Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 61 Once the Anger Subsides, Head Home Early

Since our last brief meeting, I only remembered Victor as stern. I knew he didn't like me.

Ethan didn't need to question his lineage; he got his good looks and serious demeanor from Victor.

Just like now, Victor didn't say a word, but one look from him made me feel small.

"Dad," I greeted out of respect.

Victor glanced away and walked in. I quickly stepped aside.

"Don't call me that. I won't acknowledge a daughter-in-law who hasn't earned my approval," he said calmly, leaving me frozen.

By the time I snapped out of it, Victor was already seated on the sofa, looking around like it was his first time here.

Even if Victor didn't accept me, I was still Ethan's wife and needed to take care of him.

I poured a glass of water and placed it in front of Victor. Not daring to call him Dad again, I just said, "Here's some water." Victor looked up at me again.

I lowered my head, feeling the weight of his gaze.

Victor asked, "How much money do you want?"

I was stunned. "What do you mean by that?"

Victor lit a cigarette, his lips curling in contempt. "Emily, 26, graduated from Starlight Medical College with a nursing degree, working at Benevolence Hospital since. Your ex-husband was an obstetrician there but got fired recently." I stared at him, shocked. "You investigated me?"

Victor took a drag, smiling slightly. "Your dad was a truck driver who died in an accident over a decade ago. Your mom became a vegetable in the same accident and passed away this June at Benevolence Hospital. You grew up poor and likely learned early that money is crucial. For the poor, survival often comes down to money."

He was right; the rich lived for life, the poor for survival. But that didn't mean the poor would sell everything for money. We had dignity too.

Ethan for his money?" I asked, holding

funniest joke. "Not for money, then for love? Ms. Russell, you have no strong family background and are divorced, but

"You think

smoking slowly. "Maybe it's not just money; maybe you have other motives. He may not like me meddling,

matter what I say, it'll just seem

and reached for the water glass,

you? Women are lining up to marry him.

chose me to get back

cling to him or take his money. I'll leave now." I ran upstairs, packed a

smoking like he hadn't

without a word, but then I stopped. "You still feel unwilling, don't you? Name your price," Victor said, like he expected

job. What's wrong with being a nurse? Fiona singing in a bar isn't disgraceful either. Some are born rich, some poor. So what if we're poor? We don't steal or rob. We earn every penny through hard work. What's wrong with that? Ethan..." my voice choked up. "If you don't want others to love him, then you should love him well. Ethan may have money, but that doesn't mean he has

longed for his

expression turned serious, and he stared at me

and walked out of the villa. It felt like I was always running

hailed a taxi. I couldn't go back to Broadway Alley; Ethan would find

had hoped to talk things out with Ethan, but Victor's words crushed

was Ethan's car, speeding. Was

and when I looked back, his car

my phone, scrolled to Ethan's

was waiting at the entrance. She took my luggage

could tell I'd

asked if I had eaten. Not wanting to trouble

took a shower and got into bed, but I couldn't sleep. Bella kept asking, so I finally told her everything,

he have a father like that?" Bella

It was a mistake from the start. I should have realized it

said Ethan is with you to get back at Arthur and his dad. I don't