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.

fractures. Now, he’s running around with no lingering effects! I’ll get in touch with an expert who’ll surely fix your leg,” Alexander reassured.

Swish!

However, that spark of hope

veteran. Even though he could pull some strings in the military, he had no connections in the

kidding, are you?” Amber could not help but blurt out. She

boasts.

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

his excitement, immediately

condition of his leg had taken a toll on him over the years, and he had been the subject of ridicule: If

indeed married the

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

other hand, sat on the

then called from the kitchen, “Alex, c–can you come over here for

got up and went

eyes. “Tell me, what have you been up to all these years? Did you get involved in smuggling while working on the

not that kind of person. I came back to repay my debt to Amber, to protect her, and to

found no signs of him lying. Then, she continued

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destiny,” Alexander replied as ne recollected that event from years ago, taking a deep breath. “It’s not the right time to discuss most things now, but you can trust me. I’ll tell you everything in

then, the bedroom door

behavior, I’m willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. But you must never hurt Amber. Otherwise, you’ll have to answer to

slowly. “Understood.”

was tense in Neil’s office at

desk,

cast. The days he spent locked up had been brutal, no thanks to

deep hatred for Alexander.

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