The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 1196-1200

Chapter 1196

Because all the seats were full, she could only sit with Xyla. Before the feast began, the old man stood and offered a word of thanks. In his thank-you speech, Lord Moore immediately acknowledged, "Thank you very much, Master Wade, for attending my granddaughter's birthday party today!"

This caused the third young master of the Kilgore family, seated at the main table, to visibly frown. He muttered, "What the hell? Is this Moore family's old man so clueless? He drove all this way to celebrate his granddaughter's birthday, and he didn't even thank himself first?" He glanced at Charlie Wade. The young man seemed unremarkable, and the Kilgore heir couldn't understand the Moore family's deference.

After thanking Charlie Wade, Lord Moore thanked the third master of the Kilgore family. The Kilgore heir felt insulted by being relegated to second place by the unknown Charlie Wade.

Jasmine then gave her own thank-you speech. Like Lord Moore, she prioritized Charlie Wade, her large, expressive eyes fixed on him as she earnestly stated, "Thank you very much, Master Wade, for taking the time to attend my birthday party. I'm flattered." She then thanked the other guests.

Samuel Kilgore's nostrils flared. While Lord Moore had placed him second, Jasmine hadn't mentioned him at all, infuriating him. He whispered to Rueben, "What is Charlie Wade's background?"

Rueben, though personally disliking Charlie Wade, cautiously replied, "He's a rather well-known live-in son-in-law in Aurous Hill. He's also a renowned feng shui master and seems to know Chinese medicine, hence the title 'Master Wade.'"

The third young master scoffed, "What kind of master? Some feng shui quack and amateur herbalist calling himself a master? That kind of pretender is a joke in Eastcliff."

Rueben smoothly added, "Aurous Hill is a small place, Third Young Master. Don't underestimate it; still waters run deep. There are many hidden talents."

"Hidden talents?" Samuel sneered. "Does this Charlie Wade claim to be some hidden talent?"

Rueben said, "I don't know if he claims it, but in Aurous Hill, he's known as the 'True Dragon Master.'"

Samuel scoffed, "A true dragon? I, Samuel Kilgore, am a dragon—a Kilgore dragon from Eastcliff! Today, we'll see who's the real dragon!"

Rueben quickly flattered, "Compared to you, Third Young Master, Charlie Wade is insignificant."

"Naturally," Samuel declared, glaring at Charlie Wade. "This nobody from a backwater town dares to steal my spotlight. I'll show him who's really in charge!"

Chapter 1197

Samuel decided to publicly confront Charlie Wade. From the main guest seat, he asked, "Master Wade, I hear you have the nickname 'True Dragon.' Is that true?"

Charlie Wade responded indifferently, "It's a nickname given by some friends."

Samuel sneered sarcastically, "Master Wade, I'm curious about your birthday gift for Miss Jasmine. A 'True Dragon' like you wouldn't offer something ordinary, right?"

Charlie Wade modestly replied, "I only recently met Miss Jasmine and hastily prepared a small gift, nothing special."

This only fueled Samuel's desire to publicly humiliate him. He pressed, "Why so humble, Master Wade? Tell us what you gave her." He added, "Since you're a feng shui master, I'll guess—a talisman?"

Charlie Wade smiled, "Mr. Kilgore, you're close."

Samuel smirked, "My family has a connection in the small-commodities market. They sell amulets for pennies apiece. Perhaps I can connect you with a cheaper supplier, Master Wade."

Rueben chuckled; Theodore, Samuel’s father, stifled a laugh. The others at the table looked displeased. Charlie Wade was generally admired; both “Young Master Wade” and “Master Wade” held immense weight. Samuel's aggressive approach upset them.

Cameron Isaac almost reacted instinctively, wanting to strike Samuel, but he held back, realizing it would risk exposing Charlie Wade. It would be easy to subdue Samuel, but a scene could draw unwanted attention to Charlie Wade.

Charlie Wade remained unfazed, allowing Samuel to continue his posturing. However, Samuel's blatant provocation changed things. Charlie Wade quietly instructed Cameron to record the encounter. He then addressed Samuel smoothly: "Master Kilgore, you are impressive. Your generosity is astounding."

Samuel, believing himself complimented, beamed. But Charlie Wade immediately countered, "You mentioned a twenty-million-dollar necklace. Is that true?"

Samuel arrogantly replied, "The Kilgore family is among the top ten in Eastcliff. A twenty-million-dollar necklace is nothing."

Charlie Wade nodded. "Then, Mr. Kilgore, how much do you think my gift is worth?"

Samuel sneered, "Without seeing it, I'd guess under ten thousand dollars."

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Charlie Wade smiled, "Mr. Kilgore, my gift is far more expensive than your necklace."

Samuel's fury erupted. "Who the hell are you, pretending in front of me?"

Charlie Wade calmly asked, "If my gift is more expensive, what do you say?"

Samuel coldly stated, "If your gift is more expensive than my necklace, I'll eat it on the spot."

Charlie Wade clapped. "Excellent, we have a deal."

Samuel frowned, "And if it's less expensive?"

Charlie Wade, "If it's less expensive, I'll eat this set of tableware."

Kevin Delong laughed, "That tableware is bone china! You can't eat that!"

Charlie Wade, "If I lose, I'll eat as much as I can."

Jasmine urged, "Master Wade, why bother? Even a scrap of paper from you would be priceless to me."

Charlie Wade smiled, "Miss Moore, don't worry. I'm confident."

Samuel, irritated by Jasmine's support of Charlie Wade, banged the table. "Alright! Master Wade, let everyone be witness. If your gift surpasses mine, I eat this necklace. If not, you eat this tableware!"

Charlie Wade nodded. "Then, Miss Moore, please present my gift."

A slightly anxious Jasmine produced the small gift box. She hadn't opened it yet.

Charlie Wade apologetically said, "Miss Jasmine, I apologize, but I need you to open it publicly."

Jasmine politely agreed. Samuel, seeing the small box, sneered, "That tiny thing? Even without diamonds, my ruby is more expensive."

Charlie Wade smiled, "Diamonds are just carbon. There's no difference between a diamond and coal; I wouldn't give Miss Jasmine such a vulgar gift."

Samuel was enraged.

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Many watched with bated breath. While they knew Charlie Wade's abilities, few believed he could surpass Samuel's expensive gift. The Kilgore family was far wealthier than most in Eastcliff, and no one in Aurous Hill had ever outdone Samuel. The twenty-million-dollar necklace was exceptionally valuable.

Everyone wondered what was inside the small box that gave Charlie Wade such confidence. Jasmine carefully opened the outer box, revealing a smaller, unassuming square box—nothing that appeared high-end. Everyone presumed Charlie Wade had lost.

Samuel scoffed, "Master Wade, what in that cheap box could possibly be worth more than twenty million dollars?"

Charlie Wade said, "A thing's value isn't determined by its packaging. You may be well-dressed, but your value might not be greater than an ordinary person's."

Samuel coldly asked, "What do you mean, Wade? Are you saying you're more valuable than I am?"

Charlie Wade smiled, "It's an analogy. If you take it that way, I can't help it."

He spread his hands, his confidence unwavering. Samuel, annoyed, urged him to reveal the gift. Jasmine looked worried, unsure whether to open it. Charlie Wade reassured her with a smile, "Miss Jasmine, since Mr. Kilgore is so eager, let's see what's inside."

Jasmine opened the smaller box. A peculiar fragrance filled the air. Lord Moore felt a jolt—he recognized the scent of the rejuvenation pill that had revitalized him!

Others exclaimed, "It's a rejuvenation pill!" "Master Wadea rejuvenation pill for Miss Jasmine's birthday?!" "I envy her!"

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Travis Lane, the wealthiest man in Lancaster, was stunned. He'd also reached old age and yearned for the rejuvenation pill. He knew money couldn't buy back youth. Stanley Holt, the Macau gambling king, similarly knew money couldn't buy youth, only prolong life at an exorbitant cost.

The focus shifted from money to youth, health, and longevity. The rejuvenation pill represented these things. Even Jasmine was speechless, overwhelmed by the priceless gift.

Jasmine's eyes welled up. She looked at Charlie Wade affectionately, "Master Wade, I don't know if I dare accept such a precious gift"

Charlie Wade smiled, "I give it to you, and you accept it. What's there to hesitate about?"

Lord Moore was overjoyed. He’d already experienced the rejuvenation pill's effects and craved more. He worried about future aging and whether he could obtain another pill.

Samuel, noticing the shock surrounding the pill, sneered, "Where did you get this pill, Wade? That cheap thing dares to claim superiority over my necklace?!"