Chapter 8 Apologize to My Parents

"Tsk, tsk, tsk ... "Well, my dear nephew! "Do you still think you're still running Goodwell Corporation, huh?" "Exactly" Lucille joined in, with a hint of sarcasm, "Come on. You're not the big boss anymore. "Even your wife, Monica, has left you." "Oh, by the way! "I forgot to mention, Monica is getting engaged to Damian tonight. "It's at the Grandline Suites Hotel. It's going to be a big, lavish party! "Are you sure you don't want to take your parents to see it? "You might even get to enjoy wine and dinner sorted for tonight!" Edmund and his wife's comments kept getting more harsh and nasty. Watching their disgusting expressions made Eric's frown deepen. If Edmund wasn't his uncle, he might have been tempted to kill him. But doing that would be way too much of a shock for his already unstable mother. Otherwise, Eric would've had their heads off and used them as chamber pots by now! David, standing nearby, was visibly shaking with anger, his face darkened. After all these years, Edmund and Lucille had made at least hundred thousands by trailing behind their family. Yet instead of showing any gratitude or family loyalty, they were now insulting and humiliating them in every way possible! "We owe you 15,000, right? "Just give me your account number, and I'll transfer it." Eric then pointed to the floor. "We're done talking about the money. "Now, get down and apologize to my parents. "Otherwise, don't blame me for ignoring family ties. I will make sure you pay for every way you've wronged my parents over the past five years. "I'll make you regret your choices!" Eric's eyes flashed with cold fury, and a murderous aura began to rise around him. The temperature in the room seemed to drop suddenly, and the mocking laughter of Edmund and Lucille abruptly stopped. Moments later, a burst of laughter filled the room. It wasn't just Edmund—everyone in Lucille's courtyard was laughing. Lucille, in particular, laughed the loudest, almost to the point of tears. "Oh my! "While you've been gone these five years, the company's gone, your mother has gone insane, and your father's become a waste. "You and your family are barely surviving in a dump! "A broke guy like you thinks you can threaten us, make us get down to apologize, and make us regret?" Lucille said this with a smug attitude, then looked Eric up and down, clicking her tongue. "You're in your twenties and still talk like a kid. You think 15,000-dollar is such a big deal? "I'm asking you. "How are you planning to pay us back? "With your sorry state? "Or with your cheap clothes? "Or maybe by selling a kidney?" After saying this, Lucille glanced at the money bag she'd knocked over and snickered. "No wonder your parents are such deadbeats, always dragging their feet and refusing to pay. "Probably worried that when you come back, you won't have the cash to get a wife, huh?" "Hahaha ... " As soon as Lucille said this, everyone else burst into laughter too. "Honestly, though. "You're nothing but a stray dog kicked out by the Duncans. Your father is half-disabled, and your mother is a madwoman. "Someone must be pretty desperate to marry off their daughter to a loser like you. Hahaha ... " "Exactly!" "I'd never let my daughter marry someone like that!" Meanwhile, Edmund and Lucille's lackeys in the courtyard were laughing so hard they were clutching their stomachs. Eric took a deep breath, as if making a big decision, and his face went back to calm. As he lowered his arms from his chest, his whole attitude turned suddenly fierce and determined. He was set on teaching Edmund and Lucille a serious lesson! Just as Eric was about to make his move, a cold, clear female voice cut through. "Who says no one wants him?" Who spoke so gracefully? Eric turned toward the voice. He saw a stunning figure approaching with graceful steps. Her beauty was extraordinary, like she was a divine masterpiece. With her curvaceous and full figure, she seemed like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting. The woman had stunning, expressive eyes that could totally mesmerize anyone. When she moved her dark eyes, they gave off a dazzling sparkle. Her lips were gently curved, and her smile made all the guys around her fall head over heels. She was the definition of a peerless beauty, the kind who could make anyone swoon. Every glance, smile, and look was both graceful and elegant. It was none other than Alice! Her striking and graceful presence seemed to light up the whole courtyard. Everyone's eyes followed her as she moved. After getting Silas' strict order to make things right with Eric, she reviewed all the information she had gathered and made preparations before showing up at his place. But what Alice didn't expect was that as soon as she walked in, she saw Eric surrounded and mocked by these clowns. Who is Eric? Even my grandpa, Silas, the richest man in Ciderbrook, has to suck up to him! How dare they! Eric was taken aback. He thought that with Alice's princess temper, she would have left the moment he made his point clear. He didn't expect her to be so stubborn, following him like an annoying, stuck-on plaster all the way to his own home. Edmund and Lucille were just as shocked! To them, Eric was nothing more than a pathetic guy who'd been cheated on, a total loser. And on top of that, he was broke, flat-out poor! Who would've thought that such a stunning girl would show up at their door? She had a proud and confident vibe, and her presence was strong. She seemed to radiate like a goddess from the heavens. Walking into the courtyard, Alice gave Lucille a frosty look and said, "How much does Mr. David's family owe you?" She cut straight to the chase. "Twenty thousand!" "Sis-in-law, are you just making things up? "Your family gave us 15,000 when your sister was in the hospital two years ago!" "What's this 20,000 about?" David stood up in a rush. "Seriously? "In this day and age, who lends money for free? "Do you think the bank doesn't charge interest? "If they didn't, they'd be out of business! "You, you ... " David was so mad he couldn't even speak, just stammering. "Don't get worked up. I've got this!" Alice quickly helped David back into his seat, calming him down before turning to her bodyguards with a cool, composed command. "Bring the money." "Yes, Miss!" The bodyguard nodded and went outside, coming back with a black suitcase. When he unzipped it, stacks of neatly organized, brand-new hundred-dollar bills were laid out right in front of Edmund, Lucille, and the others. "My goodness ... " Lucille's eyes widened as she saw the neatly arranged stacks of cash. She couldn't stop swallowing as she stared at the money. She couldn't understand how Eric had such luck to get this girl to do all this for him. After a long silence, Lucille swallowed and asked, "So ... this has to be more than a hundred thousand, right?" "There's a total of 112,500 here." Seeing Lucille's greedy eyes glued to the suitcase, Alice simply pulled out 30 bundles of cash and set them in front of her. "This is a total of 30,000." "Thirty thousand? "Why do you give us so much?" Even though Edmund and Lucille were saying this, they wasted no time stuffing the money into their pockets. But before they could get too excited, Alice's cold voice said, "The extra 10,000 is to cover your medical expenses."