Son-in-law of Fortune

CHAPTER 44

That night, Adelins returned to her residence and immediately flew into a rage. "Avril, you useless thing!"

"Why did you have to plead with Leon? You have completely embarrassed me." "Most importantly, Leon was just teasing us, and you believed him!" Avril shrunk her neck and cowered like a quail, getting scolded so badly that she didn't dare to argue back.

Seeing Avril's appearance, Adeline became even more furious. She wanted to hit her, but couldn't bring herself to do it. Instead, she stomped her foot and transferred all her anger onto Leon, continuing to curse him out. "It's all because of that wild bastard Leon. If he didn't exist, we wouldn't have SO much trouble!" For Adeline, the situation had become extremely unfavorable.

The reason was simple. Although Audrey, was ashamed and angry about the matter, she didn't outright refuse. This was a subtle move, and there might still be room for negotiation.

Who knows, Audrey might even end up falling in love with Leon. After all, when it came to emotions, who could say for sure? Worst case scenario, even if the engagement was officially canceled, it Wouldn't affect Leon at all. No one could deny his behavior, including the old lady.

Therefore, going to complain now would only disgrace herself. Given the old lady's personality, when it comes to matters of family status, she Would never stand on Adeline's side. Adeline took a deep breath and became serious. "It seems that we can only ask your grandfather to intervene." When Avril heard the title "grandfather", her eyes widened in surprise.

Grandfather Lior had a close relationship with the deceased Arrision family patriarch, and it was this special relationship that allowed Leon to marry into the Arrision family. In addition, Grandfather Lior's status was extremely impressive, as he was a former high-ranking official with students all over the place.

The Arrision family was the top family, leaving the Haggard family far behind, and Grandfather Lior's influence was naturally a factor in this. Although Grandfather Lior had retired for many years, his prestige was still present, and if he were to intervene, the old lady would have to carefully weigh her options and give Lior face.

Avril asked with an emotional expression, "Grandfather, can you agree?" "If he finds out that I have suffered so much injustice in the Arrision family, he will speak up for me. At that time, I don't believe that your grandmother's attitude won't change, and Leon shouldn't think that I, Lauren, don't have any cards to play!" Lauren said firmly.

"Once Grandfather intervenes, won't I have hope again?" Avril's eyes lit up. Lauren glared at her impatiently and scolded, "If you are so unambitious and easily give up in front of Leon, don't blame me for not acknowledging you as my daughter. Just wait and see!" With that, Lauren took out his phone without hesitation.

On the other side, Leon arrived at the Villa area, and Emerald was already standing at the door. Emerald hurried forward and asked, "How did things go?" "Everything is going smoothly, don't worry," Leon smiled.

"But he is still the heir of the Haggard's family. Are you sure there won't be any problems with this?" Emerald seemed nervous. As someone from a second-tier family in Cuba, behemoths like the Haggard family in Panama were completely out of reach. "Of course, there won't be any problems. I guarantee that in the end, Audrey will voluntarily call off the engagement," Leon reassured Emerald patting her on the back.

Leon had not hidden anything about the whole situation from Emerald. Even before they got their marriage certificate today, he had told her everything and received her consent. "What I mean is, what if Audrey agrees to become your mistress?" Emerald suddenly panicked, her face full of insecurity due to their different backgrounds.

"That possibility is almost zero. From my perspective, Audrey will either choose to call off the engagement voluntarily or deliberately drag out the engagement without canceling or getting married," Leon shook his head. He had never intended to take Audrey as his mistress. It was just a strategy.

"l understand now. The Haggard family can use the latter method to drag out the relationship between the two families and then continue to cooperate with the Arrision family under the guise of the engagement," Emerald suddenly realized.

"Exactly, but Audrey may not be happy about it," Leon said lightly. Just then, a familiar extended Lincoln slowly drove into the villa area and parked next door. The car door opened and Audrey and his butler Haley got out at the same time.

Their eyes met for a moment!

"Leon?" Audrey suddenly froze. "How is it possible to run into him wherever we go?" Haley's face tensed up again, and the frustration he had just suppressed surged through his body once more. Leon lifted the corners of his mouth, his smile full of meaning.

"What a coincidence, Miss Audrey is staying next door during her visit to Cuba. It seems that enemies do cross paths." Emerald's gaze fell on Audrey, and she was immediately moved. "Leon, is she Audrey?" With her perfect figure, stunning appearance, and innate elegance, Audrey was like a goddess descended to earth, so beautiful that it was beyond words, yet noble enough to prevent any impure thoughts.

Emerald had never dreamed that Audrey would be such a perfect woman. In comparison, she couldn't help but feel that she was too ordinary and couldn't help but feel inferior. However, just as Emerald was feeling insecure, Leon's strong hand suddenly wrapped around her waist, and he solemnly introduced her. "Allow me to introduce my wife, Emerald!" Audrey looked her over and was even more discouraged.

Her nails sank into her palms as she muttered, "So she's Emerald..." Haley couldn't stand it and gritted his teeth, pretending to be grandiose.

"She doesn't look like much, does she? Compared to my young miss, she's like night and day." Emerald couldn't lift her head and felt humiliated. Leon immediately spoke up.

"Looks are only skin deep. When I was at my lowest, Emerald was by my side, giving me endless support and encouragement, and doing everything she could to maintain my dignity." "In front of me, Emerald has never uttered a single word of complaint. Just for that, Emerald cannot be compared to just anyone. She is the best woman in my eyes."

"As human beings, we should abide by the three cardinal guides and the five constant virtues. How can we abandon our wives and take another? Therefore, a wife is a wife, and a mistress is always a mistress!" Leon's tone seemed calm, but the light in his eyes was particularly firm. Emerald looked up and moved to tears, her eyes red. Audrey's heart sank, and his palms were almost crushed. He even suddenly felt an indescribable jealousy!