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.

leave that to me, Dad! I have a comrade who was severely injured on the battlefield with multiple bone fractures. Now, he’s running around with no

Swish!

However, that spark of hope lasted briefly

veteran. Even though he could pull some strings in the

blurt out. She had

boasts.

smiled. “He should be abroad now, but I’ll arrange

could not contain his excitement, immediately

years, and he had been the subject of

married the right one.

some project materials. Patrick

other hand, sat on the sofa.

while and then called from the kitchen, “Alex, c–can you come over here for a moment?”

got up and went to

“Tell me, what have you been up to all these years? Did you get

to repay my debt to Amber, to protect her, and to protect all of you,” Alexander said with a smile, his

and found no signs

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Alexander replied as ne recollected that event from years ago, taking a deep breath.

then, the bedroom door

whispered, “Based on your recent behavior, I’m willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. But you must never hurt Amber. Otherwise, you’ll

nodded slowly.

was tense in Neil’s office at the Chesire

teacup onto his desk, asking,

a cast. The days he spent

deep hatred for Alexander.

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