Chapter 488

Another three days passed, and now only a week remained before Fred's birthday banquet. The entire Hughes family was in full preparation mode, ensuring every detail of the event was perfect. Andrew, as the banquet's organizer, was surprisingly laid-back. Instead of overseeing every little aspect, he spent most of his days either sipping coffee with Fred or lounging in various cafés around the city, his demeanor calm and unhurried. On the other hand, Charlie's situation had taken a sharp turn for the worse. He had promised Juan that he would cripple Andrew, but his plan had fallen apart. Not only had Andrew emerged unscathed, but the Walker family, who had once been allied with the Fosters, had also distanced themselves from him. Just yesterday, Charlie visited the Walker residence, intending to demand answers from Oliver. To his shock and fury, he wasn't even allowed to see him. Instead, he was turned away at the door and denied his entry. Frustrated and humiliated, Charlie reso