Chapter 18

Alexander stared at Charles in disbelief, trying to figure out if he was really serious. Ever since he brought up the divorce, every time he ran into Eira, she was with some billionaire guy, making it clear she looked down on the Brooks family's wealth. If that's not being a gold-digger, then what is? Alexander curled his lips. "Eira's tricks might've fooled you guys, but not me." Charles snorted, practically laughing out of frustration. "Then tell me, what the hell did Sophia do to mess with your head this bad? You almost died back then, and she chose playing a piano competition over checking on you!" "To her, you're not even worth more than her piano!" Alexander shut his eyes for a moment. "She explained that to me later. Said she didn't even know how serious my injuries were. Plus, she lost her phone, so she couldn't reach me." Charles looked like he was about to explode. "And you actually bought that crap?" He shook his head and gave his grandson a disappointed look. "For the past