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.

was severely injured on the battlefield with multiple bone fractures. Now, he’s running around with no lingering effects!

Swish!

that spark of hope lasted briefly before fading

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

but blurt out. She had a

boasts.

now, but I’ll arrange for him

contain his excitement, immediately standing

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

had indeed married the right

Patrick returned to his

the other hand, sat

hesitated for a while and then called from the kitchen, “Alex, c–can you come

and went to the kitchen.

up to all these years? Did you get involved in smuggling while working on the ship? Were you forced

person. I came back to repay my debt to Amber, to protect her, and to protect all of you,” Alexander said with a smile, his

a close eye on him and found no signs

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

bedroom door creaked open.

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

nodded slowly. “Understood.”

was tense in Neil’s office at the Chesire Group

desk,

his face and an arm in a cast. The days he spent locked up had been brutal, no thanks to

a deep hatred

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