Claire Wilson’s heart was already surging with overwhelming shock!
If Charlie wade was truly the young master of the Wade family from Eastcliff, many mysteries could indeed be perfectly explained.
Why had she received special treatment from Doris Young of the Emgrand Group? Why did Doris Young hold her in such high regard?
Originally, she couldn’t make sense of this, but once Charlie wade’s identity was changed to the young master of the Wade family, everything fell into place.
Because, if Charlie wade’s identity was switched, Doris Young would be his employee, and as Charlie wade’s wife, she would naturally receive special care.
And the Thompson First villa she now lived in with her family—why had Zeke White gifted such an expensive villa to her husband? Later, when so many people sought Charlie wade for feng shui consultations, they paid only a few million, but Zeke White’s villa was worth over a hundred million.
Oh, right!
And Shangri-la Palace!
Wasn’t Shangri-la Palace the Wade family’s chain of ultra-luxury five-star hotels?
When Charlie wade arranged their belated wedding ceremony, he used the Sky Garden at Shangri-la Palace, which was never rented out to the public. At the time, she wondered how Charlie wade had such influence, but if he was the young master of the Wade family, it all made perfect sense!
It was the Wade family’s hotel, so who could say no to Charlie wade’s wishes?
And then there was Don Albert, a fearsome figure, the godfather of Aurous Hill’s underworld—why was he so respectful to Charlie wade?
The more Claire Wilson thought about it, the more despair she felt, because she knew Master Jingqing’s speculation was likely correct.
At that moment, Master Jingqing suddenly said, “By the way, Benefactor, I happen to have a guest here who arrived early this morning, even before you two. He has some connection with the Wade family from Eastcliff. If you have doubts, why not ask him directly?”
Claire Wilson was even more shocked and quickly asked, “Master, you say this guest has ties to the Wade family? Who is he?”
Master Jingqing smiled faintly, not answering her question, but instead called towards the back hall, “Benefactor Stephen, please come out.”
Footsteps immediately echoed from the back hall. Claire Wilson, nervous and apprehensive, stared at the small door connecting the back and front halls.
Master Jingqing said this person had ties to the Wade family, so he must be able to give her a clear answer about whether Charlie wade was truly the young master.
But her heart suddenly filled with fear—fear of learning truths she couldn’t accept or didn’t want to face.
At that moment, Stephen Thompson stepped out from the back.
The moment she saw him, Claire Wilson felt he looked familiar, though she couldn’t immediately recall where she had seen him.
Stephen Thompson approached her and said respectfully, “Greetings, Lady Wade. My surname is Stephen, and my name is Stephen Thompson. For decades, I served as the chief steward of the Wade family, managing many of their internal affairs and miscellaneous matters.”
“Stephen Thompson…”
Claire Wilson sighed inwardly, “I know you… I saw a report about you on TV before…”
Stephen Thompson asked in surprise, “How could Lady Wade have seen my report? I’ve rarely given media interviews in recent years.”
Claire Wilson replied honestly, “When my grandfather was alive, he seemed very interested in the Wade family. He would watch any reports about them, and I saw some related news because of him.”
Stephen Thompson asked curiously, “During that time, had you already met your husband?”
“Yes,” Claire Wilson nodded, saying, “Charlie wade first worked at my grandfather’s construction site. My grandfather liked him a lot and introduced him to me. Later, he arranged for Charlie wade to study at Aurous Hill University for a while, where we were classmates. After graduation, my grandfather insisted I marry him, very forcefully—no one could oppose him.”
Stephen Thompson smiled and asked, “Do you know why that was?”
