When Mr. Wade made his announcement, gasps of surprise echoed through the entire audience!


    Bruce’s son—could that be Charlie?


    Everyone had known for some time now that Charlie was alive, especially after Lord Wade asked Stephen Thompson to purchase the Emgrand Group and hand it over to Charlie, inviting him to return to the family.


    Except for the elderly patriarch, the rest of the family felt uneasy about Charlie’s potential return, harboring strong feelings of resentment. They feared he mighte back to Eastcliff and challenge them for control over the Wade Family’s wealth and influence.


    Fortunately, Charlie turned down Stephen Thompson’s offer and chose not to return to the Wade household, allowing everyone to breathe easier and lower their defenses.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Nheless, the fact that the grandfather had gifted Charlie the Emgrand Group, worth hundreds of billions, created significant discontent among the family members.


    The Wade family’s assets are valued at over trillions, but with arge number of heirs, the wealth gets divided. Charlie’s grandfather had four sons and two daughters. Except for the second son, Bruce, who passed away at a young age, the other three sons had seven grandsons and six granddaughters. Although the two daughters were married, they held significant roles in the Wade family’s financial empire. Consequently, even with an equal distribution, it was nearly impossible for each person to receive a share close to 100 billion, given the number of heirs.


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    At that time, numerous rtives united in opposition, vocally protesting their father’s unusual decision.


    However, the patriarch stood firm, justifying his choice by stating that the Wade family owed a great deal to Bruce’s family.


    Though everyone felt a deep-seated dissatisfaction, they were somewhat relieved that Charlie had no intention of returning to Eastcliff to im more assets, leading them to reluctantly ept the situation.


    To many, it seemed preferable for Charlie to remain an influential figure elsewhere, as this would not interfere with their ambitions to secure the position of Wade Family Patriarch.


    However, the old man genuinely wished for Charlie to return and even wanted him to marry into the Banks Family, which many viewed as an invitation to trouble.


    In response, Corran Wade eximed, “Dad! Bruce’s son has been living away from us for so many years! He hasn’t received a top-tier education, hasn’t undergone family training, and is essentially just a wild man. How can we expect him to marry into the Banks Family? It’sughable! Plus, I believe he has already formed a family in Aurous Hill!”


    “Exactly, Dad!” Myles, the third son, chimed in quickly: “All of our Wade grandchildren have attended prestigious private schools, studying from kindergarten through high school. Each one has gone to elite universities abroad. They’ve all received exceptional education thatbines both Chinese and Western elements. They are well-versed in knowledge, business, and management; they even learn multiplenguages, horsemanship, and golf. Meanwhile, the son of the second brother grew up in an orphanage and hasn’t even attended university. How could Miss Banks from the Banks Family ever consider him?”


    Others nodded in agreement, echoing his sentiments.


    At that moment, Stephen Thompson spoke up, “Master Charlie did attend university, though not for a full four years. I’ve had some interactions with him, and I believe he possesses the same grace and courage as thete second master, Bruce. He truly stands out among his peers!”


    Jon interjected sharply, “Thompson, this isn’t your ce to speak. Look around you; everyone here is a Wade! You’re just a domestic servant with a foreign surname. What right do you have to voice your opinions?”


    Stephen Thompson replied calmly, “While I may not bear the Wade surname, my life was given to me by the second master. I have pledged my loyalty to the Wade family, and I speak with a clear conscience!”


    Brenden coldly retorted, “Do you think we don’t see through you? Your loyalty lies not with the Wade family but with my second uncle. You’ve gone to great lengths to conceal Charlie’s whereabouts and have manipted grandpa into acquiring the Emgrand Group for him. Now, do you hope to persuade Grandpa to bring him back to Eastcliff? Your selfish motives are clear; you want to help Charlie vie for the position of Wade Family Patriarch, don’t you?”


    The atmosphere shifted dramatically at Brenden’s words, and everyone’s expressions turned tense!<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>