Now, suddenly, there was a compliant person who wanted to be with her son, who was not as rich as me but was young and obedient. She immediately agreed.
Lucas' mother actively facilitated their relationship, and helped them keep me in the dark.
They were spending my money, living in my house, and expecting me to support their illegitimate child.
What a clever plan they had!
Lucas' mother arrived very quickly.
She also brought two chickens from the countryside, saying she wanted to give Ella a boost in her health.
She surrounded herself with Ella and Lucas, and anyone who didn't know the situation might have thought that Ella was her real daughter-in-law, and I was the outsider living there.
I coldly watched the three of them enjoying themselves, and my anger grew stronger.
That was just fine with me, as it made it easier for me to take the next step.
5
At the dinner table, I formally proposed that I wanted to return to the company.
Lucas and the other two were all caught off guard.
Lucas asked, "What's the sudden rush to go back to the company? Staying at home isn't good enough?"
Lucas' mother also got anxious and said, "That's right, why go back to the company? Lucas can handle it.