To Charlie, whether he was using the identity of Master Wade or the young master of the Wade family, he did not take that kind of small fry like Dylan seriously at all.Although the Koch family was also a big and powerful family in Eastcliff, their comprehensive strength was actually not that great.The entire Koch family might not be able to escape Charlie’s eyes, let alone someone like Dylan.Isaac naturally knew of Charlie’s strength and capabilities.This was someone who had killed The Big Eight sent by the Webb family in just one move!The Koch family could definitely not be considered as Charlie’s opponent at all.However, Isaac knew what kind of place Eastcliff was. It was not a simple place, but one that was very complicated instead. In fact, there might be a lot of hidden dangers even in the seemingly calm and peaceful place. Anything could happen and any form of danger could suddenly pop out just like that.Moreover, Charlie was heading to Eastcliff alone this time. Is
Claire felt very moved by Charlie’s faint words.She could not help but walk over to Charlie as she nestled gently in his arms. She looked up at the stars in the sky as she said happily, “It will be the fourth year of our marriage after the New Year.”“That’s right.” Charlie could not help but sighed as he said, “It has already been four years. Time really flies by.”“Is it fast?” Claire replied earnestly, “I don’t think that time flew by at all. Over the past four years, too many things have already happened. Too many changes have really taken place, especially in you.”Charlie touched his nose as he said, “What? Have I changed?”Claire nodded as she said, “Of course you’ve changed! Whether it’s the feeling that you give others, your aura, or your temperament, it seems as though you’ve undergone a huge change from the day we first got married.”As she spoke, Claire murmured softly, “However, it’s actually very strange. It seems as though you’ve undergone a really big change but
Charlie laughed but he did not say anything after hearing Claire’s words.He knew why Lord Wilson stopped talking about that matter after he got married to Claire. It was probably because Lord Wilson felt that he had already repaid his debts to the Wade family by allowing him to marry Claire and giving him a family.However, Charlie naturally could not tell Claire about this matter.At this time, Claire suddenly looked at the sky as she said with joy, “Wow! It’s really snowing!”Charlie raised his head and a piece of cold snow fell on his forehead. After bringing a small hint of coolness, the snow melted in an instant.In the beginning, only a few snowflakes fell sporadically but about ten minutes later, snowflakes started falling all over the sky in the night sky.It was indeed rare for such heavy snow to fall in a southern city like Aurous Hill.Claire was like a child as she danced happily in the snow.When it started to snow more, Claire brought Charlie out to the courtyard
Charlie replied lightly, “No. It would be more convenient for me to go on my own.”Elaine smiled before she nodded and said, “Then, you should be careful on the way there!”After she was done speaking, Elaine watched as Charlie headed out. After that, she hurriedly said, “My good son-in-law, if you see something nice in Eastcliff, remember to bring it back for your mom!”“Okay,” Charlie responded as he left the house.***At Aurous Airport, Charlie did not bring any luggage with him. Therefore, he got his boarding pass before he passed the security check at the airport.As Isaac had gotten him a first-class ticket, he went straight to the VIP lounge after passing the security check.The plane would take off at ten in the morning. So, the service staff at the VIP lounge personally guided him to board the plane earlier at nine twenty in the morning.Charlie boarded the plane ahead of everyone else. There were already several people sitting in the first-class cabin at this time.
Charlie had always tried to keep his distance from Loreen.He did not have much feelings for Loreen. Moreover, since Loreen was his wife’s good friend, it was all the more reason for Charlie to maintain his distance from her.However, he really did not expect to meet her on the plane.Loreen was in an extremely good mood. She leaned in closer to Charlie involuntarily as she asked, “Oh, Charlie! How many days are you going to stay in Eastcliff this time?”Charlie replied, “I’m not sure yet. It will depend on the progress of my work. If it’s fast, then it will only take two to three days. However, if it is slow, then it will probably take me four to five days then.”Loreen said excitedly, “Oh! I’ve already booked my return flight in four days’ time. How about you? Have you booked your return flight ticket yet? Can we take the same flight back to Aurous Hill then?”Charlie replied honestly, “I haven’t booked my return flight ticket yet. Let’s talk about this again when I get my work
As he thought about Quinn’s father, Yule’s deteriorating health, he asked, “Is Uncle Golding’s condition any better?”“He isn’t doing so well…” Quinn replied in a low voice. “He isn’t doing so well. The doctor has recommended for him to be hospitalized again. However, my dad refuses to go there. I think my dad is a little depressed and low-spirited. Perhaps he has already resigned to his fate and he doesn’t want to suffer anymore. He has always felt that he has no dignity at all when he is undergoing various treatments in the hospital…You might not understand his character very well. However, my mother says that he is exactly like your father and his own biological brothers. They’re all very stubborn and they refuse to take anyone’s advice…”Charlie knew that many powerful and respectable figures usually had less desire to survive when they were terminally ill and dying.This was mainly because they had been living such respectable and dignified lives for so many years. So, they val
After the plane landed, Charlie and Loreen got off the plane together.As Charlie did not have any luggage checked in, he did not have to wait to pick up his luggage. However, since Loreen was a big beauty after all, she usually brought a lot of clothes, cosmetics, and skin care products with her when she travels.Since it would be extremely easy for cosmetics and skin care products to exceed the weight capacity, Loreen had no choice but to check in her luggage.After getting off the plane, she could not leave the airport directly like Charlie. She had to go to the baggage claim area to wait for her luggage.So, Loreen hurriedly asked Charlie, “Charlie, how do you plan to leave later?”Charlie replied, “I will go out and grab a cab.”Loreen hurriedly said, “Then, why don’t you wait for me instead and we can leave together then? It so happens that my family will be driving her to pick me up. I can drop you off at your destination later.”Charlie smiled before he waved his hand an
Charlie shook his head and said, “It doesn’t matter if I have to endure any hardships. In my opinion, going through all these hardships is also a form of training for me.”Quinn nodded earnestly in response. As she was driving out of the parking lot, she said, “My dad was just talking about you yesterday. Didn’t I tell you that the doctor had asked him to go back to the hospital for treatment? He knows that his own physical health and condition isn’t looking that optimistic. So, he could only sigh as he said that his biggest regret in life is not being able to find you.”Charlie was very moved and he smiled as he said, “Nana, don’t worry. Uncle Golding will definitely regain his good health with me around.”Quinn did not know about Charlie’s abilities, let alone Charlie’s title as the True Dragon among the upper-class society in Aurous Hill. So, she did not believe that Charlie would have any way to cure her father’s terminal illness.At this time, she simply felt that her father w
Jimmy was taken aback since he didn't recognize Julien at all, mainly because the Rothschilds had always kept out of the public eye.In fact, it was basically impossible to gather genuine information about the Rothschilds online, as it was a mix of press releases and gossip. Most online biographies would only be about the older generations or certain frivolous figures. Any information about key members like Steve would never be searchable online.Matilda was confused as well, not quite understanding who Julien was since he wasn't on the list of guests invited.Seeing that she was confused, Julien turned and smiled at Yolden, "So, Professor, shouldn't you introduce me to the bride?"Yolden finally remembered that and quickly nodded, "Sorry, it slipped my mind."Turning toward Matilda, he smiled, "Darling, this is Julien Rothschild… A friend of mine from the states…"Julien's full name left everyone within earshot gaping as the Rothschild name was way too famous across the globe.
Seeing that Jimmy was getting a little nervous, Charlie smiled and assured him, "Please, you have nothing to worry about. No one's going to do anything to you, but if you feel threatened in any way, you can call the cops. The Oskian emergency hotline is 110, by the way."Jimmy was slightly relieved as he could see that Charlie really wasn't trying to make things awkward for him, and he straightened his collar as he said, "Actually, I didn't mean to cause trouble—I'm pleased that Matilda has found true love once more, and if we can be friends, I can set aside my claim and stay for the rest of this wedding, offering the newlyweds our best wishes as a representative of my family."Still, his expression showed contempt as he turned toward Yolden. "Also, I'm really curious and looking forward to seeing what connections Professor Hart might have that you say could be better than Bill.""You'll see soon enough," Charlie smiled and nodded.Jimmy remained skeptical and scoffed, "I really do
If Charlie really did get Jimmy to stay, who knew what other rubbish Jimmy would spout.As for Jimmy, he was actually surprised Charlie was asking him to stay, and his instincts told him that Charlie definitely didn't mean well.Not only that, he was on foreign soil—wouldn't he be defenseless if Charlie called in his friends to beat him up?Hence, he shook his head without hesitation as he said, "I'm sorry, but my sister-in-law is quite keen for me to leave, so I have no reason to stay and add to her problems. And it is her big day. I can afford to let her save face instead of spilling the beans on her all at once.""Oh, but you were complaining about the lack of important people just now!" Charlie quickly interjected. "It just so happens that we have a big-shot on his way here, and he's a good friend of the groom. When I told him about you over the phone, he said to keep you here no matter what it took, since he would like to talk to you face to face."Jimmy frowned. "What, are y
And with those words, Jimmy turned to leave.Despite threatening Matilda, there was no such agreement, and he knew that Matilda was well aware of that.Regardless, the only strategy he had in mind when he came to Oskia was harassment. As such, he simply came up with a lie to make Matilda look bad in public. All it took from there was just for one person to relay what he had said—even if it were all lies, Matilda's character would still be called into question.He made himself very clear so that Matilda would understand that if she didn't give in, his family would keep hounding her to take their two pounds of flesh. Even if she wouldn't surrender the stateside estates and human resources of Smith Group Corporate Law, they would still claim a sizable chunk.But if that failed too, they would just have to destroy Matilda's reputation along with Smith Group Corporate Law.Either way, they were not letting her off easy!And reading that much from Jimmy's behavior, Matilda snapped co
Jimmy didn't expect Matilda to break down the share ownership of Smith Group Corporate Law to such detail, and he hollered as he was starting to feel embarrassed, "Now, you're just being irresponsible, Matilda. My father gave my brother a million to start the law firm in the first place, and they had agreed that the family would have a stake, albeit only at 49%, to not deny your decision-making as a startup. Or are you denying it?"Matilda immediately became furious and snapped, "Bullshit! That was just a loan of one million, and the agreed term was three years. However, your brother returned it in one! I even asked him to return the money with every single one of his siblings watching, since you might all get skeptical, yet suddenly, you're calling it an investment?""You said he's returned it? Well, what proof do you have?" Jimmy quickly shot back. "Our entire family can testify that the money hasn't come back to us!""So, this is how you're going to play it?" Matilda smirked. "Th
In the first place, Jimmy had come to Oskia to claim a stake in Smith Group Corporate Law, ideally strong-arming Paul and Matilda into splitting the firm in two, with Jimmy taking everything in the States while Paul kept what was left.The way Jimmy saw it, Paul and Matilda were going to be permanently residing in Oskia anyway. There was no way they could manage things over in another country properly, so it was basically returning the firm to the rightful owner.Naturally, Jimmy also knew that despite bearing the Smith family name, the success of Smith Group Corporate Law was all the work of Jimmy's brother and Matilda. Jimmy's father had helped to a certain extent, but that extent of financial support wouldn't amount to an investment at all. No judge in the world would support his claim to the law firm's shares.Therefore, when he learned that Matilda was remarrying, he thought he could seize the moment to cause a scene. Nothing could be better if she and Paul decided to sacrifice
Jimmy deliberately raised his voice as he said coolly, "Oh, but I didn't want to intervene. It's you and your mother who left the States in a split second, taking with you the law firm which bears the Smith family name. Don't you think such behavior is inappropriate?"Seeing the surprised reactions of the guests, Paul promptly retorted, "The law firm uses the Smith family name, but it is my parents' legacy! They worked blood and sweat to build it from the ground up, and as their only son, I have a veto when it comes to decisions. Or did we need your permission to move to Oskia?""Where's your conscience, Paul?" Jimmy pursed his lips. "Even if you don't know how Smith Group Corporate Law was founded, is that the case for you? It would have been a joke if it weren't for my father's connections!"Hell, it's no exaggeration that it was my father who fought to expand the law firm across America, and just using the family name means you're borrowing the family's influence. The family hono
The blonde man's voice drew everyone's attention in an instant.Despite his foreign appearance, he spoke Oskian fluently and walked with a haughty gait, almost as though he was above the rest.Paul's expression turned grim the instant he saw him, and he hurried over with Charlie.Still, before Paul could speak, Charlie stopped him, frowning at the man as he said, "Don't you think it's inappropriate to come slinging personal attacks at someone else's wedding?"The man clearly didn't know Charlie, and he wasn't worried, seeing that he was young.Snorting in disdain, he asked, "You must be from the groom's family, yes? Please tell him that he doesn't deserve my sister-in-law.""It's up to the happy couple to decide that," Charlie retorted quietly. "Deserving someone is no issue as long as they both love each other."The man pursed his lips and looked pointedly around him. "Just look at how simple this wedding is. Forget picking an unassuming city like Aurous Hill—is there a single
Pausing, Charlie then said, "I'll call Steve to drop by later too. I'm sure folks in Aurous Hill won't know him, but your potential troublemaker might.""I-Is that really fine?" Yolden blurted."What's not fine about it?" Charlie chuckled. "He has been treated like a tool ever since he came to Aurous Hill, and now that he has a chance to strut about, he wouldn't ask for more."Yolden appeared slightly relieved at that, and Charlie asked, "By the way, where's Paul, Matilda, and Autumn?""Getting their makeup done," Yolden replied. "Paul's my best man while Autumn's the maid of honor.""Good," Charlie nodded with a grin. "Don't worry—the wedding's going to be a success."As they spoke, Matilda stepped out of the dressing room in a stark-white wedding dress, flanked by Autumn and Paul.Seeing Charlie, Autumn nodded politely, "Good morning, Mr. Wade."As Charlie nodded in turn, Paul started, "G-Good morning… Mr. Wade…"Seeing that he was nervous and tentative, Charlie knew that he