Chapter - 6072

In the early morning, Charlie's flight glided smoothly into Aurous Hill.

Feeling anxious, he quickly hopped into a rental car as soon as he left the airport and made his way back to the Thompson First villa.

During the ride, he pondered how he would handle Claire's inevitable questions.

After some consideration, he concluded that denying everything was the best approach. If Claire were to confront him about his intimate relationship with Tawanna over four consecutive concerts, he would find it difficult to provide a convincing answer.

At the same time, Claire was in a state of confusion.

She was almost certain that the mysterious male dancer was her husband, Charlie.

However, she was unsure whether she should confront him directly.

After all, she didn’t have any solid proof that the dancer was indeed Charlie.

The only indirect evidence she had was that Charlie’s phone had been unreachable while the dancer performed on stage.

But this alone didn’t establish any real connection.

As Charlie contemplated these matters, he had already arrived at the front door.

Elaine and Jacob were still asleep. When Claire heard the sound of Charlie opening the yard gate from upstairs, she hurried to the window, feeling even more anxious as she saw him enter the yard.

Upon returning home, Charlie noticed the first floor was empty, indicating that everyone had retreated to their rooms. He changed into his slippers and headed upstairs to his and Claire's bedroom.

As he gently pushed the door open, Claire had just come over. They locked eyes at the entrance, and Claire felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her.

In a fluster, she tidied her hair and said awkwardly, "Honey, you must be tired coming back so late, right?"

Noticing something was off about Claire, Charlie decided to play it dumb and replied with a smile, "Not at all! I feel refreshed as soon as I’m home."

Seeing Charlie’s natural smile made Claire's mind race. She was conflicted, both unsure of her own judgment and anxious about whether she should question him.

For some reason, she felt a subconscious fear of uncovering the truth.

So, she looked at Charlie and asked with a smile, "Do you have to go to Shanghai in a few days?"

"Yes," Charlie confirmed with a nod. "If you take someone else's money, you need to see it through."

Claire sighed, expressing her concern, "Thank you for your hard work. Go take a shower and have some breakfast."

Seeing that Claire had no intention of probing further, Charlie felt a sense of relief.

After showering, he emerged from the bathroom to find Claire reading a book on the bed.

He lay down beside her and asked, "Wife, will everything be okay with me home for the next few days?"

Claire nodded, "The family dynamic is pretty stable. My parents sometimes bicker or throw sarcastic remarks at each other, but there haven't been any serious arguments."

"That's good to hear," Charlie nodded in agreement.

Suddenly, Claire remembered something and said, "By the way, my mother mentioned she doesn’t want to celebrate the New Year in Aurous Hill this year."

"Are we not staying in Aurous Hill for the New Year?" Charlie recalled that Elaine had previously mentioned wanting to go somewhere warmer for the celebrations and asked, "Is Mom still thinking about going south?"

"Yes," Claire replied with a nod. "She’s gotten a bit tired of the New Year in Aurous Hill every year. She wants to go to the Maldives. Aurous Hill just opened a direct flight there, and she saw the news a couple of days ago, which piqued her interest."

Claire continued, "The flights operate twice a week, perfectly timed to depart on the 28th of the lunar month and return on the third of the new lunar month. She wants me to ask for your opinion."

With a smile, Charlie asked, "Is she asking me for your sake, or are you hoping to persuade me?"

Claire smiled back, "You know how she is. She just wants me to convince you since our family hasn't really gone on vacation together."

Charlie considered the upcoming arrangement and realized there was nothing binding him to stay in China for the New Year.

Given that Claire had relayed this, it indicated that she must be on board; otherwise, Elaine would have faced rejection from her.

So, he readily said, "Alright, let’s go!"

Claire beamed, "Since you agree, I’ll take some time to research which island offers the best value."

Charlie waved his hand dismissively, "Forget that! Your husband has earned a fair amount lately. Do I really need to worry about cost? If we're going, let's go all out!"

Without waiting for Claire’s response, he added confidently, "I will take care of all the arrangements; you don’t need to stress about it!"

Understanding that Charlie had been quite successful during his consulting period, Claire smiled and said, "Then I’ll leave everything to you and just wait for my husband to take care of it all!"

Having felt like he passed the test, Charlie felt a weight lift off his shoulders and smiled, "Don’t worry! I’ll have everything under control!"

Charlie wasn't very familiar with the Maldives, so he planned to seek advice from someone knowledgeable the next day. If anyone would have insights to share, it would be Jasmine, who had been devoted to travel since childhood.

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The next day, Claire quickly got up, packed her things, and rushed to the company after breakfast.

Charlie greeted Jacob and Elaine with a few pleasantries before pulling out his phone to inquire about the Maldives.

Upon hearing that Charlie was planning a trip to the Maldives, Jasmine promptly sent him a voice message: "Master Wade, if you’re heading to the Maldives, I recommend White Horse Island first. It’s truly the most luxurious destination there. The food, activities, accommodations, and scenery are exceptional."

Seeing Jasmine’s suggestion, Charlie immediately decided on White Horse Island.

He replied to Jasmine with gratitude and then opened the hotel and flight reservation app to finalize the itinerary.

Jasmine followed up with another message: "Master Wade, I have a travel agency at the ready. Would you like me to arrange your itinerary directly? We can also arrange a private jet from the Moore family at any time."

Charlie smiled and responded, "No, no, that’s okay. I want this trip to be special for my family, so I’d prefer to handle the arrangements myself to avoid raising any suspicions."

Understanding his reasoning, Jasmine decided not to press further.

She recognized that Charlie hadn’t disclosed his true identity to Claire. If she took the initiative to organize things, it could inadvertently lead to complications.

In the app, Charlie booked two water villas at White Horse Island and first-class tickets for four to Male, the capital of the Maldives.

Indeed, White Horse Island is the most luxurious destination in the Maldives, especially during the New Year's season, when prices surged. The nightly cost for a water villa reached nearly a hundred thousand dollars.

However, for Charlie, the money was inconsequential, so he booked the finest accommodations without hesitation, also reserving a private flight from Male to the island.

Thanks to referrals from trustworthy acquaintances, Wade Chending’s process was swift and straightforward. He didn’t even bother reading the introduction for White Horse Island.

This island is part of the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate.

The owner of this group is Bernard Arnault, who fell victim to Charlie's various tricks during the Rejuvenation Pill auction.