NovelEnglishThis was completely unacceptable for all of Charlie's cousins! At this moment, everyone began to plan a countermeasure out of desperation. 9 Jeremiah, on the other hand, was feeling at ease and delighted. He was absolutely certain that the opportunity for the Wade family to take off and succeed was in Charlie's hands. This instantly cleared up the doubts that had been plaguing him for the past four years and made him feel extremely relieved. 10 He laughed out loud, stood up, and said in a cheerful voice, "Alright, that's it for today. Dismissed!" Everyone donned a complex expression, but no one dared to say anything against Jeremiah's orders. They had their own ax to grind, and most of them had not anticipated Charlie's high-profile return to the Wade family. 6 After the meeting, as soon as Stephen returned to his office and sat down, he received a call from Charlie. Delighted, he hurriedly answered the call and asked respectfully, "Mr. Charlie, glad to hear from you.
What's the occasion?" i Charlie asked, "Stephen, is it convenient for you to speak now?" "Of course," Stephen said. "I'm in my office now, it's very private and safe. If you need anything, just tell me." Charlie gave an affirmative hum and said flatly, "I'm in Eastcliff now and I want to see you. Do you have time?" 6 Astonished, Stephen asked, "Oh? Mr. Charlie, you're in Eastcliff now? When did you arrive?" 7 Charlie answered, "I've been here the past two days for spersonal matters and plan to go back tomorrow. I want to meet you before I leave." Stephen quickly said, "No problem. Please go to the Tea TRoom in the Honor Guild Hall. It is my property." Charlie replied, "Okay. I'll head there now." Stephen immediately said, "I'll go immediately too!" Back in those days, Honor Guild Hall, a century-old building, had been used to entertain scholars and diplomats from all over the country. Somewhat resembling a tourist information counter in Eastcliff in the ancient days, it had gradually developed into a recreation center for old folks to spend their leisure tlistening to music. 5 Stephen had invested in a cafe in the Honor Guild Hall which had an antique ambiance and charm. He often chere to relax or entertain his friends. 6 As the head butler of the Wade family, Stephen was considered one of the prominent figures in Eastcliff. In addition to the top few big families, the heads of other families also had to be very respectful to him. Hence, his cafe was doing very well as it was often visited by a lot of respectable people. 4
When Charlie arrived at the hall, Stephen was already there to greet him. He stood by the door and was surprised to see Charlie cin with a woman wearing a mask.
After working as a butler for many years, Stephen was exceptionally insightful and observant AEfirstn glance, he was almost certain that the woman wearing the mask who had cwith Charlie was Quinn Golding, i Astonished, Stephen asked in a rather excited voice," Mr. Charlie, Miss Golding, why are you here together?"
Quinn giggled and said, "Uncle Thompson, there's no way forto hide from you even in this disguise, is there?" Stephen smiled. "Miss Golding, you are so beautiful and elegant, no mask in this world can cover it."
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