Seeing my displeasure,Emily’s expression also grew somber.“My company’s hiring decisions always rest with my husband. There will be no hiring, and that's the end of it.”
Liam glared at me defiantly,adopting a nonchalant stance and asking smugly, “What standards? Whatever he can do, I can do better! I'm fully capable.”
He tugged at his collar,idly twirling a finger through Emily’s hair as his gaze lingered on her.“Emily,how can you say I’m not good enough if you don’t give me a chance?”

His intentions were painfully obvious.
I hadn’t expected that,in this life,failing to get a job at Emily’s company would lead him to try seducing her.
To flirt with a former poor student in front of me—he sure was bold.
I remained calm,leaning back in my chair with a cold smile.“Cousin,if you want quick cash,try the barber shop.This is my home,not a stage for your antics.”
Emily rubbed her temples.“My company’s not hiring.Just go home.”
To my surprise, tears welled up in Liam's eyes, and his voice trembled.“I only got fired from my last job because I was too good-looking,and my boss was jealous.”

“It’s the holidays,and I’m out of work.I was desperate,that’s why I came to you.”
My aunt grabbed Liam’s hand,looking heartbroken,and shot me a snide glance.“Our Liam’s always been handsome.Some people get jealous—it just shows how insecure they are!”
I nearly laughed in disbelief.“You keep saying I’m jealous,but who’s the one begging me for a job...
I stood,exasperated,and said to everyone,“That’s it for today.Goodbye.”

The other relatives muttered among themselves, some packing leftovers,others slamming chopsticks down.“Unbelievable!James’s parents raised such an ungrateful son!”
“Must be because his parents died early—that’s why he’s so ill-mannered!”
I trembled with rage,pointing at them.“Fine!You won't be getting any more holiday gifts from me! Just go ahead and think of me as the ungrateful wretch you believe I am!”
Upon hearing that I would stop sending gifts, they quickly backtracked. “James, we didn't mean it. We were just trying to give you some good advice, like parents would to their own son.”
I ignored their excuses and called the security guard outside.“Escort them out!”
The guard,shocked at my anger,ushered the reluctant relatives out.
Only my aunt and Liam stayed put,but I had no interest in dealing with them.
As I turned to head upstairs,my aunt grabbed me.“James,you’re just leaving?Aren’t you arranging a room for us?”
I’d forgotten—they’d mentioned staying at my place temporarily before my rebirth,and I’d agreed back then.
I took a deep breath and pointed to the maid’s room near the balcony.“The housekeeper and driver are on holiday for the New Year.You can stay there for two days, find a new place, and then move out.”
Liam’s eyes widened in indignant.“This huge villa,and you’re sticking us in the servant’s room?”
“James,we’re your family,not your staff!This is humiliating!”
I crossed my arms,looking at him.“So,you’re not staying?Great,goodbye.”
Liam cursed under his breath,grabbed their bags,and stormed to the maid’s room.