Chapter 0024

Meanwhile, in a particular living room at Belmont Hills…

Patrick, sporting reading glasses, held an Ol’ Mare Evening News, marking job postings with a pencil. His face was etched with deep wrinkles, and he had several new gray hairs in just three days. Although he was in his early fifties, he looked instead to be in his sixties.

Patrick frowned and occasionally shook his head with a deep sigh.

Finding work was not easy, especially at his age. Most opportunities were limited to jobs like being a security guard in older neighborhoods, offering meager pay, usually around 150 dollars at best. Factory work was too demanding for him, and he could not handle construction labor.

As for Susanne, she was physically weaker than Patrick.

Their situation was bleak, and they faced the harsh reality of their circumstances.

“Dad, Mom…” Amber, holding a smartphone, was also searching for suitable job openings. She occasionally glanced at Alexander, who was playing with Olivia, and then quietly looked away.

Amber could not help but sigh. She could not possibly return to the bathhouse. After Alexander fractured Elliot’s numerous bones, there was a looming threat of retaliation from the Dorvall family.

It was like a sword hanging over their heads, ready to fall at any moment.

Meanwhile, Alexander did not seem to have any plans to find work.

“Alex…” She bit her lip, preparing to say something.

Suddenly, a loud banging echoed through the living room as the security door was pounded from outside. A cold, piercing female voice soon followed.

“Open the door!”

Patrick, Susanne, and Amber immediately focused on the security door, recognizing the voice even without seeing the person.

It was Zoe.

one is letting you in. You’re not welcome here,” Alexander said calmly, cradling Olivia. He spoke through the security door, adding,

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Susanne, listen up! I’m giving you a chance now to return to the company! Head to Severn Group immediately and get that contract for the project signed. You can’t afford the consequences of

Zoe turned and was about to

with excitement. He quickly got up to open the door for Zoe. While walking, he kept calling out,

not

think you are? You called my in-laws in for help because you couldn’t handle this issue, yet this is your attitude? Well, I have something

they stared at Alexander’s imposing figure. They tried to speak, but they could not make a

man standing up

Was he really worthless?

and walked to Alexander’s side. She tugged at his sleeve and gazed at him pleadingly. “Alex… My parents need the job, and the Chesire family has an important contract to secure with Severn Group. Grandpa

and shook his head. He continued to stare at the security door and scoffed. “Zoe, I won’t repeat myself. Don’t stand outside. We don’t need a bodyguard at home,

had no choice. If she did not get Patrick and Susanne to return, Donovan would

Zoe clenched her fists and, through gritted teeth, shouted, “What do you want? We were married once, even if it was just in name. I’m still your ex- wife. Let Patrick and Susanne come with me, and we’ll call it

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Alexander laughed.

had some nerve to

the street, ending a marriage that should never have existed in

was only one woman in his life, and that was

sincerity and ask again. Remember, you’re not commanding or inviting but begging! Do you need me to teach you how to beg? If

in her eyes became evident. Her sharp, blood- red, manicured nails almost pierced

making

how she wanted to tear

“Alex-”

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