Chapter 2021
When Charlie heard ire''s ridicule, he felt a thump i n his heart.
He was really afraid that if his mother-inw and wife had nothing better to do, they would continue
reasoning with one another before finally revealing his true identity.
Therefore, Charlie could not help but feel a little nervous when ire ced her doubts directly on
him. 2
At this time, ine waved her hand before she looked at Charlie. After that, she said with a
ttering smile, " ire, I think that what you just said is very unlikely. Although my good son-inw
is a very promising young man now, this is also a pretty recent matter. When Loreen came to
Aurous Hill, my good son-inw had not achieved any great things yet. Have you already forgotten
that during that time, even that cowardly and spineless Harold actually dared to provoke and annoy
my good son-inw?" 1
ire smiled helplessly before she said, "Then, I truly do not know what kind of great treasure you
are talking about."
ine smiled as she said, "It doesn''t really matter what it is. After all, it has nothing to do with our
family at all. However, the reason why I am saying so much is simply because I want you to know
that your
best friend is not as simple as she looks. She must be hiding a big secret in her heart.” 1
ire replied, "Alright, then. We should just let her be. Even if she is indeed hiding a big secret, it
has nothing to do with me at all. I do not want to pry into her privacy.” 7
After that, ire continued, "Mom, don’t ask Loreen too many questions when shees here
later. Don''t make it seem as though we like to gossip about others."
ine nodded as she said, "Okay, I will not talk muchter, then.” 1
Charlie was finally relieved. 2
When they went downstairs, Jacob was already eating his noodles as he sat in the living room.
When he saw the three of theming down the stairs, he asked, "What kind of interesting scene
did the three of you witness? Why is my mother making s 0 much noise and causing such a huge
commotion outside so early in the morning?" 2
ine grinned before she said, "Oh, Jacob! Your mother is remarkably promising now. She has
already learned how to swear publicly on the balcony now. It seems as though Hannah stole her
hard-earned money. Your mother was swearing and cursing at her, and she even made a police
report because she wanted the police to arrest Hannah!” 1
Jacob muttered, "My mother’s ability to swear publicly on the balcony is still nothingpared to
how you used to scold everyone from our balcony in ourmunity back then!" 4
ine mmed her hands on the table immediately a s she said, “Jacob, what are you talking
about?!” 1
Jacob hurriedly waved his hand and said, “I did not say anything." 6
After that, he hurriedly tried to change the subject as h e said, "Why did Hannah steal my mother’s
money? What are they trying to do this time?"
When ine saw that Jacob was trying to change the subject in a hurry, she did not continue
questioning him any further. After ring at him, ine replied, "I don''t know what they are up to
this time."
Jacob sighed before he said, "They could have just led a very peaceful and enjoyable life. However,
they had t o try ande up with all sorts of petty tricks all the time. Now, they have truly outdone
themselves this time. The family business that my father built up has beenpletely destroyed
because of them."
ine pursed her lips together before she said, "It does not matter even if they destroyed the family
business. It has nothing to do with us at all. In fact, it would be fine as long as they do note
looking for u s to ask for help!"
Jacob had aplicated look on his face as he nodded, but he did not say anything at all. i
After the three of them had finished their breakfast,
Loreen and Dn also arrived.
Both of them carried many big and small bags of gifts with them. As soon as they entered the door,
Loreen spoke to Jacob and ine warmly as she said, "Happy New Year, uncle and aunt! I came to
wish both of you a Happy New Year in advance!"
After she was done speaking, she looked at ire and Charlie before she said, "ire, Charlie,
Happy New Year!"
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ire and Charlie replied in unison, "Happy New Year!"
Dn was trailing behind Loreen in a cowardly manner, and he could not help but feel even more
frightened and nervous when he saw Charlie.
Loreen pointed at Dn who was standing next to her before she said, "This is my cousin brother,
Dn. Brother, why don''t you greet everyone here?" 2
As soon as her voice fell, Dn said in a trembling voice, "Happy New Year to you, uncle and aunt.
Happy New Year to you, Miss Wilson. Happy New Year to you, Mr. Wade." 1
After he was done speaking, Dn bowed at a nydegree angle in front of them.
ine was stunned.
Although she did not know Dn, she had heard of him before. She knew that Loreen’s aunt had
married into the Koch family from Eastcliff, and she also knew that the Koch family was very
powerful and influential.
However, she really could not imagine that as the young master of the Koch family, Dn would be
so polite and respectful. She even felt that Dn was being overly polite. At this time, she could not
help but think to herself, ''Oh! He is such a good boy! Does the Koch family teach their descendants
so well? The young master of the Koch family actually bowed at a ny-degree angle when he
came to visit such a small family like ours! Isn''t this a little too grand?'' 1
ine did not know that Dn was originally one of the most arrogant and domineering rich heirs
from the Koch family. The reason why he was being so humble and obedient now was entirely
because he was truly scared of Charlie. 4
Dn had ridden a bicycle from Eastcliff all the way t o Aurous Hill. Charlie initially stipted that he
would have to arrive in Aurous Hill within fifteen days, but it had taken him almost twenty days to get
here. 4
Therefore, Dn was afraid that Charlie would want t o settle the score with him. Wouldn''t he be on
the verge of copse if Charlie was unhappy and asked him to stay in Aurous Hill for another year?!