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.

she had misspoken and quickly retracted the question. "It's okay if you don't want to talk

in Southboro. My grandfather was decently wealthy

childhood from the way he put it. Even after his father passed away, it was unlikely that he would end up living on the streets with his mother

is 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 let the illegitimate son he had with his mistress

the family wealth because her family was the one who supported my grandfather’s business initially. Most of the assets my grandfather planned to pass on to his illegitimate child

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

and his voice suddenly became brittle. “After that, my father passed away in a car accident. My grandfather’s illegitimate son ended up getting engaged to a girl from a very significant family.

felt a chill rise up her

away from a car accident 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

especially since he had nobody on his side and was severely outmatched against so many enemies.

was grave.

know how capable you are,

looked at her profoundly and muttered uncertainly,

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 weekend so