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.”

left immediately, leaving the man

that hostile toward me now. I am sure revenge tomorrow will taste so

Carmen and Lucas, the three took a taxi home

arrived, Alex and

said you could eat without us?” Carmen chided, glancing at

entertaining her, Alex put some vegetables on Stanley’s plate and

the more livid,

you know how to do. You can’t even lift a finger to

Stanley looked up and interrupted, “Grandma, Mommy,

over to sit beside him.

anything,” Carmen grumbled, waving her hands in disgruntlement

okay, Mom. I’ll cook

“Okay,” Carmen answered, nodding.

dinner, Alex cleaned the dishes while Heather read Stanley

to the room, Alex

Heather had refused to sleep with him on the bed the night before, he

to accompany Walt tomorrow,” Heather reminded Alex after she

Alex replied

be a good wife to you. I’m disappointed by your lack of ambition,” she said, looking at Alex from the bed, “but that is not an excuse for me to sleep with someone else. So the last thing I can do for you

shut his eyes, she continued, “There is a million in this card. It will be enough to last you for many years if you spend wisely. As for Stanley, you don’t have to worry about him. I’ll make sure he grows up into a fine man. I’ll change his last name to yours in two years. I know that’s important to you. After all, you’re his father. I don’t oppose

ATM card to Alex. “The password is the six digits of your

bed. We’ll talk about the divorce tomorrow. I don’t want your money. I just

you going to provide for the boy? Do you want him to become someone like you?” Heather asked,

son. I’ll make sure he becomes the wealthiest and most

promises, Alex! I’m utterly disappointed in you! It’s your call to get a divorce or not.