The Legendary Man

Chapter 16

The Legendary Man Chapter 16

“Anyway, you can’t call the police,” Emmeline pleaded as tears streamed down her cheeks.

 

As expected, Margaret’s heart softened at the sight of her daughter’s tears. “All right, stop crying. I won’t call the police,” she said, her voice a mix of exasperation and indulgence.

Yet, when she turned to face Jonathan, her expression changed to that of a vicious witch. “Jonathan, would’ve called the police if Emmeline’s reputation wasn’t at stake!” she spat, anger coursing through her veins.

“Whatever!” Jonathan’s patience was at its limit. “Will you or will you not call the police? If the answer is no, I’m leaving now!”

 

“Stop right there!” Margaret yelled harshly. “Tomorrow morning, head to the City Hall with your household registry and file a divorce!”

 

Her order left no room for discussion, and there was a finality to her tone that warned Jonathan not to disobey her.

That was the exact imperious tone of voice she used to order Jonathan around back then. As though the latter was free labor in their family, she made him do the tasks of a housekeeper and cleaner.

 

“I won’t file for a divorce!” Jonathan’s rejection was firm.

“You must!” Margaret roared. “Our family took you in for one whole year. Are you seriously hoping we’ll take you back?”

 

came Jonathan’s calm reply. “I came back to repay what I owe Josephine. From now on, I’ll repay her by one

as though she had heard a ridiculous joke. “Using

way someone like you

Jonathan at all. Alvin is from an influential family. The cost of his dinner alone might be more than what you can ever earn in your life. You

but an ant to me!”

to kneel before him,

he was a fool, she proceeded to ask, “Did you hit your head this morning? Who do you think you are? The governor of Jazona? Or the mayor of Jadeborough? Don’t you know who Alvin’s father is? He’s worth billions. I bet

Josephine ten billion if she

to me. Do you believe

 
 
 

out, sick

now, Jonathan! I don’t want to see you here!” she

years ago, but he

he was born into a rich family. But in reality, he couldn’t even afford

 gagged at

wants you to scram!” Margaret

hissed as

welcomed Jonathan and wanted to get rid of him as soon as

is forcing you to divorce me because they are in deep water, let me know. I’ll handle the problem for you.” Jonathan had said the same words that afternoon, but Josephine refused to

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