The children looked at each other, full of suspicion, and Henry, seeing this, attacked the stronghold in their hearts:"If you are still afraid, just let me lead; I'll be back in a few days; if you see this car, it's me, okay."Initially, the children were skeptical. They needed to know if Henry's words were valid because they were not stupid; they knew the construction site was where they couldn't go in and out. But now, hearing him say that, they also believe and feel more secure; thinking about the amount of money they earned after picking up the scraps in it, they were happy and excited; with that money, at least Their parents may have less trouble this summer."Yes." The children said in unison.And Henry now, seeing that he had tricked these children, did not want to linger any longer or already wanted to leave for a long time. Henry looked friendly and patted the children's heads, then said:"Now I still have a job at the company; I'll go first; you guys remember to take care o
After hearing that, Alex felt that this approach was indeed cruel. But apart from this method, there was no other way. He had the same thoughts as Isabel earlier. Alex didn't want to do something so heartless.At that moment, he sighed. "It's true; it's not heartless..."Isabel understood his thoughts. A kind-hearted person would find this situation difficult and hard to handle. They would have to do this to a child... for their happiness, and then take it away."Alex..." Isabel placed her hand on his, speaking gently. "I know what you're thinking, but this isn't much different compared to 'borrowing' a child from an orphanage. They're just children, very innocent and unaware of deeper issues. And we can't tell them the truth. After completing this, we can try to make it up to them, find them a new adoptive family or support, and provide for the child until they go to college, an adoption-like arrangement without our presence.Upon reflection, Alex realized that his thinking was too s
Contrary to Alex's strange gaze, the three girls seemed highly familiar with him as they approached, still behaving provocatively and condescendingly."So this is Jessica's husband, now playing the role of a rich heir," the girl at the forefront said.Jessica's husband? These words triggered memories for Alex. They were Jessica's old classmates he met at a class reunion. Jessica had brought him along and received numerous taunts and mockery from this group.Encountering these people felt like stepping on dog feces right after dressing up nicely for the day. Alex couldn't understand why some people liked teasing and ridiculing others. Did it make them eat better? Or sleep more soundly?He honestly couldn't comprehend it.And, of course, he had no intention of getting involved with these three women, especially considering his current lack of relationship with Jessica. Furthermore, he had no desire to argue with women. No matter how intelligent a man may be, engaging in an argument with
The commotion on this side had attracted the attention of other diners in the restaurant, and they all turned their gaze towards Alex and the three girls, pointing and starting to gossip. At this point, he looked at them and began to lose his patience with women and people he was unfamiliar with.He didn't want to argue with them here; quarreling with women in a crowded place like this was not a good idea, especially when they were Jessica's friends. They might say outrageous things, and he didn't want them to know about Jessica and the past events.So, Alex turned around and told the staff behind him, "Please go and call your manager here.""Yes, sir," the staff member trusted Alex and followed his instructions. He also wanted to resolve this as quickly as possible to avoid getting further involved in any trouble.Seeing the server leaving, Qri, Lucie, and Mandy widened their eyes, showing their displeasure and anger. Qri shouted, "Stay right there!" But obviously, the staff member d
The voice instantly ended Mandy, Qri, and Lucie's destructive actions. It also drew the attention of everyone acting as the audience towards the source. A young man in a suit approached; he seemed to be the restaurant manager, exuding an air of authority and importance.One thing that made him easily recognizable was the presence of the server with them earlier, standing by his side, along with a woman, Isabel. Alex turned to see her, and to his surprise, she was there with the restaurant manager. It could be a coincidence, or perhaps they were acquainted.However, that was not as important as the present situation, where Qri, Mandy, and Lucie were still shocked at the scene before them. To them, Alex was a wealthy and successful woman who was unattainable, but now he was standing next to the restaurant manager. This seemed quite puzzling.While trying to process this unexpected sight, the restaurant manager angrily questioned, "What are you all doing here?" His gaze fell on the mess
That was Mr. Lee's voice; it had been a long time since Alex heard it, but he quickly recognized it. Alex silently sighed; things should have been resolved speedily and not escalated like this. It was causing disturbances to the department heads, and he had no idea what lies he would have to listen to from those three girls when Mr. Lee arrived.As Mr. Lee approached, he noticed they stood opposite three girls and the restaurant manager. The scene was chaotic, but Mr. Lee's attention was focused on The Setting Glass Slipper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle. This was the most expensive wine in the world, and its taste was exquisite. Just a sip of it could make someone feel happy and love life again, no matter how sad they were.But Mr. Lee didn't dare to buy it openly because his wife disapproved of his interest. So he could only occasionally sneakily buy it and hide it at home, as its price was extremely high. It took him a year or two to save enough to buy a bottle.And now, i
Finally, Alex managed to escape from those three women. He, Isabel, and Mr. Lee entered the private dining room where they had made a reservation. Initially, Alex had offered to make the reservation, but Isabel quickly did it herself, leaving him with no choice.This date was significant to her.As they entered the private dining room, Alex saw Mrs. Lee and Isabel's brother, Adam, and her sister-in-law, Ember. Everyone was delighted to see Alex, and he courteously greeted them all."Hello, Mrs. Lee, Adam, and Ember. Sorry for being late.""It's alright, and please have a seat." Mrs. Lee quickly addressed any concerns about the delay and called the server to take their orders. Meanwhile, Ember asked, "What happened outside?"Alex hesitated to respond, but Mr. Lee spoke before he could say anything, "It's nothing, just those mischievous kids causing trouble.""Those mischievous kids?" Adam repeated, seeming confused. Ember playfully hit her husband's shoulder and said, "Well, Alex's cha
Hearing Mr. Lee's question, Alex was momentarily stunned. It was true that he hadn't ignored the matter; he just hadn't found the right time to address it. Moreover, the real issue was not whether he had paid attention to it but that he needed to find the right time to ask.Furthermore, it was confirmed that if Mr. Lee hadn't noticed this, that would have been a problem. After all, he knew that Isabel had feelings for Alex.Alex replied, choosing honesty over evasion or lies because doing so would be no different from denying his past. Alex didn't feel ashamed or disdainful of any phase of his life. Instead, he saw each experience as a lesson to avoid repeating those unhappy, sad, and negative emotions in the future."Yes, what they said is true. I used to be married and divorced."Mr. Lee furrowed his brow, seemingly unsatisfied with the response, and asked, "And what about you living off your ex-wife's family?"Alex felt the same, as this was a profoundly embarrassing matter for any