How to tame a Tyrant CEO ( or die trying)

five. Afterward, she had a stepmother who joined the Carter family, who "accidentally" got lost during a shopping trip. A former driver from the Dalton family found her in the orphanage and

om school. They would laugh and eat, even helping her eat more than she usually would. But here, she didn't want to eat more than half a bowl. However, leaving leftovers felt inappropriate, so she ate everything forcing herself to endure.When Elias saw that Lucy was eating reluctantly, he didn't say anything.After dinner, Grayson called Elias to his study, while Amara took Lucy to Elias's room. Although it was Elias's room, it seemed quite desolate since he rarely came back.Amara showed Lucy the room before inviting her to sit on the sofa. She said, "Lucy, Elias is a bit hot-tempered. Please try to understand him."Lucy slightly nodded, responding, "I understand."Gazing at Lucy, Amara hesitated, wanting to ask her about what had transpired between them last night. However, she found it hard to broach the subject. She knew her son's temper and how reckless he could be. She had heard from the housekeeper that her son had brought a woman home, and she was so upset that she felt like having a heart attack. Yet, learning that her son and Lucy had shared a room, she felt both happy and worried; happy that they were together, and worried about how her son would treat Lucy.Observing Lucy's expression, Amara concluded that she did not seem mistreated. Feeling reassured, she patted Lucy's hand and asked her, "Do you know why we wanted you to be our daughter-in-law?"Lucy shook her head; she too was curious about this matter.Amara sighed and continued, "Years ago, Grayson broke off his engagement with your mother, Isabella Dalton, and I've always felt guilty about it. Later, we were expelled from the Anderson Family; penniless. It was your mother who found us, gave us a large sum of money, and helped us to go abroad. That was how we managed to get through those difficult times."After another sigh, she went on, "We've been abroad all these years and thought that a kind-hearted woman like your mother would definitely find happiness. We hadn't inquired about her life until a few months ago when we heard about your mother's circumstances after we returned. It's never been easy for you. Initially, we intended to adopt you, but then Grayson suggested that Elias ought to get married, so..."Lucy nodded in understanding. They wanted to repay her mother's kindness by taking care of her, ta