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.

If a person was studying a particular program, they should strive hard no

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

be fair, she never wanted to get on Ethan’s good

and excellent as our family’s children?”

Caroline was not having it and thought her mother was an excellent

then. What good traits does your mommy have?” Rosy

at her with anticipating eyes. Although she did not want to get on Ethan’s

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

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

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 dishes before him and remarked

that

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

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

about her mother. “At least Mommy has good taste

stuffy. Also, she was sticking to her original thought that whoever

her that she did not need to be anxious and guard her

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

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

that the entire family was kind, Rosy thought she was bound to

listening to Alice’s

a fancy to me? This woman must be here to anger me to death. While thinking of that, he served Alice

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