Without waiting for Jacob to respond, he rose from his seat and said, “Dad, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head upstairs first.”


    ……


    The following day, Jacob made his way to the Calligraphy and Painting Association, arriving bright and early.


    While whispers about his return circted among many, the fact that all the vice presidents had greeted him privately meant that no one dared to openly speak about Jacob’s situation during that time.


    Initially, Jacob felt a bit anxious, worried about being mocked. However, he was pleasantly surprised to find everyone treating him with great respect, which eased his concerns entirely.<fn3e27> Chapters first released on find?novel</fn3e27><h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Just a few dayster, Hank and Matilda returned to Aurous Hill following their honeymoon.


    The press conference to announce Bruce Automobile was just around the corner.


    Even though the An family had invested in several projects across China, their primary focus was on the uingunch of Bruce Automobile.


    To emphasize the significance of Bruce Automobile, the An family, alongside Charlie Wade, made a strategic decision. Charlie Wade’s maternal uncle, An Qishan, would take on the role of chairman for Bruce Automobile, while Charlie Wade’s grandfather, Lord Wade, would also attend the press conference to represent the Wade family. Additionally, since he would hold shares on behalf of Charlie Wade, he would serve as vice chairman.


    However, after discussions between Charlie Wade and the An family, it was agreed that the actual chairman would be Charlie Wade’s second uncle, Hom, while Hank would be the chief executive officer. Hom was expected to refrain from interfering in the day-to-day operations of Bruce Automobile and would grant Hank considerable autonomy.


    To build excitement for Bruce Automobile, the An family and the Wade family announced a groundbreaking business coboration to the public, though they kept the details of their project under wraps.


    The Wade family is well-regarded throughout China, and while the An family had previously focused their efforts in the United States, as one of the most influential Chinese families globally, they also enjoy significant recognition and influence within China.


    News of the coboration between these two prominent families caught the attention of the media nationwide, with people curious about the industry they would choose to invest in after so many years, as well as the scale of their investment.


    Given the media and online interest, it was anticipated that when Bruce Automobile’s brand was officiallyunched, at least 300 million people in China would recognize it almost immediately.


    On the day before the press conference, Lord Wade arrived in Aurous Hill from Yanjing, and Charlie Wade was there at the airport to wee him personally.


    ording to their nned itinerary, Charlie Wade intended to first take Lord Wade to visit his grandparents’ residence in Aurous Hill. Despite limited interaction over the years, both parties were eager to meet again, hoping that Charlie Wade could serve as a bridge to mend past grievances.


    Lord Wade was quite eager for this reunion. Upon seeing Charlie Wade, he quietly inquired, “Charlie, when you asked me to hold the shares on your behalf for the contract signing with your grandfather, was he upset?”


    Charlie Wade smiled reassuringly and replied, “Not at all! Grandpa is looking forward to meeting you.”


    Relieved, Lord Wade said, “That’s a relief. I’d hate for him to be angry; it would make things awkward for both of us.”


    He then sighed, reflecting, “Ever since your parents faced difficulties, I’ve had little opportunity tomunicate normally with your grandfather’s side. They often me us for driving your parents away, putting them in danger, and for losing you. For years, your grandfather hasn’t spoken to me, and your uncles have avoided me as well. I hope things haven’t remained the same.”


    Charlie Wade offered a slight smile and reassured him, “Grandpa, try not to dwell on the past during your visit with him. He genuinely wants to reconcile with the Wade family, otherwise he wouldn’t be so eager to see you. I believe you both should have a good conversation; it might even open doors for future cooperation on other projects.”