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.

retracted the question. "It's okay if

before starting, "I was born in Southboro. My grandfather was decently wealthy and my parents have always had

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

was just wondering about this when Roland addressed her concerns. “The problem is my grandfather and grandmother don't get along. My grandfather had a mistress who gave him a son. After my

spoke up. In essence, my grandmother was the one who built up 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 were registered under my grandmother’s name as well, which caused a

man who leeched off of a woman all his life, only to turn around and betray her for the mistress! Isabel was furious when she heard of this, she asked agitatedly, "What

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 that was supposed to be mine and chased

felt a chill rise up her

car accident seemed a little too

have been sheltered growing up and did not know the first thing about these vicious tactics used in the business world. She must not have any 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 her to

though Roland had always been very competent, he had no leverage to speak of, especially since he had nobody

was

“Roland, it’s all in the past now. I know how capable you are, I’m sure things will only get better for you and your mother from

at her profoundly and muttered uncertainly,

that happened in the past. The crew is going to Glanchester to film next week so we’re given two days off this weekend. I have an event I need to attend this Friday night but after that, my schedule is cleared up