Chapter 1545'Damn it! How am I supposed to explain this to Mr. Atherton?'If only she had known better than to step outside for a phone call. She should have always stayed by the mother and daughter's side.Speak of the devil...Before Sonia could even locate Joanne, Edwin came racing to the hospital. His face, usually so playful and carefree, had turned blue with worry and fear. The veins on his forehead bulged with tension.When he arrived at the ward, he found only empty rooms."Where is everyone?" he asked.Sonia hung her head in shame. "I... I came back from my phone call and found that Mrs. Atherton and her daughter were gone. The nurse said they had been discharged.""Discharged?" Edwin fumed. "I told you to protect them around the clock! The billboard nearly smashed them, and you let them leave the hospital?"A wave of oppression washed over Sonia, and she felt even more guilty. "I'll go find them right away.""Wait."Edwin called out to her before she could leave.
Chapter 1546"But I'm remarried now," Joanne said.Jack pondered for a moment and looked reluctant. "It's not like you cared about that marriage contract, and isn't it only valid for three months? In that case, I'll wait for three months, and then I'll give Tail and you a warm home.""I appreciate your kindness, but I can't marry you."Things would not work out, and she would rather break his illusion sooner than later.Jack had no lack of women and even less of beautiful women.His family would never accept a woman like her who had a child and was divorced.It was better not to start than to make everyone awkward later.Jack felt frustrated."Am I that unpopular? I don't think I'm inferior to Edwin.""No, you're a playboy, but not a total jerk," Joanne said seriously. "You can't compare yourself to a man like him."Jack was surprised by her compliment and laughed. Only there was a hint of dismay in his laughter.In the past, he wooed women by just giving them gifts.They
Chapter 1547Edwin bolted upright from the sofa, his fists clenched until they turned white.Joanne had married him, yet Jack still refused to give up."Which hotel is it? How dare they take Jack's order?"…In the five-star hotel.Joanne had only heard Jack mention that he had a surprise for her.When she arrived at the restaurant, she noticed the unusual decorations.Romantic flowers and ribbons adorned the space, and the faint fragrance of blossoms wafted through the air.The waiter led Joanne to the grand hall. At the end of the red carpet stood a tall, handsome figure with his back to her."Mr. Brown, your guest has arrived," the waiter announced, and the man at the end of the carpet slowly turned around.Jack wore his standard gentle smile, holding a large bouquet of fresh roses in his hand. Nestled among the roses was a sparkling diamond ring.Truth be told, he was a little nervous, and his palms were sweating.He had used this cheesy trick to woo women before, but
Chapter 1548Edwin became even more languid and composed upon seeing Jack in a state of agitation and frustration.He casually put his hand into his pocket, and his nonchalant demeanor formed a sharp contrast with Jack's rage."I have a stake in this restaurant. I'm hungry, so I just come and have something to eat."Edwin walked slowly to the dining table by the window and picked up the menu as if he really wanted to order food.Jack's dislike for Edwin had now turned into hatred. "Nonsense! I specifically checked this restaurant, and you have nothing to do with it. Where is the security? Kick him out!"The restaurant manager instantly came over when he heard Jack's roar.He looked uneasy, with sweat pouring down his forehead."Mr. Brown, just five minutes ago, Mr. Atherton bought the biggest shareholder's stock in our restaurant, so... he really is our boss now."Jack immediately flew into a rage, and now he understood Edwin's intention.To ruin his carefully prepared love c
Chapter 1549Although Joanne's face did not show revulsion, her faint frown indicated that Jack's confession of love today was hopeless.The culprit of all this was Edwin.Jack swung his fist toward Edwin again in anger."Edwin, I'll kill you today!"Edwin sneered, took off his suit jacket, and wrestled with Jack.The two punched each other, and the dull sound of fist and flesh colliding could be heard.They fought fiercely in the hall, knocking over a lot of tables, chairs, and benches. Joanne hurriedly asked the staff to separate them.But the two men even hit the staff.Edwin suddenly rolled over, pinned Jack to the ground, held his collar with one hand, and pressed one knee against his abdomen."Who do you think you are? A playboy with countless women outside! You're not qualified to steal my wife. Listen, Joanne and I won't get a divorce. Don't even think about it."Jack's face bled, and he got a black eye, but he was still aggressive."Pooh! You scum, if you hadn't us
Chapter 1550And Tail was just scared. She didn’t get hurt. What could Edwin do? He could only reprimand his father. Joanne didn't care about that. Joanne and Jack got in the car together and left. Edwin mused, 'Even if our marriage is temporary, shouldn't she respect our marriage?' He wanted to ask Joanne the question, but she's already gone. It was unclear whether the billboard incident was due to Harry's order. Edwin was afraid it was, so he didn't dare to be tough with Joanne. Edwin wiped the blood off the corner of his mouth and put on a bitter smile. He picked up his suit from the ground and headed out. Lucas pulled up in front of the restaurant. He was waiting for Edwin, an anxious look on his face. As he was about to call Edwin, Edwin came out with a grim face. "Mr. Atherton?" Lucas asked in surprise, "How did you get hurt?" "I'm fine. Take me to my father's villa." Edwin got into the car and ordered. Lucas was hesitant to tell Edwin what he had
Chapter 1551Joanne broke out in a cold sweat. She could even hear her heart pounding with panic.Just then, a nurse approached, holding a letter."Excuse me, are you Joanne Winters? Someone asked me to give this to you."Joanne snatched the envelope and tore it open.As she read the contents, her vision blurred and she stumbled backward.Her head hit the wall with a thud, causing her to cry out in pain. Her heart twisted with worry.Ada saw Joanne's distress and felt a pang of guilt, distress, and suspicion."Whose letter is this? What does it say?"Ada took the letter from Joanne's hand and read the single sentence inside."Your daughter is in my hands."Ada's face paled. She grabbed the nurse's hand and asked urgently, "Who gave you this letter? Was he holding a little girl? Where is he now?"The nurse didn't know, and Ada's grip on her wrist made her frightened. "He gave me a hundred dollars and asked me to give the letter to Ms. Winters. He was wearing a hat and mask,
Chapter 1552Lying on Harry, the young model was feeding a grape to him with her mouth.The servants were busy cleaning, who had been used to Harry's decadent life. When the doorbell rang, a maid went to open the door.The moment the door opened, she saw two men and two women barge in angrily, getting stunned."You... Who are you? What do you want to do?" the maid said. "Where's Harry?" Joanne asked straightforwardly.The maid became alert and asked back, "Why do you want to meet Mr. Atherton?""Is he not here?" With a hardened face, Joanne gave a threatening vibe.It was the vibe that every mother would emanate when her child was harmed. The vibe consisted of rage and anxiety.Sensing Joanne's unkindness, the maid was highly nervous."Mr. Atherton, he..." Before the maid could finish speaking, Joanne impatiently pushed her away and rushed into the living room.The maid hurriedly called other servants to help while trying to prevent Joanne from breaking in. "Miss, you can