Chapter 16

Ever since the last time Louisa had been nearly choked to death by Ruben, the both of them had become sworn enemies. Ruben froze Louisa's cards and took back all 26 companies, five manors, six mansions, and all other assets. He'd even forced her to return every single piece of jewelry he had ever given her. In the blink of an eye, Louisa lost all of her riches and turned into a poor beggar with debts on her shoulders. She just couldn't accept it, especially since she still had to care for her twins. She tried asking Ruben's parents for help, crying and sobbing as she begged them because she wouldn't be able to raise her kids otherwise. Since Ruben's parents felt sorry for their grandkids, they called him up to try to patch things up between them. "Say, weren't you still doing fine with Louisa a few days ago? How could you treat her like this now? That Estelle's already dead! Are you going to abandon your own children for a dead woman? They're your blood and flesh, for goodness' sak