“Cynthia?!” Lord Wade eximed on the other end of the line. “How are you?! Have you been in any danger?!”


    Cynthia, her voice trembling with emotion, replied, “I’ve been held by Charlie! He’s refusing to let me return to Eastcliff for the New Year! Dad, he’s so disrespectful and arrogant. I need your help!”


    Lord Wade was taken aback. “What happened? Why did you have a falling out with Charlie?”<fn1879> ???s ??????? ?s ?????? ?? F?nd-Novel</fn1879>


    At that moment, Charlie took over the call, his tone icy. “She tricked me into going to my mother-inw, asking her to persuade my wife to divorce me. Is this how the Wade family operates?”


    Lord Wade was stunned and paused before sighing, “Charlie, she is still your aunt.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie shot back, “And what does that matter? What gives her the right to meddle in my marriage? Don’t say she doesn’t have that right; even you don’t have that authority!”


    Feeling a mix of regret and understanding, Lord Wade replied, “You’re right; she shouldn’t have acted that way. I apologize for her behavior. You can let here home…”


    Charlie responded coldly, “I’ve made it clear: she’s staying in Aurous Hill for the New Year. After that, I’ll consider letting her go, but not before!”


    Lord Wade hesitated, then said resignedly, “Fine, it’s your decision.”


    Upon hearing this, Cynthia felt defeated and pleaded, “Dad! I want to go back to Eastcliff to celebrate the New Year with you!”


    Lord Wade advised her, “Cynthia, your temper is too fiery. Learn from this experience. Don’t be 50 years old and still causing trouble like a young person!”


    Cynthia was at a loss for words, feeling trapped and hurt.


    Lord Wade continued, “Charlie, if you have the chance,e home. Grandpa really…”


    Before he could finish, Charlie hung up, feeling no connection to Lord Wade, especially given his partial responsibility for Charlie’s parents’ demise.


    As soon as the call ended, Cynthia choked back tears and demanded, “Charlie! Let me celebrate the New Year in Aurous Hill! I want to be alone in the Presidential Suite at Shangri-La!”


    Charlie chuckled and replied, “The Presidential Suite? I think you’re just trying to blind yourself with luxury. I’ll rent you a room in the vige instead and have you stay there for a week.”


    “What?!” Cynthia eximed in disbelief. “You want me to live in the vige?! How cruel!”


    Charlie smirked, suddenly recalling that it was almost the Chinese New Year. He wondered where Sam had gone, who had arrived in Aurous Hill on a bicycle.


    He promptly dialed Loreen’s number.


    When Loreen answered, her voice was full of excitement. “Charlie, what a surprise! What made you think of calling me?”


    Charlie quickly inquired, “Loreen, do you know where your cousin Sam is?”


    Loreen replied, “He told me this morning he was about to cross the Yangtze River and might reach Aurous Hill tonight.”


    Charlie frowned and questioned, “Why is he taking so long?”


    Loreen exined, “He had a minor ident on his bike and hurt his arm, which slowed him down.”


    Charlie pressed further, “Have you secured a ce for him in the vige?”


    Loreen confirmed, “Yes, I found a ce for $500 a month, just as you requested.”


    Charlie nodded, “Alright, I’ll check it out tomorrow.”


    After hanging up, Don Albert approached with Donald, who was wearing a ck cloth covering.


    Charlie instructed Don Albert, “Make arrangements for someone to rent the worst single room in the vige for Ms. Wade. She’ll stay there for seven nights and won’t be allowed to leave during that time. She can only purchase the most basic items for her stay. Understand?”


    Don Albert nodded immediately, saying, “Understood, Master Wade. I’ll take care of it!”