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.

You’re not welcome here,” Alexander

you have something to

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tightly. She knew that it

speaking.

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

company! Head

You can’t afford the

and was about

face lit up with excitement. He quickly got up to open

walking, he kept calling out, “M-Miss Chesire! Susanne

did not

stopped Patrick. He slightly

who do you think you are? You called my in-laws in for help because

attitude? Well, I have something to say: Get

they stared at Alexander’s imposing figure. They tried

but they could

man

Was he really worthless?

and walked to Alexander’s side. She tugged at his sleeve and

need the job, and

Group. Grandpa must

worry,” Alexander assured Amber, seemingly unfazed,

and scoffed. “Zoe, I won’t repeat myself. Don’t stand outside.

home, and you wouldn’t make a good one anyway.

door, Zoe was furious. She never endured such humiliation

she did not get Patrick and Susanne to return, Donovan

come after her!

gritted teeth, shouted, “What do you want?

just in name. I’m still your

call it even on any

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Alexander laughed.

ex-wife? She had some nerve to say

had torn their divorce certificate on the street, ending a marriage

in the first

one woman in his life, and

your attitude,” Alexander, holding Olivia, spoke indifferently

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

me to teach you how to beg? If your performance isn’t good enough, you

consequences.”

her eyes became evident. Her sharp, blood- red,

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