Chapter 1226
After getting off the car, Charlie stood in ce as he watched Jasmine drive away, then remained
standing for more than ten seconds before turning around and walking through the Thompson First
gate. 7
When he returned to his own house, ire had already finished her night shower and was lying on
the bed reading a book. 1
She smiled at the sight of Charlie and asked, "How was your friend’s birthday party?" 6
Charlie felt a little awkward and replied in an uneasy tone, "Oh, the party, it was nice..."
ire didn’t know that it was actually Jasmine''s birthday because Charlie didn’t tell her about it as
he didn’t want ire to overthink the whole thing.
ire, on the other hand, didn''t notice any difference i n Charlie. Instead, she put the book down,
looked at Charlie, and said in a rather timid voice, "Dear, can I ask you a favor, please?" 3
Charlie uttered, "You don''t have to be so formal with m e, dear. I''ll do anything for you, go ahead,
spill it."
ire said, "My high school friend is getting married soon and she dropped by the office today to
pass me a n invitation. Can you go with me?" 6
Charlie smiled. "Of course. Is it he or she?" 6
"She," ire answered. "We sat next to each other when we were in our senior year."
Charlie nodded and said, "Oh, if she was your tablemate, we must go then!"
ire fidgeted with her fingers nervously and said," Dear, I have another favor to ask..."
Charlie answered, "Okay, tell me."
ire cleared her throat and started speaking seriously, "This friend of mine, her life was quite bitter
growing up. Her family had always favored sons over daughters, so they didn’t care much about
her. In fact, she’s pregnant-that''s why she is getting married soon -so her inws look down on her
too. When she came to my office today, she begged me to lend her my BMW as the first car in the
sending-the-bride convoy. She probably thinks that a BMW is very luxurious, but as you know, the
first car of the convoy nowadays must be at least a million-dor car. The BMW 5-Series is really
not up to the standard. So I want to ask if you can borrow the two luxurious cars from Mr. White and
Mr. Quinton as the leading cars in her convoy...” 11
Charlie was startled. He asked in a bewildered tone, "I can borrow the cars, that''s no problem, I
haven''t driven them since the car show. But dear, I''ve only heard about the convoy to pick up the
bride and I’ve never heard of a convoy to send the bride. What kind o f absurd rule is this?"
ire answered, "My friend was a resident student back in high school and she was from the rural
county at the outskirts of Aurous Hill. Yes, you''re right, traditionally, it’s supposed to be the groom
who sends a convoy to pick up the bride. However, the groom''s side despises her, so they''ve
intentionally made a harsh request, saying that they won''t be picking up the bride during the
wedding and they’ve asked the bride’s side to go to the hotel by herself. That’s why..." 2
Charlie frowned. "This is ridiculous! She''s pregnant with his child, how can they treat the bride this
way? The groom’s side is too much." 1
ire sighed. "Yes, she’s very pitiful and dismal. The groom''s side despises her, so they''ve refused
to present her the betrothal gift, not even a penny. Her family had expected to get some money out
of the betrothal gift to buy a house for her brother, but now that they''ve not received any money
from the groom, her family has objected to the marriage. Nevertheless, my friend has insisted on
going ahead with the wedding. In the end, both her family and her future iws abhor her. It''s quite
sad to see her like this." s
At this point, ire curled her arms around his, shook it coyly, and pleaded, "Honey, I know you''re
the most awesome husband in the world and you always keep a low profile, but could you please
help my friend and lend her a sports car on her wedding day? I want her t 0 gain some reputation
on her wedding day so that her inws won''t bully her after the wedding. Dear, please..." i
Charlie grinned ear to ear upon her coquettish reaction and said in a loving tone, "Since she''s your
high school friend, one isn’t enough-let’s use both cars. On that day, I’ll drive one myself while you
drive the other, and your friend will sit in your car. How about that? Are you happy with the
arrangement?" 3
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ire shrieked joyfully. She hugged him, pecked a kiss on his lips, and said happily, "Yes, I''m
happy, so happy! You''re the best husband in the whole world!” 7
Charlie’s eyes widened in disbelief and astonishment.
What had happened to him today? Was he having a stroke of luck?