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.

a person was studying a particular program, they should

understand. Sorry.” Alice felt there was still a need to maintain her image lest not make Rosy worry. That was because Rosy would never let her shine

she never wanted to get on Ethan’s good

think everyone is as smart and excellent as our family’s children?” It was unknown whether Rosy’s words stemmed from her anger toward Ethan

of good traits…” Caroline was not having it and thought her

then. What good traits does your mommy have?” Rosy half-heartedly asked

looking at her with anticipating eyes. Although

long while. Alice felt her lips

looking at her mother while breaking out in a sweat. Alice pouted and

him. “Have some more food. You have a large appetite.” He did not feel guilty for laughing. Instead, he looked at the dishes before

that comment

seemed that he still remembered how Alice had devoured a whole table of food last

eyes as sharp as swords. Mr. Knight, are you sure this is a good trait?! Which woman would feel proud to have a

and Ethan several times and finally thought of something good about her mother. “At least Mommy

is true, Mommy might be blind.” By now, Alice was so infuriated by Ethan that she felt stuffy. Also, she was sticking to her original thought that whoever set their eyes on a sarcastic man like Ethan had to

said that to Rosy to highlight the notion that she did not fancy her son, directly telling her that she did not need to be anxious and

she could not care less or be bothered by Rosy’s sarcastic remarks earlier. Still,

words were meant for her. Though it was not her intention to mistreat

entire family was kind, Rosy thought

chuckle after listening to Alice’s words

she saying? Is she saying she must be blind to have taken a fancy to me? This woman must be here to

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