This made her run out in surprise and ask, “Dad, Charlie, where’s Mom?”Jacob grunted twice and casually said, “Your mother went for a facial with Hannah Queen.”“Huh?!” Claire was dumbfounded as she asked, “Since when did Mom start hanging out with Hannah Queen?”Jacob laughed and said, “Isn’t it because Wendy brought Hannah back the last time? Your mother fought with your grandmother in front of her house. Since then, the two daughters-in-law seem to have resolved two or three decades of conflicts. The both of them started chatting on WhatsApp for a few days, and it seem as though your mother gave Hannah a few tips to teach her how to deal with your grandmother. The both of them have become good friends ever since.”As Jacob spoke of this, he smacked his lips and said, “Tsk... Can you believe that the both of them have become good friends now?”Claire shook her head helplessly and smiled as she said, “Although it might sound strange, this is also a good thing. Mom usually does n
After listening to Jacob’s words, Charlie really did not know whether he should laugh or cry.He could only patiently explain to Jacob, “Dad, it’s very difficult to calculate a person’s fortune simply by looking at the photo because the face is not just about facial features and appearance, but the whole person’s three-dimensional facial image. It’s only then that we can really see what is behind a person’s face.”Jacob could not understand him, and he asked, “Isn’t the so-called face reading just to look at a person’s appearance to know of a person’s general fortune? Look at how clear this photo is! It’s the official published ID photo.”Charlie asked helplessly, “Dad, not to mention anything else, you should have also heard of people saying something like a person’s face or something is black and thus, there will be a blood bath. However, take a look at this guy’s photo. The photography flash is hitting his face, and he looks even fairer than a Caucasian man. Even if there is real
Elaine looked at Hannah and laughed as she said in a b*tchy manner, “Look, Sister-in-Law. He’s being so anxious just because I said a couple of words.”Hannah curled her lips and said disdainfully, “Isn’t that the nature and virtue of all the men in the Wilson family? They are slow to act, have small abilities, and possess a big temper!”Elaine clapped her hands and said excitedly, “Sister-in-law, you’re so right! Every word that you’ve just said is really true, and it really resonates deep in my heart.”Jacob felt his face burning and so, he stood up immediately and said to Claire, “Claire, you guys can order takeout. You don’t need to order for me.”Claire hurriedly asked, “Dad, what are you going to do?”Jacob said angrily, “I’m already full from anger and so, I’m going to go and lay down in my room and rest.”Claire was helpless and so, she could only say to Elaine, “Mom, why don’t you just stop saying anything else?”When Hannah saw that Claire could not stand it any longer
When Charlie saw that Claire’s tone was very solemn, he spoke up and said, “Honey, tell us what it is you want to say.”Claire looked at her three closest family members and spoke up, “I have the opportunity to go to the United States to attend a masterclass at the Rhode Island School of Design. However, it will take more than a month before and after the completion of the class...”“What masterclass?” Elaine asked with a surprised expression, “What is it for?”Claire was just about to explain when Charlie, who was aside, said to Elaine, “Mom, the masterclass at Rhode Island School of Design is the Rhode Island School of Design that Claire yearns for the most. It is the best design school in the world.”Claire did not expect that her husband, Charlie, would actually remember her dream so clearly and so, she could not help but feel a surge of emotion in her heart. At this time, Charlie asked her again, “Claire, I remember hearing you talk about it before, and it seems as though th
So, he asked Claire, “Honey, when will this masterclass of yours start?”Claire replied, “If I am sure to attend it, I will have to report to the school at the end of the month. The course will start officially on May 1st, and it will end on May 31st.”After Claire had said that, she added, “However, there will be a three-day salon after the course ends on May 31st, and I can leave the school when the salon is over.”Charlie could not help but sigh in relief when he heard this. Although going to the United States for more than a month was a long time, the good thing was that it would be at the end of the month. By then, the auction would have ended, and he would also be able to relax as he would have nothing else on hand.In Oskia, aside from the Wade family, there were also Emgrand Group, The Apothecary Pharmaceutical, and matters related to Ito-Schulz Ocean Shipping Group.However, the good thing was that Charlie had people helping him take care of these companies. Moreover, L
Elaine seldom went out during this period of time because of her leg injury and so, she had already been feeling uncomfortable and suffocated for a long time. It just so happened that at this time when Claire mentioned something about going to the United States, Elaine’s first thought as soon as she heard it was that she would have to follow her and go out to experience the world. What’s more, Elaine already knew that Charlie could make money easily and so, she did not want to miss out on this good opportunity to go out with Charlie. Perhaps Charlie could also buy something for her. Claire felt as though she had been placed in a slightly difficult spot when she heard that her mother wanted to tag along.She felt that the best solution would be for just Charlie to accompany her, and if she were to bring her mother along, the situation would really be a little awkward.So, she advised Elaine, “Mom, I feel that it would be better for you to rest at home. The United States is a lon
Charlie finally heaved a sigh of relief. He could see visibly with his naked eye that his wife, Claire, who was aside, was also in a much more relaxed mood at this moment, almost as if all the tension in her heart had finally been released. Claire also said to Charlie with a relaxed expression, “Honey, since that’s the case, I will give Kelly a clear answer and tell her that I will be attending this masterclass!”Charlie nodded and smiled as he said, “You should text her and hurry up to confirm the itinerary with her. I’ll arrange the time and book the air tickets.”Claire nodded repeatedly and said excitedly, “I will call her right now!”After saying that, she took her cell phone immediately and ran out of the house joyfully as she went into the courtyard.A few minutes later, she came back with incomparable excitement as she said to Charlie, “Honey, I’ve already confirmed with Kelly, and we can leave on the 28th at the end of the month!”Charlie heaved a sigh of relief when he
After Charlie had decided to accompany her to the United States, Claire also gave a clear reply to Kelly immediately.Kelly had very high efficiency, and she quickly reported all of Claire’s relevant information to the Rhode Island School of Design.As it was daytime in the United States, Rhode Island School of Design responded quickly, and they sent the electronic version of the master class invitation to Claire’s email address.The moment Claire saw the invitation letter, she was so excited that she almost shed tears.She really did not expect that it would be so easy to achieve what was originally one of her biggest goals in life.In her excitement, she could not help but say to Charlie, “Honey, they are being so nice to me because of you, right?”Charlie did not expect his wife to suddenly ask such a question without reason and so, he smiled and asked, “Honey, why are you suddenly asking about that?”Claire said seriously, “Doris Young from Emgrand Group, Jasmine Moore from
Fleur had repeatedly mentioned the conspiracy theory of Ashley using a body double over the last twenty years.Tarlon had investigated from many different angles, but everything from the gender, age, dental records, to body figure pointed to the fact that the deceased was Ashley Acker.And yet, Fleur had never bought it, insisting that Curtis was prepared for them just because Curtis' son had gone missing soon after.There was no way Curtis would save his son but not his wife, and the disfigured corpse only added fuel to Fleur's suspicion.Thus, over the last twenty years, Fleur had kept a close eye on the Ackers, arranging for two 'scholars' to be embedded amongst their ranks as sleeper agents. She went that far all to determine if Ashley was dead or had faked her death.However, the scholars had since been killed in action, and they had no spies within the Ackers left.As for Tarlon, he still doubted Fleur's theory even now, but he remained respectful as he spoke, "Milady, I mu
Meanwhile, on the edge of the South Pole, Tarlon Griffin rushed outside of Fleur Griffin's room, knocking the door gingerly as he announced, "I have news, my lady!"Fleur didn't respond, but the thick wooden door between them slowly opened as if pushed by an invisible force.Tarlon entered to find Fleur seated on the floor with her legs crossed at the ankles. Her eyes remained closed as she molded her Reiki, asking, "What is it?"Tarlon quickly answered, "News from Oskia. The Ackers are partnering with the Wades on a joint venture into electric-powered vehicles."Fleur slowly opened her eyes, asking quietly, "And you're telling me because?"Tarlon quickly explained, "It just came out of the blue, so I thought I should report it to you right away."Fleur sighed. "After I tried and failed to wipe out the Ackers so many times, they wouldn't dare set foot stateside. If anything, they must have decided to seek asylum in Oskia by offering a substantial investment, and it's a base whe
Silent for a while, Matilda then asked Yolden, "Do you think I can do it?""Yes!" Yolden nodded without hesitation. "You definitely won't have any problems!"Matilda sighed, shaking her head. "We traveled far abroad to study while we were young, but we didn't return to Oskia to help the country's development. It's been thirty years since, and now that we have returned to the country at the same time, I definitely wouldn't turn down such an opportunity to help."Pausing, she then said, "That said, major corporations make it a point to not hire family members. Forget spouses—employees aren't allowed to date, and one of the two will be asked to resign if necessary."Don't you think it's inappropriate since we are legally married, having gotten our certificate and all? And if we set these precedents, we would have trouble asking other employees to follow that policy. You are going to be a CEO, so you need a very clear answer on this issue."Yolden shrugged. "In the first place, that p
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