Upon hearing Charlie’s reassuring response, Stefanie’s spirits lifted just a bit.


    She managed to stop her tears, gently dried the remnants from the corners of her eyes with her fingers, and chuckled at herself: “Look at that, Charlie smiled! Honestly, I haven’t cried in years, but my dad’s illness has brought me back to my childhood, where tears flowed easily at the slightest conversation.”


    Charlie offered a faint smile andforted her, saying, “Don’t be too hard on yourself. Everyone experiences a range of emotions; it’s perfectly normal tough and cry, to feel joy and sorrow—there’s nothing wrong with that.”


    Stefanie softly nodded and inquired, “Charlie, do you still cry these days?”


    With a bittersweet smile, Charlie replied, “When I was eight, I shed so many tears, it felt like I had used up a lifetime’s supply.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Stefanie, with her eyes glistening, grasped his arm and said, “Charlie, you’ve endured so much over the years…”


    Charlie smiled nonchntly, “They say that hardship can lead to blessings. I didn’t believe it at first, but I’vee to see the truth in it.”


    In Charlie’s view, the greatest blessing in his life wasn’t just avoiding Stephen Thompson’s grasp but rather the unexpected discovery of the Apocalyptic Book.


    Without the Apocalyptic Book, even being a member of the Wade Family wouldn’t guarantee the immense strength he possesses today.


    All the respect he has earned is not merely because of his title as the Wade Family Master, but stems from his own capabilities. This distinction is crucial!


    Across the nation, there are more powerful families and affluent second-generation heirs who hold lofty positions. Yet, among these wealthy individuals, only a select few manage to earn respect through their own efforts.


    Take, for example, the son of a real estate mogul who crafted an image as an inte celebrity and a national idol. During prosperous economic times, he made some savvy investments and was hailed as a genius in the financial world.


    However, when the economy took a downturn, hispany quickly crumbled, leaving him with debts amounting to hundreds of millions or even billions, and he became a subject of ridicule.


    The truth is, his initialck of real strength meant that once the spotlight faded, his many ws wereid bare.


    In contrast, Charlie, even if he were to repay every cent of the $10 billion loan from the Emgrand Group and the Wade Family, would still stand tall as a true Dragon Master, earning the admiration of all.


    Moreover, he has the ability to generate tens or even hundreds of billions in wealth with just a few rejuvenating pills, prompting countless top families to bow to him.


    All of these achievements are opportunities granted to him by the Apocalyptic Book.


    If he hadn’t faced the struggles of his childhood, he wouldn’t have found the Apocalyptic Book by chance in Jasmine’s Antique Shop.


    Thus, Charlie firmly believes that God is just.


    As Mencius once stated, when the heavens wish to bestow good fortune upon the people, they must first endure trials that temper their minds, bodies, and spirits.


    At that moment, Liam sent a WeChat message to Charlie, saying, “Master Wade, Miss Cherie and I havepleted the contract. When would you like us to join you for dinner at Shangri-La?”


    Charlie responded, “Please hold on a moment, you and Miss Cherie.”


    After putting his phone away, he turned to Stefanie and said, “Daisy, Liam and Ms. Cherie are nearly ready. Let’s head to Shangri-La for dinner, but I have one more favor to ask of you.”


    Stefanie quickly replied, “Charlie, you don’t need to be so formal with me!”<fna7ac> Fresh chapters posted on FindN0vel</fna7ac>


    Charlie nodded earnestly, “My wife is a huge fan of yours and has always admired you. I’d like to invite her to join us for dinner tonight. Would that be alright?”