The Rise of the Useless Son-in-Law

Chapter 38: The Green Leaves Set Off the Flowers

Robert Brown's contempt and Alexander Brown's disdain infuriated Susan. Though she had mentally prepared herself, she did not expect to be singled out and bullied like this.

Before even entering the hotel, she was already subjected to the cold ridicule and deliberate provocation of the two men.

Clenching her teeth, Susan said, "Alexander Brown, is this how you treat your guests? Is this your idea of hospitality? If word of this gets out, who do you think will be embarrassed - your family or mine? Who is being less civil here?"

Mary Martinez and James Brown looked awkward and uneasy. Being looked down upon by a nephew was beyond humiliating.

Meanwhile, Jason wondered if he should present the female pendant he had retrieved from Mark Phillips to Susan. Her status within the Brown Group would surely soar once she brandished it.

Hearing Susan's words, Alexander Brown narrowed his eyes derisively and scoffed, "My, my, not seen you for over a year and now dear cousin is yelling at me? What'