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?”

try to get to know him

immediately darkened although there was a tint of a smile inside them only

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

silent for a while before starting, "I was born in Southboro. My grandfather was decently wealthy and

end up living on the streets with his mother when they first met last year, especially considering how competent he was and the wealth he must have inherited. Isabel was

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

of a man who leeched off of a woman all his life, only to turn around and

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

a chill rise up her

from a car accident seemed a little too convenient.

first thing about these vicious tactics used in the business world. She must not have any resources to take back what was rightfully Roland's, especially since her husband as well as Roland's

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 so many enemies. Enemies who

Isabel's mood was grave.

know how capable you are, I'm sure