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.

was no such thing as a bad student. If a person was studying

don’t understand. Sorry.” Alice felt there was still a need to maintain her image lest not make Rosy worry. That was because Rosy would never let her

to get

as our family’s children?”

having it and thought her

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

also looking at her with anticipating eyes. Although she did not want to get on Ethan’s good side, she hoped she was an excellent mother

after a long while.

pouted and averted her eyes, not wanting to look at a particular child who was embarrassing her

to look at him. “Have some more food. You have a large appetite.” He did not feel guilty

he added that comment to help

remembered how Alice had devoured

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

of something good about her mother. “At least Mommy

she felt stuffy. Also, she was

to highlight the notion that she did not fancy her son, directly telling her that she did not need to be anxious and

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

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

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

into a chuckle after listening to Alice’s words and gave Ethan

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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