Chapter 28

He had his own affairs to handle, which the Lancasters could only dream of reaching his level.

With just a snap of his fingers, he could make their wildest wishes a reality.

If he so desired, the wealthiest families in the city could lose everything, their fortunes vanishing and businesses crumbling into bankruptcy.

But what good would it do to explain this to a woman as arrogant and narrow- minded as Mrs. Lancaster?

Still, Mrs. Lancaster snorted, her displeasure written clearly across her face.

In her eyes, Alex was not only an incompetent son-in-law, but he also couldn't help Sophia in the slightest. And yet, he had the audacity to speak freely while depending entirely on their daughter.,

She wished Chris had made his proposal sooner, perhaps their daughter wouldn't have married this worthless mang

"No, she has to make it happen. Sophia must divorce him and marry Chris-that will be her life's purpose," Sophia's mother thought.

She knew that Grandmother Lancaster would help confront Grandfather Lancaster.

The old man didn't have many years left to live, while she still had a long life ahead.

She couldn't resist the urge to humiliate Alex even more, driving that jerk out of her life for good.

"Bullshit! How can worthless man like you have a business" she sneered.

"If you had any business, you would've at least provided our daughter with a mansion."

"But you can't even claim a small apartment, can you?"

"Apartment?" Mr. Lancaster scoffed, shaking his head.

"As a poor, deadbeat, how could he even dream of owning an apartment?”

"He's completely parasite who reliant on our daughter and this family!"

"What a scrounger! What does he contribute to us? Nothing but his stomach for free food!"

"He's an embarrassment to Sophia and all of us!"

Alex's brow furrowed.

weren't for Grandpa Abraham and Sophia,

of their own

Abraham cleared his throat, clearly

this nonsense! Where are your

The room fell silent.

all behave like a

sighed, shaking his

is a good man and a great husband to Sophia. Just give him a chance, will

Chapter 20

nodded reluctantly, but their eyes rod

chance a chance to leave

up. "I'm

some time to talk over lunch and try to

gestured for Alex to follow

Alex, remember to help Sophila. The Kingston

time together will strengthen

all, you're young and full of life," Grandpa Abraharn added with

for

"Of course. I'll help Sophia.

Abraham thanked Alex and retired to

entire conversation and couldn't help but frown at Alex's shameless

dare he dismiss the importance of

"No big deal?"

Really?

had he made to assist her so

the invitation to the

Absolutely not!

have any meaningful

Not a single one!

blood boiled with

bumpkin constantly bragged about his imaginary talents but never lifted a finger to help

wanted

a man from the forest possibly understand about

shame to her

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