Female Novel
Chapter 1082
Chapter 1082 He Is The Chairman
At that moment, Autumn returned from the restroom and caught wind of her father’s proclamation. Herface turned bright red, for it felt as if her most guarded secret had been laid bare. She discreetlyglanced at Alex, curious to see his response.
Alex, on the other hand, was completely caught off guard. He had never expected Stefan to use him asan excuse. What started as an entertaining spectacle had unexpectedly entangled him in their familydrama.
Feeling a surge of fear, Stefan worried that he may have angered Alex. Offending someone asinfluential as Alex would undoubtedly spell disaster for him. However, his impulsive statement wasmore of a desperate attempt to counter the obnoxious behavior of the Hernandez family.
As he turned his back on Horace and Wesley, Stefan locked eyes with Alex, silently pleading for thelatter’s assistance. In a hushed tone, he whispered, “Mr. Jefferson, please help me this once. Thisfamily has pushed their luck too far!”
The Jones family was an influential family in Nebula City. Moved by Stefan’s humble plea forassistance, Alex couldn’t turn him down. With a subtle nod, he indicated his willingness to help.
“Stefan, I’ve always thought you’re a smart person. How could you allow Autumn to date someone likehim? He might be handsome, but he looks like a kept man. How can he compare to my son?” Horacesnapped.
As he spoke, he dragged Wesley over and gave him a pat on the back, like a skilled salespersonpromoting a product.
Stefan couldn’t take it any longer, his patience finally wearing thin. Alex was his family’s savior, soStefan wouldn’t allow anyone to talk badly about him.
A thunderous scowl etched itself between Stefan’s brows as he declared in a firm voice, “The man Ihave approved of is an exceptional individual, not someone who can be easily dismissed. Our familieswill not be united through marriage, Horace. If you have any plans in mind, I strongly advise you to giveup on the thought this instant. We’re relatives, so I won’t stoop to your level.”
As Stefan was obviously fuming, Horace knew he couldn’t push his luck any further. Flashing aplacating smile, he guided Stefan back to his seat. “Oh, Stefan. How could you say that? We’rerelatives, so I’m doing this for your own good. I can’t stand aside and watch Autumn marry a uselessman, can I? Look, he doesn’t look like he’ll be successful. There is even a possibility he might abuseAutumn in the future!”
Hearing this, Alex couldn’t hide his displeasure and immediately retorted, “If I am not successful, canyou claim to be successful?”
Horace patted his chest confidently and declared, “Of course! I am a successful businessman inHorington with a net worth of at least one billion! And you, you seem to still be employed by someone,right? Working hard all day will only earn you a measly two to three thousand. You are too poor to be asuitable match for Autumn!”
Horace might be operating a business in Horington, but it wasn’t thriving at all. His net worth mighteven be less than one hundred million, let alone a billion. Clearly, all his earlier claims amounted tonothing but a boast. After all, it wouldn’t hurt to lic.
“Whether or not he is a suitable match for me is for me to decide. I like him, and our relationship hasnothing to do with you. Besides, you don’t even know Alex well. He holds far more influence than youcan possibly imagine,” Autumn retorted indignantly.
She was p*ssed off at the Hernandez family. It was beyond her why her family had such ridiculousrelatives.
Horace’s lips curled into a disdainful smirk, clearly still looking down on Alex. Confused by Autumn’sdefense, he replied, “Autumn, I know you’re a proud young lady, but why would you lie? He clearlyappears penniless. How could he possibly be influential?”
Autumn scowled angrily. She didn’t mind if people looked down on her, but she wouldn’t allow anyoneto look down on Alex. Without hesitation, she decided to reveal the truth to Horace.
“He’s the chairman of Four Seas Corporation who you’ve been dying to meet. Do you get it now?”novelbin