Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 61

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.

for his money?"

love? Ms. Russell, you have no strong family background and are divorced, but I don't underestimate you. Ethan hasn't

laughed bitterly. "You think I tricked

He may not like me meddling, but he's still

No matter what I say, it'll just

his cigarette ash and reached for the water glass, then put it

he likes you? Women are lining up to marry him. Why you? He chose a divorced woman to spite me. He's still mad I

chose me to get back at

money. I'll leave now."

was still there, smoking like he

then I stopped. "You still feel unwilling, don't you? Name your

are born rich, some poor. So what if we're poor? We don't steal or rob. We earn every penny through

longed

turned serious, and he stared at

I was always running away, leaving places that once felt warm to keep my dignity

Broadway Alley; Ethan would find me there. So, I called

against the car window, tears flowed silently. I had hoped to

was Ethan's car, speeding. Was

looked back, his

out my phone, scrolled to Ethan's number, and after hesitating,

and Bella was waiting at the

tell

asked if I had eaten. Not

Bella kept asking, so I finally told

father like

mistake from the start. I should

you to get back at Arthur and his dad. I don't think that's

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