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.”

the man behind as he watched her retreat frantically with

not that hostile toward me now. I am sure revenge tomorrow will taste so

Heather reunited with Carmen and Lucas, the

they arrived, Alex and Stanley were already

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

some

was all the more

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

interrupted, “Grandma, Mommy, Uncle, come over

sit beside

anything,” Carmen grumbled,

I’ll cook for you later,”

“Okay,” Carmen answered, nodding.

the dishes while Heather read Stanley

the room, Alex was already lying on

him on the bed

tomorrow,” Heather reminded Alex after

know,” Alex

else. So the last thing I can do for you is to get a divorce. This will spare you from all the mockery of

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.

then held out an ATM card to Alex. “The password

divorce tomorrow. I don’t want your money. I just want Stanley.” Alex suddenly opened

boy? Do you want him to become someone like you?”

son. I’ll make sure he

get a divorce or not.