Chapter 214
"Have you lost your mind?" William Johnson Sr. pointed at Alexander Johnson, veins bulging on his forehead. "Amanda Lin is your brother's girlfriend! How could you fall for her advances?"
Sophia Song quickly stepped in front of her son. "Alexander must have been drunk—maybe even drugged by William!" She glared at Alexander. "Tell your father the truth!"
Alexander caught on immediately. "Yes! Someone must have drugged me!"
William Sr. let out a cold laugh.
After decades in the business world, he had seen every trick in the book. But some things, he preferred to pretend not to notice.
"The Johnson family will be ruined by you sooner or later." He rubbed his temples wearily.
Sophia forced a smile. "Alexander may be reckless, but he’s sharp in business."
The butler stepped forward. "Mr. and Mrs. Lin have arrived."
"What about William and Amanda?"
"The young master said they’ll be here in twenty minutes."
William Sr. stormed downstairs with a dark expression. In the hall, Mr. and Mrs. Lin sat fidgeting nervously.
They feared the Johnsons’ retaliation—but secretly hoped to force Alexander into marrying Amanda. Wouldn’t that turn disaster into fortune?
"Mr. Johnson," Mr. Lin said, rubbing his hands together. "About this matter... I have a solution that benefits both sides."
William Sr. raised an eyebrow.
"Why not have the eldest young master marry Amanda?" Mrs. Lin blurted. "It’s the best outcome for both families."
"Dream on!" William Sr. slammed the table and stood.
Just then, William Jr. entered with Amanda.
"Father. Mother." His tone was calm.
Amanda greeted them timidly. Sophia sneered. "How dare you show your face here?"
"Auntie, it was Alexander who threatened me—"
"Bullshit!" Alexander exploded. "Everyone knows you’ve been scheming to become the Johnson family’s daughter-in-law!"
William Jr. scoffed. "How many women have you slept with, brother? If the Song family finds out, your engagement will be called off anyway." He gave Alexander a meaningful look. "Why would I bother setting you up?"