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.

as a bad student. If a person was studying a particular

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

to get on Ethan’s good side

as our family’s children?” It was unknown whether Rosy’s words stemmed from

not having

your mommy have?” Rosy half-heartedly asked as though she

point, everyone at the table had stopped eating and looked at Caroline, waiting for her to answer. Alice was also looking at her with anticipating eyes.

after a long while. Alice felt

was looking at her mother while breaking out in a sweat. Alice pouted and averted her eyes, not wanting to

at him. “Have some more food. You have a large appetite.” He did

added that comment

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

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

about her mother. “At least Mommy has

you said 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

highlight 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

who would accept mistreatment from others. Therefore, she could not care less or be bothered by Rosy’s sarcastic remarks

silence for a 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

was kind, Rosy

into a chuckle after listening

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

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