The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family by Adela

When Charlie heard Claire's ridicule, he felt a thump in his heart.

He was really afraid that if his mother-in-law and wife had nothing better to do, they would continue reasoning with one another before finally revealing his true identity.

Therefore, Charlie could not help but feel a little nervous when Claire placed her doubts directly on him. 2 At this time, Elaine waved her hand before she looked at Charlie. After that, she said with a flattering smile," Claire, I think that what you just said is very unlikely. Although my good son-in-law is a very promising young man now, this is also a pretty recent matter. When Loreen cto Aurous Hill, my good son-in-law had not achieved any great things yet. Have you already forgotten that during that time, even that cowardly and spineless Harold actually dared to provoke and annoy my good son-in-law?" 1 Claire smiled helplessly before she said, "Then, I truly do not know what kind of great treasure you are talking about." Elaine smiled as she said, "It doesn't really matter what it is. After all, it has nothing to do with our family at all. However, the reason why I am saying so much is simply because I want you to know that your best friend is not as simple as she looks. She must be hiding a big secret in her heart." 1 Claire replied, "Alright, then. We should just let her be. Even if she is indeed hiding a big secret, it has nothing to do withat all. I do not want to pry into her privacy." 7 After that, Claire continued, "Mom, don't ask Loreen too many questions when she comes here later. Don't make it seem as though we like to gossip about others." Elaine nodded as she said, "Okay, I will not talk much later, then." 1 Charlie was finally relieved. 2 When they went downstairs, Jacob was already eating his noodles as he sat in the living room.

When he saw the three of them coming down the stairs, he asked, "What kind of interesting scene did the three of you witness? Why is my mother making s 0 much noise and causing such a huge commotion outside so early in the morning?" 2 Elaine grinned before she said, "Oh, Jacob! Your mother is remarkably promising now. She has already learned how to swear publicly on the balcony now. It seems as though Hannah stole her hard-earned money. Your mother was swearing and cursing at her, and she even made a police report because she wanted the police to arrest Hannah!" 1 Jacob muttered, "My mother's ability to swear publicly on the balcony is still nothing compared to how you used to scold everyone from our balcony in our community back then!" 4 Elaine slammed her hands on the table immediately a s she said, “Jacob, what are you talking about?!" 1 Jacob hurriedly waved his hand and said, "I did not say anything." 6 After that, he hurriedly tried to change the subject as he said, "Why did Hannah steal my mother's money? What are they trying to do this time?" When Elaine saw that Jacob was trying to change the subject in a hurry, she did not continue questioning him any further. After glaring at him, Elaine replied, "I don't know what they are up to this time." Jacob sighed before he said, "They could have just led a very peaceful and enjoyable life. However, they had to try and cup with all sorts of petty tricks all the time. Now, they have truly outdone themselves this time. The family business that my father built up has been completely destroyed because of them." Elaine pursed her lips together before she said, "It does not matter even if they destroyed the family business. It has nothing to do with us at all. In fact, it would be fine as long as they do not clooking for u s to ask for help!" Jacob had a complicated look on his face as he nodded, but he did not say anything at all. i After the three of them had finished their breakfast, Loreen and Dylan also arrived.

Both of them carried many big and small bags of gifts with them. As soon as they entered the door, Loreen spoke to Jacob and Elaine warmly as she said, "Happy New Year, uncle and aunt! I cto wish both of you a Happy New Year in advance!" After she was done speaking, she looked at Claire and Charlie before she said, "Claire, Charlie, Happy New Year!" Claire and Charlie replied in unison, "Happy New Year!" Dylan was trailing behind Loreen in a cowardly manner, and he could not help but feel even more frightened and nervous when he saw Charlie.

Loreen pointed at Dylan who was standing next to her before she said, "This is my cousin brother, Dylan. Brother, why don't you greet everyone here?" 2 As soon as her voice fell, Dylan said in a trembling voice, "Happy New Year to you, uncle and aunt. Happy New Year to you, Miss Wilson. Happy New Year to you, Mr. Wade." 1 After he was done speaking, Dylan bowed at a ninetydegree angle in front of them.

Elaine was stunned.

Although she did not know Dylan, she had heard of him before. She knew that Loreen's aunt had married into the Koch family from Eastcliff, and she also knew that the Koch family was very powerful and influential.

However, she really could not imagine that as the young master of the Koch family, Dylan would be so polite and respectful. She even felt that Dylan was being overly polite. At this time, she could not help but think to herself, 'Oh! He is such a good boy! Does the Koch family teach their descendants so well? The young master of the Koch family actually bowed at a ninety-degree angle when he cto visit such a small family like ours! Isn't this a little too grand?' 1

Elaine did not know that Dylan was originally one of the most arrogant and domineering rich heirs from the Koch family. The reason why he was being so humble and obedient now was entirely because he was truly scared of Charlie. 4

Dylan had ridden a bicycle from Eastcliff all the way to Aurous Hill Charlie initially stipulated that he would have to arrive in Aurous Hill within fifteen days, but it had taken him almost twenty days to get here.

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