Sophia scoffed.


    "Do you really think bargaining will make you worth millions?"


    "That price doesn''t even scratch the surface of my value," Alex replied with a wink


    "But seeing how eager you are, I decide not to make it too difficult for you. I''ll offer


    a 99.99999999999999999% discount, so it will be just one hundred thousand. How about it?"


    Alex chuckled inwardly.


    Sophia''s jaw dropped.


    She couldn''t believe what she''d just heard.


    Holy crap!


    She had never encountered such shamelessness in her entire life.


    This was the unfortunate consequence of marrying a useless man-a man who would live off her wealth without contributing anything, and still think so high of himself.


    Her re deepened, and so did her disdain.


    But she had no choice. She didn''t want Alex spending the night with her, and her patience had finally worn thin.


    Stepping forward, she coldly said, "I hate you, and I don''t want you near me. I''l pay you to sleep elsewhere, so stay away! You better take the money, or you''ll be sleeping on the cold floor!"


    "You know what? I don''t need your money," he replied casually.


    Sophia''s re intensified, her eyes filled with disdain. "Your foolish pride is infuriating!"


    What a waste of her beauty and intelligence, being tied to someone like him!


    Her desire for a divorce grew stronger by the second.


    Afraid that Alex might really try to stay with her, she hurried to get the money, determined to kick him out as fast as she could.


    Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster entered the sitting room


    Mrs. Lancaster''s face contorted with revulsion, as if Alex''s very presence was unbearable.


    A dark shadow seemed to loom over M Mr. Lancaster.


    This young man had somehow lucked into marrying their daughter andtched onto her like a leech.


    If not for him, countless wealthy suitors would have pursued Sophia by now.


    She could''ve been engaged to someone rich and powerful, making them proud parents with the ideal son-inw to elevate their status.


    But instead, Alex had stolen thefortable and prestigious life they believed they deserved.


    Mrs. Lancaster''s eyes burned with hatred.


    She wished she could strangle him and force him to sign the divorce papers.


    Huffing bitterly, she demanded, "What are you doing here?


    "Waiting for Grandpa Abraham and Sophia," Alex responded,pletely unfazed.


    Mrs. Lancaster frowned.


    "Let me warn you, young man-if you have any sense, you stay away from my daughter and nevere back!"


    “Just because Grandpa Abraham supports you doesn''t mean you can do whatever you want!" she hissed


    "The Lancaster family is far above what you could ever hope to reach!!


    Mr. Lancaster also sneered.


    "Who knows where you came from? Maybe a prostitute''s womb. You should take


    a good look in the mirror and realize you''re nothing. You''ll never be worthy of our daughter."


    Alex''s face darkened


    How dare they call him a bastard?


    How dare they insult his mother?


    Sophia''s parents had crossed a line.


    t you, barki


    But as the saying goes, when a dog barks at you, barking back only brings you down to its level.


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    If not for the clues he sought about his mother through Sophia, he would''ve put


    them in their ce already.


    Just then, Grandpa Abraham appeared.


    "Alex, I''m d you''re back. Sorry about making you sleep outside."


    “It''s fine. I found afortable spot for the night," Alex replied.


    Relieved, Grandpa Abraham wasted no time.


    "I want you to move in with Sophia. You''re married now. If you don''t sleep


    together, how will you ever have children?"


    He smiled and winked, clearly eager for grandchildren.


    Sophia''s parents were horrified.


    Their eyes bulged, as if they might pop out of their heads.


    The thought of Sophia having Alex''s baby was unbearable.


    Surely, thiszy mati would want to live with their daughter now, wouldn''t he?


    He was always looking for the easy way out, expecting her to be his golden goose.


    But the unexpected happened.


    Alex shook his head.


    "Sorry, Grandpa Abraham, I can''t do that. Sophia and I got married too quickly, and we barely know each other. Living together now would be ufortable for both of us 1


    Grandpa Abraham, confused, asked, "What do you suggest?


    "We need time to understand each other first. After that, we can think about living together," Alex exined.


    “Besides, as a man, shouldn''t I be the one providing a home for Sophia, not the other way around?"


    Grandpa Abraham rubbed his nose thoughtfully and nodded


    "You''re right! I didn''t think of it that way, and overlooked both of your needs."


    Though disappointed, Grandpa Abraham recognized Alex''s sincerity and valid point.


    "Good boy!" Grandpa Abraham gave Alex a silent thumbs


    "Well then, I won''t push further. You two can handle this of your own," he said with


    a sigh.


    Meanwhile, Alex''s words had surprised the rest.


    Sophia''s parent were stunned.


    They couldn''t believe what they were hearing.


    They couldn''t help but be sceptical of Alex''s truth intention1


    What was he up to?!


    Or, finally, the bumpkin seemed to be learning?


    ted, they thought their warnings had worked.


    Maybe, just maybe, they could convince him to divorce their daughter for good.


    Relief spread across their faces.


    Meanwhile, Sophia returned to the sitting room and overheard Alex''s conversation


    with her grandfather.


    She sighed in relief.


    Thank goodness!


    She held a bank card loaded with $100,000.


    She knew she didn''t have to give the money to Alex, especially since he had already agreed with Grandpa.


    But the thought that Alex might have no ce to stay and no money for the night crossed her mind. "If I just give him this money, he''ll stay away for years!" she thought.


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