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
A man and woman were seated at the table. Regardless of their looks, temperament, and casual home clothing, both of them looked very luxurious and tasteful.The man looked a little haggard and his face and lips looked a little pale. At first glance, it was obvious that he had already been sick for a long time. Moreover, he looked like the kind of person who was terminally ill and on his dying bed.However, the woman next to him was very well maintained and she was very beautiful. Her appearance was similar to Quinn and she looked like she was just in her thirties.Charlie recognized both of them at first glance. This was the Uncle Golding that he had known since his childhood and his wife, Aunt Golding.Just as Charlie recognized who they were, they had both also recognized him immediately!Yule had an extremely shocked expression on his face. His face was already very thin and haggard. At this time, his eyes were wide open and he was trembling as though he wanted to say something
Holding up a thumb at Charlie, Julien exclaimed in approval, "You're right, my friend! That's far more exciting than having him jailed!"Just hearing that he would be sent to a kennel, Jimmy knew nothing would come of it—even if he didn't know the details, it was so obvious that Julien was thrilled by the very idea!Turning nervously toward Charlie, he was sobbing as he asked, "Mr. Wade…? What's this about a kennel…?"Julien chuckled coolly even before Charlie said a word. "A kennel is where you keep dogs, of course. Though there are literal dogs and metaphorical dogs, and you are the latter."Oh, don't worry. It's a really nice place where you get your own cage, and you'll be fed every day. You don't even have to work, so just sit tight and keep eating until the day you die."Jimmy's soul left his body in that instant.He was going to be locked in a cage?! That was way worse than being locked up and sent to jail! Where was the humanity around here?!Even as the thought struck h
Matilda was actually caught off guard by Jimmy's pleas, and even Paul found it hard to watch.Turning to Charlie, he said, "Please, Mr. Wade—my uncle can be a little despicable, but he is my father's brother. Please, let him have a chance to turn over a new leaf, seeing that he's earnestly repenting."While Paul spoke with Charlie, Jimmy was still confused and wondered why Paul would plead his case with Charlie instead of Julien. If there was anyone Paul should ask, it was Yolden since he was Julien's friend. So, why would he ask some young man instead of Yolden?That was when Charlie asked in curiosity, "You want to let him off? After he tried to take away your parents' legacy?"Paul smiled awkwardly. "I mean, I know the guy. He made sure to travel all this way to make a scene because he had nothing legal that could help him claim Smith Group Corporate Law from us. Otherwise, he'd have already filed the lawsuit in the States. Sure, it's a dirty move, but that's basically a des
As Julien finished, he realized something was wrong and turned toward Charlie before he knew it.Charlie held his gaze in turn, his expression quizzical and amused.Julien cleared his throat right then. "See, there are people who can order me around, but they have my utmost respect. However, a third-rate lawyer like you? Who do you think you are?"That was when Julien's butler called, and he reported respectfully as soon as the call was answered, "Sir, I've spoken with Nate Ellis, the owner of Ares LLC. He has since agreed to fire Jimmy Smith right away as well as disbar him nationwide."Julien asked, "Good. Anything else?""Well, Mr. Ellis also delivered some documents that can be used as evidence against Jimmy Smith, which he claims is enough for a lifetime sentence. If you deem it necessary, we can have it sent to the FBI.""Yes, let's go with that!" Julien replied, his tone satisfied. "And ask the director to handle it personally—I want this prick to never set foot stateside
Jimmy was sweating profusely in fear, but he argued back before he knew it, "That's impossible! Everything you say is bullshit! Gaiman simply thought he had a fair chance of winning and didn't want to pay Ares that much, and I have no idea who he partnered with, and I'm certainly not involved. Don't you try to slander me!"Nate chuckled. "Come on, Jimmy. We're all adults here, so there are things we shouldn't have to be so direct about. Mills Gaiman and your old classmate met in private many times, not to mention the private conferences you three had in secret, discussing your overall strategy and decisive points. Just so you know, Gaiman recorded every conversation, and I have the tapes with me."Jimmy's heart was left pounding as he blurted, "B-Bullshit! That's impossible!""Grow up, Jimmy," Mr.Goodman chuckled. "Every partner in every law firm always strives to rise higher, so I'm going to need as much leverage as I can. Otherwise, I'm not about to let them advance any further, e
Although the ringtone and vibration frequency were the ones Jimmy always used, this call somehow felt more urgent, leaving him exceedingly uneasy.When it abruptly stopped and left a missed call on his log, Nate Ellis soon sent a text: [Answer your damn phone this instant!]Just seeing the text left Jimmy feeling like his throat had gone dry, and as he gulped, it felt like his throat was being ripped, leaving him hurting.Still, he couldn't care less as his boss called again.Having seen the text, Jimmy didn't hesitate this time and promptly answered, watching Julien's smug face as he started tentatively, "Y-Yes, boss...?"Nate immediately yelled at him hysterically, "What the hell did you do?! Why did the Rothschilds call to complain about you?! And the complaint was from their heir apparent, at that! I worked hard for them and always toed the line for years, and I still haven't gotten a chance to meet the man, so how the fuck did you upset him?!"Jimmy's heart sank to rock bott
Fuming, Jimmy snapped at Julien, "If you insist on playing it like that, I will call my boss, and you can talk to him yourself!"Julien chuckled. "That's unnecessary. I've never met him. He would never recognize my voice."Jimmy laughed and nodded despite himself. "Impressive—you can really come up with anything! You don't have his number because he's beneath you, you refuse to call him because he's beneath you, and when I say I'll call him for you, you say he won't recognize your voice. Well, how do you suppose we should sort this out? At least prove you're a Rothschild, or anyone could claim that they are—"Julien held up a hand to stop him. "Then, how about this? I'll ask my butler to talk to your boss."Jimmy laughed even more loudly as if it were the best joke ever. "Hahaha!!! Butler, you say?! You really know how to talk! Alright, I'll wait and see what your 'butler' can do… I mean, what you can do. We'll see whether my boss calls me!"Julien ignored him and whipped out his
Naturally, Jimmy couldn't care less about Julien's suggestion, even looking at him pointedly from head to toe while smirking in contempt, "What, do you think I'd just do what any nutjob tells me to do just because they're claiming to be the Rothschilds' heir apparent?"Julien nodded, still smiling. "Good point, but don't worry—it's the same whether you call him or he calls you."Jimmy laughed. "I was offering you a way out, but you want to keep pressing your luck? Since you don't care to back off, let's see how you're going to finish this fight."Then, he shrugged while pointing at Yolden. "Well, it's the perfect chance to measure Matilda's husband, I guess."Based on what he saw of Yolden, there was no way he would buy Julien's claims, and thus labeled him an impostor in his mind.An ordinary lecturer in Aurous Hill, being friends with the Rothschilds' heir apparent? Not to mention that there had been plenty of fraudulent cases outside the States where the Rothschild name was use
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