Chapter 611

Now, the Diamonde family was struggling, and without the support of their old connections and the Wilson family, they might halt their status among the elite.

Ernesto couldn’t believe Alice would consider divorcing the Wilson family, as it would mean losing Ronald’s support. Does the thing would let that happen? he thought, furious.

He told Alice firmly, “No matter what occurs, even if Ronald can’t stand you anymore, you need to stay with the Wilson family no matter what! You can’t just leave them!”

Alice looked down, and Carmen, who was sitting next to her, stayed quiet, still feeling the pain from Trevor’s outburst earlier.

Trevor’s meltdown not only made Carmen resent Aubree more but also taught her a harsh lesson: she didn’t hold much value in the Wilson family. If she left, she would lose even more.

Thinking of this, Carmen wrapped her arms around Alice gently and said, “Mom, I know you care about me and love me, but I don’t want to see you and Dad fighting because of me.”

Alice sighed and replied, “I won’t let it happen again. I was just too hasty this time.”

She was trying to reassure Ernesto that things would be okay.

“I’ll go home today and cook dinner myself. I’ll make sure Ronald comes home early,” Alice promised.

This seemed to calm Ernesto down. He looked at Alice–she was his sister, and even without the bond of family, he saw she was still a beautiful woman. Ronald genuinely cared for her. Sure, their feelings had changed a bit over the years, but as long as Alice was willing to compromise, he believed any man, including Ronald, would eventually forgive and forget.

“That’s more like it. No couple should go to bed angry,” Ernesto said with a grin.

Alice quietly clenched her hand on her knee, saying nothing. What had happened to her no longer mattered–so long as Carmen was safe and well, nothing else in the world was important anymore.

“I’ve got something to take care of. I know you didn’t come to Rithol City just to see me. If there’s something you want to discuss with Carmen, I’ll give you two some privacy,” Alice said tactfully, then left.

Once she was gone, Carmen confessed immediately. “Uncle, I couldn’t secure the Ridgehaven Town project.”

Ernesto hadn’t expected her to pull it off. His plan had been for Carmen to ride on Bryan’s coattails and, if she got lucky, maybe even take the credit for herself.

What he hadn’t anticipated was Carmen being foolish enough to strike a deal with the devil. Every single member of the Turner family was cunning. Alvin had managed to carve out his territory at Turner Group in no time–he was not someone to be underestimated.

Even Ernesto would have to be cautious if he were ever to face off against Alvin. Yet Carmen had agreed to everything Alvin said without a second thought.

“Let this be a lesson to you, Carmen. You need to understand that businesspeople care about profit above all else. Feelings are just tools for personal gain,” Ernesto said.

Carmen clenched her teeth. She never imagined Alvin would use her in this way, not after all the trust she had placed in him.

“It won’t happen again, Uncle. You’re right–once I climb high enough, even the Turner family won’t matter to me. And Alvin won’t be anything special either,” Carmen said.