Chapter 7

Because of what happened yesterday, father-in-law Baldwin Ross and mother-in-law didn’t sleep a wink all night!

“Wandering around in bed all night long. Why not just go to sleep?”

“Complaints from my mother-in-law could be heard nearby.”

“You’re complaining about me, but you didn’t sleep either!”

“I really want to sleep, but how am I supposed to fall asleep?”

Fortunately, the two of them sat down and began discussing what Allen Lind had done today.

“I say, what on earth is this old man, Alan Lind, up to? Where did he get all this money from?”

“Could it be that this kid went out to rob someone? With his pathetic appearance, there’s no way he’d ever win the lottery!”

After back-and-forth discussions between the two of them, they still couldn’t reach a conclusion. They decided to hold a family meeting tomorrow to discuss the matter further.

The couple stayed up all night like that, and early in the morning, they went to knock on Allen Lind’s door.

That’s how Allen Lind was dragged out of bed and forced to attend this so-called family meeting, still half-asleep.

The father-in-law got straight to the point and asked:

“Aaron Lind, you’ve been living in our house for all these years. We know you very well. Where did you get all that money from?”

“Yes, yes! In just one night, you’ve completely changed!”

The mother-in-law then pressed further, clearly nervous.

Seeing this, Allen Lind had no choice but to confess and hope for leniency. Upon hearing this news, Chu Yun was initially stunned, then became very happy. But gradually, her happiness faded.

As for why Baldwin Ross was unhappy, the reason is quite simple! In the past, in this household, he was like the sun—shining brightly, with everyone looking up to him!

Baldwin Ross, who was accustomed to being a king, would never willingly give up this throne so easily!

I once insulted Allen Lind in every possible way. Who knows if this kid might retaliate against me someday!

Aaron Lind noticed that his father-in-law didn’t seem in a good mood. So, he looked at his wife, hoping she could come up with a solution. In this way, the family gathering ended on a unpleasant note.

Of course, the mother-in-law thought differently from Baldwin Ross. He simply wanted his daughter to marry a wealthy man. Now that Allen Lind was rich, she was happy.

So, they started arranging a family gathering to announce the good news properly!

In no time at all, your home must have become quite lively. Pamela Newman, Zhen Jie, and Chu Yue also came over together.

As soon as Sister Chu Yue entered the room, she said to Messi:

“Mom, what’s the big occasion today that you’ve called us all over here?”

Messi said:

“Since it’s such a joyous occasion, of course it should be announced in front of the whole family. I can’t tell you right now, but you’ll find out soon. No need to worry!”

Chu Yue looked at her mother and guessed that she must have won the lottery.

“Mom, really, the older you get, the more confused you seem to become. What’s there that you can’t say in front of me?”

Only Pamela Newman was deeply troubled. She was afraid that Allen Lind would reveal her affair.

Unexpectedly, as if fate had it in store, Alan Lind happened to come out of his study at that moment. The two of them bumped into each other. Alan Lind looked at Pamela Newman thoughtfully, smiled, said nothing, and then glanced at Chu Yue.

“I don’t feel like going,” I said, looking at Aaron Lind.

“What are you staring at for? Hurry up and go help your mother. What a good-for-nothing standing here!”

Aaron Lind was about to leave when he saw how Chu Yue was humiliating him. He turned around and said something to Chu Yue.

“It’s not scary to be weak or incompetent. What’s scary is when people have ulterior motives. You need to be careful about those around you. Don’t let any woman undermine your position in the family!”

After saying that, he left, leaving the two of them standing there. Chu Yue said to Pamela Newman.

“What does he mean by that? Is he crazy? How can such a thing be possible!”

At that moment, Baldwin Ross came out of the room. Seeing this, Chu Yue went up to him and spoke.

“Dad, please do something about your worthless son-in-law. Who does he think he is, speaking to me like that? What kind of person is he?”

Chu Yue originally thought that Baldwin Ross would call Aaron Lind over and scold him. But to her surprise, Baldwin Ross simply said to her, without saying a word:

“Today we’re here to eat, not to argue. Please calm down!”

When Chu Yue heard this news, she was completely shocked. It was simply unbelievable. She looked at Pamela Newman and said:

“Am I dreaming? What’s wrong with them all?”

In fact, the whole family knew that Aaron Lind had suddenly become powerful overnight. Pamela Newman also knew that only Chu Yue was unaware of this. Seeing this, Pamela Newman said to him.

“Things aren’t what they used to be. Let’s keep a low profile and avoid any trouble. Dad is right. We’re here to eat, not to argue!”

Chu Yue was even more confused at this point. She slapped Allen Lind on the head and yelled:

“Are you crazy too? What’s wrong with this house?”

Pamela Newman couldn’t take it anymore and yelled, “That kid has become rich! He gave Dad a Cartier pair of glasses worth 10 million!”

Aaron Lind, Baldwin Ross, and Ina Ross were there, witnessing the entire argument between Pamela Newman and Chu Yue.

At this moment, Messi stepped in to defuse the situation by saying:

“Oh, we’re all one family. Why make so much noise while eating together? Alas, your brother has really made it in life now—he bought his father a Cartier watch worth 10 million! That’s great news. You should be happy, not unhappy!”

“Oh, what are you two standing around for? Hurry up and go eat. The food’s about to get cold, and you’re still arguing and sulking here!”

At this moment, Chu Yue watched as Aaron Lind pointed at himself and said:

“From now on, don’t ever put yourself in my hands again, or you’ll regret it. Now that you think you’ve turned from a raven into a phoenix and become some kind of noble person, I tell you: in this family, you’ll always be worthless and the lowest in status! As long as I’m still alive, don’t even think of having a good life!”

After saying that, he turned around and left, slamming the door behind him. Pamela Newman was left standing there, at a loss. He remained silent for a long time before speaking awkwardly.

“Mom, why don’t we eat first? Chu Yue already had her meal at the company. She’s not hungry now!”

At that moment, Messy, the mother-in-law, gave Pamela Newman a disdainful look and said:

“Oh, you two as a couple are the same. Now that your brother’s hairline has receded, instead of being happy, you’re arguing here. Are you even a family at all?”

Since Zhao’s child had Allen Lind in his grasp, he naturally didn’t dare to act arrogantly. Now that Allen Lind had become successful and was richer than him, and since his mother-in-law also favored Allen Lind, Zhao could do nothing but endure silently and finish the dinner.

He thought this was the most unjust thing in the world. What he didn’t know was that Allen Lind had endured this silently for many years!

All these years of suffering weren’t in vain after all. Today, it was finally his turn to feel proud and satisfied. He was overjoyed inside. Meanwhile, Ina Ross also instantly regained her confidence.

There were also very satisfied and appreciative looks, as mentioned earlier.

“I knew this day would come!”