Bennett is actually here. Could he be the one behind Little Harris's abduction?"

Seeing the woman in front of him, Charles Griffin shook his head and said, "If Zachary Bennett wanted to deal with me, he wouldn't need to use such means. Besides, he's here flirting with a girl..."

Thinking this, Charles Griffin didn't linger and went straight up to the second floor of Sunrise Restaurant. The Peony Room No.1 mentioned in the note was here. Arriving at the door, he could no longer suppress his anger, quickly approached, and suddenly pushed the door open. Inside, it was pitch black.

As soon as he entered, Charles Griffin sensed a blade's gleam coming at him. He dodged quickly and finally saw the situation in the room. The attacker was already standing at the door, gently closing it, then coldly staring at Charles Griffin. On the other side, Charles Griffin saw Little Harris tied up with hemp rope, a cloth stuffed in his mouth, his face tense and full of grief, muffled cries directed at Charles Griffin.

Beside him stood another man. Both had their faces covered, but the murderous aura they exuded was unmistakable.

They were the same two who had tried to assassinate Charles Griffin that night. To this day, Charles Griffin couldn't understand why, as such a minor figure, someone would send people to kill him.