Chapter 6087

Claire's heart was in turmoil! If Charlie truly is the Young Master of the Wade family in Eastcliff, it would explain so many of the mysteries surrounding him. Why does he receive special treatment from Doris Young at the Emgrand Group? Why does Doris look up to him? Originally, I couldn't make sense of this, but once I considered Charlie's identity as the Young Master of the Wade family, everything fell into place. With this new perspective, Doris becomes Charlie's employee, and being his wife, she would naturally take special care of him. Then there’s the Thompson First villa the family currently resides in. Why would Zeke White give such a lavish gift to Charlie? Many people sought Charlie's advice on Feng Shui and paid only a few million, while Zeke's villa is worth hundreds of millions. Oh, and let’s not forget Shangri-La! Isn’t Shangri-La the luxurious five-star hotel chain owned by the Wade family in Eastcliff? When Charlie held his wedding ceremony there, he borrowed the Sky Garden, which is never rented out to the public. At that moment, I wondered how Charlie managed to secure such an impressive venue. But if I consider his identity as the Young Master of the Wade family, it all makes sense! After all, it's a hotel owned by the Wade family. Who could refuse Charlie? And then there's Don Albert, a formidable figure and godfather in Aurous Hill, who shows Charlie such deference. The more Claire thought about it, the more despondent she became, realizing Master Geoffrey's speculation was likely correct. Just then, Master Geoffrey said, "By the way, there happens to be a guest here who arrived early this morning, before you two. He has connections with the Wade family in Eastcliff. If you have any doubts, it would be better to ask him directly." Claire’s surprise deepened, and she quickly inquired, "Master, you mean this guest is connected to the Wade family? Who is he?" Master Geoffrey smiled slightly but did not directly answer her question. Instead, he called out to someone in the back hall, "Please come out and see her." Footsteps echoed from the back hall, and Claire felt a rush of nerves, her eyes fixed on the small doors as anxiety swirled inside her. Master Geoffrey claimed that this person has ties to the Wade family, and she was desperate to find out whether Charlie truly is the Young Master of the Wade family. This person could undoubtedly provide a clear answer. Yet, a wave of fear washed over her as she braced herself for potentially unsettling truths. At that moment, Stephen Thompson emerged from behind. Claire recognized him as vaguely familiar, though she couldn't immediately place where she had seen him before. He approached her and said respectfully, "Hello, Mrs. Wade. My surname is Thompson, and my name is Stephen Thompson. I have served as the butler of the Wade family for decades, managing many internal affairs and details of the family." "Stephen Thompson..." Claire thought to herself, realizing, "I know you... I've seen your reports on television before..." Stephen Thompson looked surprised. "How could Mrs. Wade have seen my reports? I’ve rarely given media interviews in recent years." Claire explained, "When my grandfather was alive, he was quite interested in the Wade family and would read any reports about them. I ended up reading a lot of related information because of him." Stephen Thompson then curiously asked, "At that point in time, I wonder if you knew your husband?" "I did meet him," Claire nodded and continued, "Charlie's first job was on my grandfather's construction site. My grandfather was very fond of him, so he introduced us and arranged for him to study at Aurous Hill University for a time. He was my classmate then. Later, after graduation, my grandfather insisted on having me marry him. No one could sway him once he made up his mind."

Stephen Thompson smiled and asked, "Does Mrs. Wade know the reason behind that?" Claire replied thoughtfully, "I don’t know. Perhaps my grandfather admired him greatly or genuinely liked him? He never shared the specifics; he only told me that marrying Charlie would be good for me." Stephen Thompson nodded and said with a smile, "If I recall correctly, your grandfather's name was Duncan Wilson, right? Though his name suggests moral virtue, it also reflects his parents' hopes for him to rise above poverty and live a prosperous life." Claire looked at him in surprise. "How do you know this?" Stephen Thompson smiled lightly, choosing not to answer her question and instead asking, "Do you know what your grandfather did for a living when he was young?" Claire pondered for a moment and said, "I heard that he was once a servant in a very wealthy family in Eastcliff. They later gave him a generous severance, which he used to start his own business in Aurous Hill." Stephen Thompson confirmed, "Yes, your grandfather spoke the truth. The family he referred to was indeed the Wade family." "Ah?!" Claire gasped, "My grandfather was a servant of the Wade family?!" Stephen Thompson explained, "Although the term 'domestic servant' may sound harsh, they fulfilled the role of devoted lifelong servants rather than typical slaves." Smiling, he continued, "But you are correct; your grandfather was indeed a servant of the Wade family." Claire felt her breathing quicken and asked Stephen, "Then… Is Charlie really the Young Master of the Wade family?! Did my grandfather recognize Charlie's identity, prompting his determination for us to marry?" Stephen Thompson nodded gravely and said, "That is correct; your husband Charlie is indeed the Young Master of the Wade family. His father is Bruce, the second Young Master of the Wade family, and his mother is Lily from the American Evans family." "Ah?! Is this true?!" Claire felt lightheaded. She had been married to Charlie for so long, yet she was learning about his true identity from someone else. Tears welled up in her eyes as she choked out, "But… why didn’t he tell me? Regardless of his identity, he should have kept me informed about his true situation…" Stephen Thompson shook his head, saying, "He couldn't tell you." After saying that, he inquired, "Do you know why the Young Master spent ten years in an orphanage?" "Why?!" Claire asked, puzzled. "If he is indeed the Young Master of the Wade family, they would have had the means to provide him with the best life. Why was he left alone in the orphanage for so long?" Stephen Thompson explained earnestly, "Because the Young Master not only bears deep-seated grudges but is also in danger of being killed!" He continued passionately, "The Young Master's parents are revered figures and extraordinary among people. They once crossed paths with a very ancient and malevolent organization that has existed for over three hundred years. Its minions are scattered worldwide, and the Young Master’s parents fell victim to them!" "And they have always sought to eliminate the Young Master as well!" "Thanks to the Young Master’s father, he was aware of the impending danger. Knowing he would eventually meet his end at the hands of their enemies, he arranged a safe haven for the Young Master." "It was his father who arranged for the Young Master to spend ten years in an orphanage. For that entire time, the evil organization searched high and low for him, unsuspecting that the Young Master had remained hidden right here in Aurous Hill, living in the very city where his parents were murdered!" "The Young Master’s father once said that the most dangerous place can often be the safest one; the option that seems impossible to most is frequently the best choice!"