At that moment, Charlie was consumed by a fiery rage.


    He couldn’t believe that there were traffickers audacious enough to target orphans!


    The thought of those innocent children possibly being sold to a syndicate that might even harm them filled him with a violent urge to destroy those human traffickers beyond recognition.


    “Lisa, where are you?” he demanded into the phone. “Are you at the orphanage?”


    “Yes!” Lisa replied with urgency, “I just returned from the police station. Mrs. Lewis and the others are still there.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “That’s good,” Charlie said. “Please wait for me at the orphanage; I’ll be there as soon as I can!”


    He hung up and rushed out, not even bothering to inform ire of his departure.


    As he hurried down the stairs, ine, d in shiny red pajamas, impatiently urged, “Charlie, go make breakfast! I’m starving.”


    Charlie scowled, his indignation rising. “If you’re so hungry, why don’t you make your own breakfast?”


    ine clenched her teeth in frustration and retorted, “Oh! So you think you’re something special now, being rude to me?!”<fnee00> Get full chapters from findnovel</fnee00>


    Charlie nodded defiantly. “Yes, I do. If you can manage to get such a big vi, then you’re impressive too!”


    ine’s expression shifted. “What do you mean by that? Do you really think you’re capable just because you got this vi? How dare you show your face to me like this?!”


    Charlie responded coldly, “I dare! Do you remember how you treated me while I lived under your roof? I hope you take a moment to reflect on that. Soon enough, I might just treat you the same way you treated me.”


    “You…” ine’s rage began to fade as she realized Charlie had changed.


    It was evident that she had lost her power over him. In the past, she would belittle him for living in her house, eating her food, and using her money. But now, the tables had turned.


    Just then, Jacob stepped out of the elevator. Noticing Charlie heading out, he inquired, “Charlie, where are you off to?”


    “I need to go to the orphanage; there’s something important I need to take care of,” Charlie replied.


    Jacob quickly added, “Oh, I need to head to the Calligraphy and Painting Association too. Let me give you a ride.”


    Charlie nodded appreciatively. “Thanks, Dad.”


    ine stomped her feet in frustration. “Jacob Wilson, you can’t leave! Hurry and make breakfast for me!”


    Jacob shot her a disdainful look. “Do it yourself or just go hungry!”


    Ignoring herpletely, both men exited through the main door.


    ine stood there, seething as she red at their retreating figures.


    Her authority in the family had evaporated; even these two men, who once seemed meek, were now dismissing her, especially Jacob. He had even summoned the courage to ask for a divorce! How dare he!


    This man, who had been silent for over two decades, had suddenly grown bold. Something must have happened recently to trigger this drastic change in his demeanor, and she was determined to find out what it was.


    Charlie and Jacob made their way to the garage and climbed into Jacob’s BMW.


    As soon as they were on the road, Jacob anxiously asked, “Charlie, how can I get rid of that shrew?! You have plenty of unconventional ideas; hurry up and share some!”


    Charlie replied, “If you want a divorce, you’ll need to go through a trial separation for at least two years. Didn’t Mom mention that yesterday?”