Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 10 Everything Is In Order

“It’s okay. You guys don’t have to compensate for anything. I just want Lucas back,” Heather replied once she snapped back to her senses and was convinced that Chris was sincere.

Not daring to dismiss Heather’s request, Chris immediately asked his men to free Lucas.

It was a surreal moment for the family, for they did not believe that they could make it out of the casino safely.

“We can’t thank you enough, Mr. Wallace. We could not have saved Lucas if it were not for you,” Carmen thanked Walt profusely, thinking that he was the reason Chris had a total change of attitude back at the casino.

Walt was taken aback at first, but instead of clarifying the misunderstanding, he took the credit shamelessly, saying, “It’s no big deal, but just a reminder, though—Chris is not to be trifled with. You guys are lucky I managed to call my dad and got him to ask for a favor from the billionaire Jack Sawyer. Things might have turned out badly if I didn’t.”

Oh, so that’s what happened.

Even Heather bought Walt’s story when she heard that.

Carmen and Lucas then left, as they had to go to the hospital so Lucas could get treated for his bruised face.

Seeing an opportunity, Walt asked, “Heather, I’m meeting a few clients at Hyatt Hotel. We’ve booked a room for that. Why don’t you come and join us?”

His invitation disconcerted Heather. She knew not how to respond to him.

A beat later, she said, “I-I think I’ll give it a pass this time. I still have a lot to do, and I feel a little tired, too. I’ll head home to rest first.”

“Oh, really?” Walt was disappointed, but he hid his feelings under his gentlemanly facade. “It’s okay, then. I’ll see you tomorrow at ten in the morning. I’ll make sure you have the most elaborate ceremony at The Clouds. Everyone will be so jealous of you, Heather. Don’t let me down.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll be there on time tomorrow,” Heather replied, nodding stiffly.

“All right.”

smile on Walt’s face, Heather turned and left immediately, leaving the man behind as he watched her retreat frantically with ruthless

hostile toward

reunited with Carmen and Lucas, the

and

without us?” Carmen chided, glancing at Alex. “What a

her, Alex put some vegetables on Stanley’s

all the more livid,

do. You

Stanley looked up and interrupted, “Grandma,

over to sit

not eating. I’m too pissed to eat anything,” Carmen grumbled, waving her hands in disgruntlement before storming

cook for you later,” Lucas

“Okay,” Carmen answered, nodding.

Alex cleaned the dishes while Heather read Stanley

Alex was already lying on

bed the night before, he

to accompany Walt tomorrow,” Heather reminded Alex after she came out

know,” Alex

from the bed, “but that is not an excuse for me to sleep with someone else. So the last thing I can do

to worry about him. I’ll

Alex. “The password is the

bed. We’ll talk about the divorce tomorrow. I don’t want your money. I just want Stanley.” Alex suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Heather with

provide for the boy? Do you want him

to worry about. He’s my son. I’ll make sure he becomes

disappointed in you! It’s your call to get a divorce or not. You’re the one who will be the laughingstock in the end,