His Lordship Alexander Kane

Chapter 0043 Susanne supported Patrick as they soaked up the sun in a small square at Belmont Hills. However, plenty of neighbors were around, pointing and gossiping about them.

“Wow, Susanne! You're finally out today!” Betty, a woman about Susanne’s age, smirked and spoke with a hint of sarcasm. “I heard your son-in-law is back. Is he staying with you?”

Susanne snorted and could not be bothered to engage with Betty, simply replying, “What does it matter to you? You have no idea how amazing he is!”

Deep down, though, Susanne’s heart was beating fast. Alexander exceeded her expectations lately, and it left her slightly uneasy.

Where did all his money cfrom? Was he up to something illegal or unethical? Thus, she decided not to argue back, afraid of making things worse and causing trouble for Amber and Alexander. “Let's go home!” The displeased Patrick pulled Susanne to her feet.

“Leaving already? Marriage is such an important thing, and he’s not even throwing a wedding celebration? Why don’t you host a banquet or something?” teased Betty mockingly, completely unfazed. “Oh, what is he doing now again? After being gone for so many years, where’s he working? Does he have a good job?”

Susanne, not in the mood to argue with Betty, snapped, “It’s none of your business!” Betty chose to ignore her and chuckled mischievously. “Why so serious, Susanne? You think it’s embarrassing too, don’t you?”

Betty was clearly looking for trouble. Neighbors like her could not stand to see others do well. In all of Belmont Hills, Betty was the best at wagging her tongue.

Susanne was furious and glared at Betty.

“Oh, why are you still glaring at me? No matter what you do, you can’t change the fact that you have a worthless son-in-law!” Susanne said no more, and she turned to leave.

“Wait! Don’t go! When Amber gets divorced, I'll introduce her to a nice young man!”

Betty felt smug as she stared at Susanne’s retreating form.

The sound of a roaring engine rumbled through the air. A sleek, elegant red Porsche pulled up right in front of Betty.

The car shone brilliantly in the sunlight, and the reflection from its bodywork was almost blinding.

Betty could not believe her eyes when she saw Alexander and Amber getting out of the car!

“Mom, we're back,” Amber called out when she saw Susanne.

“Oh, it's Amber! | thought my eyes were playing tricks on me!” Betty remarked with a mocking smile. “Who lent you their car? You better

return it quickly. You can’t afford to damage it.”

Betty recognized that it was a Porsche. After all, one of her relatives who got a sizable settlement for their demolished house owned one, too. She knew that it cost millions to get the car, including all of its paperwork. With Amber's salary, she could not possibly afford it!

Amber was taken aback, unsure of how to respond.

“It's a gift fromto Amber,” Alexander stated nonchalantly.

Betty was utterly dumbfounded.

Alexander bought it? Did he not just return a few days ago?

Moreover, she overheard that money had been so tight for him that he could not even afford to eat!

“Alex bought it because he thought commuting to work with my electric vehicle was unsafe,” Amber added softly.

Betty remained in a state of shock, completely stunned when she heard that Alexander had bought such an expensive car for Amber just

+15 BONUS He was supposed to be a worthless man without a job! Where did all this money cfrom, then?! “What were you discussing with my mom, ma’am?” Alexander narrowed his eyes.

“N-Nothing! Just small talk. I-I'll go make dinner now.” The flustered Betty hastily left. The words she said to Susanne seemed like slaps

to her own face instead.

Susanne gloated and shouted, “Leaving so soon? Let's chat smore!”

Betty ran off quickly.

Susanne sighed in relief. Nonetheless, it felt like a dream when she stared at Alexander and Amber. Alexander had not only bought a car for Amber but also organized such a grand event for Olivia.

What secrets did he hold?

Patrick waved his hand dismissively. If Alexander had not cwith the Porsche, Betty might have given him a heart attack. Susanne seemed like she wanted to say something more, but she ultimately shook her head and led Patrick back home. “Did you intentionally make Auntie Betty mad?” Amber whispered, giggling.

“None of that matters now. Let’s head back and have dinner; I’m starving.” Alexander patted his stomach, smiling.

With his exceptional vision, he had seen Betty taunting Susanne and her sneer from a distance. Thus, he drove the car over to help

Susanne from the situation. He would not let anyone bully his wife and mother-in-law. Once they were seated at the dinner table, Alexander indulged himself heartily.

Despite five years of military service both at hand abroad, during which he had eaten insects to avoid hunger in desolate territories and feasted on a million—dollar whole bluefin tuna at a Michelin-starred restaurant, he never had a home-cooked meal.

Susanne was an excellent cook, and the homely dishes she prepared perfectly matched his tastes. Alexander’s eating style was not particularly elegant as he happily dug in his meal.

Susanne observed him and was both surprised and slightly conflicted. Even though she hated to admit it, he was, after all, her son-in-law. She believed he must have suffered a lot in the five years he was away from home.

Patrick, who had been quietly eating, could not hold back anymore and broke the silence, “Alex, | think it’s twe talked about what happened. How did you get to know your friends at the birthday party? They’re powerful figures in Wynerva!”

Alexander smiled and replied, “Oh, that? Well, | saved a comrade’s life on the battlefield stago. Later, he climbed the ranks and gained a high position. When he learned of my return, he contacted sinfluential figures on this side.”