His Lordship Alexander Kane

Alexander told a well-intentioned lie. Given his real identity, associating with him was a double-edged sword. He did not want to bring misfortune to Susanne and her family.

“I see...”

Patrick and Susanne both relaxed a little, although there was still a hint of disappointment in their eyes.

Susanne scoffed. “I knew it... You depended on others.”

However, she could not hide her approval of Alexander, and she discreetly placed a piece of meat on his plate.

Patrick chimed in, “Connections can only go so far. You need to find some work on your own instead of relying on others.” Alexander nodded and continued eating.

Patrick had more questions. “So, how did you afford the Porsche?”

“After my service in the military, | worked on ships for several years and managed to save some money.”

Patrick looked at Alexander, still somewhat skeptical.

He was in the military for five years, but...could a sailor’s salary be that substantial?

Alexander put down his utensils and spoke with a smile, “Dad, | really did buy the car. Once your leg is better, I'll get you one,

too. The living room fell into an eerie silence.

Patrick lowered his head and remained quiet. Susanne glanced at him and wiped away a tear. Amber abandoned her meal solemnly.

“Sigh... My leg has been this way for a long time...” Patrick smiled bitterly and did not elaborate further.

“Well, leave that to me, Dad! | have a comrade who was severely injured on the battlefield with multiple bone fractures. Now, he’s running around with no lingering effects! I'll get in touch with an expert who'll surely fix your leg,” Alexander reassured.

Swish! Patrick’s eyes instantly lit up. However, that spark of hope lasted briefly before fading away.

Alexander, after all, was a veteran. Even though he could pull some strings in the military, he had no connections in the medical field.

“Alex, you're not kidding, are you?” Amber could not help but blurt out. She had a vague feeling that Alexander was not just making empty

boasts. “Of course not.” Alexander nodded and smiled. “He should be abroad now, but I'll arrange for him to come to Ol' Mare soon.” “Really?” Patrick could not contain his excitement, immediately standing up.

The condition of his leg had taken a toll on him over the years, and he had been the subject of ridicule: If Alexander could really help him...

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After the meal, Amber went to organize some project materials. Patrick returned to his bedroom for his usual afternoon nap. Alexander, on the other hand, sat on the sofa.

Susanne hesitated for a while and then called from the kitchen, “Alex, c—-can you come over here for a moment?” Alexander immediately got up and went to the kitchen.

Susanne bit her lip and stared into his eyes. “Tell me, what have you been up to all these years? Did you get involved in smuggling while working on the ship? Were you forced to come back after getting caught?”

“Mom, please don’t worry. I’m not that kind of person. | came back to repay my debt to Amber, to protect her, and to protect all of you,” Alexander said with a smile, his eyes filled with sincerity.

Susanne kept a close eye on him and found no signs of him lying. Then, she continued to ask, “Why?” 1/2 +15 BONUS

“Because she saved my life and changed my entire destiny,” Alexander replied as ne recollected that event from years ago, taking a deep breath. “It’s not the right time to discuss most things now, but you can trust me. I'll tell you everything in due course.”

Just then, the bedroom door creaked open.

Patrick stood at the doorway and whispered, “Based on your recent behavior, I’m willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. But you must never hurt Amber. Otherwise, you'll have to answer to me!”

Alexander nodded slowly. “Understood.” The atmosphere was tense in Neil's office at the Chesire Group building. Neil slammed a teacup onto his desk, asking, “How’s the investigation going?”

He had several scars on his face and an arm in a cast. The days he spent locked up had been brutal, no thanks to Steve’s orders. Hence.

he harbored a deep hatred for Alexander.

Jerome Chesire, his adopted son, stood by the desk angrily. “We found some useful information. It cost us hundreds of thousands to use

our connections and bribe one of George’s men. We drowned him with alcohol before he finally spilled the beans.”

Jerome continued, “George seemed to have served in the military before. He and Alexander must've crossed paths during their service.

That worthless guy probably did him quite a few favors.”

Neil clenched his fists. He thought Amber had climbed into George’s bed, but it turned out that worthless Alexander had been behind this!

“Don’t worry, Dad. George is cunning and ruthless. Alexander can’t have control over him just because of that little favor. | bet everything

owed to Alexander will be paid by helping Amber solve the issues with the project!”

Neil nodded slowly. He knew the likes of George quite well. In their world, maintaining one’s reputation and honor was essential By

helping Amber this time, George had repaid a debt and had boosted his reputation significantly. However, George would not protect

Alexander indefinitely. Once Alexander humiliated George, the score would be settled! “Is everything set up at the construction site?”

“Dad, don’t worry. Everything has been arranged. Amber will soon realize that taking on this project was her biggest mistake!” Jerome chuckled, his eyes revealing a growing cold determination.