Mr. CEO, You're Just A Substitute novel Chapter 48

The black car slowly stopped in front of the Pearson residence. Filip got out of the car, raised his hand, and rang the doorbell.

Soon, someone inside the villa came out.

Steward was pleased to see Filip, "Mr. Pearson!"

Filip was in a bad mood.

He nodded and went into the villa.

It was dinner time for the Pearson family.

When Filip went up to the second floor, Frances was having dinner.

Martha saw Filip first, "Old lady, Mr. Pearson is back."

Frances stopped eating. She turned her head to look at Filip who had come over. "Eat first."

Filip nodded and went to the bathroom to wash his hands.

The Pearson family had a strict table manner, but it did not include "No speak on the table."

If it was in the past, Frances would have asked about what Filip was up to recently.

But today, Frances didn't say a word. They ate in silence. The atmosphere was weird. Martha on the side felt a little embarrassed.

After eating, Frances got up and sat down on the couch.

Martha made tea. Filip sat on the side and started the conversation. "Grandma."

Frances snorted, "You still remember I'm your grandmother."

Filip pursed his lips, lowered his head slightly, and did not speak.

Frances looked at him and put down the teacup. "I never interfered with your affairs, when you and Starry were married, although I was dissatisfied with Starry's identity, I did not stop you."

"You are the only child of the Pearson family. You have to take up the burden even if you don't want to. I only hope you can marry someone you love and live a peaceful life. That was why I accepted Starry."

"I was angry that you divorced Starry, but I didn't stop you. Starry treated you very well in the past five years, I can see it. I felt your divorce was a pity but I didn't really force you to do anything! But now, look at what Lucia is doing! She hadn't even married you yet, yet the reputation of the Pearson family had already been ruined by her!"

"I feel so sorry for Starry. She married you for five years yet got nothing but blame. Where did you learn those dirty tricks?"

Frances was really angry after seeing the news online. It was not only because she felt sorry for Starry.

The outsiders might think that Lucia was despicable.

But those inside of the circle might blame it on the Pearson family.

Lucia bullied Filip's fiancée so brazenly, yet Filip just looked at it coldly without doing anything. That was an acquiescence.

Starry didn't do anything wrong in the past five years. She always appeared as an elegant lady. She didn't even say one bad word about us after the divorce. Yet she was treated unfairly.

Rich families all cherished their reputations. Some only care about reputation. But the Pearson family had always been upright.

Now, Frances had received several ill-intentioned phone calls today because of Lucia. She had reasons to be angry.

Filip looked at Frances, "Grandma, I'm not with Lucia."

He said, paused, and then added, "I won't be with her."