Lady Wilson waspletely taken aback by Jacob’s newfound audacity and confidence in her presence!


    Her feelings of anger and frustration bubbled to the surface.


    For countless years, she had kept Jacob in check with her royal demeanor and authority, and he had never dared to challenge or even question hermanding nature.


    He hadn’t even protested when she expelled him from the Wilson family estate.


    Yet now, he was bold enough to speak to her in such a defiant manner!<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    He imed he didn’t want such a mother?! How could he possibly utter such a rebellious statement!


    This was utterly uneptable!


    As she simmered with rage, ready to confront them to reaffirm her authority, Christopher, on the other hand, remained humble, saying, “Charlie, we’re not here to cause trouble. I urgently need to speak with ine, so could you please ask her toe out quickly?”


    Charlie realized that Christopher was probably here because of Hannah, but he had no idea—nor could he have imagined—that Hannah, Linda, and their group had been secretly sent to Erith. To him, it seemed as if Hannah had vanishedpletely.


    Thus, Charlie replied, “Well, you can tell me what you need, and I’ll ry the message to her.”


    “My wife is missing!”


    Charlie feigned surprise and asked, “Missing? How did that happen?”


    Christopher, irritated by Charlie’s curiosity, managed to hold back his anger and exined, “I just can’t locate her; I haven’t been able to reach her. Before she disappeared, she mentioned she was with ine, which is why I’m here to see if ine knows anything.”


    Charlie chuckled lightly. “Actually, you can figure this out without needing to ask.”


    “What do you mean?” Christopher asked, perplexed.


    “It’s simple. I think your wife has left you.”<fne6ad> Chapters first released on Find[?]ovel</fne6ad>


    Charlie then cracked his knuckles, producing a series of popping sounds, and continued, “Have you looked in the mirror recently? Just take a look—no money, no power, no friends. I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re on the verge of bankruptcy, right? I bet they’re about to seize your vi. Aunty Hannah has never had to endure hardship; did you really think she’d want to live with you in a dingy rented apartment?”


    Fuming with rage, Christopher retorted, “This is none of your concern; just shut the f*ck up!”


    Jacob stepped forward, speaking earnestly, “Brother, I think Charlie is onto something. The Wilson family is in shambles now. If I were in Hannah’s shoes, not only would I refuse to live with you, but I’d also take all your money and start fresh on my own!”


    “You…” Christopher was taken aback by Jacob’s harsh words. He huffed in indignation and shouted, “Jacob Wilson, don’t you dare insult my wife! I would have already broken your nose if you weren’t my brother!”


    Before his angry growl could fade, Charlie delivered a sharp p to his face, causing stars to dance before Christopher’s eyes.


    Before he could gather his thoughts, Charlie coldly reprimanded him, “Christopher, how dare you act so arrogantly in my house? Have you forgotten what happened to your beloved son and yourckeys?”


    Christopher fell silent, knowing he was in a precarious position.