Chapter 72: This Can't Be

Charles could afford the money, no problem. He looked at Alicia and said, “Even if my family went bankrupt, we could still cover that amount...” “Enough! I know what you’re trying to say, but I don’t want to touch a single cent of your family’s dirty money,” Alicia coldly interrupted, cutting off Charles before he could finish. Charles stood there, unable to believe what she had just said. “So, what are you saying? All these years you’ve lived in my house, where has the money gone?” Alicia almost laughed at how ridiculous Charles’ question was. For all the years she’d been married into Charles’ family, she had been using her own savings. Neither his mother nor Charles had ever given her any allowance. In fact, Alicia had been the one covering most of their household expenses from her own pocket. To outsiders, it seemed like Alicia was living the high life—always dressed in designer clothes and carrying luxury bags. And after all, she had married into one of the richest families