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.

there was no such thing as a bad student. If a

complicated. I don’t understand. Sorry.” Alice felt there was still a need to maintain her image lest not make

wanted to

children?”

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

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

and looked at Caroline, waiting for her to answer. Alice was also looking at her with anticipating eyes. Although she

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

in a sweat. Alice pouted and averted

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 looked at the

that comment to

had devoured a whole table of

as swords. Mr. Knight, are you sure this is a good trait?! Which woman would

between Alice and Ethan several times and finally thought of something good about her

be blind.” By now, Alice was so infuriated by Ethan that she felt stuffy. Also, she was sticking

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

who would accept mistreatment from others. Therefore, she could not care less or be bothered by Rosy’s sarcastic remarks earlier. Still, she hoped Rosy could understand her intentions and not

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 to

Rosy thought she was

after listening

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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