"You think because we took pity on you and allowed you to live with us, you can just waltz in here and try to ruin our reputable family image and the joyous ambiance of this event?"Morraine looked askance at Jonah as she said "You're such an embarrassment, look at how mediocre you look. I promise you I will make sure my daughter divorces you. It's such a waste for Ava to be with you. She deserves a man who can take care of her or at least himself"Jonah still wore an inexpressive face. At that moment, his father's words echoed in his head. He taught him to not let his anger control him, so Jonah suppressed the rage slowly building within him and shifted his gaze toward Ava, who had a downtrodden look on her face.She did not expect that her mother would go off on Jonah that publicly. Although she despised him for being poor and spineless, he was still her husband.At this time, when the onlookers heard Morraine's remarks, they looked at Jonah with spite and sympathy as they whispered

Later that night at dinner at the Smith Family mansion, Vic had been relentless in belittling Jonah at every turn. He aimed to show Ava that she was better off with him at the end of the dinnerGeorge Smith sat at the head of the table quietly, focusing on his dinner, as Morraine and Vic tore into Jonah. At this time, his face twisted in an irritating grimace and he suddenly knocked on the table angrilyEveryone at the table exchanged nervous glances at the outburst but no one dared to talkGeorge puffed a breath and rubbed his nose in slight agitation. However, just then his expression shifted into a pretentious smile as he said"Ladies and gentlemen, a great opportunity has been presented to us, and we, the Smith family, have been waiting for a chance like this for so many yearsThis is a chance for us to elevate our family status towards the next level, to the peak of the social pyramid in Eldrege City, if we play our cards right"He paused and gazed at Jonah before continuing "As

"Are you deaf too?! Didn't you hear me?!" Vic growledHe felt like he was abusing a dog and wanted to hear the dog yelp and scurry away frightened. However, Jonah did not say anything, he took slow sips of his drink ignoring Vic completely.Jonah's reaction only proved to Vic that he was the loser he thought him to be, so he increased the cockiness in his tone and sneered"I'm going to make sure you know your place today. You'll soon know the price you pay for being so arrogant and cocky. You're just a lowly live-in son-in-law, a pathetic fool who is desperately pretending so he can delude himself that his pathetic life has some meaning.You're nothing, Jonah! I know it, your wife knows it, everyone knows it! How dare you act like you're above me. You're better off scavenging in the streets for trash" Vic growled with a layer of infuriating rageAt that point, Nathan Lane, the head of the Lane family and CEO of the multibillion Lane Construction Company, cleared his throat interruptin

Janet hurriedly packed the items she had won into a tiny box while making a puppy face.Jonah was like an elder brother to her so she couldn’t refuse his command. Growing up, he'd always try to keep her away from gambling, but Janet was just as persistent as she was tricky. Somehow, she always ended up at another casino, abandoned avenue, or Park, either rolling dice or pulling card tricks.When Jonah saw her at the airport gambling, he shook his head in disapproval and approached her quickly"I see you've picked up your old habits", Jonah said with distaste"We talked about this, and you said you'd stop" he added"I was going to," she said pouting"I just needed to teach that pervert a lesson or two about hitting on girls half his age," she said pretentiously. In truth, she loved the thrill as much as she enjoyed humiliating DylanJonah sighed tiredly, shook his head, and played dumb. Then ruffled her hair lightly, turned to leave, and said "Let's go"****As soon as they arrived at

Chapter 10As they walked out of the hotel, Janet couldn't help but wonder why Jonah did not say anything back to his wife's familyShe could understand that he was the live-in son-in-law, but now things had changed. Now he was the heir to the Grindel Enterprise worth several hundreds of billions and did not have to take their insults anymoreAlas, she could not hold back your tongue anymore and suddenly blurted "Who do you think is prettier?",Jonah suddenly stopped in his tracks and slowly turned towards her, "I'm sorry?""Who do you think is prettier, me or your ex-wife?" Janet repeated boldlyJonah seemed flustered. Janet's question was too direct and made him slightly uncomfortable. The truth was he had tried to keep his mind off his ex-wife, Ava since their divorce. Seeing her again lately triggered some feelings he had for her, but it was all just confusing emotions"Well?" Janet said when he couldn't quickly give a reply"I don't think she's any more beautiful than you. You bo