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

she had heard a ridiculous joke.

look down on you, but there’s no way someone like you will achieve success in your lifetime, let alone three

contempt for Jonathan at all. Alvin is from an influential family. The cost of his dinner alone might be more than what you

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

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

him as though he was a fool, she proceeded to ask, “Did you hit your head this morning? Who

billion if she wants.” Jonathan

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 with a loser like him? Alvin is a great man, but

sick of her mother’s incessant derogatory

to see you here!” she barked, facing

a good-for-nothing three years ago,

world is his oyster? Those who don’t know him might think he was born into a rich

 gagged at the

Josephine? She wants you to scram!” Margaret chimed in, adding fuel

parasite!” Emmeline hissed as she gave

Jonathan and wanted to get rid of him as

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