However, the least expected thing happened.Edward shook his head and said, “Sorry, Grandpa George, I don’t think I would do that. You see, Grace and I just got married, and it was rather too quick. We haven’t even got along yet. If we live together, it would be uncomfortable for both of us.”Grandpa George asked in confusion, “What do you suggest?”“We need time to get to know each other, and once we have, we will consider living together.”“Besides, as a man, shouldn’t I be the one to provide Grace with a home, instead of her providing for me?”Grandpa George rubbed his nose and nodded, “You’re right! I wasn’t considerate enough, after all.”Although Grandpa George was a bit disappointed that his request wasn’t fulfilled, he agreed that Edward did make a valid point.Moreover, even to his surprise, Edward showed his sincerity by proactively offering to provide for Grace, instead of freeloading.Good boy! Grandpa George couldn’t help but give Edward a ‘thumbs up’ inwardly.“Well the
“Grandpa, I — I think there is no —”What reasonable excuse would she give her grandfather?Before she could think of a suitable idea, Edward suddenly spoke up.“Grandpa George, I appreciate your kindness but I don’t want to be Grace’ assistant.”“For now, I’ll help her whenever I can, though.”Grandpa George also felt that his demand was too forceful.Forcibly insisting might not yield sweet results, and could easily trigger resistance from both sides.“Alright, as you both wish, then.”Finally, he gave up insisting and tilted his head, “Please help her if you have the time.”“Of course! You can count on me.” Edward nodded.All he had to do was make a phone call and the Carter family would be selected.Grace wouldn’t even need to become a candidate first in order to become a member.Easy peasy!Grandpa George smiled. “That is great.”Meanwhile, Grace was dumbfounded.Did Edward really save her from embarrassment?What a surprise!Maybe he wasn’t as useless as she believed.And even i
Grandpa George thanked Edward and retired to his room.Meanwhile, Grace overheard their conversation.She couldn’t help but frown at Edward’s shameless boasting.How could he undermine the value of the Ironclad membership?No big deal?Seriously?What effort had he made to assist her?Did he obtain the invitation to the banquet for her? No!Did he have any connections in the city? No!Her blood boiled with anger.The bumpkin could never stop boasting of his imaginary abilities.But he would not lift a finger to help her.Even if he wanted to, how could he?What would a man from the forest know?He would only assist in bringing shame to her family.Argh!She walked up to him in anger.“I can see you have improved your deceptive acts. It is indeed your talent.”Edward narrowed his eyes at her, “What do you mean?”“You lied to Grandpa that you will help me.” She scoffed. “What can you possibly do?”“Will you obtain the Ironclad membership by boasting of your great skills?”“Or are you s
Grace’s parents appeared immediately after she left.It seemed they had been waiting to give Edward a piece of their mind.Such a way to give him A CHANCE.They glared at Edward in a condescending manner.“Don’t stare at the back of my daughter like a toad lusting after a swan.”Mrs. Carter scrunched up her nose in disgust. ”“She is a woman you’ll never have!”“Oh really? But she is already mine, isn’t she?”Edward’s lips curled slightly into a half smile.“So what? Don’t get too cocky! My daughter will divorce you sooner or later!” She spat. “She is clearly out of your league.”“Only young talents like Dominic deserve my daughter.”“That’s true. Unlike you, Dominic is capable and renowned. Whereas you’re a petty beggar dreaming of a throne,” Mr. Carter added coldly.“No one welcomes you here in this family.”“And if you have enough dignity, leave before you become a stain of shit.”Edward scoffed coldly. “Be thankful you’re my in-laws and I have respect for your family.”“As for
“Who does he think he is?” Mrs. Carter asked her husband, fuming.Edward had walked out on them.Unbelievable!The piece of shit was suddenly acting high and mighty.“How dare he!”“How could he extort our daughter?!”She couldn’t suppress her anger.Her eyes bulged as she spoke.She didn’t believe Edward would have the guts, even in her wildest dreams.The riff-raff was even more disgraceful than she thought!A common thief!“Are you going to let him get away with this?”“He should be dealt with!”She urged her husband to take action.Edward couldn’t take $1.2 million from their daughter.Never!That was their money!“He needs to be taught a lesson!”“The Carter family cannot be disrespected by that peasant!”“And I demand we get the money back!”She also blamed Grandpa George in her mind.He accepted the trash into their family.And married him to their daughter.If he hadn’t, their family would never have been burdened by the petty thief!Mr. Carter nodded his head in agreement.“
“I can see you’re as foolish as you look.”Edward chuckled casually.This angered Jackson.“Hand over the card, you lazy rat!”“Or what?” Edward asked, folding his hands.He was amused by Jackson’s audacity.“Or I will nail you to the wall myself.”. Jackson threatened.Edward scanned Jackson up and down.He smiled coyly. “Do you think I’m scared of your little threat?”“Give me the card or I’ll break your legs here and now!” Jackson sneered.“You? Break my legs?” Edward mocked. “Don’t you think it will be the other way round?”“You must have a death wish.” Jackson retorted, clenching his fist.“I am a big shot in Crownmore and I have connections everywhere, especially in the underworld.”“And?” Edward replied sarcastically.Jackson narrowed his eyes.He felt insulted by Edward’s attitude.Who was he to talk to him like that?“Watch your words, Edward.” He warned.“You just mark my words! They will turn you into minced meat without breaking a sweat! ”“Jackson, stop that nonsense!”Ju
Even Grandpa George knew Black Jack.His face paled.He cleared his throat and spoke in a serious tone.“Lord Jack, please what has happened? My family has not caused any trouble.”Black Jack snorted and frowned. “Jackson owes me $1 billion and he is yet to repay it.”“Jackson? That’s impossible.” Grandpa George responded.A WHOOPING 1 BILLION DOLLARS?He was taken aback and nearly fainted.The rest of the family exchanged glances in shock.“Impossible?” Black Jack barked out in anger. “He gambled excessively at my casino, racked up debts, and engaged multiple women on credit!”“What? That—that can’t be.” Grandpa George was stunned.“That must be a misunderstanding!”“Bullshit! I never joke!” Black Jack’s voice thundered across the room. “Why don’t you ask your grandson?”“Since he dared to borrow money for gambling and women, then he shouldn’t lack the courage to admit it.”Black Jack laughed slyly.Grandpa George’s face darkened and he turned to Jackson in anger.He hoped that it
Just as Grace and the others gasped with shock, Edward quickly caught Grandpa George from falling to the ground.Actually, he had anticipated the fall.Grandpa George was an old man.How could he endure the terrible news of what his grandson had done, especially, given his remorseless attitude?Edward gently laid him down on the sofa.“What are we going to do?” Mrs. Carter cried out.At this point, everyone including Jackson was panicking.Grandpa George had fainted.Now who would control the situation?Meanwhile, Black Jack smiled menacingly.“Enough dilly-dallying, pay up now! I will either leave here with my $1 billion or your head, Jackson!” The Carters were dumbfounded and terrified.Their total assets barely exceed 2 billion dollars, and their liquid funds were less than 800 million dollars. Where are they going to come up with 1 billion cash all of a sudden?And even if they did, and compensated him with 1 billion dollars, their family would definitely suffer bankruptcy .The