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

Early the next morning.

Claire went to her office after eating breakfast.

Jacob sat in the living room, sulking and glowering. He shot a silent and disdainful glare at Elaine when she walked into the living hall. 5

When he thought about the two million dollars that Elaine lost in the silly mahjong game, the wrath of fury reignited inside him. 2

He didn't have much money himself. The two million dollars were the savings they had accumulated over the years, including the money that he earned from reselling the antique, but now, it had all gone down the drain. 1

In fact, Jacob felt that he should pick up his old tricks and begin trading at Antique Street again, and thus, he asked Zachary to sell his antiques. 2

Elaine pasted a sheepish smile on her face when she saw Jacob, feeling guilty and sorry, but Jacob treated her as if she was invisible. 3

She dared not complain about it, so she turned to Charlie and chided agitatedly, "Hey, Charlie, since you have nothing to do around here, quickly go do your feng shui thing outside! By all means, earn some money to buy furniture for our new home! When can we move into the Thompson First otherwise?" 6

flatly, "I'll try my

on her waist, "Not just your best, you have to bring money

great contribution to the family, unlike you! You not only didn't earn a penny, you spent like the money dropped down from the sky and even lost money! In this house, Claire, Charlie, and I are the ones making money, and you're the only

an ugly

head, she growled, Huh, I was

don't you? You screamed at me, slapped me, and even took Charlie's side! So I'm at the lowest rank in this family, right? My words don't matter anymore, right?'

was in the middle

was from

other end of the line as soon as

gently. "Yes, I am. What's the matter?"

like to invite you for a meal. May I know if you have time?" "Didn't we just meet yesterday?

a while and asked,

"Up to you."

"This noon, then."