Master Odell’s Secret Ex-wife

"Yeah." he said stiffly.

It was just a short answer, but Isabel felt like it punched into her chest like a hammer.

She took his hand to comfort him. "Sorry, I shouldn't be upset at you.”

Roland smiled affectionately. "It's not your fault, I should’ve said something earlier.”

Isabel did not even know that his father passed away, in a car accident no less.

This explained why he only lived with his mother.

Come to think of it, she knew nothing of his family. She asked him, “Can you tell me about your family?"

Since they were dating, she should try to get to know him better.

His eyes immediately darkened although there was a tint of a smile inside them only seconds ago.

the question. "It's okay if you don't want to talk about it.”

before starting, "I was born in Southboro. My grandfather

it was unlikely that he would end up living on the streets with his

my grandfather and grandmother don't get along. My grandfather had a mistress who gave him a son. After my grandmother passed away, he announced that he would

my grandfather’s business initially. Most of the assets my grandfather planned to pass on to his illegitimate child were registered under my

leeched off of a woman all his life, only to turn around and betray her for the mistress! Isabel was furious when she

engaged to a girl from a very significant family. With the combined effort of his father, who is my grandfather and his future father-in-law, he managed to lay claim to everything

a chill rise up her spine.

seemed a little too convenient. Was it truly

resources to take back what was rightfully Roland’s, especially since her husband as well as Roland’s grandmother was no longer around to help them. She had nothing for

been very competent, he had no leverage to speak of, especially since he had nobody on his side and was severely outmatched against so many enemies. Enemies who

mood was grave.

comfort him. “Roland, it’s all in the past now. I know how capable you are, I’m sure things

her profoundly and

days off this weekend. I have an event I need to attend this Friday night but after that, my schedule is cleared up for the