by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 57
Jasmine expressed her true feelings.
She couldn’t help but think that the new chairman of the Emgrand Group was truly enigmatic.
He had effortlessly acquired a vast conglomerate worth hundreds of billions, yet he never made an appearance. It was clear that his business ventures extended far beyond the scope of the Emgrand Group.
In contrast, the Moore family seemed rather insignificant.
However, what Jasmine didn’t realize was that the chairman of the Emgrand Group, whom she had hoped to befriend, was sitting right beside her.
Charlie maintained an air of low-profile humility, replying to her comments briefly while withholding any personal information.
Jasmine drove swiftly and steadily.
Before long, they arrived at a quaint courtyard by the riverbank.
This secluded and elegant courtyard had a simple exterior, but inside, it showcased the architectural style of a water village from Salford Province.
With small bridges arching over trickling water, beautifully landscaped Su-style gardens, and pavilions, the scenery was picturesque.
After parking the car, they were promptly welcomed inside by a staff member.
They crossed the yard and entered the lobby.
Inside the traditionally decorated hall, a round table made of mahogany took center stage, surrounded by several armchairs.
Upon seeing the two of them enter, an elderly man with white hair rose to greet Jasmine, saying, “Miss, you’ve arrived.”
Jasmine looked slightly flustered and responded, “Uncle Quilt, what brings you here too?”
The old man smiled gently, “The master learned of your visit and asked me to come take care of you.”
Jasmine nodded and introduced Charlie, “Uncle Quilt is our family’s treasured appraiser sent from the Moore family. They are concerned about any potential mistakes.”
Charlie nodded in understanding. Being young, it was reasonable for the Moore family to have some reservations.
Uncle Quilt peered at Charlie with a hint of disdain and asked, “Is this the young treasure appraiser invited by the eldest lady? So young, have you already mastered the art of appraisal?”
A middle-aged man with an unpleasant expression next to him scoffed, “You brought such a young person to appraise? Is there no one else in the Moore family? Should I lend you a few competent appraisers? Hahaha.”
Jasmine’s expression turned cold as she retorted, “Travis Lane, this is Aurous Hill, not your Lancaster. You really shouldn’t speak out of line here.”
Travis Lane shrugged casually, unfazed, “Looks like the little girl from the Moore family has a fiery temper.”
“Enough…” a middle-aged man sitting at the eastern side of the round table interjected sternly. “We’re here to conduct business, not to argue. Let’s stay composed.”
“And you, young man, please take a seat as well.”
Jasmine snorted but gradually settled into her chair.
Charlie also took a seat, and then Jasmine leaned in closer to whisper in his ear, “The person called Travis Lane is the wealthiest man in Lancaster. That guy next to him is Matthew Gibson, a highly regarded Feng Shui master. The one who just spoke is Graham, head of the Quinton family in Aurous Hill. Their family has recently…”
Charlie then noticed an elderly man in a green black suit seated beside Travis Lane. The old man sported a full head of silver hair, giving him an almost ethereal appearance. He exuded an aura that seemed to ward off strangers, keeping his eyes closed without reacting even as Charlie and the others entered.
At this point, Jasmine fell silent. Though Charlie was curious, he chose not to ask any further questions.
Once everyone had taken their seats, a portly man in lavish attire sitting across the table smiled and said, “Now that we’ve settled the quarrels, let’s examine the item. You’re all affluent families, there’s no need to fret over such a small trinket worth hundreds of millions.”
Travis scoffed, “As long as this item truly possesses the ability to harmonize Feng Shui and calm the spirit as you’ve claimed, I wouldn’t mind spending hundreds of millions on it.”
The fat man glanced around, then placed an ancient wooden box on the table.
Inside the box lay a piece of red jade that emitted a blood-like glow and displayed a vintage style. As soon as it was revealed, a warm atmosphere enveloped the hall.
Graham and his companions immediately stared in awe.
Turning to Uncle Quilt, Jasmine asked, “Uncle Quilt, what’s your opinion on this jade?”
Uncle Quilt examined it for a moment, nodding, “It appears to be genuine. It’s a blood jade from before the Zhou Dynasty, evidently nurtured for a long time by a revered monk.”
Jasmine nodded before turning to Charlie, asking, “What about you, Mr. Wade?”
Charlie curled his lips in disdain and replied, “It’s a counterfeit…”
Uncle Quilt scoffed disdainfully and said, “You’re so young who gave you the audacity to mislead so many people?”
The old man Matthew Gibson beside Travis Lane opened his eyes and inquired, “May I handle it?”
The fat man snickered mockingly, saying, “Mr. Gibson, are you joking? You know you can’t handle jade carelessly? Ordinary jade should not be handled and this piece is blood jade from the Zhou Dynasty. Who would take responsibility if it were to fall or get damaged?”
Matthew Gibson paused for a moment, realizing his mistake, and said, “I was too forward…”
He stepped closer to the ancient jade, scrutinizing it carefully. After a while, he closed his eyes again and after a lengthy silence, he nodded and remarked, “I can’t attest to whether it is truly from the Zhou Dynasty, but the claims regarding its ability to harmonize Feng Shui and calm the mind seem credible.”
At this, the atmosphere in the room grew charged with excitement.
For them, the exact history of this jade held little significance what mattered most was its potential value.
Uncle Quilt smiled and commented, “Mr. Gibson possesses discernment, unlike those who lack ability yet still feign knowledge.”
Hearing this, Jasmine felt a tinge of disappointment towards Charlie.
It seemed he was still too young. Despite his flair for cultural relic restoration, he was considerably outmatched by these seasoned experts when it came to identifying antiques.
Noticing Jasmine’s dismay, Charlie simply shook his head slightly. If these individuals wished to be deceived, he saw no reason to intervene.
Once the fat man observed that everyone had completed their evaluations, he closed the box and said with a grin, “Now that we’ve appraised the item, shall we make our bids?”
Before he could finish, Graham jumped in, “I’ll offer 100 million…”
“130 million,” Travis Lane chimed in.
Seeing Jasmine remain silent, the fat man queried, “What about you, Ms. Moore?”
Noticing Jasmine hesitating, Quilt leaned in and whispered, “Miss, this is undoubtedly a treasure. Its estimated value should be around 300 million. Acquiring it for 200 million would guarantee you a great deal.”
Jasmine felt a flicker of uncertainty. She glanced at Charlie, but found him to be impassive, neither pleased nor distressed, which only added to her confusion.
Uncle Quilt cast a cold glance at Charlie, knowing that Jasmine’s hesitation stemmed from Charlie’s influence and he said, “Earlier, Mr. Wade claimed that this ancient jade is fake. I am genuinely curious how he arrived at that conclusion. Let’s witness Mr. Wade’s expertise!”
Should Charlie speak nonsense thereafter, Jasmine would surely realize that his words lacked substance, allowing her to feel secure in making an offer.
The others chimed in with derisive comments.
“What does he know, being just a boy? He shouldn’t embarrass himself here…”
“Indeed, who appointed him to speak?”
“If you have no intention of bidding, then please don’t waste our time.”
Listening to the mockery surrounding him, Charlie merely regarded Uncle Quilt with interest and calmly asked, “Are you certain you want me to elaborate?”
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 35
Charlie laughed instead of getting angry and inquired, “If you sell one of these cars, how much commission do you earn?”
The other person scoffed, “I get $10,000!”
Charlie nodded, “Very good, you’ve just lost that $10,000.”
With that, Charlie turned and walked out.
At that moment, the manager of the store entered. His badge read Arthur Walsh, Sales Manager.
Charlie asked him, “Are you in charge here?”
“Yes,” Arthur Walsh replied with a nod. “What do you need?”
Charlie pointed at the salesperson he had just spoken to and said, “You should probably fire that person. His presence will only hinder the business in your dealership.”
Hearing this, the salesperson rushed over and exclaimed, “Manager Walsh, don’t listen to his nonsense! This guy is ridiculous! He is just a poor bugger who came to use our WiFi and air conditioning!”
Charlie smiled and said, “Whether I’m a poor bugger or not, just wait and see.”
After saying this, he exited and headed straight for the BMW showroom next door.
Upon arriving at the BMW store, Charlie spotted a luxurious BMW 760. This was the high-end model of the BMW 7 Series, without a doubt.
The BMW 760 boasts a powerful 12-cylinder engine and a lavish interior.
Feeling a bit angry, Charlie thought, didn’t these Audi fools look down on him? Fine, he would buy a top-tier BMW to show them.
After all, he had plenty of money!
He directly approached a BMW salesperson and asked, “Can I take this 760 immediately?”
The salesperson was taken aback, “Sir, this car just arrived today. Are you sure you want to buy it?”
“Yes.” Charlie affirmed. “I’m certain. Take me to process the payment!”
“Uh, this car costs 2.6 million!” She was simply stunned.
Having sold cars for quite a while, she had never encountered a customer asking to swipe a card without any preliminary conversation. Is this guy just messing with me?
Charlie smiled and said, “I know the price. Just let me know if you’re willing to sell it!”
“Of course we’ll sell it!” The girl responded, excitedly. “Please follow me!”
Under her guidance, Charlie swiped his card, completed the transaction and drove off with the car.
When the BMW 760, worth over $2.6 million, rolled out, everyone at the Audi dealership was astonished.
Charlie parked the BMW 760 in front of the Audi store, opened the trunk to stow away his electric bike and then drove off confidently.
The salesperson who had belittled Charlie was left speechless, while manager Arthur Walsh coldly stated, “Head to HR and hand in your resignation. You’re fired!”
“Manager…”
“Get lost!”
The other employees at the Audi store were equally shocked. No one expected that the man riding the electric bike would be so audacious as to purchase a car valued at over $2.6 million!
The salesperson who had looked down on Charlie felt immense regret. Not only had he missed out on a substantial commission but he had also lost his job. If he had known, he would have never judged anyone so hastily…
As Charlie drove away in the BMW 760, he felt a twinge of impulsiveness about his decision. He didn’t regret the money itself, but the car was rather costly. How would he explain this to Claire? 2.6 million didn’t just fall from the sky, right?
After some thought, a brilliant idea suddenly struck him. He drove to a nearby repair shop, spending $20 to have the owner change the BMW 760 logo to a BMW 520.
The BMW 5 Series and 7 Series look quite similar, with the primary distinction being the interior ordinary people can only discern them by their rear badges.
The 520 is the base model of the 5 Series with average specs, while the 760 is the top spec of the 7 Series, boasting superior capabilities.
Charlie drove the 760 with a 520 badge, thinking that since Claire wasn’t very knowledgeable about cars, she likely wouldn’t recognize it as a 760.
The repair shop owner, who hadn’t expected such frugality from Charlie, thought to himself that the man must be trying to play the part of a fool to catch the tiger!
After purchasing the car, Charlie recalled that Douglas’s restaurant was set to open at noon today and he needed to prepare a gift.
Given that Douglas had been one of the few classmates who treated him well in college, he went directly to a large art consignment store and spent $200,000 on an early painting by a historic artist.
The artist was not particularly famous, so most people wouldn’t recognize his work.
The reason Charlie chose such a historic painting was that he wanted to give Douglas something of substance without revealing its true worth to others. If anyone inquired, he could easily say it cost only a few thousand dollars and leave it at that.
After purchasing the painting, it was nearly noon. Charlie called his wife Claire to inform her that he would pick her and Loreen up from the Emgrand Group.
When they met, Claire was stunned to see Charlie driving a BMW 5 Series! She looked at him in disbelief and asked, “Where did you get this car?”
Charlie smiled and replied, “I bought it for you!”
“You bought it?” Claire responded, even more astonished. “Where did you get the money?”
“Private funds.” Charlie said. “Look, I’ve been married into the Wilson family for a while now and didn’t spend a dime on the wedding. I’ve used the Wilson family’s resources over the years. What’s strange about saving some private money?”
Claire countered, “But you could save that money for yourself! Why buy such an expensive car? It must cost around $400,000, right?”
Charlie smiled and reassured her, “You’re my wife. If I can’t spend my private money on you, who else would I? Would I give it to someone else? Plus, you’re now a director. If you don’t have a decent car, people will talk bad of you.”
At that moment, Loreen chimed in, “Claire, you truly need a business vehicle. This car is perfect for you. Charlie has you in mind, be happy about it!”
Claire nodded, touched. “Charlie, thank you!”
Charlie gently squeezed her hand and said with a smile, “Why be so formal with your husband?”
After that, he said to both women, “Let’s head directly to Douglas’s restaurant!”
Claire quickly inquired, “Did you buy him a gift?”
“Yes.” Charlie responded. “I bought him a painting.”
“A painting?” Claire asked with curiosity. “What kind of painting?”
Charlie answered, “It’s one of those ancient pieces sold on the antique street. I saw it featured pomegranates, symbolizing many children, wealth, and happiness. It seemed nice, so I bought it.”
Claire asked, “How much did it cost?”
“A few thousand dollars.”
Claire nodded, smiling, “Then you might have been scammed! It’s impossible to buy an authentic ancient painting for just a few thousand dollars.”
Charlie shrugged and said, “It doesn’t really matter. The thought behind the gift is what counts. It may be light in value, but heavy in sentiment.”
Claire agreed, “You’re right. It’s the thought that matters. Let’s head there now!”
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 43
Claire was also very curious about the events that had transpired that day.
First, she wondered why Charlie’s BMW 520 was twice as fast as Clinton Tucker’s BMW 540. Then, there was the issue of the ancient painting that Charlie possessed, which was valued at hundreds of thousands. She was also puzzled as to how Charlie had connections in the underworld and why these individuals showed him such respect.
During their drive back, Charlie explained to her that the BMW 520 was a test drive car modified by the dealership. They had made slight alterations to make it seem more powerful in order to attract potential buyers.
Claire wasn’t very knowledgeable about cars, so she accepted his explanation without question. As for the ancient painting, it had been previously explained that someone had gifted it to him at a low price out of friendship, which he then passed on to Douglas in the same spirit.
However, the situation with Scarface was a bit more complicated. After all, Scarface had been quite attentive in calling Charlie “Mr. Wade” and Charlie found it difficult to provide a clear answer. In the end, he could only say that Scarface was related to one of his friends and he paid him respect because of that connection.
Claire sensed something was off, but seeing the certainty in Charlie’s words, she realized that further inquiries would be futile, so she dropped the subject.
Meanwhile, Loreen had been observing Charlie and was increasingly convinced that he was no ordinary person. Thus, she resolved to pay closer attention to him in the future to uncover his secrets.
Clinton Tucker was said to be in a dire condition, by the time he reached the hospital, he was already unconscious. His father had been dismissed from his position at the Emgrand Group for misusing his authority for personal gain and was subsequently arrested by the authorities. It was evident that Clinton Tucker’s family was now in complete ruin. However, they were not particularly well-known in Aurous Hill, so no one seemed to care about their plight.
What everyone really focused on were the immensely wealthy individuals on social media and the enigmatic figure who was about to reserve the Shangri-La Sky Garden.
Everyone was eager to discover who these individuals were and whether they were the same person!
Soon, the time for the wedding anniversary arrived.
Having mentioned to Claire that he wanted to surprise her, Charlie insisted that she change into an elegant white evening gown before they went out.
Claire reluctantly complied, muttering, “We’re just going out for a meal, do I really need to wear such formal attire? Even if it is our wedding anniversary, it doesn’t have to be so extravagant, does it?”
Charlie smiled and replied, “It’s our third anniversary, so it deserves to be celebrated more formally. I’ve made a reservation for dinner and I promise you will be pleased with the arrangements tonight.”
He had been careful to keep his plans under wraps and Claire had never doubted him.
Claire smiled gently, feeling touched by his thoughtfulness.
In the past two years, they had celebrated their wedding anniversaries casually at home. Although those times were ordinary, Charlie would always prepare small, heartfelt gifts for her, even when he had little to his name.
But this year, Charlie’s mysterious behavior left her guessing about what surprises he had in store.
After a short while, they changed and drove in the BMW 720 to the Shangri-La Hotel.
Stepping out of the car, Charlie gazed at Claire beside him with affection and said, “Claire, tonight we’ll celebrate our third wedding anniversary here. What do you think?”
Claire’s expression shifted; was this where Charlie had made their reservation? She instinctively asked, “You’re not joking, are you?”
Charlie chuckled and replied, “Of course not! I made the reservation here a few days ago. If you’re skeptical, let’s go in and check the booking details.”
Claire shook her head. Throughout their three years of marriage, Charlie had never lied to her, especially not on such an important occasion. “No, I trust you,” she said.
Then she inquired, “You didn’t reserve a spot in the Sky Garden, did you? Isn’t it booked by some big shot today?”
Charlie quickly assured her, “I booked a table next to the Sky Garden so we can see inside and find out who the elusive big shot is. What do you think?”
Claire smiled and replied, “I’m not as curious as you are!”
They then proceeded into the Shangri-La Hotel.
Just as they were about to head upstairs, they heard a woman’s voice call out, “Hey, Claire, what are you doing here?”
Claire looked up to see a young man and woman approaching.
The man sported an expensive suit, clearly identifying him as a privileged heir from a prominent family. The woman wore designer clothes and had a heavy-handed makeup look, her demeanor exuded arrogance and her attire was overly flashy.
Claire recognized her as Julie Downs, a former college roommate.
Even though they had shared a dormitory, Claire and Julie’s relationship had been quite ordinary at best.
This was primarily due to Julie’s self-importance and jealousy. She had always felt that Claire didn’t deserve the title of campus belle; that honor belonged to her instead.
However, the reality was that Julie fell short of Claire in looks, poise, and depth.
That said, she did excel at charming men. Rumor had it she had courted many affluent individuals during college, with their financial support covering her expenses throughout the four years.
Claire frowned but felt compelled to stay polite since they were acquaintances. As the duo approached, she forced a polite greeting, “Julie, it’s been a while. My husband and I are here for dinner. How about you?”
Julie replied, “Oh, what a coincidence! My husband and I are here to eat as well!”
Then, feigning curiosity, she added, “By the way, which type of seating did you book ordinary, high-end, or luxury?”
Claire was uncertain about Charlie’s arrangements and could only respond, “I don’t know. My husband made the reservation.”
At that moment, Julie noticed Charlie standing next to Claire, covered her mouth, and let out a laugh, “Oh, this is your live-in husband Charlie, right? He was quite the well-known gigolo back in school!”
The underlying mockery in her tone was quite cutting.
Claire felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her.
Julie quickly regained her composure and said apologetically, “Oh, I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have said that. Claire, please don’t take it to heart…”
Charlie frowned slightly. It seemed that Julie harbored an unkind intention!
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 41
Clinton was filled with despair!
How could this happen?
Why on earth did he let himself walk into this situation?
Why was he continuously humiliated by that loser Charlie?
He never imagined that this painting was genuine and valued at over $200,000!
But now that he had boasted so boldly, what could he do? Was he really expected to eat the table?
That was out of the question!
If a car were to burn, that would be fine. You could just buy a new one, but how could you eat a table?
If he actually went through with it, wouldn’t that be the end for him?
His classmates began to taunt him, “Hey, Clinton, you said you’d eat the table—are you regretting it now?”
“Yeah, everyone is looking forward to your performance!”
Someone slapped the table playfully, “Come on, Brother Clinton, let’s see what you’ve got!”
Clinton’s expression darkened, and he snapped, “We’re classmates—there’s no need to kick someone while they’re down, is there?”
“Kicking someone while they’re down?” Charlie chuckled, “You brought this upon yourself. Everyone is just encouraging you to honor your promise. How is that kicking someone when they’re down?”
Clinton realized there was no way out of this today. He could only swallow his anger and mutter, “I was hasty earlier, I didn’t recognize the esteemed person I was dealing with. I apologize to Charlie and everyone. I hope you’ll forgive me.”
Seeing this unexpected display of humility, his classmates were taken aback. Was this really Clinton? When had he ever admitted to being in the wrong?
But Clinton had no other option.
What could he do?
If he refused to acknowledge his mistake, he would have to eat the table, which was absolutely not happening.
If he tried to back out, everyone would surely ridicule him.
The only viable path was to admit his fault—only that way could he weather this storm.
Sure enough, as soon as he expressed remorse, someone piped up, “Oh, it’s not easy for Clinton to apologize, so we shouldn’t force him to eat the table, let’s just forget about it!”
“Exactly, let’s move on! Eating the table is out of the question, and we haven’t dined yet, let’s get started!”
Charlie was well aware that Clinton would never actually eat the table, but with his apology, Charlie felt satisfied. After all, Clinton had strutted about as if he were superior, and it was only fair he face some consequences for that.
Yet, it was clear that this wasn’t enough punishment. What lay ahead for Clinton would be far worse.
So he added, “Since Clinton has apologized, let’s forget about the table incident. Today is the grand opening of Douglas Restaurant, let’s not overshadow it!”
Clinton breathed a sigh of relief.
But inside, he fantasized about exacting revenge on Charlie for the humiliation.
Little did he know that Charlie was not done with him yet. Charlie sent a message to Doris Young, “Is there a vice president named Tucker in the company whose son is Clinton? Please investigate that for me.”
Doris Young responded quickly, “Yes, there’s a vice president named Joseph Tucker and his son is Clinton. What’s going on, Chairman? Do you need any assistance?”
Charlie replied, “Please terminate his position immediately.”
“Understood!”
Clinton remained unaware that his father was in the process of being fired from Emgrand Group.
Having just survived the ordeal of humiliation, he thought to himself that he needed to find a way to avenge himself against Charlie.
Above all, he had to regain his dignity in front of his classmates. After being humiliated by Charlie twice, how could he continue to act tough?
Just as he was mulling over how to reclaim his status, a sudden commotion erupted at the hotel entrance.
Everyone turned to look.
A group of intimidating young men burst in, all adorned with tattoos and wielding baseball bats, metal pipes and other menacing objects. They looked formidable.
Upon seeing this aggressive gang, everyone’s expressions changed, particularly Douglas and Lily, who appeared genuinely frightened.
The leader of the group, a man with a scarred face, surveyed the hall before fixing his gaze on Douglas, his grin widening. “Boss, you didn’t inform us about such a grand event as the opening. Do you think you can just ignore us?”
Lily’s face drained of color and she forced a smile as she asked, “What… what are you here for?”
Before the opening, Lily had heard rumors about local thugs collecting protection money. It was said that the previous owner of this restaurant had to surrender it due to these ruffians.
However, Lily believed that in today’s world, surely no one would dare to shake down businesses so openly? So she took over the restaurant at a low price, hoping to run it successfully.
To her shock, these thugs chose her restaurant’s grand opening to make their first visit!
Scarface responded with an intimidating grin, “If you want to do business here, you need to take care of our brother Bill the Bear. We’re not asking for much, just 20% of your restaurant’s shares. If any issues arise, we’ll handle it.”
He continued ominously, “If you refuse, don’t blame me for being ruthless. You’ll have to shut down this restaurant today!”
Douglas and Lily gasped at the outrageous demand. He was asking for 20% of the shares outright! This was outright extortion!
“I’ll give you one minute to think it over.”
Clinton suddenly saw a chance to shine! He stepped forward boldly and asked, “Who do you think you are?”
Scarface smirked and replied, “Who do you think you are? Do you really need me to introduce myself?”
Clinton scoffed and declared, “Let me tell you something my father has significant connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles here in Aurous Hill! I’ll call the development zone leaders right now!”
Scarface glanced at him, a flicker of concern crossing his face as he asked, “You really know the leaders of the development zone?”
“Of course!” Clinton shot back, “You’d better get lost before things turn bad for you!”
Scarface narrowed his eyes and said, “Alright, if you can find someone who can back you up, I won’t bother you again. But if you can’t, don’t say I didn’t warn you!”
Lily, sensing their desperation, urged Clinton, “Clinton, please help us contact them!”
Clinton smirked slightly and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll call the development zone leaders right this moment!”
Emgrand Group was active in the development zone and Clinton’s father was in charge of those projects. As a result, the development zone leaders were quite familiar with Clinton.
He immediately called the top leader and deliberately raised his voice, stating, “Uncle Lee, why is there a group of thugs demanding protection money in the development zone? They’ve come to my classmate’s restaurant!”
A moment of silence came from the other end before Uncle Lee replied, “Clinton, what’s happening here?”
Clinton explained, “A friend of mine opened a restaurant and is facing these troublemakers demanding protection money. I just wanted to check if District Chief Lee could assist.”
There was a brief pause before District Chief Lee, sounding somewhat embarrassed, responded, “I’m sorry, Clinton, but this isn’t under my jurisdiction. I’m currently in a meeting, so I’ll have to hang up.”
Before Clinton could respond, the call ended.
Clinton was left dumbfounded.
What was going on? Wasn’t District Chief Lee always attempting to please his father, hoping to attract more investments from Emgrand Group?
Why wasn’t he willing to help him out now?
Unbeknownst to Clinton, news of his father’s termination from Emgrand Group had spread throughout the leadership of Aurous Hill!
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 21
In the astonished eyes of everyone present, Charlie gradually stood up.
The attention of the entire banquet hall immediately shifted toward him.
“Charlie, what are you doing? Sit down!” Elaine exclaimed in panic, trying to stop him.
Did he even understand what kind of event this was? There were so many influential figures in attendance, yet no one else dared to rise from their seats. And here was Charlie, a so-called useless son-in-law, causing a scene at such a moment!
Kevin and Gerald White exchanged glances, both thinking, could it really be true that he was the chairman of Emgrand Group?
But then they quickly shook their heads in disbelief.
It was impossible; if he truly were the chairman, how could Elaine have scolded him so openly?
“What are you doing, you useless fool? Get back in your seat!” Harold bellowed from the stage, a frown marring his face.
Charlie glanced at him coldly before striding over to Doris Young, completely disregarding the astonished stares of those around him, and whispering a few words in her ear.
Doris Young nodded slightly in response.
The sight sent a jolt of tension through the room.
Doris Young! The Vice Chairman of Emgrand Group, renowned as a stunning beauty in Aurous Hill City! How could Charlie, the so-called useless son-in-law, know her? And judging from their interaction, they seemed to share a close relationship.
After finishing his words, Charlie ignored everyone’s gaze and made his way out of the hall to chase after Claire.
However, Doris Young stood up, walked onto the stage, and addressed the stunned audience with the microphone in hand. “Hello everyone, I am Doris Young. Charlie Wade met our chairman outside the venue just now. The chairman has sent me to relay a message.”
A collective sigh of relief washed over the crowd at the realization that Charlie was not, in fact, the chairman of Emgrand.
Kevin exhaled, a look of disdain on his face as he remarked, “So what if you met him once? You’re really going overboard trying to flatter his assistant. That’s just pathetic.”
Gerald White shrugged with a smile, “That’s how small-minded people behave.”
At that moment, Doris Young turned her gaze toward Lady Wilson, her expression turning icy. “The chairman instructed me to inform you…”
“Effective immediately, Emgrand Group is terminating its partnership with the Wilson family, and the signed contract is rendered void!”
A collective gasp pierced the air. No one had anticipated that Doris Young would make such an announcement.
The unexpected turn of events left everyone in shock.
Lady Wilson’s complexion drained of color, and she anxiously asked, “Vice President Young, why is this happening? Has there been an issue with our Wilson family?”
She had invited all the notable figures from Aurous Hill, hoping to use this opportunity to elevate the Wilson family’s standing.
If the partnership collapsed in front of everyone, it would undoubtedly spell disaster for their family.
Doris Young explained, “This project was initially approved by our chairman due to Ms. Claire, which is why there was a collaboration with you. However, you took it upon yourselves to assign an inexplicable person to oversee this project. Therefore, we cannot accept it!”
Having spoken, Doris Young set down the microphone and walked out without looking back.
Lady Wilson’s face lost all color, and she crumpled on stage in despair.
She never imagined that her momentary cleverness would obliterate such a valuable opportunity!
If she had foreseen this outcome, she would never have allowed Harold to take Claire’s place as director.
Harold, equally confused, wondered what had just occurred. It appeared as if Doris Young had targeted him on purpose, even though he had never offended her!
He couldn’t help turning to Lady Wilson, “Grandma, the director appointment has been announced. Are you sure you won’t regret this decision?”
Lady Wilson struggled to rise, slapping him in anger as she barked, “You fool! You shouldn’t be thinking about the director position at a time like this! Come with me to fetch Claire!”
……
As Charlie hurried out, he found that Claire hadn’t gone far; she was merely crouched down in a quiet corner near the hotel, crying in distress.
He slowly approached, removed his jacket, placed it over her shoulders, and said, “Wife, don’t be upset. Being the director of the Wilson family isn’t everything. It’s alright if you don’t get the position…”
“You don’t understand. If I become the director, my parents will take pride in the Wilson family. How can grandma change her mind now…” Claire sobbed.
Charlie continued to soothe her, “Maybe they will need you to step in as director soon. If you keep crying like this, you won’t look your best on stage later…”
Claire, still emotional, replied, “That’s impossible! Grandma has made her decision. There’s no chance to reverse it. You should go back inside and let me be alone…”
Just then, Lady Wilson and Harold dashed out of the banquet hall.
The elderly woman, panting from the exertion, was followed by a crowd of onlookers curious about the commotion.
Upon seeing Charlie and Claire, Harold rushed over, gazing down at Claire with tear-filled eyes, and implored, “Claire, chase after Vice President Young! Ask her not to end our partnership!”
Claire looked bewildered, “Terminate the partnership? Why?”
Harold snapped, “Why are you pretending to be innocent? It has to be you who instructed Vice President Young to embarrass me in front of everyone! If you don’t fix this, I won’t forgive you!”
Slap!
Lady Wilson couldn’t contain her anger and struck Harold once more, chastising, “You wretched boy, how can you speak to your sister like that? She’s the director of our Wilson Group!”
Harold protested, “But grandma… didn’t you agree to make me the director?”
Lady Wilson rebuked him furiously, “If you hadn’t drugged me, would I have reversed my decision at the last minute? If you persist in your foolishness, get out of the Wilson family!”
After being struck twice by her, Harold felt an intense anger rise within him, but he bit his tongue, swallowing his rage.
Lady Wilson then turned to Claire, pleading, “Claire, I beg you—you’re the director of the Wilson family now. Hurry and explain things to Vice President Young, or it could spell the end for us!”
Claire gazed at Charlie, uncertainty etched on her face.
Charlie shrugged, adding, “I told you they would come looking to appoint you as the director. You still didn’t believe me; look at your face — it’s all red from crying…”
With a blush creeping onto her cheeks, Claire wiped her tears away and said, “Then I’ll try to reach out to Emgrand.”
She quickly dialed Doris Young’s number.
Everyone’s eyes were glued to her.
After a moment, the call connected, and Claire said, “Hello, Vice President Young. Grandma asked me to explain that I will take up the director position for the Wilson family and handle our project with Emgrand. Can you give us another chance…”
Doris Young chuckled in response, “If you’re the director and can take responsibility, then it’s no problem, and the collaboration can continue. However, if it’s anyone else, it’s all off the table…”
“Vice President Young… thank you so much…”
Claire couldn’t shake her confusion. It felt as if the Emgrand Group had come here solely to support her. It seemed so unusual.
Doris Young replied with a smile, “This is what our chairman wishes. If there’s a chance in the future, the chairman will explain everything to you personally…”
Claire remained baffled. Who was the chairman? She had never met him. Why was he extending this help towards her?
“Could you please come back to the banquet hall?” Claire asked nervously.
The chairman had left in anger, clearly upset with the Wilson family. It would be difficult to ask them to return at this point.
But to her surprise, Doris Young agreed without hesitation.
Before long, everyone witnessed Doris Young’s car reappear at the hotel entrance.
At that moment, all eyes were filled with a mixture of horror and admiration directed at Claire.
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 11
After Harold kowtowed three times, tears of humiliation filled his eyes.
Yet, he dared not make any rash moves in that moment.
He realized that his grandmother must be very disappointed in him right now.
At this point, he was determined not to provoke her with anything he said.
Seeing Harold kneeling and admitting his wrongdoing, Lady Wilson felt a wave of relief wash over her.
She had never wanted her grandson to bow to Charlie, whom she considered a failure, but the stakes were too high; this vow concerned her life.
Having always held a strong belief in Buddhism, she worried greatly that if Harold had refused to kneel and acknowledge his mistake, it would haunt her and prevent her from sleeping or eating out of fear of retribution.
Turning to Harold, she said softly, “Harold, these three kowtows are meant to teach you a lesson. In the future, don’t make bets with others unless you’re certain. If you do place a bet, don’t put your family at risk!”
With a sorrowful expression, Harold replied, “Grandma, I understand. I will never dare to do it again…”
As she spoke, he shot a resentful glance at Charlie, thinking to himself, you worthless person, you’ve forced me to kneel before you, and one day I will make you pay for this!
Lady Wilson then continued, “It’s a tremendous achievement that Claire secured this contract today. Everyone should make the most of this time to prepare. We need to build a strong relationship with Emgrand Group!”
Charlie interjected, “Grandma, since Claire has negotiated a project deal, shouldn’t we consider her for the position of company director?”
Lady Wilson raised her eyebrows, contemplating the suggestion.
She had indeed claimed that whoever secured the contract would become the director.
However, the thought that Claire had never been favored by her and her ineffectual husband always disgusted her, causing her heart to race with anxiety.
If Claire were to gain praise, she might not remain under Lady Wilson’s control in the future—what would she do then?
At that moment, she felt inclined to retract her earlier promise.
After all, she hadn’t sworn a binding oath when she made that promise, so she could easily backtrack without guilt.
Yet, she decided that it wasn’t the right time to voice her concerns about Claire’s newly signed contract. Instead, she said, “Here’s what we’ll do: I will host a banquet tomorrow night and invite the key figures in Aurous Hill. At that event, I will announce our cooperation with Emgrand Group and the appointment of the new director in person.”
Upon hearing this, Charlie felt a sense of relief.
Claire smiled gently, believing that the director position was finally hers. She would no longer face exclusion, and her parents could hold their heads high!
Lady Wilson turned to Claire again and said, “Claire, there’s one more thing I need your help with.”
Claire promptly responded, “Grandma, what is it?”
Lady Wilson requested, “I need you to reach out to the chairman of Emgrand and invite him to our banquet tomorrow.”
After a brief pause, she added with anticipation, “If he attends, it would surely benefit our Wilson family and enhance our reputation!”
Claire paused thoughtfully, then hesitantly replied, “But… I only met Doris Young, the vice chairman of Emgrand Group, and I’ve never met the chairman. Besides, we just received the project, and holding such a banquet might come off as too overzealous…”
“What does that matter? I want to showcase to all of Aurous Hill that we are now aligned with the powerful Emgrand, and our Wilson family will thrive in the future!”
After stating this, Lady Wilson continued, “If the chairman of Emgrand Group can’t make it, inviting Doris Young would suffice. She is the second-highest ranking in Emgrand, and her presence would still carry weight.”
At this point, Lady Wilson was already brimming with excitement.
Imagining how those influential groups and families that once looked down on the Wilsons would soon have to rely on them filled her with exhilaration.
Under her leadership, the Wilson family would achieve greater glory!
Claire thought for a moment before cautiously stating, “I see, I’ll make an effort…”
“Not just an effort! You must extend the invitation!”
Claire nodded slowly, then quietly asked Charlie, “What if the chairman of Emgrand doesn’t come? What if Doris Young declines?”
Charlie chuckled and replied, “Just give it a shot. You have Doris Young’s number, right? Maybe a simple call will convince them to attend.”
The Wilson family’s banquet is set not only to demonstrate their strength to the outside world but also to announce Claire’s promotion to director.
It’s not unreasonable for a husband to support his wife’s advancement!
At that moment, Claire was unaware that her husband was, in fact, the chairman of Emgrand Group. She sighed with mixed feelings and remarked, “But the chairman is an important figure at Emgrand, and I’ve heard he also hails from a prominent family in Eastcliff. Such influential individuals are busy with so many matters; how could he possibly make time to come to the banquet?”
Charlie grinned and said, “I doubt it’s as busy as you think. Maybe he spends his days at home with his wife, cooking and cleaning.”
Claire rolled her eyes at him and replied, “Do you really think everyone is like you?”
Charlie nodded, “Yes, it’s quite possible that the Emgrand Group’s chairman is just like me…”
Claire smirked and teased, “Tsk! How can that be true!”
