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?”

do that,” came Jonathan’s calm reply. “I came back to repay what I owe

though she had heard

want to look down on you, but there’s no way someone like you will achieve success in your lifetime, let alone three years. You’re no match for

for Jonathan at all. Alvin is from an influential family. The cost of his dinner alone might be more than what you can ever earn in your life. You can never compare

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

kneel before him, let alone the

your head this morning?

Josephine ten billion if she wants.”

hear that, Josephine?” Margaret turned to look at Josephine 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

Josephine burst out, sick of her mother’s

want to see you here!” she

a good-for-nothing three years ago, but he was

he was born into a rich family. But in reality, he couldn’t even afford to hire a proper prostitute that he found someone random off

nearly gagged at the

you hear Josephine? She wants you to scram!” Margaret

you parasite!” Emmeline hissed as she gave him a

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

to divorce me because they are in deep water, let me know. I’ll handle the