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?”

should try to get

eyes immediately darkened although there was a tint of

had misspoken and quickly retracted the question. "It’s okay

before starting, "I was born in Southboro. My grandfather was decently wealthy and my parents have always

how competent he was and the wealth he must have 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 son. After my grandmother passed away, he announced that he would let the illegitimate son

supported my grandfather's business initially. Most of the assets my grandfather planned to pass on to his illegitimate child were registered under my

who leeched off of a woman all his life, only to turn around and betray her for the mistress! Isabel was furious when she

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 mine and chased me

felt a chill rise up

passing away from a car accident seemed a little too

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 grandmother was no longer around to help them. She had nothing for her to

since he had nobody on his side and was severely outmatched against so many enemies. Enemies who

Isabel's mood was grave.

"Roland, it’s all in the past now. I know how capable you are, I'm sure things

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