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.

misspoken and quickly retracted the question. "It's okay

"I was born in Southboro. My grandfather was

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

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

template of the story of 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 happened

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 me

chill rise

car accident seemed a little too convenient. Was it truly

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

leverage to speak of, especially since he had nobody on his side and was severely outmatched against so many enemies. Enemies who were supposed to

was grave.

the past now. I know how capable you are, I’m sure things will only get better

profoundly and

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