Chapter 3

Mom, who had been smiling so brightly, instantly lost all cheer.

Jason’s face turned awkward.

“You… what are you talking about? I just said that casually, you’re not taking it seriously, are you?”

I looked innocent.

“Casually? No way. You said it more than once. You said your life’s goal was to manipulate naive rich women, making them think you truly loved them, when in reality, it was just for their money.”

Jason’s face turned pale.

He nervously glanced at Mom’s expression.

“That’s all nonsense, all nonsense! Don’t take it seriously! Why isn’t the food here yet? I’ll go check on it!”

He didn't return to the private room until Dad looked at me with a complicated expression.

“What’s up with your roommate? His values are messed up. Stay away from people like that in the future.”

I said, pointedly, “He and I are just roommates. We won’t have much to do with each other after this. It’s those rich women he’s deceiving who are truly pitiful.”

Dad scoffed.

“I can’t control others, but you’re my son. I can control you. Stay far away from people like that from now on.”

I looked up at Mom.

“Mom, you’re a real rich woman. Why don’t you offer your opinion?”

Mom flinched.

“Opinion? Oh, opinion. I don’t have an opinion. Maybe he’s just a kid, talking nonsense.”

Dad frowned, about to say something else.

But at that moment, Jason pushed the door open and returned to the private room.

“There’s a small jewelry vendor outside. Auntie Victoria, do you need anything? I can go with you to take a look.”

I sneered, “Why would you go with her? My dad’s right here. Let my dad go.”

Jason looked annoyed.

“I just thought Uncle David might be bored.”

“You don’t feel bored accompanying someone else’s wife, but my dad would be bored accompanying his own wife?”

Mom couldn't listen anymore.

“Alright, Caleb, watch your tone! I’m not in the mood for jewelry. Let’s just eat, let’s just eat.”