Sylvester saw Eric was there, so he smiled at Sylvia and said, "Your husband is here, so I'll leave the two of you alone. Make time to bring him back for a meal. Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, and Dad are concerned about this matter."Sylvia pouted. She never expected Eric would show up at the building and wait for her."Let's go home," said Sylvia, hopping on the passenger seat.Eric glanced at Sylvester before getting into the car."Have you eaten?" asked Eric. He realized he had asked a stupid question.Sylvia shook her head quietly in response."Is something bothering you?" asked Eric."You don't have to pay attention to my messages and come pick me up at the office next time," replied Sylvia.Eric sneered and said, "What's wrong with picking you up from the office?"Sylvia glanced at Eric. "According to the agreement, it's clearly stated that we won't interfere with each other's life. What you did was against the rules."Eric was stunned. "This is ridiculous. You're being overbe
"What's wrong, Elly?" asked Eric.Elly looked at Mrs. Johnson and her boys before saying, "Let's talk outside."In the hallway, Elly said, "Craig didn't come home last night. Who would pull an all-nighter for work?"Eric furrowed his brow.Elly then added, "I consulted a few lawyers on the Internet last night. If Craig and I get divorced, half of the house and his savings are mine. But I'm afraid I won't be able to get custody of the boys because I don't have a job now.""Elly, it's just a speculation, so why are you thinking about this? Don't plant the seed of getting a divorce without evidence," said Eric.Elly smiled bitterly. "A woman's sixth sense is always right. Based on Craig's actions for the past six months, he likely has another woman. It's just that I haven't gotten any evidence."Eric let out a sigh. It would not be easy to gather evidence of Craig's infidelity. Moreover, he hoped Craig and Elly would live a good life together. After all, it would be hard on Cody an
Andy stayed at the hospital and had a meal before he left at noon. Eric glanced at the parking lot after Andy had left and realized the business minivan was still there. It seemed like Sylvia had been sitting in the business minivan until noon.Eric thought Sylvia might glance over, but she did not. He quickly dismissed his thoughts and returned to the ward. Cody and Max were taking a nap, so Mrs. Johnson had also gone to get some rest."You are going to start your own company?" asked Elly.It was worth a shot with Andy's connections and Eric's expertise.Eric nodded and said, "Yes, I plan to start my own company. Finding a job is difficult since the industry is going through layoffs now. Moreover, it is an unspoken rule in this industry that people in our line of work will be eliminated at the age of 35. I'm nearly 30, so why not start my own company instead?"Elly sighed and said, "I wish I could help you."She felt helpless and awful for not being able to support Eric financia
Irvin continued. "Eric, let's have a meal together this afternoon to express my gratitude. Please don't refuse."Eric thought for a moment and replied, "Alright."Hearing Eric's agreement, Irvin smiled broadly."I'll pick you up at 5:00 p.m. Please ask your wife to join us as well," Irvin said.Eric scratched his head and said, "I'm not sure if she's available. She's been working overtime for the past two days."Knowing that Irvin would persist if he declined, Eric tried to find a solution."That's alright," Irvin said. "If she's available, ask her to join us. If not, I'll find another time to treat her."-Afternoon arrived, and Eric messaged Sylvia to ask if she wanted to join them for dinner. As expected, Sylvia replied that she didn't have the time. Eric wouldn't have asked Sylvia to join if Irvin hadn't mentioned it. He would have simply informed her that he would be eating out.Initially, Eric thought Irvin might have some influence, but he didn't expect him to have such
Irvin chuckled and said, "Then Uncle Eric it is! I treat Eric like a brother, so it'd be inappropriate to change it now."Eric felt a bit awkward and uncomfortable with Irvin's enthusiasm.Soon, the dishes Irvin had ordered were delivered to the table, along with Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon.Eric's unease grew as he saw the table filled with expensive food and liquor. "Mr. Irvin, this is too extravagant!""Ah, it's nothing." Irvin waved his hand. "Let's eat and chat leisurely. Keith, pour us some liquor."Keith didn't refuse. Irvin had told him about how Eric had saved his grandfather, so he felt it was only right to offer a toast. After a few rounds of bourbon, Eric and Irvin started getting tipsy.Misty couldn't bear the atmosphere and left the restaurant. As she walked out, she spotted Brook leaning against a street lamp, smoking a cigarette."Misty!" Brook was delighted to see her and quickly discarded the cigarette, trotting over."Finished eating?" he asked
"Irvin Sonnex," Eric replied.Sylvia was inwardly shocked by the revelation.It seemed that Brook wasn't mistaken. Eric had indeed had dinner with Irvin Sonnex. How fortunate he was!"Do you have a close relationship with Irvin Sonnex?" Sylvia asked, seeking further clarification.Feeling somewhat constrained, Eric replied, "Big Bro was very enthusiastic and insistent. He wanted us to become sworn brothers, and I couldn't refuse him. So, I'm unsure if we have a good relationship.""Big Bro?" Sylvia was taken aback. "You refer to Irvin Sonnex as Big Bro!?""That's correct!" Eric nodded.Sylvia facepalmed in disbelief. "Oh my goodness!"She had mistakenly assumed that Eric was referring to Keith Sonnex."Are you finished with your questions? Can I go to sleep now?" Eric inquired.Sylvia waved her hand dismissively and said, "Go ahead. Just remember that if you end up vomiting on the bed, you'll have to clean it up yourself!"Eric chuckled and stumbled back to his room.Once E
Upon waking up early in the morning, Eric felt a slight headache but was relieved to find himself in his own room.Sylvia had also gotten out of bed, but there were dark circles beneath her eyes.Seeing Sylvia, Eric felt a bit awkward and asked, "I-I didn't do anything inappropriate last night, did I?"Sylvia pursed her lips and replied, "I don't think you have the guts for that."Eric scratched his head and said, "Well, I'm glad to hear that.""Do you remember why you drank so much last night?" Sylvia inquired.Sylvia was worried that Eric might have forgotten that he had become sworn brothers with Irvin. The fact that Eric had borrowed $15,000 from her indicated that his family background was not great. With Irvin as his support, Eric might be able to achieve great things.Eric smiled and replied, "Of course, I remember. I had dinner with Irvin Sonnex, and we became sworn brothers. Actually, I feel a bit embarrassed about it."Sylvia chuckled lightly. "Don't be embarrassed. I
In the private ward of the Sonnex family.Misty said, "Dad, you need to be more cautious. I think Eric has ulterior motives in approaching you."Irvin chuckled and replied, "Misty, stop calling him Eric. It's Uncle Eric! Why are you thinking such negative thoughts?"Misty pouted. "So you think I'm being petty...""You believe I made a mistake this time and assumed that Eric has hidden intentions. How about we make a bet?" Irvin suggested."Alright! What's the bet and the stakes?" Misty asked eagerly.Irvin smiled and explained, "It's simple. If Eric is really approaching me with intentions, he will show up frequently. But based on my understanding of him, he's unlikely to ask me for any favors. To make it fair, I won't seek him out, either."Let's set a 10-day limit. If he asks me for a favor within that time, I'll consider it a loss. If I lose, you don't have to address him as uncle, and I'll avoid him in the future. However, if I win, you won't interact with Brook Williams any