Rodney stood behind Old Master Snow. The moment he noticed Ryan’s arrival, he said in agitation, “Grandpa, Uncle Nathan, he’s here. I told you earlier that Ryan and Freya have been secretly flirting with each other, but you didn’t believe me. The two of them have been lying to us and tricking us as though we’re fools. Ryan must explain himself today.”After Ryan heard what Rodney said, his handsome face flashed with a trace of sarcasm. Even so, he was not in a hurry to speak.“Ryan, you really let me down. I’m disappointed in you.” Old Master Snow rapped the floor with the walking cane he was gripping. “Are there no women left in the world? You got together with your cousin’s ex-wife. Have you no shame? If the news spreads, how is the Snow family going to face other people?”“The Snow family has already lost its dignity recently, so what I’ve done won’t make it any worse.” Ryan replied derisively. “Ryan Snow!” Nathan slammed the table in rage. “Watch your attitude. Why did I giv
“Oh. No wonder Freya found out that I lied to her. You were the one who made a big deal out of it behind my back.” Rodney was fuming. “You’re my cousin. Shouldn’t you cover up for me or let me know in advance? Who’s your family? Freya or me? Obviously, you couldn’t wait for us to be divorced.”A look of sarcasm washed over Ryan’s face. “You had an affair and it was my mistake for not covering up for you? I should’ve let you get along well with your lover out there and lie to your wife for you, huh? You’re disgusting, aren’t you?”“Who’s disgusting? I’m not as disgusting as you are.”Unable to put up with Ryan, Rodney dashed toward him and fought with him.“Hurry up and separate them.” Old Master Snow promptly gave an order.Carson, Nathan, and Jason swiftly pulled them away.“Let go of me! Ryan, you stole my wife and made me a cuck. I’ll never forget what you did to me!” Rodney roared. Heidi pressed her temples that jerked before she thundered, “Rodney, if you continue to make
“Do you think she cares about the miserly dividends? She has never been concerned about money because she grew up in a rich and loving family.”Ryan could not help but criticize, “Do you know what she’s deprived of? Take now, for example. I like her and want to be with her, but all of you are stopping us. And what's the reason for that? It’s because she’s a divorcee and has a child. As a divorced woman, other people will see her as a used good. They will mock and look down on her, yet all of you think she’s taking advantage of the Snow family. How absurd.” Heidi and Wendy fell quiet at the same time.However, Rodney disagreed. “If it hadn’t been for the Snow family’s protection, would Freycatheli be so successful?”“Oh yeah, it’s all thanks to our family. Her friend, Catherine, was only for display, huh?” Ryan asked incisively, “Is it also thanks to our family that Freycatheli has been doing well after you guys got a divorce?”Rodney’s face was burning, but he was still dissatisf
Ryan soon pulled himself together and said in a nonchalant tone, “Dad, are we really that powerful? Look at Rodney, whom all of you used to have high expectations of, destroyed by Sarah alone. You can ask Carson whether he wants his descendants to bear that weight on their shoulders. To put it bluntly, if it hadn’t been for Jessica, no one would’ve inherited Snow Corporation.”“If it were someone else, they might not be capable.” Old Master Snow looked at him. “But with Jessica’s and your ability, it’s possible.”“Grandpa, have you asked Jessica?” Ryan said, “Jessica takes my side. We’re on the same page.”Everyone was stunned, and Old Master Snow’s expression was awful.Rodney snorted. “Ryan, you’re very cunning. No wonder you persuaded your parents earlier to approve of Jessica being the president of Snow Corporation. You’ve been plotting the whole thing from that moment on.”After pausing for a moment, he turned to look at Nathan. “Uncle Nathan, don’t you understand? He has lon
“Exactly.” Jason nodded. “Ryan, when did you… become like Rodney?”“Don’t lump us together.”Ryan’s indifferent tone was filled with disdain. “Dad, it’s true that the Snow family has nurtured me. However, you should know that ever since I graduated and started working for you, I wholeheartedly assisted you in becoming the prime minister. Especially during those few years when you were running for the position, I helped you to pull strings and suppress those who turned against you. Even when Senator Mead betrayed you, I personally instigated those on his side to revolt against him. You can’t focus on your own sacrifice and neglect my effort.”At that moment, Nathan felt extremely embarrassed. “So that means I’ve been riding on your coattails, huh?”“Dad, you said you wanted to train me while I serve as your secretary and that you’d appoint me a higher position later. But in fact, you appointed me this position only because you don’t have anyone trustworthy around you.”Ryan counter
“You…” Rodney’s handsome face paled.“What’s more…” Heidi interjected, “Freya is your ex-wife. But legally speaking, you have nothing to do with Freya from the moment you divorced her, except that both of you have a daughter. If I recall, Freya has never caused trouble for you when you got married. I know you’re upset, but you can’t allow your rage and jealousy to blind you.“Why are you standing here feeling mad? It’s because you think Freya cheated on you. But why don’t you face your conscience and ask yourself? When you divorced Freya, she had just given birth to her child. That was when her body was most feeble, yet she had to take care of her child. Would she have had the energy to have an affair? Of course, if laying the blame on someone else makes you feel better, I have no comment. I just feel sorry for your parents. “To be honest, you don’t need to be so mad. From the moment you slept with Sarah and divorced Freya, Freya would eventually get in a relationship with another
“Heidi, don’t speak to your brother-in-law and sister-in-law like that.” Old Master Snow said sternly, “We’re now talking about Ryan’s affair.” “Alright, Dad. Let’s talk about Ryan’s affair, then.” Heidi nodded and sat up straight. “As a mother, I only wish my son to be happy and safe. I don’t have high expectations of him like you do. Even if he’s just an ordinary public servant, I’ll be content as long as he’s happy and safe. Perhaps he can climb to a higher position with his ability, and that’ll be gratifying for me as his mother. However, I won’t force my son to act according to my wish.”Old Mater Snow’s expression shifted before he asked with a deep voice, “So do you think I’m wrong?”“Heidi…” Nathan shot a threatening look at her and shook his head.Heidi pretended as if she did not see it. “Dad, you’re quite a legend. One of your sons is a business prodigy, while the other is the prime minister. What else are you not content with? Even hundreds of years later, you have not
Old Master Snow was stunned for a moment. Then, he furrowed his brows grimly.Carson said with a frown, “Rodney, you… It’s late. Uncle Nathan and Aunty Heidi have a lot on their plate every day.”“Rodney, come out. Don’t disturb your grandpa.”Jason glanced at his son before walking out of the living hall.Rodney went after him until he entered the Snow family’s hall.“Kneel,” Jason said as he pointed at the futon.“Dad…” Rodney was startled.Jason looked back and stared at his son seriously. The lights in the hall were not switched on, and moonlight shone on Rodney’s handsome face. Although it was familiar, Jason found it unfamiliar.“Are you happy tearing your grandpa and your uncle’s family apart?” Jason asked in disappointment.Rodney’s body stiffened. “I didn’t.”“Nope. You did.” Jason said, “You clearly know that your grandpa has always been ambitious his whole life. Now that he’s old and his son and daughter-in-law are acting against him, he must be upset. On top of so