The Astonishing Rise Of Hector Henderson

CHAPTER 43

Dan’s annoyance grew even more when he heard Abigail yelling at Hector. He knew he could count on Abigail to put Hector in his place. She was one of the few people he was genuinely grateful to have met during his visits to the family home—his future mother-in-law.

“I said I would find a job myself,” Hector said defensively. “Since I don’t want the job of a cleaner, I’d rather leave.”

Abigail glared at him. “Didn’t you hear me say that as long as you refuse the job, you can forget about being my son-in-law?”

Hector shook his head, tilting it slightly to the side. “Madison never agreed to a divorce. You’re the one forcing her into it.”

Abigail’s teeth clenched in anger. “You… How dare you talk back? Are you courting death?”

Before the tension could escalate further, Dan stepped between them. “How can you turn down a job offer from a company like Coaxed?” he asked sharply. “Do you think a company like this would even look at you if it weren’t for me?”

Hector remained calm. “I can find a j