The following day.


    Stefanie’s flight was scheduled to depart at 8:30 in the morning.


    The semi-finals of the Sandapetition were set to begin at ten o’clock that same morning.


    With this in mind, Charlie nned to first drop Stefanie off at the airport and then head to the gym to catch Aurora’s match.


    Early that morning, Charlie approached Jacob, his father-inw, and asked, “Dad, are you using the car this morning? If not, I’d like to take it. I have something to take care of.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Jacob smiled and replied, “I’ll be giving a lecture on the appraisal of antique literature for the Calligraphy and Painting Association at the University for the Elderly this morning.”


    Afterward, Jacob shot Charlie a knowing nce, implying, “You get what I mean.”


    In that instant, Charlie understood. This was likely thest event between the Senior Citizens University and the Calligraphy and Painting Association. Jacob was probably meeting with Matilda, and since his mother-inw was unaware, he seized the chance to deepen his connection with her.


    Given that he was attending a lecture at the senior college, it was clear that his true intention was to see Matilda.


    Just then, ine came downstairs and, upon hearing their conversation, scoffed, “What kind of calligraphy and painting nonsense are you involved in every day?”


    Jacob retorted angrily, “You don’t know anything! I’m now the standing director of the Painting and Calligraphy Association, and Mr. Price mentioned that he would rmend me for vice president during the next association change. At that point, I’ll be a significant figure in the Aurous Hill antiques and literary scene!”


    ine coldly replied, “Stop pretending like that matters. You should focus on making some money. Before you joined the Calligraphy and Painting Association, you were able to make a profit from antiques. But since your membership, I haven’t heard of you earning anything from your antiques. Are you hiding money from me?”<fn8637> ???? ????s? ???????s ?? find·novel</fn8637>


    Jacob snapped back, “ine, let’s not forget that we’re separated now. After you lost all that moneyst time, we agreed that I would handle the finances in this family, so you have no say in my qualifications!”


    Gritting her teeth, ine shot back, “Oh really, Wilson? You think being separated means I can’t do anything about it? Just wait! I’m going to your painting and calligraphy association and confront you in front of everyone. I want to see how you’ll face them then and continue your charade!”


    With that, ine added, “One visit won’t cut it. I’ll make it a point to show up at your Calligraphy and Painting Association twenty or thirty times a month until you’re satisfied!”


    Jacob felt a wave of fear wash over him.


    He was well aware of ine’s temperament; when she made a threat, she usually followed through.


    He had finally established a respectable position in the Calligraphy and Painting Association and was gaining some connections with Matilda. There was no way he could let ine jeopardize that!


    With her fiery personality and the fact that she had recently lost two front teeth, she was indeed stubborn. He couldn’t allow her to embarrass him at the Calligraphy and Painting Association!


    Moreover, if she set her sights on the association and discovered Matilda had returned to China and was in contact with him, she would undoubtedly cause chaos at both the Calligraphy Association and the University for the Elderly!