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?”

calm reply. “I came back to repay what I owe Josephine. From now on, I’ll repay

Margaret laughed as though she had heard a ridiculous joke. “Using

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

Alvin is from an influential family. The cost of his dinner alone might be more than what you can ever earn in your

is a nobody. Even his father is nothing but an ant

of Jazona had to kneel before

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

give Josephine ten billion if she wants.” Jonathan was

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 again. Why would you want to spend the rest of your life

out, sick of her mother’s incessant

want to see

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

him might think he was born into a rich family. But in reality, he couldn’t even afford to

 gagged at

you to scram!” Margaret chimed in, adding

parasite!” Emmeline hissed as she

to

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 refused to believe