It turned out to be Charlie’s mother-in-law, Elaine!

Accompanying Elaine was none other than her husband, Jacob!

Charlie and Claire exchanged glances, both slightly taken aback. What were they doing here?

Claire rushed forward and asked, “Mom! Dad! What brings you here?”

Elaine responded, “Your aunt and uncle contacted us to let us know they’re interested in checking out houses at Thompson First. They invited us along to help them look around today.”

As she spoke, Elaine shot Charlie an annoyed glare, revealing her irritation.

Elaine had no intention of being here today, especially after a disagreement with her daughter the night before regarding her desire to move out of their home.

Unexpectedly, she received a call from Christopher, asking her and Jacob to join them in exploring the properties.

What did they expect her to do? Wasn’t this just a way for them to flaunt their plans to buy a house at Thompson First?

Feeling uncomfortable, Elaine didn’t dare refuse her elder brother’s invitation, so she and Jacob hurried over as soon as she got the call.

This, in part, explained Elaine’s frustration with Charlie. If only she had a more capable son-in-law, perhaps she could also live in Thompson First!

At that moment, Elaine turned to Hannah with a flattering smile, saying, “Sister-in-Law, you’re truly impressive! I can’t believe you’re buying a house in Thompson First! I’m so envious right now! You’re actually going for the two hundred and forty square meter house! Do you realize how luxurious that is? I honestly don’t know if my family will ever be able to afford such a grand home in our lifetime!”

Despite her irritation with her elder brother’s family, Elaine knew she had to flatter them.

However, Hannah, Harold’s mother, was visibly displeased. With a cold glare at Elaine, she responded, “Elaine, what do you mean by that? Are you looking down on us?”

Hannah was so furious she felt like she might explode!

In truth, she had summoned Jacob and Elaine to witness her purchasing a first-rate high-rise condominium unit at Thompson First, intending to show off in front of them.

What she hadn’t anticipated was Elaine’s son-in-law being so successful—he owned the largest villa in Thompson First!

Elaine felt a wave of envy wash over her, her jealousy palpable.

Now, as Elaine complimented Hannah on her new house, was she trying to mock her?

Hannah’s family was moving into a villa worth at least one hundred million dollars! How could Elaine claim to be envious? And why was she going on about not being able to afford such luxury? Was this some kind of sarcasm?

Elaine was confused. Trying to flatter Hannah, she realized that Hannah misinterpreted her motives. Why would she look down on them? If she truly felt that way, why would she be complimenting them?

Determined to mend things, Elaine quickly continued, “Oh! Sister-in-Law, how could I ever compare to you? It’s like comparing a candle to the sun! I would never look down on you! You’re about to start a wonderful new chapter at Thompson First! Meanwhile, look at me—I’m still stuck in a small, dilapidated house. You wouldn’t believe how rundown it is! Of course, I envy you!”

Hannah was livid, her anger rendering her speechless.

Meanwhile, her husband, Christopher, stood next to her, teeth clenched in frustration. “Elaine, do you find it amusing to provoke and mock us? Aren’t you moving into a villa at Thompson First? What’s your point here?”

Christopher then directed his glare at his younger brother, Jacob, saying, “Jacob, do you still consider me your brother? Have you lost all respect for your mother? How could you keep something like this from us? You own a villa here, and you didn’t even mention it?”

Jacob looked taken aback. “A villa? What villa are you talking about? Brother, are you planning to buy a villa instead? You’re so wealthy!”