The sales lady was in a state of panic, fearing for her job after inadvertently offending Charlie. However, Charlie merely waved his hand dismissively and reassured her in a soft voice, “Don’t worry, this is just a minor issue. I won’t hold it against you.”

He then continued, “By the way, could you explain what Villa A05 is to everyone here who may not be aware?”

The sales lady quickly gathered her composure and explained, “The villas in Thompson First are categorized into four types: A, B, C, and D. The most exclusive category is A, which features the largest floor plans. Each Villa A is three stories tall, complete with a basement, and has a private elevator. Each villa spans over one thousand square meters and includes both front and rear courtyards. The price tag for one of these villas exceeds one hundred million dollars, making it the priciest villa in Thompson First and possibly the entirety of Aurous Hill!”

As she concluded her explanation, the crowd stood in stunned silence, their jaws dropped.

Charlie owned a villa valued at over one hundred million dollars? How could someone in such casual attire possess such an opulent property?

Meanwhile, Harold’s expression soured, and his family—his parents and sister—were seething with envy.

Wendy, unable to contain her curiosity, asked, “Charlie, how did you manage to buy this villa?”

With a faint smile, Charlie replied, “Someone gifted it to me.”

“Why would anyone give you this villa?” Wendy shot back, her tone laced with anger. She felt a wave of despair wash over her as she realized she might never inhabit a home as luxurious as this, while someone like Charlie did.

Charlie, uninterested in defending himself, simply turned his attention to Harold. “Harold, didn’t you say you’d jump off the highest floor of this building if I owned one of these houses? When do you plan to make that leap?”

Harold’s face turned a shade pale as he clenched his fists in frustration. “Charlie, you little rat! Don’t act smug with me! I still refuse to believe that you can actually afford this villa, or that anyone would gift it to you. It’s simply impossible! Now tell me the truth—how did you get this villa?”

Charlie shook his head with a smile, saying, “It seems some people are just incapable of accepting defeat.”

Then he turned to Harold, stating, “With your capabilities, the best you could ever afford is a basic high-rise unit nearby. It looks like you’ll be the one left guarding my villa. Just remember, you’ll never be able to afford to live here in this lifetime!”

“You…”

Harold’s expression darkened. This was the first time Charlie had ever insulted him, and what gnawed at him even more was the fact that he couldn’t retaliate!

How could he? Even if they pooled all their resources, the fanciest house they could buy would only be a modest two hundred and forty square meter unit. Choosing to buy that would put immense financial pressure on his family. Meanwhile, Charlie owned the grandest and most luxurious villa in the area! The disparity between their situations was insurmountable!

Moreover, Harold could no longer tolerate Charlie’s calm and arrogant demeanor. It felt like a deliberate provocation.

With gritted teeth, Harold said, “Charlie, don’t you have any respect for the Wilson family? You own such an extravagant villa, yet you’ve said nothing to us!”

Charlie smiled and responded, “But I thought you always claimed I’m not part of the Wilson family. Why should I owe you any explanations?”

Turning away, Charlie addressed Claire, “My dear wife, shall we take a look at our new villa?”

Claire, taken aback, exclaimed, “This… Charlie, what’s happening?”

Charlie smiled and assured her, “I’ll explain everything later.”

Just then, a familiar voice broke through the conversation.

“Oh! Eldest Brother and Sister-in-Law, are you two buying a house in Thompson First? That’s incredible!”