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

William, who was disdainful of Jacob, suddenly became a little dreaded, i

Oscar was so respectful and reverent to his son-in-law, which proved that Jacob was a more important figure than him in Oscar's opinion.

He asked his friends about Jacob's son-in-law's information, who happened to have attended the last reunion. He said with a smile, "Oh, him. I think he's an unemployed househusband, but we're not quite sure exactly what he does for a living." 9

William was a businessman, after all. He had seen much of life to know the differences.

Oscar's attitude alone was enough to indicate that Jacob's son-in-law was not someone he could underestimate. He must be a somebody who did great things to earn such honorable recognition from Oscar. 9 This also made him feel worried and fearful of the consequences after ridiculing Jacob earlier. He could tell that, based on Oscar's gracious manner towards Jacob, it would not end well for him if he went up against Jacob for real, s

He glanced at Jacob, horrid and cautious, and said after much hesitation, "Hey, Jacob, I'm sorry for what I said earlier, I was just screaming blue murder. We're all friends, I hope that you won't take it to heart. Let's

talk it through, what do you think?" 7

attitude was because he deciphered Oscar's attitude towards him

let William go so easily, but Matilda suddenly spoke, "Jacob, we're all friends. Let bygones be

slide for Matilda's sake. I won't attack unless I'm attacked, so if you stop getting on my nerves, I'll stop

exploded in fury long ago if someone talked to him like this on usual days, but he dared

the Moore family's territory and Jacob earned such great respect from Oscar. If he foolishly made a scene here, he would be digging his own grave, so he mumbled sheepishly, "Jacob, you're the bigger man here. I'll give

the other attendees knew that Jacob struck fear

surprised to see the Moore family be so polite to Jacob's son-in-law and wondered

feeling exceptionally cocky and proud. He was somewhat astonished that his son-in-law was still able

not here.

would not

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