The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 77

The person most devastated by the downfall of Elite Vault Enterprise is Lady Wilson.

The Wilson family is currently facing financial difficulties, and she had hoped that Claire might persuade Elite Vault Enterprise to extend credit for a batch of building materials, which would have provided a temporary relief from their monetary woes. However, to her shock, the entire Elite Vault Enterprise was wiped out in a matter of hours! At this moment, Lady Wilson is primarily concerned about their financial situation and figuring out how to raise funds has become her utmost priority.

Claire chose not to inform her grandmother about the events of the previous day. Following this experience, she secretly vowed to herself that she would no longer involve herself in her family’s matters, choosing instead to focus solely on her partnership with Emgrand Group. For anything beyond that, even if her grandmother were to plead with her, she would refuse to intervene.

The following day, Claire felt a significant improvement in both her mental and physical state, buzzing with excitement to dive back into work.

Charlie decided to take a brief walk to buy some groceries that morning. Upon returning home, he noticed his father-in-law, Jacob, sitting on the sofa with a gloomy expression, sighing heavily.

Furrowing his brow, Charlie asked, “Dad, why do you look so down? What got you feeling upset now? Did someone con you in an antique deal again?”

Taking a sip of jasmine tea, Jacob replied irritably, “Don’t even mention antiques! It irritates me just thinking about it!”

“What’s going on?” Charlie pressed, curiosity piqued. “Did you really get scammed?”

Jacob explained, “It’s not that I was conned, it’s about the auction quotas at the Treasure Pavilion!”

Charlie raised an eyebrow in surprise. “What’s the Treasure Pavilion?”

Jacob replied “It’s a clubhouse operated by the Aurous Hill Cultural and Art Association, where high-class cultural and antique auctions frequently take place. They offer rare items that you can’t find in stores. Each family gets a quota to participate.”

As Jacob spoke, a glimmer of excitement flickered on his face, but it quickly faded into disappointment. “The Wilson family only received one invitation and your grandmother actually gave it to Harold. That kid has never dealt with antiques, he doesn’t know anything about them. What’s the point of him going? He’ll just make a fool of himself!”

Charlie understood how passionate Jacob was about antiques and recognized how much it hurt him to lose this opportunity.

Trying to lighten the mood, Charlie said, “Dad, if you really want to go, why don’t you just buy an invitation from a reseller?”

Jacob waved his hand dismissively, “The Treasure Pavilion Auction is organized by the Moore family, the most powerful family in Aurous Hill. Countless people are vying for those invitations. How would I ever get one?”

Charlie smiled to himself, realizing that this was an auction hosted by the Moore family.

Didn’t Jasmine, the eldest daughter of the Moore family, ask him for help with identifying antiques? Obtaining an invitation should be a simple matter of reaching out to her.

With this in mind, Charlie replied nonchalantly, “I have friends within the Aurous Hill elite, it shouldn’t be too difficult to secure two invitations.”

Jacob was skeptical and shook his head, “Forget it. What kind of respectable friends do you even have? I bet they’re just bad influences. How could they possibly have connections to the Moore family?”

Not bothering to engage further, Charlie went downstairs, called Jasmine and said, “Miss Moore, could you help me get two invitations to the Treasure Pavilion auction?”

With enthusiasm, Jasmine replied, “Mr. Wade, will two be enough? If not, I can get you a few more.”

Charlie glanced at the invitation he received, replying, “That’s plenty, just my father-in-law and I will be attending together.”

Jacob was an avid collector of cultural relics, while Claire and her mother-in-law had no interest. Even if they were invited, they would consider it a waste of time.

After the recent experience at the Antique Street, Charlie knew he needed to accompany his father-in-law to prevent him from getting swept away and losing everything in a bad deal. He was also keen to see if any rare spiritual medicines or treasures would be up for auction.

Speaking of treasures, Charlie couldn’t help but remember the stone inscribed with “peace and wealth.”

After rescuing Loreen, that stone had vanished. He assumed it must have been lost in the process of helping her.

He retraced his steps from that day, but unfortunately, no trace of it remained.

Fortunately, he had absorbed the stone’s reiki; otherwise, he would regret losing it immensely.

Considering that everything auctioned at the Treasure Pavilion would be extraordinary treasures, he hoped to find something remarkable.

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By the time Claire returned home from work, Jacob was still sulking and lacked the appetite to join for dinner.

Charlie could sense that he was upset over the auction invitation.

Just then, Jasmine called, saying, “Mr. Wade, I apologize. I’m in Lancaster this afternoon, but I’m downstairs at your house now. I’ll deliver the invitation letter.”

Charlie quickly responded, “I’ll come down to get it!”

He dashed out the door.

Jasmine arrived in her Rolls-Royce and as soon as she spotted Charlie, she exited the vehicle and handed over two invitations.

Charlie thanked her and headed back inside without further conversation.

Upon entering his home, Jacob remained in a sour mood.

Claire tried to console him, saying, “Oh, Dad, don’t be upset. Grandma gave the invitation to Harold hoping he would seize the chance to meet more people from the upper class and build connections.”

Jacob sighed and replied, “Your grandmother has always favored me less since I was a child. She has little regard for me, instead doting on your uncle and Harold. Nothing has changed, it genuinely frustrates me!”

Claire nodded knowingly, aware of her grandmother’s biases.

Initially, Grandma thought her father lacked potential, leaning more on her uncle.

Then, as Claire couldn’t inherit the family business being a girl, she grew increasingly indulgent toward Harold.

After Claire married Charlie, her grandmother practically abandoned any belief in her family’s prospects.

At that moment, Charlie approached Jacob and presented him with two golden invitations, saying, “Dad, I managed to get the invitations you were hoping for.”

“What!!” Jacob sprang up as if propelled by a spring! He snatched the invitation from Charlie’s hand, eagerly inspecting it and was so thrilled he could barely articulate a response.

Claire, standing nearby, was equally astonished. She grabbed the invitation from her father and examined it, it indeed was an invitation to the Treasure Pavilion.

“Fantastic! Charlie, you’re truly my amazing son-in-law.” Jacob exclaimed, his face flushed with excitement as he struggled to find his words.

He clapped Charlie on the shoulder, saying, “My daughter made the right choice marrying you.”

“Tsk, it’s just an invitation and you’re acting like you’ve won the lottery,” Elaine, his mother-in-law, scolded teasingly.

Jacob clutched the invitation tightly and retorted, “What do you know? This is an invitation from the Treasure Pavilion!”

With newfound enthusiasm, he turned to Charlie, saying, “Quick, sit down, it’s time to eat!”

Then, he called out to Claire, “Go grab the bottle of fine whiskey from my room, let’s celebrate over a few drinks tonight with my wonderful son-in-law!”

Elaine shot Jacob an annoyed look but said nothing further, observing his delight.

Claire felt a surge of happiness but also curiosity. After retrieving the bottle, she settled beside Charlie and nudged him teasingly, “How did you manage to get this invitation?”

Earlier that day, she had inquired at her workplace about acquiring an invitation for her father but learned that invitations to the Treasure Pavilion were limited to individuals within each family! How had Charlie secured one?

Charlie smiled and replied, “I asked a friend for it. He had two invitations but didn’t want to attend, so he passed them along to me.”

“Is it really that coincidental?” Claire questioned skeptically. “I’ve never heard you mention this friend with such an impressive family background. What’s his name?”

Casually, Charlie responded, “His last name is Quinton. I helped him out last time at the antique street. Dad knows him…”

Jacob chimed in, “That’s true, the one named Quinton even gifted a jade bracelet, which is supposedly worth five or six million!”