The Amazing son in law Chapter 997

In that instant, Caleb noticed something significant in Charlie’s expression—it was clear that Charlie had experienced a monumental shift in his life.

No longer was he the downtrodden individual who skipped school, lacked parental support, and was scorned by those around him.

Now, he was Charlie’s brother and the assistant to the chairman of the Lane Group.

Additionally, he was earning an impressive annual salary of two million dollars!

If his former girlfriend were to learn about his remarkable job and status, her pretentious mother might even kneel before him, begging for a reconciliation with her daughter.

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From this point forward, that family no longer deserved someone of his caliber.

This wasn’t due to Caleb’s inflated ego; rather, he understood that his newfound fortune was entirely thanks to his brother, Charlie.

He wanted to express his gratitude but also wished to avoid putting Charlie in an uncomfortable position.

At that moment, everyone gathered at the table gazed at Charlie as if he were a deity.

With a single phone call, he had donated one million dollars to an orphanage. In addition, his friend had matched that donation, contributing another million dollars, all because of Charlie.

Furthermore, he had managed to contact Travis Lane, the wealthiest man in Lancaster!

With that very call, he secured Caleb a new job with a staggering annual salary of two million dollars.

The influence and power Charlie wielded surpassed the wildest imaginations of those present!

However, Claire was unfazed by it all. She was well aware that Charlie specialized in Feng Shui for affluent clients, which explained his connection to Travis.

The other attendees, unaware of this background, were already shifting in their seats, lifting their wine glasses as they looked toward Charlie.

They were eager to toast him, hoping to forge a closer relationship and perhaps benefit from Charlie’s connections for better job opportunities.

Just as everyone raised their glasses in anticipation, Claire’s phone rang.

It was Elaine, Charlie’s mother-in-law. The moment Claire answered, Elaine’s distressed voice filled the line: “My dear daughter, you need to come home right away! Your father is threatening to divorce me. I can’t bear this! If you don’t return now, you’ll only be left waiting for your mother’s dead body!”

Claire felt a wave of panic wash over her. She hadn’t expected such a crisis to erupt at home right after her mother had just returned.

Quickly, she turned to Charlie, who was seated beside her, and said, “It seems my parents are having a serious argument at home. We should head back immediately.”

Charlie nodded in response. He then raised his wine glass and addressed the group, “Mrs. Lewis and dear friends, I’m truly sorry, but an urgent matter has come up at home. Claire and I must leave now. We’ll catch up with you all another time!”

Mrs. Lewis responded quickly, “Please, both of you, go and handle your urgent family matters. Don’t let us keep you.”

However, those who were hoping to gain something from Charlie felt disheartened. Some lamented, “Brother Charlie, I didn’t even get a chance to drink with you… why don’t you have a couple more glasses before you leave?”

Charlie replied calmly, “I won’t be drinking anymore. Perhaps next time. I really must go deal with some family issues.”

After finishing his statement, Charlie raised his glass and said earnestly, “I’ll finish this glass before I leave.”

With that, he downed the contents of his glass, took Claire’s hand, and exited the restaurant.

Since Charlie had been drinking during dinner, Claire was the designated driver for the evening.

On their way home, Claire expressed her concerns, “I think my dad is still infatuated with Aunt Matilda, and that’s why he wants to divorce my mom. I’m really worried. Can you help me find a way to change his mind?”

Charlie responded, “How can we interfere in such a situation? If Dad truly no longer loves Mom, forcing them to stay together would only lead to more pain for everyone.”

With a sigh, Claire asked, “So, you’re saying that separation might be better, as short-term pain is preferable to long-term suffering?”