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    Charlie immediately grasped that the two older individuals likely harbored some unique memories rted to “cooking” or “returning home with him,” which exined their awkward reactions.


    Paul also sensed the oddity but felt too shy to mention it. Instead, he leaned towards Charlie and suggested, “Charlie, let’s head to our suite first.”


    Turning to Matilda, he added, “Mom, you’ve been on the ne for over ten hours; you must be exhausted. Let’s go to the suite and chat if you need to speak with Uncle Wilson.”


    Suddenly, Matilda seemed to regain her focus. She started to reflect on her past with Jacob, even recalling the details of their first intimate encounter. A blush crept over her face as she remarked, “Oh dear, I’m so forgetful! Yes, let’s go to our suite and talk!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Jacob quickly chimed in, “Absolutely, let’s head to the suite. It’s my fault; once I started talking, I lost track of everything!”


    Charlie sighed, shaking his head helplessly. They were like kindling and a roaring fire reuniting after twenty years! If given a chance to cross paths, they would undoubtedly create the most intense campfire imaginable.


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    Taking charge, Charlie guided everyone toward the dining hall at Shangri-La.


    The manager of the food and beverage department was waiting at the entrance, having received prior instructions. He hurried over and greeted Charlie, saying, “Hello, sir! Are you a member of Shangri-La?”


    Charlie replied, “No, I’m not a member, but I’ve arranged for a friend to book a private suite for me.”


    “Could I have your name, please? What is the suite number?”


    “My name is Charlie Wade, but I’m unsure of the suite number. I reserved it through your manager, Mr. Cameron.”


    The manager bowed respectfully and responded, “Ah, so you are Mr. Wade! Your suite is ready; please follow me.”


    Charlie nodded slightly with a smile and said, “Thank you.”


    As the manager led them to the suite, Paul asked with curiosity, “Charlie, do you know Mr. Cameron?”


    Charlie nodded politely. “Yes, but we’re merely acquaintances.”


    Paul remarked, “If I’m not mistaken, Shangri-La is one of the Wade family’s properties in Eastcliff, and Mr. Cameron here serves as the family spokesperson.”


    Charlie looked at Paul in surprise. He hadn’t anticipated this American to have such knowledge of China and Aurous Hill. He asked, “Paul, you must have done extensive research about Aurous Hill, right?”


    Paul humbly nodded, saying, “Yes, when I decided to relocate thepany to Aurous Hill, I made sure to study the local situation. Thispany is my father’s cherished possession, and I wouldn’t want to move it into an unfamiliar environment without a solid understanding of the groundwork.”


    Charlie was taken aback, “Wow, Paul! I’m genuinely impressed! You’re incredibly thorough and possess remarkable foresight. I’m certain that you and yourpany will thrive in Aurous Hill.”<fne973> Chapters first released on find?novel</fne973>


    “You’re too kind, Charlie,” Paul replied with a polite smile.


    Then, as if a thought struck him, he looked at Charlie with curiosity and asked, “Charlie, since yourst name is Wade and you know Mr. Cameron at Shangri-La, are you part of the Wade family from Eastcliff?”


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