Helena said, “My mother just told me that Grandma can probably last a few days to a month.”Charlie smiled slightly and said, “In that case, there is no need to hurry, then. You should go back to the hotel to rest today. You’re also invited to come along to visit and witness the Wade family’s ancestor worship ceremony tomorrow. I will send you back to Northern Europe after the ancestor worship ceremony is over.”After that, Charlie then said to Jeremiah, “Grandpa, let the people know that the Concorde should be ready for take-off in the afternoon tomorrow. After the ancestor worship ceremony is over, we will take Helena back to Northern Europe.” Charlie’s decision made Jeremiah, who had been extremely protective of Charlie today and had even authorized Charlie to be in charge of all the Wade family’s affairs for the time being, feel confused.Wouldn’t he only be asking for trouble if he were to send Helena back to Northern Europe at this time? He couldn't help but sigh in his he
After Charlie had gotten into the car, all the members of the Wade family had a very depressed look on their faces. Even Jeremiah was feeling a little apprehensive.But Charlie, who was seated in the car, had a calm expression on his face.He was not worried about tomorrow at all.On the contrary, he was feeling some vague excitement and even a little impatience in his heart. This was because he was only missing the last step to ascend to the top of the Wade family, and this last step was Porter himself!Stephen drove and sent Helena to Shangri-La first.The car stopped at the entrance of Shangri-La, and Charlie said, “Helena, go back and have a good rest first. I will ask Mr. Thompson to arrange for a car to pick you up at six o’clock in the morning tomorrow.”“Okay!” Helena nodded gently and said, “Mr. Wade, you should have a good rest today too. After all, there are important matters for you to deal with tomorrow.”Charlie smiled faintly and said, “I know. Call Mr. Thompson
Stephen nodded immediately and said, “Young Master, you’re far-sighted, and the Wade family will be able to flourish in your hands in the future.”Charlie smiled slightly. After that, he remembered something, and he asked Stephen, “By the way, Mr. Thompson, Porter Waldron’s father, Leonardo Waldron, was also a member of the Anti-Wade Alliance back then, right?”“He was more than just a member.” Stephen said, “Sheldon Schulz supported Leonardo Waldron single-handedly. Therefore, Leonardo Waldron obeyed all of Sheldon Schulz’s words, and he was definitely a key member of the Anti-Wade Alliance.”“So, that’s how it is.” Charlie smiled and said, “In that case, Porter Waldron should have a lot of respect for Sheldon Schulz, right?”Stephen said, “Theoretically, that should be the case. After all, Sheldon was the Waldron family’s benefactor back then. Without his support, Leonardo Waldron would not have been anything at all in Eastcliff.”Charlie nodded. After that, he smacked his lips
“An old acquaintance?!”After hearing this, Sheldon had an incredulous look on his face as he said, “But I don’t know anyone from Ten Thousand Armies… So, how could he be an old acquaintance of mine?”Charlie laughed and said, “It might not be appropriate to call him an old acquaintance. I should say that he is one of your juniors, and the both of you have a pretty deep connection to each other.”“How could that be…” Sheldon felt very puzzled. He was afraid that Charlie was deliberately cooking something up in order to make things difficult for him and so, he hurriedly said, “Mr. Wade… I really do not know the lord of Ten Thousand Armies… Is there some sort of misunderstanding here?”Charlie shook his head and asked him, “Was Leonardo Waldron one of your men back then?”Sheldon did not expect that Charlie would ask him about Leonardo, who had already been dead for twenty years. He subconsciously said, “Yes… But Leonardo Waldron has already been dead for twenty years… What does h
When Sheldon heard Charlie’s questioning, Sheldon could not help but smile wryly and say, “I’m well aware of your ability, Mr. Wade…”After saying that, he looked at Zayne, who was beside him, and he said, “Isn’t this one of the Four War Kings from Ten Thousand Armies? It is said that his strength is only second to Porter, but he could not even fight against you at all, Mr. Wade. So, I’m afraid that Porter will also be completely helpless in front of you…”Charlie smiled faintly and looked at Zayne, who was aside, as he asked him again, “Zayne Carter, how strong is your lord?”Zayne said respectfully, “My lord is an eight-star martial artist, and his strength is much higher as compared to me.”Charlie nodded and asked again, “Then, who do you think is stronger between the both of us?”Zayne said without thinking, “You are definitely stronger… Although I am not as strong as the lord, at the very least, I can compete with my lord head-on for dozens of rounds, but I have no power to
Sheldon was frightened by Charlie’s aura which was filled with murderous intent.At this moment, he only had one thought in his head, and that was for the Schulz family not to be so blind as to participate and get involved in this matter.It would be best if they had nothing to do with this matter at all.Still, how could Sheldon possibly have known that his elderly father was already very excited at this moment? He was waiting to go up to Mount Wintry with Porter Waldron in the morning tomorrow so that he could witness the demise of the Wade family!At this time, Cadfan was eating dinner. He used his fork to tap on several dishes and plates. After that, he said to his butler, Arrington, “Arrington, don’t you think that it would be meaningless if there is no wine for dinner?!”Arrington smiled and said, “Lord Wade, the doctor asked you to drink less and try not to drink as much as possible. Besides, you will have to get up early in the morning tomorrow. I’m just afraid that someth
As he spoke, Stephen then said, “Furthermore, you will also become an unattainable existence in the eyes of all of the families in the country, just like your father back then!” Charlie waved his hand and said seriously, “Remember to block all news about the matter tomorrow. Do not let the word about my true identity spread out to the public. It is not the time for me to stand out yet.”Stephen was puzzled, and he said, “Young Master, if you could even defeat Ten Thousand Armies, why don’t you take advantage of this excellent opportunity to announce your identity as well as make the announcement that you have become the head of the Wade family?” Charlie said, “Ten Thousand Armies does not have any real influence aside from their large number of people. Look at the top Jewish families of Wall Street in the United States. They can influence and control half of the world’s economy, they can use financial laws to destroy twenty years of a country’s economic construction, and they also
After Yule had heard about how Ten Thousand Armies had rushed over to the Wade family’s old mansion today, he had gone out to beg people everywhere for help.He had originally planned on using his own name and reputation to beg and gain more helpers for the Wade family, but now, all of the wealthy and reputable families in Eastcliff were already fleeing from danger because they had been scared out of their wits when they had heard about this matter. Ten Thousand Armies had a great reputation and abilities, so much so that all of these big families from Eastcliff had already concluded that the Wade family were certainly done for this time.Therefore, no one was willing to have any further involvement with the Wade family at this time.This was also the reason why Cadfan could be so complacent so soon.In everyone’s opinion, it would be impossible for the Wade family to escape this time. Ten Thousand Armies was like a steel chariot that was rushing at the Wade family, and Ten Tho
Yolden nodded slightly. "He does.""My gosh…" Matilda murmured. "That's too much… Ashley's son? A member of the Acker family and the Wades?!"Pausing, she then asked in confusion, "Wait, if Charlie has so much power and influence, why would he permanently reside in Aurous Hill… No, why would he be content as Jacob Wilson's son-in-law? Does Jacob know who he really is?""Definitely not," Yolden shook his head. "There were some compelling circumstances, and his identity is a sensitive one. That's why I'm asking you to tell no one except Paul—and even then, you should only tell him if he can keep the secret."Matilda was sharp enough to pick up on the reasoning, too. "Charlie's hiding because of his parents' accident, isn't he?""Yes," Yolden sighed. "He has his plans, but I didn't pry since I can only do that much, let alone help him on that.""Got it," Matilda nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry. My lips are sealed… And you just said you're resigning? Are you going to help with this e
"That would be Ashley Layna Acker," Matilda replied without hesitation. "She was our age, as well as a major investor in Silicon Valley, while we were only starting to get our first clients. It's no exaggeration to say that she's the shining example in many case studies when it comes to business."Pausing, she then continued, "And she used to be your classmate, right? I remember you mentioning that in our conversations before.""Yes," Yolden sighed emotionally. "She was a classmate and the star of our generation."Matilda nodded but soon shook her head, "Wait, weren't we talking about Charlie's car company? What does that have to do with Ashley Acker?" "Here's where I let you in on a secret," Yolden said. "But first, you have to promise me that you won't tell anyone except Paul."Matilda nodded without hesitation. "Don't worry—if it's a secret, I won't tell Paul either."Yolden scratched his head. "Actually, Paul should know. We are going to marry soon, and he's my stepson, lega
In fact, the legal department of major enterprises covered many responsibilities, the chief of which concerned intellectual property, which was why veterans were needed to lead.Additionally, Charlie trusted Matilda's accomplishments in the legal field, especially since she had worked in the United States for years.With Curtis Autos' intended expansion worldwide, that meant the legal department should also know the laws of countries abroad, ready to file or respond to lawsuits at any time. After all, competitors may use the law to impede their growth, along with the government applying unfair policies to impede their development and impact on local businesses.Moreover, Charlie considered Paul young and therefore lacking in experience, not to mention that it was not likely he would abandon his family's law firm. As such, the ideal solution was to poach Matilda for now.As for Matilda, she was still in the dark and had no idea what she was in for, asking Charlie in confusion, "Lega
Later, after Charlie told Jeremiah over the phone about the joint venture with the Ackers to establish Curtis Autos, the old man was awash with tears, especially after Charlie told him that it was Keith who suggested it. After all, Curtis was his favorite son whose death he could never really get over. Moreover, he once believed that only his family mourned Curtis while the Ackers never did, and he held a grudge over his son's passing. As such, he was surprised that Keith held such great respect toward his late son and didn't hesitate to say yes when Charlie invited him to Aurous Hill to sign an agreement with the Ackers.Still, Charlie wasn't in a hurry to arrange for a specific time, and he was going to let the Ackers sort out the human resources of Godot Autos over a few days. It still wouldn't be too late by then.Moreover, he was keen to allow the buzz to have time to grow so that the automotive industry would be astounded by the joint project between the Ackers and the Wade
Christian was the first to exclaim in approval, "Yes! Curtis Autos sounds wonderful! It has my vote!""Seconded!" Kaiden nodded, pumping the air with his right fist. "I've looked up to Curtis the most, and I absolutely agree with naming the company after him!"Jaxson was nodding too. "Me too!""Yes!" Lulu chirped.Yolden couldn't help agreeing as well. "Curtis Autos is definitely a good name!"Merlin raised his hand gingerly as well. "Quit it with your flattery already," Keith chuckled, and he turned toward Charlie solemnly. "In the end, Curtis is Charlie's father, and the final decision goes to him!"Charlie's eyes were welling up with tears—his parents had been gone for almost three decades, yet he had never thought of dedicating anything to their memory.As such, Keith's suggestion to use Curtis's name for the car company left him thrilled. After all, wouldn't his father's soul be honored if Curtis Autos rocked the country, maybe even the world?With that in mind, he nodd
Charlie also had to agree that this was an opportunity to formally reconcile the Wades and the Ackers.While he couldn't reveal himself just yet, the Wades and the Ackers had been in-laws for years. Even if they had had a dispute for the longest time, restoring good relations made sense now that the Ackers had come to Oskia, and it wouldn't arouse any suspicion.That was why Charlie agreed to it without hesitation, even making a mental note to invite his paternal grandfather, Jeremiah, to Aurous Hill.The old geezers could meet up and clear the air while deciding on the partnership.Yolden was prepared to resign as a professor as well so that he could help the Ackers and Charlie fully develop their automotive company.With a general direction planned, he asked everyone, "Since we're creating a new brand, has anyone come up with a name?"No one was feeling inspired at that moment, but that was when Lulu, who had been silent throughout, said, "Since Charlie and our family are worki
Neither Charlie nor the Ackers expected Yolden's insight to cover all corners.In fact, it felt like the man had a blueprint ready and was only waiting for the time to put it to use.That was why everyone was immensely approving of Yolden and wanted no other man for the job of CEO.Kaeden smiled, "Well, since everyone has agreed, let's put this to rest as soon as possible—this will be a joint investment between our family and the Wades, and Professor Hart will take the post of CEO. Let's all do our best to make this a good one!"Yolden also made up his mind, deciding that he didn't want to let slip a chance to realize his ambitions. "I'll resign from the university after my honeymoon trip. It probably shouldn't be long, and I can get involved in early preparations via teleconference."Charlie nodded. "Then, we can have Uncle Kaeden stay on schedule while I'll ask the Wades to send a representative over to sign a memorandum for the investment."Keith smiled and nodded. "You should
Charlie hadn't been born and raised in Aurous Hill, but he still started living here at the age of eight and was more attached to this place than Eastcliff.If he was going to take part in this automotive investment with the Ackers, he naturally found Aurous Hill the ideal location.Not only would it create a huge number of jobs for Aurous Hill, but it would also rake in much economic flow for the region.Yolden also nodded at his suggestion. "If the first plant is meant to cover the demand of the entire local market, there's no reason for a coastal plant. Aurous Hill stands at an intersection between the north and the south, so transportation is convenient. It's also killing two birds with one stone, as Mr. Wade is fond of the city."Charlie couldn't help but agree. "I won't lie—Aurous Hill has been good to me, and I hope to give back. Nothing's better than succeeding in that respect."Yolden spread his hands, "Heavy industries are certainly ideal to contribute to Aurous Hill's e
Yolden had actually been researching new energy for a while—in fact, it was when Tesla's first car models were produced.He was passionate about the subject and had his own opinions as well as ambitions, but he was busy teaching, so he couldn't realize any of it.But was this not a golden opportunity tailor-made for him?Seeing that Yolden was clearly interested, Charlie turned toward Kaeden, "Actually, the professor is getting married soon. There's no way we'd split up newlyweds so soon after the wedding, right? So, is it possible to set up base in Aurous Hill instead?""Not a problem!" Kaeden replied without hesitation. "Our family is planning to return to Oskia anyway, and everyone knows about Ashley and Curtis. So, why don't we invest in this enterprise alongside the Wades and have the base set up in Aurous Hill? And then bring Godot under as a subsidiary?"Turning to Yolden, he continued, "By the way, Godot's plant is already in the province—barely 100 miles from Aurous Hill,