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.

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

a need to maintain her image lest not make Rosy

she never wanted to get on Ethan’s

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

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

mommy have?” Rosy half-heartedly asked as

also looking at her with anticipating eyes. Although she did not want to get

long while. Alice felt her lips

out in a sweat. Alice pouted and averted her eyes, not

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 dishes before him and

he added that comment

remembered how Alice had

same time, she looked at him with eyes as sharp as swords. Mr. Knight, are you sure this is a good trait?! Which

of something good about her

felt stuffy. Also, she

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 an inferior

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

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 mistreat Alice,

kind, Rosy thought she was bound

Lawrence broke into a chuckle after listening

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

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