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?”

Jonathan’s calm reply. “I came back to repay what I owe Josephine.

laughed as though she had heard a ridiculous joke.

there’s no way someone like you will achieve success

not hide her contempt for Jonathan at all. Alvin is from an influential family. The cost of his dinner alone might be

is a nobody. Even his father is nothing but an ant to me!” Jonathan sneered. Clearly, he had no respect for

the governor of Jazona had to kneel before him, let alone the owner

Margaret could not help but scoff at his arrogant comment. 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

give Josephine ten billion if she wants.” Jonathan

believe me now? Look at how he’s bragging about himself again. Why would you want to spend the rest of your life with a loser like him? Alvin

burst out, sick of her mother’s incessant derogatory

now, Jonathan! I don’t want to see you here!”

be a good-for-nothing three years ago, but he was not as

Those who don’t know him might think he was born into a rich family. But in reality, he couldn’t even afford to hire a proper prostitute that he found

 gagged

to scram!” Margaret chimed in,

as

to get rid of him

me know. I’ll handle the