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,

you have something to say,

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fists tightly. She knew that it

speaking.

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due to her anger, Zoe refrained herself and spoke

now to return to the company!

signed. You can’t afford the consequences

Zoe turned and was about

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

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

not

He slightly shook his head

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

is your attitude? Well, I have something to

remained silent as they stared at Alexander’s imposing

they could

worthless man

Was he really worthless?

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

parents need the job, and the Chesire family has an important contract

Severn Group. Grandpa must be very

worry,” Alexander assured Amber, seemingly unfazed, and shook his head.

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

wouldn’t make

endured such humiliation in

get Patrick and Susanne

come after her!

through gritted teeth, shouted, “What do you

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

it even

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Alexander laughed.

ex-wife? She had some

divorce certificate on the street, ending a marriage

the

one woman in his life, and that was

Alexander, holding Olivia, spoke indifferently

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

teach you how to beg? If your performance isn’t

consequences.”

the malice in her eyes became evident. Her

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