Within half an hour, Ambrose completed all the necessary paperwork for the purchase of his Mercedes Benz S63 AMG. The manager expedited the process, recognizing Ambrose as a high-end customer deserving of special attention. As Ambrose signed the final documents, the manager arranged for a shortcut driving license, ensuring Ambrose could legally drive his new car immediately.Ambrose walked back to the showroom with the second sales lady, grateful for her assistance throughout the purchase process. As they reached the showroom floor where his new Mercedes Benz S63 AMG gleamed under the lights, Ambrose turned to her with appreciation."You've been incredibly helpful," Ambrose said sincerely, pulling out his phone to make a transfer. "Please accept this as a token of my gratitude.”He transferred $1,000 to her account, and she looked at her phone in surprise as the notification came through. Overwhelmed by his gesture, she couldn't help but feel touched by his generosity."Thank you so m
Lucas's expression changed, his amusement fading quickly. "What are you trying to say?" he demanded."Come on," the guy replied, laughing. "The famous useless live-in law is your cousin's husband, right? Haha."Another classmate chimed in, "Yeah, I heard rumors that you guys are the ones who even feed him. Poor soul, you do everything for him and feed him too?”A third added, "Lucas, your cousin is hot. Remember when she once drove you to campus? I swear she's the hottest lady I've seen. Why did she marry someone that useless? Even marrying me would have been better." He licked his lips suggestively.The group continued to mock Lucas, and he could feel his anger rising. Their words were getting under his skin, making him hate his cousin-in-law Ambrose even more.Lucas's irritation grew as the mocking continued."Lucas, seriously, what do you think about your cousin marrying such a loser?" another guy asked, smirking."Yeah," someone else chimed in. "Do you think she'll let her sister
Getting into the manor compound, Ambrose parked his electric bike right beside Ava's car and then walked towards the door and opened it.Immediately he stepped inside, the first person he saw was Ava, with her bag hanging around her shoulder. His mother-in-law seemed to be the only person missing; the rest of the family—Grandma Margaret, his father-in-law, and Ava's two cousins—were all present.Ambrose was about to speak when, suddenly, Lucas, who had been glaring at him angrily, lunged at him. Lucas grabbed Ambrose's collar with one hand and his neck with the other.Everyone was shocked."I'll kill you," Lucas said angrily, squeezing Ambrose's neck.Ambrose was stunned, unable to comprehend what was happening, so he didn't attack or defend himself."Lucas! Lucas!" Ava yelled, but Lucas kept attacking Ambrose, landing a punch in his stomach.Ambrose was seething with anger but refrained from retaliating, primarily because of Ava's presence and his respect for her.As Lucas continued
"Ambrose? No," Ava replied, shaking her head. Elizabeth nodded, a look of understanding crossing her face. She gazed at Ava thoughtfully before speaking again. "I know sometimes you must hate me because I'm the one who got you into this marriage with Ambrose. I'm sorry for hurting you, Ava." Ava took her mother's hand, squeezing it gently. "I've never hated you, Mom. You're my mother, and nothing can change that." Elizabeth smiled, her eyes softening with relief and gratitude. "Let me tell you something, Ava. Over twenty years ago, Ambrose's mom and I were best friends. We sat at the same desk in school. Do you know what? She always defended me like I was her sister. After all, we were both orphans. So many times, she would take the blame and get me scot-free while she got punished." Ava was stunned, her eyes widening in surprise. She knew her mother and Ambrose's mom had been classmates, but she had no idea they had shared such a tight bond. "There was this scholarship progr
About thirty minutes later, Ambrose turned over, his eyes adjusting to the dim light of the room. He glanced at Ava, noticing the gentle rise and fall of her breathing, indicating she was asleep. For a moment, he just lay there, feeling a mix of gratitude and contentment. He couldn't help but stare at her, admiring her features in the soft glow of the night. Her face, relaxed in sleep, seemed so peaceful. Ambrose felt a rush of affection and appreciation for her. Despite the tension and the arranged nature of their marriage, Ava had shown him a kindness and fairness tonight that warmed his heart. He smiled softly, feeling a sense of happiness he hadn't experienced in a long time. Knowing that she had defended him and offered him this small comfort made him feel closer to her than ever before. "Ava," he whispered softly, careful not to wake her, "I promise to support you and give you all the best things you deserve in life. I'll make sure you never have to struggle or worry. I’ll sho
Ambrose entered the dinning Hall too. Elizabeth immediately picked up a bowl and served him a generous portion. "Here, Ambrose," she said warmly, handing him the bowl.Grandma Margaret frowned, her displeasure evident. "Why are you serving this lazy guy so much?""He's not lazy, Mother-in-law," Elizabeth replied firmly. "He's the one who has been helping and doing most of the work here.""Thank you," Ambrose said, turning to leave with his bowl."Ambrose, sit down and join us and eat," Ava said suddenly."Huh?" Everyone raised an eyebrow, looking at Ava in surprise, including Elizabeth.Ambrose looked at Ava, a bit taken aback. "Excuse me?""Sit down and eat. No need to go and sit separately," Ava repeated, her tone leaving no room for argument.Ambrose hesitated for a moment, then nodded and took a seat beside Ava. The room was filled with a mixture of shock and curiosity, but Ava's firm stance left no room for further objections. As Ambrose settled into his seat, Grandma Margaret c
Soon after they were done eating, Elizabeth began clearing the table. Ambrose stood up to help, but she gently placed a hand on his arm, stopping him."Ambrose, it's alright. I'll take care of it," she said with a kind smile."But I can help," Ambrose insisted, not wanting to be seen as a burden.Elizabeth shook her head. "No, you've done enough. Go and relax.”Ambrose nodded reluctantly, appreciating Elizabeth's kindness. As they settled in the living room, Ava turned to Ambrose with a curious look. "So, Ambrose, you have a job now?"Ambrose nodded. "Yes, I got a job now. I'm doing different jobs to gather money.""Different jobs?" Ava frowned. "Which jobs?""Actually..." Ambrose gulped, struggling to fabricate a plausible story. "Last time I came by a construction site where I helped and got some money. That was yesterday. And there's also this bar where, if there's a time shift available, I quickly run there to help.”Lily, who had been listening, chimed in with disdain, "He's use
Ambrose pretended, shaking his head. "I really don't know who that could be." Ava pondered for a moment, her mind racing with possibilities. "Whoever it is, they must be quite wealthy," she mused aloud. She started the car and gently maneuvered away from the Mercedes Benz AMG "Do you believe one day I can own this car?" Ambrose asked softly, his gaze fixed on the road ahead as they drove along the bustling streets. Ava remained silent for a while, her focus on navigating through the traffic. Finally, she glanced at him with a slight furrow in her brow. "Why do you ask?" Ambrose shook his head gently. "It's nothing. I just... sometimes I think about the future. I believe one day I'll be rich, so rich that I can take care of you well. I want to give you the life I couldn't before, make you proud, and live the best life together.” Ava's heart warmed at his words, touched by his sincerity. She kept her eyes on the road, processing his aspirations and the complexities of the