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.

letting you in. You’re not welcome here,” Alexander

security door, adding, “If you have something to say, say it from

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clenched her fists tightly. She knew that it was

speaking.

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her anger, Zoe refrained herself and spoke icily, “Patrick,

the company! Head to Severn Group immediately and

project signed. You can’t afford the consequences of

Zoe turned and

living room, Patrick’s face lit up with excitement. He quickly got up to

he kept calling out, “M-Miss

he did not finish his

Patrick. He slightly

you think you are? You called my in-laws in for help because you couldn’t

this is your attitude? Well, I have

as they stared at

they could not make a

this worthless man standing

Was he really worthless?

Alexander’s side. She tugged at his sleeve and gazed at

and the Chesire family has an

with Severn Group. Grandpa must be very

assured Amber, seemingly unfazed, and

at the security door and scoffed. “Zoe, I won’t repeat myself. Don’t stand outside. We don’t

and you wouldn’t make a good

door, Zoe was furious. She never endured such humiliation in her entire life, but she

If she did not get Patrick and Susanne to return,

come after her!

through gritted teeth, shouted, “What do

it was just in name. I’m still your ex- wife. Let Patrick and Susanne come

we’ll call it even on any past

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Alexander laughed.

had some nerve

had torn their divorce certificate on the street, ending a

the

woman in his life, and that was

Alexander, holding Olivia, spoke

your sincerity and ask again. Remember, you’re not commanding or inviting but begging!

beg? If your performance isn’t good

consequences.”

eyes became evident.

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