Even Chris couldn’t be bothered with the Turner family tantrums and simply followed Eva into the restaurant, pushing Bruce along with him Kate and the Turners was left standing there dumbfounded.The family glanced at each other.Matt broke the silence by asking “Dad, what should we do now?”“What do you mean? Let’s go eat. Anyway, it’s the Larson family who will be embarrassed. I’ve never seen such a petty person. Her daughter is already the CEO, yet she’s only treating us to a meal at a four-star hotel. If we were that rich, I’d treat them to a meal at a six-star hotel, let alone a five-star or four-star one.” Cassandra replied. To be honest, she didn't want to miss a chance to enjoy a good meal but she also didn't want to succumb to her desire which was why she put up an act.“You raised her well. You raised her so well. Sister,” Henry remarked sarcastically. “I finally get to see how well you raised your daughter. If my own son behaved like that, I’d have disowned him long a
Even Chris couldn’t be bothered with the Turner family tantrums and simply followed Eva into the restaurant, pushing Bruce along with him Kate and the Turners was left standing there dumbfounded. The family glanced at each other. Matt broke the silence by asking “Dad, what should we do now?” “What do you mean? Let’s go eat. Anyway, it’s the Larson family who will be embarrassed. I’ve never seen such a petty person. Her daughter is already the CEO, yet she’s only treating us to a meal at a four-star hotel. If we were that rich, I’d treat them to a meal at a six-star hotel, let alone a five-star or four-star one.” Cassandra replied. To be honest, she didn't want to miss a chance to enjoy a good meal but she also didn't want to succumb to her desire which was why she put up an act. “You raised her well. You raised her so well. Sister,” Henry remarked sarcastically. “I finally get to see how well you raised your daughter. If my own son behaved like that, I’d have disowned him l
Eva's face instantly turned red as she nearly exploded after hearing the absurd words that Matt shamelessly uttered.“You dumb fool….it's easy for you to say, but do you know how expensive these dishes are? All these dishes will cost more than fifty thousand dollars at the very least! Thousands of dollars to treat you to a meal? You must think very highly of yourself!”“Why are you making a big deal out of it, Cousin Eva? You are a big time CEO and you must definitely have a fat paycheck so fifty thousand dollars should be nothing for you to handle.” Matt remarked nonchalantly “Stupid! Why don't you get a job and see how it feels to spend such money or you can just bring out the money since it's nothing.” Eva snapped back at Matt in an annoyed tone.“Come on, don't be too harsh on your cousin, Eva. Besides, Matt is right and you shouldn’t be that selfish. It is the least you can do since you refused to take us to a five star restaurant.”Cassandra also remarked, supporting her son biz
Kate was rendered speechless as she listened to Eva's words which were undoubtedly the truth. She never got paid back for any money she was going to collect.“That's enough!” Bruce ordered. “The point of having this dinner was for the sake of making everyone get along.” he remarked as he had grown tired of the continuous bickering.The room instantly went silent and everyone continued their meal.Halfway through the meal, Matt suddenly left the room and he was gone for a long while. “Where is Matt? Cassandra was starting to get worried But at that moment, Matt finally returned, rushing into the room in haste. His eye was badly bruised and swollen. It was obvious that someone had beaten him up.He stumbled into the room with three to four muscular men chasing behind him.He rushed up to Eva and pointed at her. “This is my cousin. She’s a big shot in Brooklyn. You guys don't dare to kay your hands on me unless you have a death wish?”As expected, the men chasing after Matt stopped at
Kate was rendered speechless as she listened to Eva's words which were undoubtedly the truth. She never got paid back for any money she was going to collect. “That's enough!” Bruce ordered. “The point of having this dinner was for the sake of making everyone get along.” he remarked as he had grown tired of the continuous bickering. The room instantly went silent and everyone continued their meal. Halfway through the meal, Matt suddenly left the room and he was gone for a long while. “Where is Matt? Cassandra was starting to get worried But at that moment, Matt finally returned, rushing into the room in haste. His eye was badly bruised and swollen. It was obvious that someone had beaten him up. He stumbled into the room with three to four muscular men chasing behind him. He rushed up to Eva and pointed at her. “This is my cousin. She’s a big shot in Brooklyn. You guys don't dare to kay your hands on me unless you have a death wish?” As expected, the men chasing after Matt sto
Kate was rendered speechless as she listened to Eva's words which were undoubtedly the truth. She never got paid back for any money she was going to collect. “That's enough!” Bruce ordered. “The point of having this dinner was for the sake of making everyone get along.” he remarked as he had grown tired of the continuous bickering. The room instantly went silent and everyone continued their meal. Halfway through the meal, Matt suddenly left the room and he was gone for a long while. “Where is Matt? Cassandra was starting to get worried But at that moment, Matt finally returned, rushing into the room in haste. His eye was badly bruised and swollen. It was obvious that someone had beaten him up. He stumbled into the room with three to four muscular men chasing behind him. He rushed up to Eva and pointed at her. “This is my cousin. She’s a big shot in Brooklyn. You guys don't dare to kay your hands on me unless you have a death wish?” As expected, the men chasing after
“You guys can go out and have a chat with him if you have a grievance with him. Our family has nothing to do with him, but I'll have to step in if you insist on smoking here ”Chris leaned one hand against the table and the othern the chair the man was sitting on.He bent over to face the man and his eyes were filled with murderous intent as he looked across him.The man was terribly pissed.?‘It has been a long while since I’ve been threatened like this.’“How bold. What’s your name?” he asked as he was curious as to who the other was to dare to speak to him in this manner.“it is very impolite to ask for someone’s name without introducing yourself.”The man smirked after hearing Chris witty response. “Alright, I be courteous. I'm very famous around here and so it's a first for someone to not recognize who I am but ill tell you anyways. My name is Roy Lopez.” he revealed with a smug look on his face.“Chris….my name is Chris.”“That's names sounds so familiar….if you are associated w
“You guys can go out and have a chat with him if you have a grievance with him. Our family has nothing to do with him, but I'll have to step in if you insist on smoking here ” Chris leaned one hand against the table and the othern the chair the man was sitting on. He bent over to face the man and his eyes were filled with murderous intent as he looked across him. The man was terribly pissed.?‘It has been a long while since I’ve been threatened like this.’ “How bold. What’s your name?” he asked as he was curious as to who the other was to dare to speak to him in this manner. “it is very impolite to ask for someone’s name without introducing yourself.” The man smirked after hearing Chris witty response. “Alright, I be courteous. I'm very famous around here and so it's a first for someone to not recognize who I am but ill tell you anyways. My name is Roy Lopez.” he revealed with a smug look on his face. “Chris….my name is Chris.” “That's names sounds so familiar….if you are assoc
As Chris drove toward the Carter family’s new residence, the tension in the car was palpable. Chris’s jaw was set, his thoughts churning. He knew where they lived—it wasn’t hard to find—but confronting them so directly was a calculated risk.When he arrived, the mansion loomed in quiet grandeur, its façade belying the chaos within. Benjamin Carter himself opened the door, his expression shifting from surprise to unease as he recognized Chris.“You…,” Benjamin began cautiously, surprised to see Chris alone at their house. The last time Chris paid a visit to the Carter ended up becoming a tragic incident for the Carters. “What brings you here?”Chris didn’t respond, brushing past him into the house. Benjamin, caught off guard, quickly closed the door and followed him into the living room.Elliot lingered near the entrance, his posture relaxed but vigilant. Benjamin was surprised to see Elliot as well. “Mr…Mr Brown….” He stuttered, casting him a wary glance, noticing the subtle differen
Chris knew that his peaceful life with Eva would surely be disrupted. He could put Eva and her loved ones in a lot of danger. Moreover, leaving now, with Eva dealing with the Carter situation, felt equally impossible as he didn't want to leave her unprotected.“Sir?” Ethan’s voice broke through his thoughts. “What are your orders?”Chris hesitated, his voice betraying the conflict he felt. “Stay on this and keep me updated. I need to think.”“Understood, sir,” Ethan said, his tone respectful. “And for what it’s worth, I know how much sir, James means to you. We’ll do everything we can to bring him back.”Chris ended the call and sat in silence for a long moment. The thought of James—strong, unyielding James—being captured felt like a punch to the gut. But the thought of leaving Eva behind, especially now, felt just as wrong. He was at a crossroads, and no matter which path he chose, the stakes were unbearably high.---Eva, meanwhile, sat at her desk, trying to focus on the tasks in
Chris kept his focus on the road, but his thoughts repeatedly drifted to Eva seated beside him. Her gaze was distant, her fingers nervously fiddling with the strap of her handbag. He could tell the morning's encounter with the Carters was weighing heavily on her.After a few moments of silence, Chris spoke, his voice calm and steady. “Eva, I know it’s a lot to process, but you don’t have to keep it all bottled up. Talk to me.”Eva sighed and shifted in her seat. “It’s just… they showed up out of nowhere. Again. It’s exhausting, Chris. I keep wondering why now, why after all these years?”Chris glanced at her briefly before returning his eyes to the road. “People like the Carters often realize the value of what they’ve lost only when it’s too late. But you don’t owe them anything, Eva. Not an explanation, not a second chance—nothing.”Eva shook her head, frustration creeping into her tone. “It’s not that simple. They’re still my family, even if they’ve hurt me. And now with them grovel
Benjamin quickly intervened, his tone desperate. “Please, Eva, don’t let his foolish words ruin this. I’m truly sorry for everything. I know I failed you, and I failed Bruce. We should have stood by you instead of casting you out. Please, give us a chance to make things right.”“I don't think everyone agrees with the motive of apologizing for your wrongdoings so I can't believe that your apologies are sincere.” Bruce remarked.Benjamin turned to Eric, his expression hardening. “Eric,” he said, his voice stern. “You owe them an apology.”Eric's usually confident demeanor was gone, replaced by a nervous energy that made him look small and uncertain. Benjamin turned to him, his expression hardening.Eric’s eyes darted between Eva, Kate, and Bruce. “I—”“Now,” Benjamin commanded.Eric swallowed hard, his gaze finally landing on Eva. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper.Eva’s eyes narrowed. “Sorry? For what, exactly?”“For everything,” Eric said, his voice shaking. “For
Benjamin hesitated, taking in the luxurious yet understated decor that surrounded them. This was Chris’s doing—he could see it in every detail. The man had built a fortress, a sanctuary for Eva and her family.They were foolish to not have recognized his talent and worth all these years that had him living amongst them.“I came to apologize,” Benjamin said, his voice steady despite the storm of emotions inside him. “To you, to your family. And... to make things right.”Kate let out a bitter laugh. “Make things right? That’s rich, coming from you. Do you think showing up here with an apology is enough to undo everything you’ve done?”“I don’t,” Benjamin admitted, his gaze dropping to the floor. “But I had to try. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I need you to hear me out.”Eva folded her arms, studying him with a cold, calculating gaze. “Then speak.”Benjamin could see that it was impossible to get through Eva judging by the cold stare in her eyes. He stepped forward. “Bruc
As the night deepened, Eric and the two representatives sat in their car, the weight of their desperation growing heavier with each passing moment. They had hoped that Eva would still come out of the building as they didn't want to admit that she could be living in such an expensive mansion.However, it finally dawned upon them that Eva wasn't coming out after waiting for several hours. Eric felt bitter as it pained him to see that Eva was living the life of luxury….. the kind he always dreamed about.The Carter's drove back home in subtle silence and even though nothing was said the other representative could feel Eric burning rage but the main problem was thinking about how Benjamin would react when he heard the news of their discovery.****The Morning sunlight streamed through the windows of the luxurious mansion, casting a golden glow over the spacious interiors. Eva had just finished her breakfast and was preparing to leave for work when she noticed something unusual. From the l
Eva returned home that evening, her mind clouded with thoughts of the Carters' audacious behavior earlier that day. The memory of Eric's arrogant tone and his entitlement grated on her nerves, but she was determined not to let it ruin her evening. She stepped into the warm, inviting ambiance of the mansion, finding Chris seated in the living room, a glass of wine in hand and an air of calm about him.“Welcome back,” Chris greeted, his voice soft as he looked up at her. His sharp eyes immediately noted the tension in her posture. “Rough day?”Eva exhaled and sat down beside him, kicking off her heels. “You could say that,” she replied, leaning back against the plush cushions. “The Carters were at Cross Corporation again today.”Chris’s hand tightened slightly around his glass, though he kept his expression neutral. “What did they want this time?”“They were begging for a meeting,” Eva said, shaking her head. “I refused to see them, but they didn’t leave. They waited in the reception ar
As the Carters waited in the reception area of Cross Corporation, the tension in the air was palpable. Time seemed to crawl as they sat in near silence, the occasional murmur of distant phone calls and the soft hum of the building’s air conditioning system providing little comfort. Eric, his hands clenched into tight fists, could hardly sit still. The humiliation of being here—forced to beg for forgiveness from Eva, a woman who had once been part of their family, yet now was their greatest obstacle—was eating away at him. Every minute that ticked by felt like an eternity. The receptionist, efficient and unfazed by their presence, had told them that Eva was unavailable. That alone was enough to set Eric’s nerves on edge. Alan, the other representative accompanying him, tried to keep the peace, suggesting they wait patiently. “This is our only shot, Eric,” he said quietly. “We can't afford to make things worse.” But Eric was past the point of patience. The weight of their family's ru
The incident at the Carter residence had left a trail of rumors and whispers that had quickly spread through the high society of Brooklyn. Every elite family, once rivals or allies of the Carters, now speculated about the cause of the downfall. But no one dared to point fingers at the one responsible, especially not at Chris, the lowly son-in-law. After all, who would ever suspect a man living under another family’s roof? Yet, beneath the surface, Chris was the mastermind behind the fall of two once-proud families—the Ambroses and the Carters.Days had passed since the fall of the Carter family, and their reputation, once untouchable, was now a shadow of its former self. Their vast wealth had been seized by the banks, leaving them with nothing more than a dilapidated Victorian house to call home. Benjamin, the patriarch of the Carter family, sat in the small living room of their new residence, surrounded by his relatives. The room was filled with heavy silence, as each person seemed l