His Devious Rule

At the Oasis mansion,

Anya expected her son to run up to her but entering inside, she paused looking at Janet, her kids Nick and Jia, her husband, and the Collins family.

Zane, who was sitting next to Elder Collins, jumped off the couch, "Momma…" His cheered-up voice caught everyone's attention.

Instead of hugging her, Zane paused and looked at her face. He was used to her simple look, make up did make her look beautiful but he liked her natural face. However, he politely complimented her like a gentleman, "Momma, you look beautiful."

Kneeling, Anya pulled him into her arms, "Thank you, baby." Seeing him unharmed made her breathe in relief. "Was my baby scared?"

Zane gently tucked her hair that was covering half of her cheek. "No, momma. Zane is brave."

Alvin stood behind them, looking at the little man hiding his displeasure with Anya's makeup. It looks like they had the same taste. He glanced at the two families.

The Collins family might be the only ones who wished well for him all these years, but they never tried to enter his private space. They would wish for him, ask him how he was doing, without forcing themselves on him.

Thus Alvin knew the Wilson family, particularly Janet's husband, brought them to the Oasis to get into his good books, in the name of congratulating him.

Elder Collins met Alvin's eyes and sighed. There was a time Alvin wouldn't have minded calling Mr. Wilson as a father. But they didn't accept him.

All these years, excluding Janet asking about Alvin's whereabouts, the Wilson family was never interested in Alvin. To them, Alvin was just a mistake of Janet and they didn't care about it.

So any fool would understand the motive behind Mr. Wilson's presence and his big fake smile. Elder Collins spoke before Alvin got irritated, "Alvin, Anya, you must be tired, why don't you rest upstairs?"

Anya stood up sensing the oddness in the air. If there were any chances of arguments, she wanted to send her darling son away.

Bernard and his wife softly smiled at them. They knew from a few days that Alvin was opening the company. So they had spoken over a call. If not for Mr. Wilson being over-enthusiastic to meet Alvin, they wouldn't have disturbed Alvin.

Bernard's wife spoke, "Dad is right. Come downstairs for lunch."

However, Mr. Wilson was going up to them with a flower bouquet, "Alvin, Congratulations." He shoved the bouquet into Alvin's hand.

Janet, who had just learned about Skylark, congratulated them, "Congratulations, Alvin, Ms. Owen."

Anya nodded in acceptance and responded on behalf of both, "Thank you." Meanwhile, Alvin looked at the butler who was standing uneasily. The butler quickly took the bouquet away.

Mr. Wilson realized Alvin didn't like their presence. To avoid the awkwardness he started speaking excitedly, "Alvin, I didn't know you were going to settle in Narnia." In reality, he had no idea how huge Alvin's business was. He had no idea the Oasis estate and mansion were so glorious.

Anya expected Wilson to be a very prideful man. Looking at his actions, she realized, that some people bow to money and power. Nevertheless, she pitied Wilson.

Alvin rejected the man who offered him hundreds of million business proposals for ignoring her presence. Whatever Wilson was planning, he was going to get nothing from Alvin.

Alvin helped Anya take off her overcoat as he said to her, "Go, I will join you." Anya wanted to cook for them and spend some time with Zane if he was frightened by whatever had happened.

"Baby, shall we cook together?"

Zane had spoken to her over the call. He had thought they wouldn't cook due to the guests. So he visibly got excited and nodded, "Momma, May I choose the menu?"

Anya agreed, "Check where the aprons are, I will be there in a minute."

When Zane ran in the hallways to the kitchen, Anya's eyes went to the silently sitting teenagers who were trying hard to stay out of her eyes. She asked solemnly, cutting off Wilson, "What are these two doing here?" Those two should be in rehabilitation.

Nicklaus and Jia's backs straightened at Anya's words. Due to their exams, they weren't sent to rehab. Staying away from the radar, they had thought they could escape but their father straight brought them to hell.

Although they had seen their share of luxury, Nicklaus hadn't expected Alvin to live so lavishly. A part of him wanted to get close to Alvin and enjoy this wealth but he wasn't a fool like his father.

Wilson's expression hardened, hearing Anya bring up the drug incident. Janet uneasily responded, "They had exams till yesterday. We will be sending them tomorrow."

Considering it as the future of those two, Anya ignored the Wilsons and met Bernard's wife.

"Sending where?" Elder Collins asked as he sat straight.

Wilson changed the subject before the old man chided them and sent his kids to military rehab, "What are we talking about? We should celebrate Alvin's accomplishments."

Anya went to the kitchen while Alvin crossed his arms and blankly watched Wilson who was over excited and blabbered nonstop.

Why couldn't people let him be with his wife? That was Alvin's concern.

Always seeing Alvin cold and unapproachable, Wilson didn't realize Alvin was silently hearing him for a reason. So he came to the real motive behind his presence.

"Alvin, you have missed out on inviting some of the investors to the party. They are very eager to attend the party. Give me some invitation cards, I will invite them."

Was Alvin a fool?

Alvin clearly knew Wilson wanted to boost his image by showing off he had links with Skylark and holds extra invites.

Janet clenched her teeth. She hadn't expected her husband to be there for business cooperation with Alvin.

Wilson continued taking Alvin's silence as agreement, "By the way, are you planning to invest in the entertainment industry?"

He didn't wait for the response, "I have an amazing project. I'm planning to open an entertainment company to scout new talent and train them. You know beauty isn't the only standard nowadays. Talent is required. We can make a good profit from it."

Alvin unwrapped his arms which Wilson misidentified as Alvin was interested to hear more. So he continued, "Wouldn't it be amazing if we produce the first movie with your mother as the leading character?"

Alvin shoved his hands in the pockets and coldly said, "Mr. Wilson, I don't have a mother. She died right after throwing me away." Alvin bluntly said.

Janet: "…"

Elder Collins and Bernard sighed silently. They were expecting more mean words from Alvin. And stopping him was a bad idea. So they stayed silent.

Wilson thought Alvin was angry at Jane for not accepting him publicly. He laughed awkwardly and added, "Alvin, don't be angry at your mother." He pretended to be thinking, "Since the times have changed, we should also move forward and announce that your mother is Janet."

Everyone's expressions changed excluding Alvin. Janet and Wilson were married for more than two decades. Despite knowing Alvin's presence, Wilson never put any effort to familiarize himself with Alvin. Why is this sudden fondness?

Wilson who gave a quick thought exclaimed, "I have an amazing idea. We will make a blockbuster comeback movie for Janet and announce about you two."

Everyone: "..."