The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family by Adela

Moreover, Claire's parents were at the age when they got each other for support as they grew old. They would not be happy if they divorced now. 5

More importantly, where would they stay after the divorce? Even though they had two houses now, she always felt that the villa was an unstable constant as it was a gift obtained from Charlie's deception, the original owner might take it back someday. 4

So, what would happen then? Did she really want her parents to leave the marriage with nothing? 1

Besides, she had just started her business venture. Thanks to Charlie and his friends' support, her business was slowly going on track, but her company hadn't earned any significant money yet and she didn't have the money to buy a house for any of her parents as their retirement home. If they divorced now, the family would break apart. 6

So, she cleared her throat and pleaded in a sobbing tone, "Dad, Mom already apologized to you, let bygones be bygones, can you forgive her this time, please?" She quickly added, "We can still earn the money. My company is slowly getting on track now, I'm sure I can make more money in the future!" 1

Jacob huffed angrily, "This is not about the money, it's about principle! Honesty! She took all our savings and handled it so absent-mindedly. She didn't even say a

to us when she lost all of it! No, this is too much, I can't forgive her!" 6 "Claire, think about it, she didn't say anything after losing all the money, what if I have a fatal car accident like the other day and she doesn't have the money needed to save my life? What happens then? What if the same thing happens to you or

do I want to keep this irresponsible woman in

know

was right, her mother was thoughtless and immature in

of the day, she

"Dear... dear... please don't leave me! I can't live without you! I'm very

and

Claire hurried

mother jumped from the balcony, she

leave her, let her jump, I don't believe she will though! Your mom is the master in throwing tantrums and emotionally manipulating us,

dead, don't you? Okay, fine, I'll jump down right now, you'll regret it