"What a stupid jerk!" Alex was doing the laundry, with his hand paused momentarily, but then he resumed as usual. That harsh word was aimed at him, but Alex pretended not to hear it, as if it had nothing to do with him, because he had been accustomed to it. The middle-aged woman in front of him, was his mom -in-law, who became even angrier while seeing Alex didn’t react at all. She took a few steps forward and directly kicked over the basin where he was doing the laundry. The pot overturned, soapy water splashed all over him, and the clothes in the basin dipped to the ground, more than half dirty. "Are you a deaf? Can’t you hear what I said? You’re a loser indeed." Mrs. Andrew spoke in a long, non-stop way, so much so that saliva splashed forward like a drizzle. Her face turned red, which made her looked like a pot of hot tea boiling on the stove. She stopped for seconds to calm herself and then continued," I tried to stop the old guy marrying Jessica to you, such a loser, tho
Alex has a secret. He is known as a parasite of his wife and Locke’s in Kimberly City. However, he was once the only heir of one of the richest families in the world. As is often said, complicated affairs happen in wealthy families and no exception for Andersons. Steve Anderson, his father abandoned his mother because of his lovers, which led to her depressive disorder and death at her thirties. Therefore, Alex hated his father very much and escaped from the “jail” at eighteen years old. It's also the time that Jessica's grandfather met him and married Jessica to him. But now the only person who knew his true identity, passed away two months after their marriage. So Alex's secret was buried in Lockes. Moreover, God played a joke on his father that he got a bad disease and Alex is the only heir of him, and the family as well. So he commanded Wiz to persuade him to returen to Andersons. When these thoughts were like a slow-motion movie in his head, he was already in a taxi to Bu
"Welcome all of you celebrating my birthday here today. Firstly, I would like to present best wishes for health and warmest greetings to my dear family members and guests...... And here, the party officially begins." A round of warm applause followed Mrs. Locke's opening statement. The battle between Jack and them was also temporarily put aside, and they only secretly hated each other with bullet-shaped eyes. Today's most important performance, Presents Presentations, is also the core occasion of the party. This is where pe ople show off their wealth.First of all, circle of the guests:“A set of jade bracelets from Mr Cooper.”“A sapphire from Mrs Smith.”“A watch of Patek Philippe from Mrs Britney.”...............All the guests present here were willing to have further cooperation with Lockes. Of course, the family will be the last to show their gifts. Jessica didn't believe the gift Alex had prepared would be expensive enough and pleasing to Mrs. Locke. So when the host mentio
"It is a fake stone!" This statement was like a thunderbolt to Alex. He couldn't believe it because his butler had purchased it. And the rest of people were surprised too and soon got different emotions on their faces. "No, impossible. It's definety a true diamond." Alex stammered, he couldn’t bear it anymore. It was a pure slander from Mrs Locke, who he always respected. but Mrs Andrew, his mother-in-law, stepped forward and pulled him back before he explained, giving him a painful pinch. "Mom, I'm sorry about this." Mrs. Andrew was afraid that he would make grandma even more annoyed. She rebuked him, "Alex, who the hell do you think you are. How dare you retort to Mrs Locke? You can't even have doubts on a letter spoken from Mrs Locke." Alex couldn't believe what was happening. It was pitch black around him. He felt Jack and everyone's mocking glances, anger from his mother-in-law, and disappointment from Jessica as well. "Why? Why is that?" Inside his mind was ups and down
Babel Hotel, which looks like a tower, extremely high and its top covered by the clouds, is regarded as the tallest building in the city and possessed by the Forest Group. As Alex entered the hotel, before he could do anything, a voice suddenly sounded: "Stop!" His footsteps stood still, he turned his head towards the source of the voice, seeing that it was a man in a hotel uniform. He walked over and stopped in front of Alex. The other man cast an appreciative and judgmental gaze from above and below him. Then say: "Who are you? What are you here? This is not a place to sell goods, beggars or multi-level." Hearing those words, Alex frowned, then lowered his head, looking back at his body. He was wearing a T-shirt, a thin shirt over it, jeans underneath and a pair of sandals on his feet. Because Jessica dragged him out of the house just now, he could not change his slippers, still wearing slippers. Her clothes were also stained from the fall in front of Jessica's house. So is th
It is a hot sunny day. The sun was overhead like a forty-degree fireplace sending heat to the ground below. Yet Jessica was standing under that weather waiting for the manager of Forest Group, Jascop. The security guards kept her out of the lobby, and they told her it was a new rule that the vice president had set up. Jessica raised her hand to wipe the sweat, and the sun's heat scorched her skin. Just when Jessica thought she couldn't wait any longer, a voice suddenly sounded behind her. "Jessica, it's you. What are you doing here?" A sharp female voice sounded. Jessica turned her head and saw a sexy girl with a fiery body walking towards her. She tossed her hair, curly blond hair swaying with every step she took. She puffed out her chest, haughtily walking over to Jessica. "What a coincidence, Jessica." Seeing her approaching, Jessica felt disgusted. It's Moona, who always compete with her in many aspects: outlook, education, boyfriend, etc., also came here today for the coope
Then the two entered the company and went to Isabel's office. It was a room on the top floor, very spacious and luxurious. Jessica and Isabel sat across from each other. They are all beautiful and talented girls, admired by many people. But Jessica looks more individual than Isabel. She wears a pair of trousers, high heels, and a blazer. Looks maturer and more elegant. Jessica's hair is also short, in contrast to Isabel's long hair. Jessica's face is light makeup, less fussy than Isabel's. Isabel is a girl who pursues a glamorous style. It all reflects that, from her body shape to the clothes she wears. She wears an A-line skirt and a white shirt that is not the usual style but is stylized, with a bow at the neck and elastic at the wrist. Jessica sat down, and she prepared what she was going to say. But at this moment, Isabel suddenly spoke: "We can sign a contract." "What?" Jessica was dumbfounded; she didn't understand what Isabel said until she handed over a thick set of contr
"Jack, you have to be brave and responsible as a man. You apologize to Jessica.""Grandma…" Jack wanted to continue arguing, but Mrs. Locke's cold, sharp gaze stopped the words that reached his throat. As a member of this family, Jack also has the most contact with Mrs. Locke, so he understands her personality better than anyone. Knowing that he could not do anything else, he had to stand up and bow his head to admit his mistake. "Sorry, Jessica. I'm sorry for saying bad things about you and your husband." Receiving Jack's apology, Jessica felt extremely satisfied, she turned to Mrs. Locke and said: "Next time, I will try harder to bring success to the company." "YES. You do very well. I look forward to your future achievements." Mrs. Locke gave Jessica a rare smile. Her face also relaxed with an expression of satisfaction. This made Jack's blood boil, and in his anger, he shouted: "Before worrying about work, you should take care of things at home first. Alex had an affair!" W
After everything was settled, Alex brought immense joy to the hospital where Isabel was resting. From now on, Cherry had become his child, a member of this small family, and now he only needed one more vital piece to have a perfect family. His future wife lay right here.Alex arrived at the hospital in the middle of the night, and Isabel’s room was already empty. Her family had left; they were all exhausted after days of tense waiting at the hospital. That gave him the opportunity to have some private time with Isabel. He approached her bedside, gently caressing her smooth cheek, and his eyes became moist.It was uncertain whether it was because the act of pretending to be a family for these days was too real or if it was the love that had been quietly growing over the years, but Alex felt his emotions surging intensely. It seemed like within his heart, emotions were erupting in waves, encompassing deep longing and painful sorrow. If it weren’t for him, she wouldn’t be here, and the p
The news of Isabel’s injury had spread to the surrounding people. It wasn’t just Isabel’s parents; it included the Locke family, Alex’s relatives, and even the residents of the impoverished neighborhood.Because they couldn’t reach Isabel, they sent flowers, gifts, words of encouragement, and even money to Alex. Alex expressed they didn’t need to send these things; he could easily handle Isabel’s medical bills.However, it wasn’t just about the material support; it was also about the gratitude of all the people he had helped.A few nights later, Alex received a roughly designed invitation card to a party in the slum area.Unwillingly, these people were here to survive, and yet they organized a party to thank him. Alex didn’t really want to go, but after some thought, he realized he was the guest of honor at this party, and he couldn’t disappoint them. Alex dressed neatly for the occasion and tried to boost his spirits before visiting Isabel in the hospital. He sat by her side for a wh
After her encounter with Henry, who had threatened and ridiculed her about the Forest Corporation, Jessica appeared supremely confident on the surface, trusting her beloved Alex implicitly. However, deep down, she was extremely concerned.Since that meeting, Jessica diligently tried to gather information about Alex’s company. Finally, she realized that what Henry had said seemed to be entirely true. Jessica felt an urge to help Alex, as the dream project of his island resort was facing serious problems. Irregularities had halted the construction. With abundant resources at her disposal, Jessica was eager to assist Alex.This was also an opportunity to nurture their relationship.With a heart full of excitement, Jessica visited Alex. She dressed up a bit, as becoming the new heiress and owner of the Locke family had given her an entirely different demeanor than her previous meek self. Jessica now loved herself and exuded confidence, believing she could once again captivate Alex’s heart
After all the exhausting work, Alex and Isabel officially gave up their assumed impoverished identities. Both of them changed into new attire and returned to Alex’s mansion. Isabel stayed with him temporarily for convenience in handling their work, and little Cherry still needed a small family.Initially, they had discussed that after finishing their tasks, they would take Cherry back to the orphanage. After all, they were both busy adults with no capability to fully care for a child. If so, leaving Cherry in the orphanage was the right choice, as she could find a new home there. They would also do their best to find suitable caregivers for her and seek a comfortable family.But after a while of living together, both Alex and Isabel developed feelings for the adorable child. They didn’t want to send Cherry back to the orphanage, but they couldn’t have her around either. In the end, they weren’t adults who could meet all the psychological needs of a child. However, if they sent Cherry
Rihana quickly untied Alex, ignoring Loki’s suffering nearby. Alex thanked her and grabbed a gun that was out of ammunition, directing a disdainful look at Loki. He approached and stomped on Loki’s bleeding wound, as an act of vengeance for what had just happened. Alex wasn’t one to hold back or forgive easily.“Tend to his wound. Don’t let him die,” Alex ordered, looking sternly at Rihana. Under Alex’s firm gaze, Rihana went closer to Loki, ignoring his threats and insults. She efficiently tore a piece of cloth from her own clothing, carefully covering the wound to stop the bleeding. Loki’s face turned even paler, and he could do nothing but mumble in pain.Meanwhile, the sound of approaching police sirens grew louder. Loki looked at Alex with suspicion. He couldn’t find his phone; it was no longer with him. He wondered how the police had been called. Were they in on this from the beginning? When had things spiraled so out of control?Failing to properly investigate Alex was a grave
Loki doesn’t want to say much to this guy. He didn’t care about the reason anymore. All that he had investigated was enough to send this guy back to hell.Loki is sure that even if he pulled out a gun and blew his brains out, this guy wouldn’t say a word.But thinking that in the future the chairman might lose a lot of information because of this, Loki had to patiently ask a few more questions.“What is your real name? Don’t cross me. I have to spend so much time and effort because of you, be a little more reasonable, otherwise I will explode your brains.”“Even if I say it, you still can’t determine what is the truth, right? If I tell the truth, will you let me go?”“Okay, if it’s important, you’ll get out of here alive.”Alex almost burst out laughing for a moment. With that look in his eyes that only has murderous intent, who else is he trying to fool? Let him live. He is not a three-year-old child.Alex kept spinning his brain, thinking about how to get out of this situation. It w
“Could you please total these items?”In the morning, at a convenience store, Alex was waving his hand to pay for some essential items, all of them ingredients for baking. He wanted to bring them home for little Cherry because she had a baking competition coming up at school, and he wanted her to practice at home.While waiting to pay, a few young men behind him were engaged in a heated discussion. He typically wouldn’t have paid much attention to the conversation of strangers, but he overheard the name Locke. Recently, they had been a hot topic of discussion everywhere. Alex waited for the cashier to prepare his bill while quietly eavesdropping.“Oh my God, three more people died at the funeral yesterday. This family is in chaos.”“Have you read those conspiracy theories and rumors online? They all claim that some underground power is involved. It seems this family has offended some terrifying figure, so they’ll be wiped out eventually.”“Say what you will, but the police still haven
The night had fallen, and the members of the Locke family had quietly returned. Only Jack’s parents remained at the funeral home, standing vigil by their son’s casket. Mr. Andrew and Jessica had left early, and by the end of the day, Mr. Andrew finally felt a sense of relief. He didn’t know where his wife was, but her absence was the best outcome for all.Because of the recent pressures, Jack’s father was also exhausted from the events. He wanted to temporarily escape the stifling atmosphere of this place. However, he was reluctant to move too far, fearing that his wife might faint again. Mr. Andrew stepped out to the back of the funeral home, walking along a dark row of trees. It was past 11 o’clock, and he saw no one in this chilly, desolate forest.The unusually quiet woods made his already troubled mind even more restless. This was a resting place for many departed souls, and every rustling sound made Mr. Andrew uneasy.A funeral for two. Was this the punishment meant for the Lock
Henry’s burning gaze swept over Jessica, like a hunter locking onto his prey within shooting range. It was a look that combined both passion and possessiveness, making Jessica unable to shake off the feeling that this man was truly disturbed.Because disgust stemmed from instinct, she retreated heavily from the funeral room of this grandfather and grandson’s household. She felt that what she had told Jack’s mother earlier was indeed accurate.The complete house reeked of an unsettling odor.That room, in particular, had seen countless distant relatives of the family mocking her, each taking their turn to degrade each other for entertainment, only to now act meek and change their attitudes, presenting their most humble appearances to make amends for the past wrongdoings.Outwardly, everyone’s demeanor was, of course, pleasant. Jessica had lived long enough to know who was sincere among those in the upper class. She was wary of the apparent remorse and repentance, as it all reeked stron