The recent announcements from Emgrand Group sent shockwaves through Aurous Hill, akin to a powerful earthquake. Upon discovering the ownership change at Emgrand Group, the Wilson family quickly understood the reason behind the termination of their collaboration with the White family; it appeared that the new owner of Emgrand held little regard for the Whites.

This brings us to the enigmatic Mr. Wade. He effortlessly purchased Emgrand Group, a company valued at hundreds of billions of dollars. Such power is quite astonishing—after all, even the wealthiest individual in Aurous Hill wouldn’t possess such capabilities!

In the aftermath of this news, numerous affluent families were poised to act. They were eager to forge connections with the mysterious Mr. Wade, and many even contemplated marrying their daughters to him.

Additionally, Emgrand Group’s announcement of a two billion dollar investment in a hotel construction project sent ripples through both the construction and interior design industries in Aurous Hill!

Two billion dollars! Just the opportunity to bid on scraps of the project could yield substantial profits! Numerous companies, including Lady Wilson, who had a penchant for wealth, were keen to get involved. Overjoyed, Lady Wilson realized that this two billion dollar project could be the golden ticket for the Wilson family to secure a contract, elevating their status significantly!

Consequently, she called for an urgent family meeting at the Villa that evening to strategize on how to seize this monumental opportunity with Emgrand Group. Attendance was mandatory!

Later that evening at the Wilson family mansion, Charlie attended the meeting at Lady Wilson’s request. Aware of her true intentions, he planned to use this occasion to support Claire.

When Harold, Claire’s cousin, spotted Charlie in the mansion, he scoffed mockingly, “Wow! Charlie Wade, how shameless can you be? What gives you the nerve to face Grandma now?”

With an unbothered demeanor, Claire replied, “Enough of your nonsense. Grandma invited everyone in the Wilson family. Charlie is my husband, which makes him a part of the family too!”

Harold let out a sarcastic laugh. “A part of the Wilson family? Ha! He’s just a live-in son-in-law!”

Charlie simply rubbed his nose and said to Claire, “Let’s not engage with him. We should head in quickly; Grandma is waiting for everyone.”

Claire nodded and walked into the house, ignoring Harold completely. His expression twisted with irritation as he anticipated their upcoming embarrassment. Once inside the meeting room, Claire and Charlie settled into a corner. Soon after, Lady Wilson made a grand entrance, and the family meeting officially commenced.

Sitting at the head of the table, Lady Wilson rapped her knuckles on the surface and began enthusiastically, “The Wilson family has been waiting for an opportunity like this for years—a chance to elevate ourselves to the pinnacle of Aurous Hill’s social hierarchy! That opportunity is finally upon us!”

She continued with fervor, “Emgrand Group has unveiled a two billion dollar mega project. If anyone can secure a contract from it, the rewards will be immense! Moreover, this is Emgrand’s first major project following its change in ownership—a golden opportunity for us! If we make a favorable impression on the new chairman, our family could achieve significant power and prominence in the future!”

Despite her enthusiasm, the attendees remained relatively indifferent and unresponsive. It wasn’t the first time the Wilson family sought collaboration with Emgrand Group, but for years, they had been met with silence. What made Lady Wilson think they could finally secure a deal now? It seemed unlikely.

Seeing the lack of enthusiasm, Lady Wilson’s face flushed with fury, and she shouted, “Why is everyone so quiet? Does no one believe we can secure even a small part of this two billion dollar project?”

Everyone exchanged nervous glances, but nobody dared to speak up.

Growing increasingly frustrated, Lady Wilson gritted her teeth and declared, “Listen carefully! Whoever can secure a thirty million dollar contract from Emgrand Group will be appointed as the director of our company!”

The room fell silent, jaws dropping as if a bomb had detonated. Lady Wilson ruled the family and the company with an iron fist and had never before appointed a director. Such a position wielded significant power, typically reserved for the company’s future successor.

By offering this position as a reward, it was clear that she was desperate to land the project. However, despite the allure of the reward, the task itself was daunting. Securing a thirty million dollar contract from Emgrand Group? To the Wilson family, it felt like a ludicrous proposition. Even if Lady Wilson herself approached them, the executives probably wouldn’t even grant her an audience, let alone discuss a collaboration.

The conference hall was as quiet as a church.

Lady Wilson slammed her hand on the table in frustration, exclaiming, “Are none of you capable of finding a solution for your family?”

She then turned her gaze to Harold. “Harold, I’m assigning this task to you!”

Harold managed a strained smile and quickly responded, “Grandma, the White family was just ousted by Emgrand Group. Our family is even less significant. How can we expect to secure a deal with them…”

Lady Wilson scolded him, “Nonsense! How dare you dismiss the possibility before even trying! You’re more hopeless than that loser Charlie!”

In truth, Lady Wilson harbored doubts herself. However, she was unwilling to lead a family that remained stagnant at the second or third tier of the social ladder. She longed for the Wilson family to ascend, and the Emgrand mega project was her only shot at making that dream a reality. Thus, she refused to relent, no matter how difficult the path seemed.

She had anticipated that Harold, as the eldest grandson, would embrace the challenge, but his outright refusal took her by surprise. Harold felt disheartened; no one in their right mind would accept such an impossible task. He was convinced that he would be dismissed even before stepping foot in Emgrand Group’s offices. Not only would he fail, but he would also face ridicule for his inability to accomplish the task. That’s why he could never agree to his grandmother’s request.

Lady Wilson glared at the rest of the family and shouted, “What about the rest of you? Is there no one willing to take on this challenge?”

At that moment, Charlie nudged Claire with his elbow and whispered, “Darling, you should accept the mission!”

Claire gasped in disbelief, “Are you out of your mind? There’s no way Emgrand Group would partner with a small company like ours!”

Charlie smiled reassuringly and said, “Don’t worry, you’ll definitely secure the deal!”

Claire’s eyes widened in shock. “Are you really sure?”

Charlie nodded earnestly. “Absolutely! I’m confident you won’t encounter any issues! Trust me, seize this opportunity, and your status within the Wilson family will soar!”

Claire found herself unable to articulate why, but she felt almost entranced by Charlie’s words. Summoning her courage, she stood up to absorb his message and addressed Lady Wilson, “Grandma, I’m willing to give it a try…”