Meanwhile, Charlie had already cycled several hundred meters away. To avoid being traced by Deana, he decided against stopping for any groceries and headed straight to Thompson First.


    As he rode, he called Isaac Cameron. The moment Isaac picked up, Charlie instructed him, “Isaac, someone visited the old house where my parents lived today. I need your help to find out who it was!”


    Isaac Cameron responded, surprised, “Master, did you visit the old house today?”


    “Yes!” Charlie confirmed. “I encountered a woman there. She looked at me and called out my father’s name. I need you to uncover her identity, and determine whether she is an enemy or a friend, as well as any connection she has with my father.”


    “Understood!” Isaac replied promptly. “I’ll start the investigation right away!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie added, “There’s one more thing you need to look into for me.”


    Isaac quickly replied, “Of course, Master. What is it?”


    Charlie instructed, “Find out the current status of the owner of the old house. When will the verdict be announced, and when will the house be put up for auction? I intend to purchase that old house!”


    “Certainly, young master! I’ll find that information for you!”


    Next, Charlie stumbled upon a supermarket near Thompson First and decided to pick up a few items before heading home. Just as he exited the store, his phone rang— it was Isaac Cameron.


    “Master, I have updates on both matters!”


    Charlie responded, “Let’s hear them one at a time.”


    Isaac quickly reported, “The seconddy from the Thorne Family of Eastcliff, Deana, visited your parents’ former residence today.”


    Charlie frowned and asked, “The Thorne Family? Deana? What’s the connection?” Isaac exined, “This Deana is Zayne’s wife.”


    “What?” Charlie eximed, taken aback. “Zayne’s wife? The mother of Fitz and Zara?”


    “Exactly,” Isaac confirmed. “She arrived in Aurous Hill this morning.”


    Charlie inquired, “Why would she go to my parents’ former residence? Did she know my father?”


    Isaac rified, “You might not be aware, but Deana has always had feelings for your father, although he didn’t reciprocate back in the day.”


    Charlie felt a mix of surprise and embarrassment. It was unexpected to learn that Zayne’s wife harbored feelings for his father. He recalled that Xion, Zayne’s illegitimate daughter, had just been exposed by the Japanese media the previous night. It seemed odd that Deana would rush to the former residence so soon. If Zayne found out, he would likely be furious.


    Isaac added, “Young Master, there’s more news regarding the house.”


    Charlie urged, “Go ahead!” Isaac exined, “The owner’s case was concluded just two days ago. He was convicted of illegal fundraising, involving a substantial amount of money. His financial situation is dire, and he won’t be able to repay the investors. As a result, he faces a sentence, and all his assets are likely to be seized forpensation. Therefore, once the verdict is delivered, the house will enter the judicial auction process. If all goes well, the auction could begin within a week!”


    Hearing this, Charlie felt a surge of excitement. “Please register me for the auction. I must buy this house!”<fnad32> ?? ??? ???? ?? ???? ???? ???????s, ????s? ??s?? fin?novel</fnad32>


    Isaac assured him, “Of course, Master! I’ll take care of it!”


    Charlie replied, “Let’s proceed with that for now. Keep an eye on Deana. Since she knows my father, she might deduce my identity. I can’t afford to be discovered just yet, so please ensure she doesn’t find me.”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>