Master Odell’s Secret Ex-Wife

Chapter 2056

"Yeah." he said stiffly.

It was just a short answer, but Isabel felt like it punched into her chest like a hammer.

She took his hand to comfort him. "Sorry, I shouldn't be upset at you."

Roland smiled affectionately. "It's not your fault, I should've said something earlier."

Isabel did not even know that his father passed away, in a car accident no less.

This explained why he only lived with his mother.

Come to think of it, she knew nothing of his family. She asked him, "Can you tell me about your family?”

she should try to

was a tint of a smile inside them only seconds

had misspoken and quickly retracted the question. "It’s okay if you don’t want to talk about

born in Southboro. My grandfather was

inherited. Isabel was just wondering about this when Roland addressed her concerns. "The problem is my grandfather and grandmother don’t get along. My grandfather had a mistress who gave him a

my father spoke up. In essence, my grandmother was the one who built up the family wealth because her family was the one who supported my grandfather's business initially. Most of the assets my grandfather planned to pass on to his illegitimate child were registered under my grandmother’s name as well, which caused a lot

only to turn around and

a car accident. My grandfather's illegitimate son ended up getting engaged to a girl from a very significant family. With the combined effort of his father, who is my grandfather and his future father-in-law, he managed to lay claim to everything that was supposed to be

chill rise up her

father passing away from a car accident seemed a little too convenient. Was

not have any resources to take back what was rightfully Roland's, especially since her husband as well as Roland's grandmother was no longer around

though Roland had always been very competent, he had no leverage to speak of, especially since he had nobody on his side and was severely outmatched against

Isabel's mood was grave.

in the past now. I know how capable you are, I'm sure things will only get better for you and your mother from