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.

welcome here,” Alexander said calmly, cradling Olivia.

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

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standing outside, clenched her fists tightly. She knew that it was the worthless

speaking.

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anger, Zoe refrained herself and spoke

return to the company! Head to Severn Group immediately and get that

project signed. You can’t

turned and

up with excitement. He quickly

out, “M-Miss

not finish

and stopped Patrick. He slightly

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

this is your attitude? Well,

silent as they stared at Alexander’s imposing figure.

they could not make

worthless man standing up for

Was he really worthless?

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

the job, and the Chesire family has an important contract

Grandpa must be

seemingly unfazed,

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

wouldn’t make a

the door, Zoe was furious. She never endured such humiliation in her

and Susanne to return, Donovan would not rest and

come after her!

Zoe clenched her fists and, through gritted teeth, shouted, “What do you want?

just in name. I’m still your ex- wife. Let Patrick

we’ll call it even on any

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Alexander laughed.

ex-wife? She had some nerve

certificate on the street, ending

the first

woman in his life,

Alexander, holding Olivia,

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

you how to beg? If your

consequences.”

the malice in her eyes became evident. Her sharp, blood- red, manicured

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