After settling Elaine’s problem, Elaine and Charlie parted ways. Hugging the suitcase happily like a child holding a lollipop, Elaine went to the bank to make a deposit while Charlie went home. Upon entering the house, Charlie saw Claire’s shoes in the hallway, so he knew that she had returned and went straight to their bedroom. As soon as he entered the room, he saw his wife just hanging up the phone, her face painted with surprise and excitement.

He asked curiously, “Dear, who was it on the phone?”

Claire shrieked excitedly, “It’s my bestie, Loreen! Do you remember her?”

“Yes, I do,” Charlie nodded and continued, “She used to study in Aurous Hill and was very close to you. In fact, if I recall correctly, she is the daughter of the wealthy Thomas family in Eastcliff, isn’t she?”

“Yes!” Claire said, “Loreen’s family is quite prominent in Eastcliff.”

Charlie smiled and asked, “So what is it about? Is she coming to Aurous Hill for a visit?”

just for a visit, she’s coming to work

in Eastcliff. Why doesn’t she work for her family’ s company but come

know either. She told me that she is going to start working for Emgrand Group. As for why she has come all the way to Emgrand,

there was a thought running through his mind. ‘Although the Thomas family was not on par with the Wade family, they have a strong foundation in Eastcliff. Loreen has no excuse to ditch her family business and come to Aurous Hill to work with Emgrand.’ Hmm, does she have another hidden agenda that I’m not aware of?’ Skeptical thoughts filled Charlie’s mind and he hadn’t had a clue for the moment, so all he could do for now was to wait until Loreen joined Emgrand Group and let Doris investigate her background and

head and said, “Oh yes, Charlie, I have a meeting with Emgrand Group tomorrow, I don’t think I can make it to the airport. Could you pick

“Alright, I’ll

you’re at it and don’t mind the expenses. Here, take

was grabbing her purse and was about to hand it to him when Charlie hurriedly stopped her. “Nah, it’s okay. I have a friend who runs quite a decent restaurant, let me arrange

thought, Shangri-La was a surprise for his dear wife, so it would be better to entertain Loreen in another venue. Hence, he sent the message

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