Chapter 1143


    Alexander had not maintained his position in the Russell family for so many years solely to Hugo’s


    help.


    Having heard what he said, Lily thought about something. “There was something fishy about your


    second and third uncles'' deaths.”


    Both were young when one fell off the cliff and the other drowned. The youngest uncle died after birth,


    while Alex’s father had always been sickly. If it was a single case, it might simply be bad luck, but


    everything seemed too coincidental that a family would suffer so much.


    “It’s fishy, all right.” Alexander nodded as traces of ruthlessness showed in his eyes. “How could so


    many bad things happen to us? Having a long history, the Russells have a huge influence and might


    have been targeted by those who envy us or by our enemies.”


    Probably thinking of something, he did not finish what he was going to say and simply grew solemn.


    Lily pitied her husband and palmed his cheeks. “It hasn’t been easy for you, has it?”


    Besides getting through various internal struggles, the Russell family''s descendants might also get


    hunted down or assassinated by their enemies. Lily could not imagine what her husband had gone


    through since he became the heir in his teen years.


    “Easy or not, it was the past.” He revealed a slight smile as if what he experienced were nothing.


    However, despite his casual reply, Lily knew he must have faced many assassinations and set-ups,


    which was why he always slept lightly and could handle any situation.


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    ‘He wasn’t born with such capabilities. He simply had to grow and be stronger through each


    crisis.’


    Alexander felt awkward seeing Lily’s sympathetic look and softened his gaze as he said warmly, “Hey,


    I’m not as pitiful as you might think. Stop imagining things!”


    “I don’t think you’re pitiful. I just think it hadn''t been easy for grandpa.” Since Alexander did not want to


    talk about it, Lily casually changed the subject.


    Alexander was confused.


    “It must have been hard for him to keep the secret while taking the burden of nurturing you.” Feeling a


    mix of emotions, Lily meant what she said.


    As a father, Hugo also suffered from the loss of his sons. However, he could not allow himself to wallow


    in sadness as he had tofort his wife and take on the burden of caring for the family and nurturing


    the next generation.


    Due to what had happened, he had been much stricter with Alexander. Since Alexander was young,


    Hugo taught his grandson about managing the family business and kickboxing. He even arranged all


    types of assassinations so that Alexander could get used to such a life.


    Of course, Hugo felt sorry for Alexander. However, he had no choice because that was the fate of a


    Russell family descendant.


    Probably because Hugo had raised Alexander as the heir and the family had strengthened its security


    by arranging many bodyguards, not to mention Margaret was constantly around to make sure he was


    okay, Ralph was able to grow up without going through hardships.


    The man enjoyed the family''s wealth without realizing the sacrifices they made to obtain it. It was hard


    to say whether he was fortunate or not.


    “It wasn’t easy for grandpa.” Nodding, Alexander let out a soft sigh. “That’s why I can’t be too mean to


    grandma.”


    He had tried to tolerate Margaret on trivial matters, but what Margaret did shocked and moved him.


    “Yes, I understand.” Lily would soon be a mother and knew better than ever how a parent would feel.


    “We must take good care of grandma from now on.”