Vera could well be the person who stood the best chance of persuading Charlie of anything, with her shrewdness and unparalleled life experience.

Even though she looked like an unassuming teenage girl next door ready for her SAT exams, Charlie held her in high esteem and trusted her in every way because he knew almost all her secrets and experiences.

Therefore, he felt ashamed when Vera inquired about his progress in his cultivation.

And when she broke down the crux of Claire's disappearance,