Noticing Jacob’s hesitation, ine quickly adopted a charming demeanor and said, “Sweetheart, we can still make money! ire’s business is beginning to thrive, and once it starts generating profit, she’ll entrust all her earnings to you for safekeeping. You’ll be the financial backbone of our family, alright?”


    Jacob felt a wave of relief wash over him at her suggestion. Realizing he couldn’t maintain the upper hand at this moment, he understood that resisting her would lead to more trouble. Compromising and epting her n seemed like the best course of action.


    Meanwhile, ine’s thoughts were quite different. ‘Jacob Wilson, you won’t escape my control! I’ve put you in charge of our family finances because we’re currently broke. You’re just a puppet for now, but once we have money, I’ll reim the power!’


    She was thrilled by this idea and cheerfully eximed, “Darling, you’re wonderful! I’ll cook your favorite braised prawns tomorrow!”


    Their reconciliation elicited two starkly different reactions. ire felt relieved, while Charlie was filled with regret.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie had always seen his father-inw as somewhat weak. He had hoped the old man would find his courage in a moment like this, but instead, he faltered just when it mattered most.


    Well, it was Jacob’s life to lead. If he chose to endure such a miserable existence, then so be it.


    After the turmoil, Charlie and ire retreated to their room, each lost in their own thoughts.


    As soon as they entered, ire appeared anxious and drained.


    “Honey, what’s bothering you?” Charlie asked with concern.


    ire sighed, shaking her head. “I’m so let down by Mom. Two million! How could she… sigh…”


    “If you’re worried about the money, don’t be. I’ll find a way to recover it,” Charlie reassured her.


    “It’s not just the money that concerns me; it’s about my mom. She’s such a headache!” ire replied.


    Charlie shrugged in resignation. “There’s really not much you can do. You know your mom better than I do.”


    ire nodded sadly. “I understand, which is why I feel so powerless. I can tell she’s not being genuine. Once Dad isn’t angry anymore, she’ll revert to her old ways.”


    Charlie gently patted her back. “Let’s not dwell on it right now. Focus on your business. Your parents are adults; they can handle their issues.”


    He then added, “By the way, I’ll look into buying furniture and appliances for the Thompson First vi.”


    “Oh?” ire eximed in surprise. “What do you have in mind?”<fn93b2> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? FindN0vel</fn93b2>


    “I’ve had a few feng shui jobs lined up these past couple of days, and I can make a decent amount from them. We can use that money for furniture and appliances, and then move in,” Charlie exined.


    ire frowned, concerned. “That’s another thing that worries me—your feng shui gig. What if it doesn’t work out? Those clients are VIPs in the city; we can’t afford to provoke them.”


    Charlie smiled reassuringly. “Don’t worry, I’m quite skilled at what I do. My work yields positive results. Just look at Lord Moore; he built the Moore family empire, worth over 100 billion dors. How could I possibly deceive someone of his stature? If my feng shui didn’t have merit, he wouldn’t trust me so much.”


    ire tilted her head, contemting his words. After a moment, she nodded slightly. “That makes sense.” Suddenly, she added, “But you must not lie or create trouble like my mom does, okay?”


    Charlie chuckled and nodded. “Alright, my dear wife! I know what I’m doing.”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>