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

Jacob did not eat dinner at home that night.

According to him, he was having dinner with several leaders of the Calligraphy and Painting Association as well as a few core members of the Senior University. 5

Jacob called Charlie a little after nine o'clock.

When Jacob called, Charlie was watching television with his wife in the living room.

His mother-in-law, Elaine, had put on a caviar antiaging facial mask as she lay down on the two-seater sofa in a leisurely manner while she scrolled through her online short video platform. As she was scrolling on her cell phone, she muttered, "Oh! That Japanese girl who came to Aurous Hill to participate in the combat and fighting championship has a pretty good appearance!"

Charlie knew that she was definitely talking about Nanako. At this time, he did not say anything, but his cell phone had already started vibrating. 2

When Charlie saw that it was a phone call from Jacob, he hurriedly answered the phone and said, "Hello, Dad."

Jacob sounded a little drunk over the other end of the line as he laughed and said, "Oh, my good son-in-law, why don't you come over to the Heaven Springs to pick me up? I drank some wine."

think too much, and he casually replied, "Okay, Dad. I will come

"Mom, Claire, I'm going to go and pick Dad up

at this time and said, "Charlie, I

not think too much and nodded lightly as he said, "Okay, then we can just drive your

go and pick him up. Let him come back on his own. When he comes back, I will lock the door so that he cannot come into the house. Let him sleep in

After all, we are all

bright and experienced person, and she could immediately tell that Charlie was hinting

'Although both Jacob and I are already separated, we are still living in Charlie's villa. Charlie would definitely not allow me to get into a fierce and hot dispute or argument

pretended to be amicable and said, "Actually, I could not be bothered to waste time arguing with the likes o f someone like him. When my

both of you can respect one another and try not to interfere

your mom some pocket money too. Your mom is basically penniless now. I I were to go out with my friends for a meal or gathering, my friends would not be

know what was running through Elaine's mind at this time? All that she thought about every day was money, going for facials, playing cards,

broken leg was truly a n inconvenience. Moreover, her image and appearance had been seriously damaged because of the loss of her two front