The next day, Charlie, Claire, and Loreen flew home to Aurous Hill as planned.

Charlie had already invited Yolden and Matilda over to discuss Tanya's Oskian tours, so after sending Claire home, he left with the excuse that Albert had asked for him.

He headed to Heaven Springs, where both Yolden and Matilda were waiting.

Albert was waiting at the entrance, and he escorted Charlie to the Diamond Room once he arrived. "Please take your time. I'll ask the kitchen to start sending in the appetizer