Just like ire, Loreen is a big fan of Stefanie. If Charlie hadn’t been there, she would have eagerly rushed over to snap a photo with her idol.


    Unable to contain her curiosity, Loreen cautiously asked, “Charlie, how did you meet Miss Sun?”


    Charlie found himself at a loss for words. If he exined that Stefanie was merely a customer seeking Feng Shui advice, it would sound strange to be ice skating at Heathbrook with her. On the flip side, if he revealed that he and Stefanie were childhood friends, it would expose his true identity. After all, Loreen only knew him as an orphan who grew up in the Aurous Hill City Orphanage. How could someone from such humble beginnings possibly know the eldest daughter of the prestigious Sun family from Eastcliff? It just didn’t add up.


    Charlie realized that exining his connection to Stefanie without revealing too much about himself was quite challenging. Just then, Stefanie chimed in with a warm smile, “Charlie and I have known each other since we were very young!”


    Loreen was taken aback! She began to piece things together, thinking, “Charlie has lived in the Aurous Hill Welfare Institute since he was a child. After leaving the orphanage at eighteen, he worked at a construction site and eventually met ire’s grandfather, who helped him get into Aurous Hill University for a year before he married ire…”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “If I do the math, Charlie’s life should have kept him in Aurous Hill. So how on earth does he know Miss Sun’s family? Their backgrounds are worlds apart!”


    “Could it be that Charlie has a secret life I don’t know about?”


    “This seems to be the only exnation…”


    Intrigued, Loreen couldn’t help but ask, “Miss Sun, how did you and Charlie be childhood friends? Didn’t Charlie grow up in Aurous Hill?”


    Stefanie instinctively wanted to share the truth, but Charlie quickly interjected, “This is a long story…”<fn92aa> For original chapters go to findnovel</fn92aa>


    Loreen looked at Charlie, eager for his next words. Charlie understood that Stefanie’sment had challenged Loreen’s understanding of him, and she wouldn’t let it go easily. If he didn’t provide a satisfying answer now, she would likely dig deeper in the future, possibly even discussing it with ire.


    With that in mind, Charlie exined, “When I was younger, Miss Sun’s parents visited the Aurous Hill Welfare Institute. They made a generous donation and organized a charity event where I was one of the beneficiaries. That’s when I met Miss Sun. Since I was a bit older, she always called me ‘brother,’ and we shared a close bond like siblings.”


    Stefanie nodded in agreement, understanding that Charlie wanted to keep his connection to the Wade family a secret. “Yes, so brother Charlie and I have known each other for a long time!” she confirmed.


    Loreen’s expression shifted to one of understanding. It wasmon for wealthy individuals to engage in charitable acts, so Charlie’s story made sense. With Stefanie supporting his exnation, Loreen no longer had any doubts.


    She yfully scolded Charlie, “Charlie, you know such a big star like Miss Sun, and you’ve never mentioned it?”


    Charlie smiled, “You don’t really know me. I’ve never been one to brag. There’s no need for me to talk about knowing Miss Sun. Besides, in everyone’s eyes, I’m just a nobody. If I mentioned it, no one would believe me anyway, and it would just give them a reason tough. So why should I invite ridicule?”