“Isn't that just an excuse for being a husband who leeches off his wife? It is illogical for a man to rely on his wife for financial support.” Patricia said, berating Chris and returned her attention back to Eva. “I think we no longer have to guess the reason why your wife has become a whore who uses her body to achieve her status.” she added in laughter. “Eva, I didn't expect that your standard in men was so low. You shouldn't have brought this trash to the gathering. We all have reputable backgrounds and your husband doesn't cut it to be seated amongst us so he must leave.” “Why? I didn't realize that such an outrageous rule was made for this gathering?” Eva retorted, barely managing to contain the anger as she was still very cautious of offending Jason. Patricia was also very aware of this fact and she was using this to her advantage to oppress Eva as much as she could. She knew that Jason had eyes for Eva and her plan was to humiliate Eva in order to make Jason lose his intre
“Why are you trying to stop her honey?! You don't have to be involved in insignificant matters.” Patricia said, sounding very confused. Jason glared at Patricia. In other words it was a sign of him telling her to shut up. “Actually, I was very offended by your words, Miss Carter. I would have no choice but to presume that you have hostile intentions towards me and the Landon family if you insist on leaving without settling this misunderstanding. I wonder if you are capable of handling the aftermath!” Jason had a sinister smile on his face as he spoke to Eva. “Offended you!....How?! …..I never had any intention of doing that, Mr Landon?” Eva muttered knowing fully well that Jason was shamelessly bullying her once again using his status. “Are you saying that I'm being unreasonable? Miss Carter, I’m only going easy on you today because it’s you. Otherwise, there’d be severe consequences if someone else disrespected me. Earlier, you refused to accept my toast. I let this matter
Seeing that Chris was still being disrespectful, Jason could no longer endure it. Moreover, it would definitely tarnish his public reputation if word got out that a piece of trash like Chris insulted him without facing the dire consequences of such atrocious behavior. “Evageline, I didn’t expect your husband to be so ignorant! How dare he threaten to break Mr. Landon’s limbs. “Exactly! Being so bold doesn’t do him any good though. I suggest that he apologizes to Mr. Landon now.” “I agree! He should know his place. Mr. Landon is a very influential figure in Brooklyn and your husband is worthy of cleaning his shoes.” “I also heard that the Landon family has quite a number of martial art experts. In the end your lowly husband will be the one who has his limbs broken.” Eva panicked after hearing the warning words of her classmates. “Mr. Landon, I will definitely lecture him about this when we get back so please don’t mind him.” Jason wanted to hit Chris directly but he could on
Patricia was excited when she heard that Jason had already called for the back up. She wanted to stir as much trouble as possible. “That’s good, honey. You should show them the consequences of looking down on you and the Landon family. I'm also going to use the opportunity to teach Eva. She just loves acting high and mighty, humiliating her will ruin her confidence and make her understand that I'm superior.” “No. You will not touch Evangeline Carter. I have special intentions for her.” A disgruntled expression appeared on Patricia’s face. “Why are you so obsessed with her? I saw how you have been looking at her ever since they arrived. You always say that you love me but I guess that's just a lie after all.” she accused. “What gave you the audacity to order me around? I don't have the obligation to explain my every action to you so you can leave if you can't stand it.” Jason lashed out at Patricia, his voice engulfed in anger. A dreadful feeling washed over Patricia as she
Amanda eyebrows furrowed deeply to form a displeased look on her face as she glared at the classmates blocking her path *What are you doing right now? Why are you trying to stop us from leaving?” She retorted in a furious tone. “It's not going to be that easy for you both to leave like this because there's something else you have to settle before leaving.” The classmates replied. Amanda became even more irritated. *You are spouting nonsense! I don't think I need your permission before leaving this place so move aside now.” She demanded. “You really are clueless, aren't you?Anyway we can't allow you to leave without settling the bill. It was Patricia who specifically chose this place as the venue for the gathering and she also promised to take responsibility for footing the bill but now that she has left we are going to have to pay for it ourselves. Surely, you don't expect us to pay for your share of the bill as well.” “Fine, I'll pay my own share.” Eva said, agreeing without any
The manager was completely unfazed. His demeanor remained calm In spite of the threatening words that were being hurled at him. “Do you intend to continue operating your hotel? Then you better have a good explanation for this situation and reasonable compensation.” The Class president remarked in a firm tone, still thinking they had the upper hand in this situation. After all, the manager would be in a desperate state to protect the image of the hotel. “Don't worry, sir. I'll look into it and find out where the problem lies.” The manager said in an assuring tone and proceeded to look at the bill as well. He raised his gaze a brief moment later. “Excuse me, sir, I think there has been a misunderstanding. There is actually nothing wrong with this bill.’ “I can't believe that you still have the cheek to lie. How could we have spent 47 million dollars within two hours?” “Sir, the prices of our hotel room service varies respectively based on the rank of service provided. It states
Hearing this, Amanda boiled in fury but she wasn't willing to back down from the challenge in order not to be shamed. “Alright, I'll do it. Eva and I are going to clear the bills for everything that was ordered.” She confidently announced. “Huh…What are you saying, Amy? How are we going to do that?” Eva muttered, feeling very uneasy. “It is unfair to make you pay for the bills alone so I've got twenty-eight million dollars in my credit card account. I'm willing to give it my all to support you.” She said, hoping that Eva would have enough money in her bank account. On the other hand, Eva’s situation was far worse than expected. “My credit card contains only two million dollars.” She said in a low voice, her face flushed red in embarrassment. The responsibility of taking care of her family expenses and her father's medical support has left a big hole in her savings. Moreover, the salary she received while working when Cross corporation was still under the control of the Carter fam
Afterwards, the atmosphere was engulfed by the sound of loud laughter reigning inside the room. They found Chris word's tone utterly ridiculous as it was unbelievable that the live-in son in law of the Carter family would be able to afford twenty-five million dollars. Naturally, Amanda also had the same thought about Chris and she was even more disgusted by him. However, Eva was a little bit skeptical as she saw the firm expression on Chris' face but it was difficult for her to accept that he was capable of paying the bill. *You are being delusional. Do you expect us to believe that you can afford to pay forty seven million dollars?” “Of course, that's completely impossible. You won't be living as the Son-In-Law of the Carter family.” “That's right! You are just bluffing and nobody here is a fool that will prove it.” “I heard that you are just a lowly orphan that was pulled out from the street. You don't even deserve to be seated in the same room with elites like us.” “Haha, Chri
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