Inside the Albrecht mansion, Reyna staggered as she listened to her brothers’ words.Colton…has an illegitimate child?This news shocked her the most.“Don’t you have any idea that he is cultivating another son? If he approved of that child and make him the heir, what would happen to you and Kingsley?”Reyna seemed to not hear her third brother’s words. She looked at him while her lips trembled, she still haven't recovered from her shock.“How old….how old…”The third master from the Mckenzie family understood his sister’s question.“It is said that the child is already in grade school.”Reyna opened her mouth wide.Wasn’t it the time that Colton was fully trusted by her family and gave him full support?After the Mckenzie family trusted Colton, he became so busy that Reyna had only seen him once in a quarter of the year.During that time, Colton stay most of the time in the Capital and never visited her unless she made a tantrum. It was the breaking point of their marriage and Reyna'
Traquilio Mckenzie was an old man in his late seventies. Thanks to his wealth, he maintained a good figure that made him look no older than a man in his sixties.His head was full of white but his body was still strong. This old man was the current head of the Mckenzie family. After he retired from his chairman position, he handed the businesses to his eldest son. Now, he was currently enjoying the life of retirement and traveling around the world.All his children except his youngest son have a family of their own. His only daughter even managed to be married to the Albrecht family's head which caused their status and influence to grow.The old man had no regrets in life if he died now.But that changed a few days ago.Traquilio, who was enjoying the Mt. Everest view, received a call from his eldest son. After he ended the call, the old man's face turned dark. He quickly instructed his assistant to immediately book a flight.A few days later, Traquilio arrived in the country as his
Surge Piedrach entered the room grandly. The people in the room greeted him warmly.Colton gritted his teeth as he watched Surge confidently socialize with the people he gathered for this project.He snorted, "Is he the one you find as my replacement?""Yes. Mr. Piedrach offered to cover 15% of the investment with 2% less interest than what we originally agreed upon."Colton coldly smiled, "I thought you give importance to reputation? Why are you trusting a traitor and including him in this project? Do you want the whole country to be angry at you?"Surge suddenly laughed, "You must have been too caught up in the past. More than two decades have passed and people had forgotten about us. Besides, this project is entering the foreign market, not in this country. It just so happened that after my family left the country, we built strong foundations in other countries for the past decades. I am the best candidate for this."Colton clenched his fist. Surge had planned all of this. He appea
While Colton was kicked out on his own project, Traquilio and Marco finally arrived in the Alrebtch's mountain villa. Reyna welcomed his father and eldest brother. Traquilio sat on the lounge chair as he gazed deeply at his daughter, "Don't you have any idea at all that your damn husband is cheating on you?" This was the same question that was asked to Reyna by her third brother a few days ago. Being asked twice made Reyna ashamed. Her hurt pride had taken even more damage. "...I have no idea at all." "What have you been doing in the past years? You can't even wrap one man under your finger!" Reyna lowered her head. She could be haughty and arrogant toward other people. But she could not be too prideful in front of her father. After all, considering what she had done to marry Colton those years ago, it was natural for her father to be angry. "When you beg me to marry that man you said that we will not regret marrying you off to their family. Then you beg me again to trust that
Bianca had an ugly face after she ended the call from Reyna. "What's with your face? Who called?" Venice looked at her daughter who seemed to be in a bad mood after the call."It's Mrs. Albretch. She wants to bring me to that disgusting place again."Venice chuckled. "It seems that you successfully gained her approval. Why don't you go?""Have you seen that place, Mom? Also, Kingsley is not the man he was like before. He looked worst than our gardener." Bianca snorted. Bianca gave importance to appearance as much as she prioritized status. Or else, she wouldn't fall in love with the handsome eldest son of the Albrecht family. If the eldest son had not become disabled and lost his status, Bianca would have chased him instead."It's just five years. Once Kingsley recovered, many people will approach him again. Just grab this chance.""I know that. It's just that...he reeks."Venice felt pity for her daughter. But what advice could she give?Both the Mckenzie family and the Albrecht fa
At that time, Reyna was blinded by her greed for Colton's affection. She used the young Kingsley over and over again to get Colton's attention. It just got worst when Javier showed more outstanding talent than her son. She had indeed spoiled her son. But she also made him twisted.Kingsley's eyes become ruthless. "I know. It's your fault. If you just get Dad's affection, he won't cheat and he won't have another son! But because you are busy with your affair with another man, Dad become colder to us. He doesn't even give me his trust. It's you who ruined everything!"Kingsley had no respect for his mother who only knows how to cry and whine. If his mother has an ability, his father won't treat him like that.Reyna felt that her heart was lashed by a whip made with sharp knives. She could only stay silent as her son vent his anger on her.When Kingsley had finished venting his anger, Reyna weakly promised her son again that when he comes out, there would be the company who was waiting
Suzie was suspicious. But she accepted it and even thanked the head butler. The head butler gave one look at the cabin. Suzie's heart skipped a beat. Fortunately, the head butler did not linger anymore and left. Suzie stared at the box. She was suspicious of anything that comes from the main mansion. Their intentions were always malicious. Especially this box that the head butler personally sent. She doesn't believe that this was sent here with good intentions. When Suzie returned to the living room, Javier went downstairs and looked at the box curiously. "What did he say?" Javier could only watch from the monitor as the head butler handed the package to Suzie and left. "He said this is your medicine. They never sent medicines before. So what are they scheming?" Suzie wanted to check the contents of this medicine and see what those people were planning. Javier gazed at the box. He had an idea what this was for. He took the box from Suzie. "Let me handle this." He was afra
Suzie took a deep breath and hid the anger in her heart. If there was an opportunity to return this 'favor' to them, she would do so. "I understand. Thank you for granting my request." "It's nothing. But uhm, sister-in-law?" "Yes?" "Can we talk with cousin brother around next time? I am afraid your husband will misunderstand and send me far away. He is so scary when he is jealous." Suzie: "?" Javier would misunderstand? He was scary? Suzie chuckled. There's no way her warm and gentle husband would get jealous over something like this much less become scary. "My husband doesn't get easily jealous. He is understanding and not narrow-minded." Suzie said with confidence. Her husband was not that possessive. Because if he was, then he would have questioned her about Xander at the time when Xander sent her off. That situation could easily be misunderstood but Javier did not ask her or pester her about it. He did not even pressure her. Not because Javier was not bothered by it,