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 if you don't want to talk

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

up living on the streets with his

grandmother don't get along. My grandfather had a mistress who gave him

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 lot

who leeched off of a woman all his life, only to turn around

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. With

felt a chill rise up

car accident seemed a little too convenient. Was it truly an accident?

resources to take back what was rightfully Roland’s, especially since her

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

mood was

know how capable you are, I’m sure things will only

her profoundly and muttered

we’re given two days off this weekend. I have an event