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

still a need to maintain her image lest not make Rosy worry. That was because Rosy would never let her shine

fair, she never wanted to get

children?” It was unknown whether Rosy’s words stemmed

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

have?” Rosy half-heartedly asked as though she was teasing

Caroline, waiting for her to answer. Alice was also looking at her with anticipating eyes. Although she did not want to get on Ethan’s

a word after a long while. Alice felt her lips twitch slightly. Sweetie? Are

in a sweat. Alice pouted and averted her

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

that comment to help

seemed that he still remembered how Alice had devoured a

is a good trait?! Which woman would feel proud to have a

her mother. “At least Mommy has good taste in

said is true, Mommy might be blind.” By now, Alice was so infuriated by Ethan that she felt stuffy. Also, she was sticking

the notion that 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 Knight Family for Caroline and not to suffer grievances and live a life of

was never a person who would accept mistreatment from others. Therefore, she could not care less or be bothered by Rosy’s sarcastic remarks earlier. Still, she

moment because the intelligent Rosy understood the meaning behind Alice’s words. Embarrassed, she realized those words were meant for her. Though it was not her intention to mistreat Alice, she merely wanted to keep both sides away from each other to make things easier when it was time

the entire family was kind, Rosy thought she

Lawrence broke into a chuckle after listening to Alice’s words and gave Ethan a

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