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Naturally, the Hoggard family did not agree to the demands of the Jones family and had no intention of doing <b>so</b>. <b>After </b><b>all</b>, Kelly was now with. Charlie, and they had a child together. Both Kelly and <b>their </b>daughter<b>, </b>Serena, <b>were </b>considered <b>lineal </b>descendants of the Jones family. If the Hoggard family cooperated with the Jones family and the Jones family <b>grew </b>stronger, there was a chance they would eventually turn against the lineal descendants and try to kill Kelly and Serena.
The Hoggard family’s refusal irritated the current leaders of the Jones family’s branch family, but that was <b>the </b>end of it. They didn’t dare to offend the Hoggard family and left in frustration. The Hoggard family didn’t keep their <b>refusal </b>to cooperate with the Jones family a secret. Instead, they discreetly let the <b>news </b><b>spread</b>. When the two other major groups in Yowhayton, aside from the Jones family, learned the news, they were relieved and even <b>pleased </b>because it meant they could freely encroach on the Jones family’s territory.
Following the sudden and unexpected death of the Jones family’s direct heir, the newly appointed branch family leader was unfamiliar with previous business operations. Furthermore, thepanies that had coborated with the Jones family favored the lineal descendant over the branch family. Now that the branch family <b>was </b>in <b>charge</b><b>, </b>their rtionships naturally deteriorated, giving the other two major families ample opportunities to poach partners and sow discord.
Over the next six months, the Jones family’s global businesses suffered a significant decline, with many partners taken over by the other two families. The Jones family’s influence and status in Yowhayton <b>were </b>significantly weakened. The Jones family had to concentrate on battling the other two major families<b>. </b>They were too busy trying to stabilize their power and status to engage in internal strife, leaving them with little time to trouble Kelly.
Meanwhile, in Zentiscape, Kelly and Charlie gradually let their guard down. Initially wary, they breathed <b>a </b>sigh of <b>relief </b>when they discovered that the Jones family was under pressure from the other two major groups and was too preupied to bother them.
Kelly and Charlie <b>co</b>–invested in several film projects. Some flopped, while others were unable to be <b>released </b>due to unforeseen circumstances<b>, </b>resulting in substantial losses. However, some projects were extremely <b>sessful </b>and produced excellent results<b>, </b>resulting in significant profits overall.
As time passed, Kelly umted her own funds in Zentiscape. She then established a website, attracting many authors and screenwriters to write novels and scripts. Outstanding novels were quickly adapted, and excellent scripts <b>were </b>swiftly produced. Herpany and Charlie’spany, the L&K Group, formed a strong alliance<b>, </b>facilitating bothpanies‘ growth.
As Kelly and Charlie’s careers progressed, Serena slowly grew up. She was a charming and mischievous child who was both adorable and fond of beauty. She enjoyed makeup from a young age and frequently attempted to use her mother’s and grandmother’s cosmetics in secret. Debra adored the child and, upon discovering Serena’s love of makeup, immediately ordered a custom line of expensive children’s cosmetics.N?velDrama.Org ? content.
Those children’s cosmetics were made from natural extracts of fruits, vegetables, and other nts and dyed with natural dyes to ensure that they did not irritate the children’s skin. The only disadvantage <b>was </b>that the makeup did notst long. Once applied, it could quickly be a smudged mess, making the child look like a clown.
Nevertheless, Serena isn’t concerned about it at all. She simply enjoyed the vibrant colors and found them amusing. She enjoyed not only applying makeup to <b>herself </b>but also doing her father’s makeup. When Charlie was tired and resting, she would bring over her small makeup kit and give him a makeover.
Besides that<b>, </b>Serena had a collection of toy jewelry as well. She would often use those to adorn her father. Charlie once left the house without realizing that his daughter had painted his face, making him appear quiteical. Many of his fans recognized him as soon as he stepped outside. They <b>were </b>surprised, then astonished, and finally took out their phones to quickly snap his photos.
Charlie<b>, </b>puzzled by the fans reactions, thought something was off that day. Nheless, his primary concern was to <b>protect </b>his child, so he held Serena close to him <b>so </b>she would not be photographed. As he shielded her, Serena <b>giggled </b>happily in his arms <b>as </b>she swung her <b>feet</b>.
I wasn’t until they returned to the <b>car </b>that Charlie’s <b>manager </b>pointed out the situation. Realizing what had happened<b>, </b>
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<b>Charlie </b>found it both amusing and exasperating. Photos of Charlie with funny makeup quickly went viral. Since getting <b>together </b>with ire, he hadn’t appeared much on <b>screen</b>. Even <b>after </b>all those <b>years</b>, many fans <b>still </b>remembered him and found <b>the </b>incident amusing.
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Most importantly, Charlie was married. For younger stars, news of dating or marriage often sparks bacsh, but Charlie’s <b>situation </b>was unique. By the time he turned <b>35</b><b>, </b>many of his female fans had tied the knot and started families<b>, </b>so now they became fans who were worried about his dating life. Every year, fans would leavements online encouraging him to marry, hoping he would find a woman he liked and settle down,
Despite years of encouragement, Charlie remained single, with no news of any rtionships<b>, </b>causing fans to worry that he would be single in his old <b>age</b>. He eventually starred in fewer films and never took on new roles. Years had passed, and suddenly, a big piece of news broke, and theizens were surprised. They started posting questions online.
[Did Charlie get married?]
[Did Chuck have a child?]
[My goodness! Congrattions!<b>] </b>
[Chuck has finally found his love!]
The news immediately piquedizens‘ interest, with some attempting to discover Charlie’s wife’s identity. However, Charlie was prepared and had kept ire and their child’s information hidden. Given their status in the entertainment industry/few media outlets dared to report on their private lives without permission.
Despite the public’s curiosity, details about ire and Serena remained undisclosed. After addressing a few troublemakers who were causing havoc, most fans remained rational and supported Charlie’s efforts to protect his family. They did not care about Charlie’s wife’s identity. After all, they were content knowing that he was married, had a wife and daughter, and was living a happy life.
“Mommy!” While the inte was buzzing with excitement, Serena ran straight into her mother’s arms <b>as </b>she arrived on <b>set </b>The child was now three years old and very mischievous.
ire bent down to pick up her daughter, asking, “Did you behave yourself today?” Seeing the photos of Charlie with funny makeup online, ire immediately knew it was Serena’s doing. Serena immediately beamed with joy, looking incredibly adorable.
ire, amused, pinched her daughter’s cheek with one hand, yfully admonishing Serena, “No more teasing Daddy like that, or I will have to teach you a lesson!”
Serena, nestled in her mother’s embrace<b>, </b>stuck her tongue out at her father yfully. Seeing that, Charlie was rendered speechless. ire had watched Serena grow up and knew her personality well. ire couldn’t help but <b>feel </b>helpless <b>as </b>she thought about Serena’s yful nature, which reminded her of Charlie. Serena’s mischievous nature was undoubtedly inherited from her father. Now that he was being teased by their daughter, ire thought, ‘He deserves <b>it</b>! Hmph!‘