Claire was filled with curiosity about the unusual events that unfolded today.

It all started with the car racing incident. Why was Charlie’s BMW 520 so much faster than Clinton’s 540? It didn’t make sense.

Then there was the ancient painting, valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars!

And how did Charlie have connections with the underworld? The way those individuals treated him with such politeness was baffling.

On their way home, Charlie attempted to clarify the series of events that had piqued Claire’s interest.

First, he mentioned that the BMW 520 was a test drive vehicle, customized by the showroom to give potential buyers the false impression of immense power.

Claire, who didn’t have much knowledge about cars, accepted his explanation without hesitation.

Next, while dining at the restaurant, he elaborated on the painting. He revealed that he had acquired it at a bargain from an acquaintance as a courtesy and subsequently gifted it to Douglas as a gesture of affection.

The situation with Scarface, however, posed a challenge. Charlie needed a convincing explanation for their connection, especially since Claire had witnessed Scarface’s respectful demeanor towards him.

Ultimately, Charlie claimed that Scarface’s brother was a relative of a mutual friend they had met at a previous gathering. He recognized him at the restaurant and showed respect on behalf of that friend.

Initially, Claire sensed something was amiss and was reluctant to accept his explanations. However, Charlie’s serious demeanor led her to realize that she was unlikely to receive further clarity, prompting her to refrain from pressing him for more details.

Meanwhile, Loreen had been keeping a watchful eye on Charlie. The more she observed him, the more convinced she became that he was not as simple as he appeared. She resolved to uncover his secrets!

***

Clinton had suffered severe injuries and was in a coma upon arriving at the hospital.

His father was dismissed from Emgrand Group for abusing his power for personal gain, leading to his arrest and a lawsuit from the company’s legal team.

In short, the Tucker family was in ruins.

However, since Clinton and his family were not well-known in the social circles of Aurous Hill, their downfall garnered little attention.

Instead, people were focused on the enigmatic wealthy individual making waves online and the person who had booked the Sky Garden at Shangri-La.

Everyone was eager to discover the identity of these individuals and whether they were one and the same!

As the day of their wedding anniversary approached, Charlie had informed Claire that he planned to surprise her. Before they left the house, he encouraged her to wear an elegant white evening dress.

Reluctantly, Claire complied, mumbling, “We’re just going out for dinner. Do I really need to wear such a formal dress? Even if it is our wedding anniversary, is it necessary to dress up so extravagantly?”

Charlie smiled warmly and replied, “It’s our third anniversary, and I want to make it special and memorable. I’ve already arranged the dinner, and I’m sure you’ll love what I have planned for tonight.”

He had kept the surprise under wraps so effectively that Claire had no doubts about it.

Claire felt a gentle smile spread across her face; she was truly touched.

In the past two years, they had celebrated their anniversaries at home with simple dinners. Charlie had been financially strained, yet he always managed to prepare small gifts for her.

This year, however, felt entirely different. Charlie’s air of mystery left her guessing about his intentions for the evening.

After a while, they got ready, hailed a taxi, and headed to Shangri-La.

As Charlie exited the car, he glanced at Claire beside him, his eyes filled with warmth and passion.

“Claire, we’re here to celebrate our third anniversary tonight. What do you think?”