The Charismatic Charlie Wade

At this moment, the gleeful Jacob said, “Oh yes, dear, give me twenty grand. I want to have a get-together tomorrow.”

“A get-together?” Elaine asked nervously, “Why do you need twenty grand for a get-together?! Did you invite the president?”

“I joined the Aurous Calligraphy and Painting Association, I’ve told you that, remember? Now, there’s a vacancy for the executive director of the association and I want it! So, I’d like to invite the chairman and other directors to dinner to enhance our relationship.”

Then, he added with a smug look, “If I’m elected as one of the executive directors, I’ll be popular in the antique social group in the city!”

Elaine shouted angrily, “Are you crazy? Why do you need twenty grand for dinner? Do you really think we own a money printer at home? No, I don’t allow you to!”

Jacob hurriedly said, “Oh, dear, I just want to climb the ladder one step at a time! Once I become the director, I will have more opportunities to get in touch with the rare and precious antiques and there will be chances for me to grab treasures at bargain prices! You’ve seen how good I am at this, I’ve made hundreds of thousands with the same tactic!”

she pretended an enraged tone and said, “But still, you can’t spend twenty grand on a

I’ll earn it back in the

become a director, you still can’t earn peanuts! I think

do you look down

you, so what? You

and barged into her room, pretending to be

utterly confused

that woman? Why couldn’t she give

room to begin another argument when Charlie stopped him and said with a smile, “Dad, if Mom doesn’t want to give you the money, you know

I want to invite them for a get-together! I only have

great chance I’ll be appointed as the

Charlie sighed quietly.