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 behind as he watched her retreat frantically with

hostile toward

and Lucas, the three

arrived, Alex and

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

put some vegetables on Stanley’s plate and

was all the more livid,

how to do. You can’t even lift a finger to help when something happens

and interrupted, “Grandma, Mommy, Uncle, come over and

smile and went over to sit beside him. She got

eating. I’m too pissed to eat anything,” Carmen grumbled, waving her hands

cook for

“Okay,” Carmen answered, nodding.

the dishes while Heather read

returned to the room, Alex was already lying on the

with him on the bed the night before, he

accompany Walt tomorrow,” Heather reminded Alex after she

Alex

can’t 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 is to get a divorce. This will spare you from all the mockery of having a wife who cheated. Sign the divorce paper, and we’ll go to the Civil Affairs

but 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 the idea of him

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

want your money. I just want Stanley.” Alex suddenly opened his eyes and looked

boy? Do you want him to become someone like you?” Heather asked, glaring at

nothing to worry about. He’s my son. I’ll make sure he becomes the wealthiest and most influential

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