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.

such thing as a bad student. If a person was studying

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

never wanted to get on Ethan’s good side

you think everyone is as smart and excellent as our family’s children?” It was unknown whether Rosy’s words

not having it and

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

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

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

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

suddenly laughed, and Alice quickly turned to look at him. “Have some more food. You have a large appetite.”

he added that comment

that he still remembered how Alice had devoured

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

something good about her mother. “At least Mommy has good taste

Mommy might be blind.” By now, Alice was so infuriated by Ethan that she felt stuffy. Also, she was sticking to her original thought

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

care less or be bothered by

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

was kind, Rosy thought she

broke into a chuckle after listening to

woman must be here to anger me to death. While thinking of that, he served Alice vegetables and

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