Alex folded his arms behind his back and cocked his head as he stared at his cousin. He couldn’t help but sigh deeply.

Back then, these people were exceptionally respectful to him. They even called him their big brother. However, with the recent events, this clingy cousin was now absolutely disgusted by and insulting him. It was as if she wanted to crush him under her feet.

‘Oh well, since you treat me like trash, why would I hold on to our past relationships?’

He calmly said, “That old man is now paralyzed? Well, that was quick. I guess that’s what we call karma!”

Carol was infuriated. “What did you say? How dare you speak of Grandpa like that? Are you human or just a pest? Since your dad is a pest, then I guess you are one too!”

Alex suddenly raised an arm and slapped Carol across her face. It started swelling up from the impact.

Alex’s expression was cold and his eyes were as sharp as a dagger. “When you were nine, your house was set on fire. The fire became so strong, even yo