Chapter 14 Is He Broke?
The scene where Gustav kissed her while shedding tears flashed
across Erwina’s mind, making her ears burn.
She said, her voice barely audible, “Yes, I do.”
But that didn’t mean anything–there was no way they could be
together.
Seeing the look on Erwina’s face, Derrick realized she was
telling the truth. But why wouldn’t she tell him who that man
was? He asked tentatively, “Is he broke or something? Would
you have to support him financially?”
Erwina didn’t know what to say.
It was quite the opposite.
Given Gustav’s status, he could crush the entire Schrader family
in the blink of an eye!
She could only nod, her mood complicated.
Derrick smiled and said confidently, “That’s not a big deal. I’m
sure we have enough money to support him.”
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Erwina parted her lips, but no words came out.
She really wanted to tell Derrick he was overly confident.
No matter how loaded they were, they couldn’t possibly afford
to support the Top Commander of UEP!
Unaware of what she was thinking, Derrick changed the
subject after taking another sip of the tea. “We’re gonna open a
branch in District I. According to the plan, it’ll be the largest of
all our branches. Soon, both you and Megan are going to study
at Empire University. Ethan wants her to take over the business
there.”
He observed her expression while saying this.
She asked calmly without the slightest change in her
expression, “His reasons are?”
“You’re in poor health, and Megan is careful and reliable.”
She chuckled. “Sounds exactly like Dad. Grandpa, what do you
think?”
Derrick was glad to see her remaining so composed.
In fact, he had been quietly observing her all along. Given the
five–year coma, she had been frail indeed. After that, she had
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stayed at home, oblivious to what was going on in the outside
world.
Spencer would join the army, Harry liked singing and would
develop his career in showbiz, and Megan…
Putting the empty teacup in front of Erwina, he said, “Meg is a
good girl, but it’s our family’s restaurant!”
His implication was clear–Megan was, after all, an adoptive
daughter.
She could bask in the Schrader family’s affection, but the
Schrader Restaurant was off–limits for her.
Erwina was a bit surprised when she heard Derrick’s words, but
soon, she smiled with understanding.
Derrick saw things much more clearly than Ethan. Otherwise,
the Schrader Restaurant wouldn’t have been expanded across
several districts.
She smiled, “Grandpa, if I’m in charge of the new branch, you
have my word–I won’t let you down.”
“Alright. Wina, amaze me.”
Erwina walked out of the study briskly, feeling much lighter.
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She had always known Ethan favored Megan. Fortunately,
Derrick had her back.
But she soon felt a headache coming on as she thought of
Gustav.
Seeing his name marked as her spouse on her starphone made
her stomach twist.
Damn!
It had been so long, but he had never texted her. She felt an
invisible sword of Damocles hanging above her head.
It was simply excruciating.
Just then, her starphone beeped, startling her.
She thought it was Gustav.
Trotting back to her room, she closed the door and then checked
her starphone.
The second her gaze fell upon the name, her expression
darkened.
Then she rejected the call expressionlessly.
It was Wynfield.
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Between Gustav, college, and the new District I branch, she had
a lot on her plate.
Of course, she had no time to deal with this scumbag at all.
Yet he seemed so persistent, calling her nonstop.
Since she wouldn’t pick up whatsoever, he then texted her.
“Wina, pick up. It’s about the Schrader Restaurant.”
