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    Chapter 626


    Carlisle and the others had lost the mood to drink, their eyes fixated on Tyler''s Nokia 7610. The room was deathly quiet, with only the ticking of the wall clock breaking the silence.


    Around 11 o''clock, the phone finally rang, Carlisle looked at Tyler with great anticipation.


    "Grandpa," Tyler answered the phone, feeling a bit nervous.


    Given the conflict between Theodore and the Murrays, Tyler wasn''t sure if Theodore could assist Carlisle in this matter.


    "Sorry, there''s nothing I can do either."


    Theodore''s helpless voice came from the other end of the line.


    "It''s okay. I understand," Tyler replied, his shoulders slumped.


    After Theodore ended the call, Tyler turned to Carlisle, wearing an apologetic expression. Despite Tyler''s silence, Carlisle could tell what Theodore had said from his expression.


    Picking up his empty ss, Carlisle said, "Let''s drink."


    ''the


    Since even Theodore couldn''t help, Carlisle figured he had no choice but to throw in the towel.


    Tyler poured Carlisle some wine and softly said, "Grandpa''s been feuding with the Murrays for decades. If this had happened two or three years ago, he could''ve easily handled it. But he''s been retired for three years now and probably feels powerless against them."


    In fact, Tyler suspected that Theodore was reluctant to waste his resources to help Carlisle to please his girlfriend. If the Murrays dared toy a finger on Carlisle, Theodore would definitely mobilize all resources to support him.


    Tyler also thought Carlisle was overdoing it. He didn''t see the need to make such a fuss over a birthday. He recalled having only a simple meal for his own birthday before graduating from university.


    "It''s alright. I understand," Carlisle responded.


    He smiled before taking a sip of wine and spearing a piece of roastedmb with his fork before chewing.


    Ever since his rebirth, he had developed a fearless attitude. He believed that his rebirth had made him the protagonist, granting him the ability to realize his ideas as long as he executed them.


    This had indeed been the case as he had sessfully grown his business from gaming equipment to owning severalpanies within just three months.


    Consequently, he didn''t see the Murray family as a fearful opponent, thinking he would surpass them sooner orter. However, reality had pped him in the face, showing that even Theodore dared not offend the Murrays lightly.


    He thought that perhaps Theodore felt Carlisle''s actions were meaningless. Thus, Theodore refused to waste his connection and resources for him. Nevertheless, Carlisle knew what he was doing. Despite others'' opinions, he remained convinced that his actions were meaningful.


    After all, what fault did he have for wanting to give a memorable birthday to his beloved girlfriend? "So are we canceling the fireworks then?" Wendell asked, sensing that Carlisle intended to give up. He then reminded him, "I talked to a few fireworks vendors. They said we could return them for a full refund within seven days."


    "No. We''re not returning them," Carlisle replied firmly. He then rose and retired to his bedroom to


    rest.


    As long as he kept his resolve, there would always be more solutions than problems. After all, solutions were created by people.


    There were still two days until Wanda''s birthday. Carlisle was confident he woulde up with a solution if he stayed focused.


    Carlisley down on his bed, feeling slightly tipsy. Suddenly, he received a call from Christine. "Carlisle, Phoebe and I received invitations to Wanda''s birthday party. Did you get one?"