Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade by Mr. Adeel

“It’s okay. You guys don’t have to compensate for anything. I just want Lucas back,” Heather replied once she snapped back to her senses and was convinced that Chris was sincere.

Not daring to dismiss Heather’s request, Chris immediately asked his men to free Lucas.

It was a surreal moment for the family, for they did not believe that they could make it out of the casino safely.

“We can’t thank you enough, Mr. Wallace. We could not have saved Lucas if it were not for you,” Carmen thanked Walt profusely, thinking that he was the reason Chris had a total change of attitude back at the casino.

Walt was taken aback at first, but instead of clarifying the misunderstanding, he took the credit shamelessly, saying, “It’s no big deal, but just a reminder, though—Chris is not to be trifled with. You guys are lucky I managed to call my dad and got him to ask for a favor from the billionaire Jack Sawyer. Things might have turned out badly if I didn’t.”

Oh, so that’s what happened.

Even Heather bought Walt’s story when she heard that.

Carmen and Lucas then left, as they had to go to the hospital so Lucas could get treated for his bruised face.

Seeing an opportunity, Walt asked, “Heather, I’m meeting a few clients at Hyatt Hotel. We’ve booked a room for that. Why don’t you come and join us?”

His invitation disconcerted Heather. She knew not how to respond to him.

A beat later, she said, “I-I think I’ll give it a pass this time. I still have a lot to do, and I feel a little tired, too. I’ll head home to rest first.”

“Oh, really?” Walt was disappointed, but he hid his feelings under his gentlemanly facade. “It’s okay, then. I’ll see you tomorrow at ten in the morning. I’ll make sure you have the most elaborate ceremony at The Clouds. Everyone will be so jealous of you, Heather. Don’t let me down.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll be there on time tomorrow,” Heather replied, nodding stiffly.

“All right.”

Perturbed by the meaningful smile on Walt’s face, Heather turned and left immediately, leaving the man behind as he watched her retreat frantically with ruthless glints in his eyes.

not that hostile toward me now. I am sure revenge tomorrow will taste so

Carmen and Lucas, the three took a

and

without us?” Carmen chided, glancing at Alex. “What a

put some

was all the more livid, having been

You can’t even lift a finger to help

then, Stanley looked up and interrupted, “Grandma, Mommy, Uncle,

to sit beside him. She got herself a bowl of

Carmen grumbled, waving her

Mom. I’ll cook

“Okay,” Carmen answered, nodding.

Heather read Stanley a book

the room, Alex was already

bed the night before, he had no choice but to sleep

Heather reminded Alex after she came out

know,” Alex

the bed, “but that is not an excuse for me to sleep with someone else. So the last thing I can do for you is to get a divorce. This will spare you from all the mockery of having a wife who cheated. Sign the divorce

As for Stanley, you don’t have to worry about him. I’ll make sure he grows up into a fine man. I’ll change his last name to yours in two years. I know that’s important to you. After

held out an ATM card to Alex. “The password is the six digits of your

I just want Stanley.” Alex suddenly opened his eyes and looked

boy? Do you want him to become someone like you?” Heather asked,

about. He’s my son. I’ll make sure he becomes the wealthiest and most

divorce or not. You’re the one who will be the laughingstock in

off the lights and flopped onto