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

Sensing that his mother didn't want others to know his middle name, Paul smiled politely and said," Everyone, please enjoy your gathering. Excuse me." 3

Jacob hurriedly said, "Hey, Paul, what's the hurry?

How about joining us for lunch?"

He intentionally talked to Paul as a hint for the rest to realize that he and Paul knew each other so they could assume that he had already met Matilda before the reunion. 1

It was also to suggest to them that both of them shared an extraordinary connection and to chase away Matilda's suitors. 1

Indeed, when the others heard their conversation, they found it rather odd and peculiar. They wondered how and when Jacob and Paul had become so close.

Paul smiled and said, "Thanks, but no thanks, I have a meeting in the afternoon."

my new office to check

bet he won't charge you after last night's dinner and the wine." 7 Then, he continued, "Wait, let me call him and ask him to

depression when he

Did Paul, Jacob, and his son-in-law

this happen? Was

it mean that she had met Jacob yesterday when she

was feeling rather upset and dejected. He couldn't help but wonder if Matilda still had feelings

please don't. It's not very nice

with a smile, "Yes, Paul's right. Jacob, let the kids handle their

that he had achieved his

you freak?' he thought angrily. 5 'Oh, Jacob Wilson, you snatched Matilda away