In that instant, Caleb noticed something significant in Charlie’s expression—it was clear that Charlie had experienced a monumental shift in his life.


    No longer was he the downtrodden individual who skipped school,cked parental support, and was scorned by those around him.


    Now, he was Charlie’s brother and the assistant to the chairman of the Lane Group.


    Additionally, he was earning an impressive annual sry of two million dors!


    If his former girlfriend were to learn about his remarkable job and status, her pretentious mother might even kneel before him, begging for a reconciliation with her daughter.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


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    From this point forward, that family no longer deserved someone of his caliber.


    This wasn’t due to Caleb’s inted ego; rather, he understood that his newfound fortune was entirely thanks to his brother, Charlie.


    He wanted to express his gratitude but also wished to avoid putting Charlie in an ufortable position.


    At that moment, everyone gathered at the table gazed at Charlie as if he were a deity.


    With a single phone call, he had donated one million dors to an orphanage. In addition, his friend had matched that donation, contributing another million dors, all because of Charlie.


    Furthermore, he had managed to contact Travis Lane, the wealthiest man in Lancaster!


    With that very call, he secured Caleb a new job with a staggering annual sry of two million dors.


    The influence and power Charlie wielded surpassed the wildest imaginations of those present!


    However, ire was unfazed by it all. She was well aware that Charlie specialized in Feng Shui for affluent clients, which exined his connection to Travis.


    The other attendees, unaware of this background, were already shifting in their seats, lifting their wine sses as they looked toward Charlie.


    They were eager to toast him, hoping to forge a closer rtionship and perhaps benefit from Charlie’s connections for better job opportunities.


    Just as everyone raised their sses in anticipation, ire’s phone rang.


    It was ine, Charlie’s mother-inw. The moment ire answered, ine’s distressed voice filled the line: “My dear daughter, you need toe home right away! Your father is threatening to divorce me. I can’t bear this! If you don’t return now, you’ll only be left waiting for your mother’s dead body!”


    ire felt a wave of panic wash over her. She hadn’t expected such a crisis to erupt at home right after her mother had just returned.


    Quickly, she turned to Charlie, who was seated beside her, and said, “It seems my parents are having a serious argument at home. We should head back immediately.”


    Charlie nodded in response. He then raised his wine ss and addressed the group, “Mrs. Lewis and dear friends, I’m truly sorry, but an urgent matter hase up at home. ire and I must leave now. We’ll catch up with you all another time!”


    Mrs. Lewis responded quickly, “Please, both of you, go and handle your urgent family matters. Don’t let us keep you.”


    However, those who were hoping to gain something from Charlie felt disheartened. Somemented, “Brother Charlie, I didn’t even get a chance to drink with you… why don’t you have a couple more sses before you leave?”


    Charlie replied calmly, “I won’t be drinking anymore. Perhaps next time. I really must go deal with some family issues.”


    After finishing his statement, Charlie raised his ss and said earnestly, “I’ll finish this ss before I leave.”


    With that, he downed the contents of his ss, took ire’s hand, and exited the restaurant.


    Since Charlie had been drinking during dinner, ire was the designated driver for the evening.


    On their way home, ire expressed her concerns, “I think my dad is still infatuated with Aunt Matilda, and that’s why he wants to divorce my mom. I’m really worried. Can you help me find a way to change his mind?”


    Charlie responded, “How can we interfere in such a situation? If Dad truly no longer loves Mom, forcing them to stay together would only lead to more pain for everyone.”


    With a sigh, ire asked, “So, you’re saying that separation might be better, as short-term pain is preferable to long-term suffering?”