The Legendary Man

The Legendary Man Chapter 16

“Anyway, you can’t call the police,” Emmeline pleaded as tears streamed down her cheeks.

As expected, Margaret’s heart softened at the sight of her daughter’s tears. “All right, stop crying. I won’t call the police,” she said, her voice a mix of exasperation and indulgence.

Yet, when she turned to face Jonathan, her expression changed to that of a vicious witch. “Jonathan, would’ve called the police if Emmeline’s reputation wasn’t at stake!” she spat, anger coursing through her veins.

“Whatever!” Jonathan’s patience was at its limit. “Will you or will you not call the police? If the answer is no, I’m leaving now!”

“Stop right there!” Margaret yelled harshly. “Tomorrow morning, head to the City Hall with your household registry and file a divorce!”

Her order left no room for discussion, and there was a finality to her tone that warned Jonathan not to disobey her.

That was the exact imperious tone of voice she used to order Jonathan around back then. As though the latter was free labor in their family, she made him do the tasks of a housekeeper and cleaner.

“I won’t file for a divorce!” Jonathan’s rejection was firm.

“You must!” Margaret roared. “Our family took you in for one whole year. Are you seriously hoping we’ll take you back?”

came back to repay what I owe Josephine. From

she had heard a ridiculous

want to look down on you, but there’s no way someone like you will achieve success in

Jonathan at all. Alvin is from an influential family. The cost of his dinner alone might be

nothing but an ant to me!” Jonathan sneered.

of Jazona had to kneel before him, let

Gazing at him as though he was a fool, she proceeded to ask, “Did you hit your head this morning? Who do you think you are? The governor of Jazona? Or the mayor of Jadeborough? Don’t you know who Alvin’s father is? He’s worth billions. I bet you don’t

ten billion if she

and said, “I told you he’s crazy, didn’t I? I asked you to stop waiting for him, but you refused to listen to me. Do you believe me now? Look at how he’s bragging about himself again. Why would you want to

enough!” Josephine burst out, sick of her mother’s incessant

to see you here!” she

a good-for-nothing three years ago,

into a rich family. But in reality, he couldn’t even afford to hire

 gagged at

to scram!” Margaret chimed in, adding

hissed as she gave him a dirty

them welcomed Jonathan and wanted to get rid of him as soon

words. If your family is forcing you to divorce me because they are in deep water, let me know. I’ll handle the problem for you.” Jonathan had said the same words that afternoon, but Josephine