Alma thought Nathan would get upset, humiliated, or even regret his past decisions.
However, never in her wildest dreams did she think Nathan would keep his cool.
Even when the hotel staff derided him, he remained unfazed.
After hearing Nathan's cool reply, Alma realized she had failed to provoke him.
She was utterly frustrated by his reaction.
Never mind if Nathan is still wealthy His family had chased him out ages ago. Look at his miserable self How dare he pretend to be calm in front of me?
As Alma failed to anger Nathan, she changed her target to Kylie.
She thought Kylie was Nathan's wife.
Giving Kylie the once-over, Alma scoffed inwardly. Only naive young girls like her would be tricked by Nathan. Those who are more experienced wouldn't have married someone poor like Nathan.
She greeted Kylie. “You must be Nathan's wife. Hello, Mrs. Cross.”
Nathan was taken aback by her sudden greeting.
Blushing, Kylie hurriedly denied it. “No, he's my cousin-in-law.
Oh? She isn't Nathan's wife?Tsk, I knew it. He can only afford to buy Marlboro now. There's no way someone as pretty as this young lady would marry him!
Alma concluded Nathan's wife must be an ugly hag.
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