Chapter 0044

Alexander told a well–intentioned lie. Given his real identity, associating with him was a double–edged sword. He did not want to bring misfortune to Susanne and her family.

“I see…”

Patrick and Susanne both relaxed a little, although there was still a hint of disappointment in their eyes.

Susanne scoffed. “I knew it… You depended on others.”

However, she could not hide her approval of Alexander, and she discreetly placed a piece of meat on his plate.

Patrick chimed in, “Connections can only go so far. You need to find some work on your own instead of relying on others.”

Alexander nodded and continued eating.

Patrick had more questions. “So, how did you afford the Porsche?”

“After my service in the military, I worked on ships for several years and managed to save some money.”

Patrick looked at Alexander, still somewhat skeptical.

He was in the military for five years, but…could a sailor’s salary be that substantial?

Alexander put down his utensils and spoke with a smile, “Dad, I really did buy the car. Once your leg is better, I’ll get you one, too.”

The living room fell into an eerie silence.

Patrick lowered his head and remained quiet. Susanne glanced at him and wiped away a tear. Amber abandoned her meal solemnly.

“Sigh… My leg has been this way for a long time…” Patrick smiled bitterly and did not elaborate further.

on the battlefield with multiple bone fractures. Now, he’s running around with no lingering effects! I’ll get in touch with

Swish!

that spark

he could pull some strings in the military, he had no connections in the medical

are you?” Amber could not help but blurt out. She had a vague feeling that Alexander was not just making empty

boasts.

nodded and smiled. “He should be abroad now, but I’ll arrange for him to come

Patrick could not contain his excitement, immediately

and he had been the subject of ridicule:

married the right one.

meal, Amber went to organize some project materials. Patrick returned to

the other hand, sat on

kitchen, “Alex,

up and went

bit her lip and stared into his eyes. “Tell me, what have you been up to all these years? Did you get involved in smuggling while working on the ship?

to protect her, and to protect all of you,” Alexander said with a smile, his eyes filled

found no signs of him lying. Then, she continued to

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and changed my entire destiny,” Alexander replied as ne recollected that event from years ago, taking a deep breath. “It’s not the right time to discuss

then, the bedroom

you the benefit of the doubt. But you must never hurt Amber. Otherwise, you’ll have to

nodded slowly.

atmosphere was tense in Neil’s office at

a teacup onto his desk, asking, “How’s the investigation

several scars on his face and an arm in a cast. The days he spent locked up had been brutal, no thanks to Steve’s orders.

a deep

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