Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 1238 Is Stanley Abused

"Could you gift me a Darry Ring? I've heard that such a ring can only be bought once in a lifetime, to be given to the woman one loves the most. Would you consider giving me a ring like that?" Kate asked, her face full of anticipation as she looked at Alex.

Even though Kate married Alex for the benefit of her family, she was still a woman that yearned for romance in her marriage. Who wouldn't want their husband to love them?

"The wedding is about to start. It would be troublesome to order a custom one now. Besides, I've already prepared the wedding ring. A pink diamond worth five million won't be inferior to a Darry Ring," Alex rejected her outright.

If he wanted to buy it then, there was still time. However, deep down, Alex knew he could never truly love the woman in front of him. He would only be deceiving himself by giving her such a diamond ring. Kate felt a bit disheartened. A fleeting glint of resentment toward Alex flashed across her eyes but disappeared as quickly as it came.

"Alright, it seems it might be too late to do it now. I'm sorry for making a fuss about it." Kate gave herself an out. Not wanting to stay there and embarrass herself further, she turned around to leave and change into her wedding dress.

The wedding wasn't heavily attended, with only those familiar with Alex showing up. Most of them were business associates who came specifically to curry favor with him.

Within a year, two weddings were held. The many women who admired Alex inevitably felt heartbroken a second time. However, there was nothing they could do, as Alex was just too outstanding. Even though he was married, they simply couldn't let him go.

Heather had also arrived at the wedding venue. After all, Kate had sent her an invitation. If she didn't show up, it would mean she still hadn't moved on, something she didn't want to admit in front of Kate.

The wedding proceeded in an orderly manner with everything going on smoothly. Watching all this from below, Maria, the housekeeper of the Jefferson family, let out a sigh. She said, "In the end, Mr. Jefferson married that woman still! Stanley is bound to face a lot of hardship in the future. Who knows, he might even fall victim to that woman one day. Why can't Mr. Jefferson see through her facade?"

Maria Huang spoke in a soft voice. With loud music playing in the background, no one would hear what she was saying.

However, as a martial artist, Alex's senses were beyond that of ordinary people. Coupled with the fact that he was a Grandmaster, he heard everything she said clearly.

Who else can Mrs. Walker be talking about, if not Kate? I know Kate is someone cunning, but she has been quite good to Stanley. Could it be that she has done something to Stanley behind my back? If that really is the case, Stanley would surely have told me. I had even asked Stanley about it before. Could it be that there's something I don't know about?

At that moment, the pastor beside Alex asked, "Mr. Jefferson, do you take Miss Kate Sutton as your wife? In sickness or in health; in poverty or in wealth, will you stay by her side and never abandon her?" Alex didn't respond to the pastor's words. Instead, he turns to Kate and asked with a probing gaze, "Have you done something to Stanley? Speak up now. If you don't clear the air, there's no need for this marriage to continue."

Kate hadn't expected Alex to pose such a question to her under such circumstances. Weren't things fine before? Why does he suddenly seem like a different person? Could it be that he found out? The more Kate thought about it, the more confused she felt. Logically, Alex couldn't possibly have known. He must be trying to tease me, which means that I have to be even more careful not to give myself away.

"Alex, we are getting married now. What are you babbling about in front of so many people? I've always treated Stanley as if he were my own son. How could I possibly have abused him?" Kate defended herself.

"Did I say that you're abusing Stanley?" Alex coldly stared at Kate as if he was trying to see through her.

Kate's heart skipped a beat, inwardly cursing her slip of the tongue. Despite knowing that Alex was still teasing her, she had inadvertently let something slip.