Indeed, what Rosy said was the ‘truth’ known to outsiders.

Ethan frowned because he remembered Chris had told him the details about Woland Group’s big fortune. It seemed like the company had someone brilliant behind it. Also, Chris mentioned they could earn so much because the person behind them helped them with the planning.

Although Ethan was a little dissatisfied with his mother’s words, his upbringing dictated that he could not retort to his mother and embarrass her before others. Hence, he said, “Mom, eat up.”

The meaning behind those words was quite obvious—eat up and talk less.

Alice was flabbergasted and seemed surprised as if she did not expect Ethan would speak up for her in such a situation. He’s speaking up for me, isn’t he?

On the other hand, Rosy’s expression changed. “Have some more food. The dishes today are quite delicious.” Lawrence then placed a piece of pork rib on her plate.

The words spoken were similar, but Lawrence’s tone was a lot easier to accept.

Alice could not hold back the smile as she thought Ethan was a verbally destructive man. The words he said were infuriatingly sarcastic.

“Alice, what did you study in Cliaria?” Afraid that she might feel embarrassed, Lawrence deliberately changed the topic. He was a kind, big shot.

“Civil engineering.”

When she said she wanted to further her studies abroad, Bruce helped her apply for a program, which was telling how much ‘thought’ he had put into it. Of course, she went along with him and still had not gotten her graduating certificate.

“Really? The company has just taken on a bridge-building project that involves seismic reinforcement practices, seismic isolation, and auxiliary energy dissipation. What are your thoughts about it?” Lawrence was trying hard to liven up the mood.

student. If a person was

to maintain her image lest not make

never wanted to get on

our family’s children?” It was unknown whether Rosy’s words stemmed from her anger toward Ethan

a lot of good traits…” Caroline was not having it

have?” Rosy half-heartedly asked as though she

looking at her with anticipating eyes. Although she did not want to get on Ethan’s good side, she hoped she was an excellent mother in Caroline’s

stuck and could not utter a word after a long while. Alice felt her lips twitch slightly. Sweetie? Are you sure you’re

in a sweat. Alice pouted and averted her eyes, not wanting to

suddenly laughed, and Alice quickly turned to look at him. “Have some more food. You have a large appetite.” He did not feel guilty for laughing. Instead, he

that comment to

that he still remembered how Alice had devoured a whole

him with eyes as sharp as swords. Mr. Knight, are you sure this is a good trait?! Which woman would feel proud to have a large appetite? Don’t speak if

and finally thought of something good about her mother. “At least Mommy has good taste in men.

Ethan that she felt stuffy.

she did not fancy her son, directly telling her that she did not need to be anxious and guard her like a K9. After all, Alice stayed in the

be bothered by Rosy’s sarcastic remarks earlier. Still, she hoped

for her. Though it was not her

entire family was kind, Rosy thought

broke into a chuckle after listening to Alice’s

be here to anger me to death. While thinking of that, he served Alice vegetables and spoke through gritted teeth, “Eat. Being blind doesn’t stop

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