Ex-husband’s Regret (Ryan and Charlotte) novel Chapter 485

Chapter 485 

Chapter 485 

Perhaps it was because life had been unusually smooth recently. 

When he mentioned Ryan, I was momentarily dazed, feeling as if it were a distant memory. These days, the Charlotte who was mired in pain and struggle seemed like a different person. 

Frank pinched my cheek. “What are you daydreaming about?” 

“Nothing.” I shook my head, unable to pinpoint my exact feelings, and followed his lead, asking, “What does this matter have anything to do with Ryan?” 

I was somewhat aware of Ryan’s influence spreading into Jeswood. His help to Frank was beyond my expectations, but it seemed somewhat anticipated. 

He had never been a truly bad person. In fact, he could be considered a good person–good boss, good grandson, good adopted son, good half–brother… but he was not a good husband. 

Only I was left hurt in a world where everything seemed to fall into place. 

After finishing his meal, Frank acted casually but with clear signs of his upbringing. He took a napkin and said frankly, “It’s a bit complicated. In simple terms, Ryan helped me out by temporarily disrupting Luke’s plans to support Lucas’s rise.” 

“So, Luke…” 

I followed his words and said, “Your dad won’t make things difficult for you in the short term?” 

“You could say that.” 

Frank raised an eyebrow, a trace of coldness in his eyes, “He married my mother for profit. Two years ago, he suppressed me to support Lucas to hold onto his power. What he wants is not a son but a puppet.” 

Hearing this, I felt a pang of sympathy, though it wasn’t surprising. In these powerful families, after the Struggle for power, paternal affection often becomes pitifully scarce. 

Luke was the sole heir to the Smith family, taking over the family business as expected. He had enjoyed the pleasures brought by money and power, but he was growing old. The Smith family needed new leadership. 

As for Frank, he was the only legitimate successor. His illegitimate children couldn’t even be listed in the family tree, let alone inherit anything. 

Once Frank gained power, it was impossible for Luke to continue living as before. After all, whoever held power would be the real authority. 

The father–son relationship was a farce for Luke. Frank could easily list his illegitimate children. That’s why Luke put so much effort into supporting Lucas, an illegitimate son with no legitimate claim. Compared to Frank, Lucas had to rely on him and thus acted more like a filial son, being obedient. 

I held Frank’s large hand. “Frank, no matter what, I only wish for your safety. If one day your dad and Lucas comes back, don’t confront them head–on. Even if you give up the Smith family’s power, we can still live well.” 

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Chapter 485 

I spoke with a tone of promise, “And your mother and Megan will also be fine.” 

I didn’t worry about Sir and Madam Smith. Regardless of who held power, they could enjoy their old age peacefully,