Grayson tossed Belle into the car. Then, he got into the driver's seat and drove home.No one spoke on the way there. Grayson kept smoking while Belle seethed in silence. Once home, Belle was about to argue with Grayson when she received a call from Finneas.Suppressing her rage, she answered the call. "Hello, Grandpa."Finneas asked anxiously, "Did Gray and Scott get into a fight again?"Belle's lips moved a little. "Yes."Finneas was furious. "Did those kids not have enough? I bet they'll celebrate it when they finally become the death of us."They keep getting into fights outside, and they're both almost 30, for goodness' sake. How shameless are they?"Belle didn't say anything.Finneas asked, "Were they both hurt?"Belle replied, "They were both injured."Finneas shouted in fury again. He even insulted Scott, so it was obvious that he saw Scott as one of his own."I heard that you were there as well. What started the fight this time?"Belle said sheepishly, "I think i
Grayson decided not to talk about Scott anymore after taking a few puffs of the cigarette. He switched the topic back to Robert."You said you didn't like Robert, but I could see you're very nice toward him. When you saw him for the first time, you kept staring at him!"Belle didn't hide anything today. She said, "That's because I feel like I've seen him somewhere before. He looks like someone I once knew.""Someone you once knew? Didn't you grow up in an uninhabited area in the mountains? Why would there be someone you used to know?"Belle was exasperated. "Can't I get to know people just because I grew up in the mountains?"Grayson fell silent. He suddenly felt jealousy burning in his heart.It was too coincidental for Robert to look like someone Belle used to know."So, is he the person you knew in the past?" Grayson asked.Belle shook her head. "No."Robert didn't know about Lovy, so he couldn't have been that person.When Grayson heard that, he felt a little better. He h
"Can't you just listen to me for once, Belle? Do you think I'd harm you?" Grayson couldn't help saying.Belle replied, "You won't harm me, but your thoughts are weird."She trusted Grayson's character and knew he wouldn't hurt her. But it was also true that his logic was peculiar."You hate Scott, so what does that have to do with Robert? Moreover, you can just steer clear of them, so why would you ask me to do the same? Grayson, what are you thinking? What are you trying to do?"Grayson couldn't explain it himself. He simply didn't like the thought of Belle being with Robert.He couldn't provide a reason, so he decisively gave her an order instead."You can't talk to him because I said so!"Belle was mad. "Who do you think you are? Stop ordering me around!"With that, she angrily went back to the bedroom.Grayson was furious, but he couldn't do anything about Belle.Hence, he directed his anger toward Scott and Robert.He went to the study with a foul expression on his face
Looking at the door, Robert asked, "Who is it?"The door creaked open.Patrick was standing at the entrance.Robert and Scott looked toward him at the same time. Scott hastily grinned, saying, "Patrick? Come on in. Let me hug you."Patrick carefully entered the room. He stared at the injuries on Scott's and Robert's faces for a few seconds. Then, he stuffed the band-aid he was holding into Robert's hand. He dashed away.Robert and Scott were speechless.After Patrick was gone, Scott said, "He quickly gave us a band-aid when he saw that we were injured. He knows stuff in his head but just refuses to talk."Robert frowned slightly, heartache and helplessness written all over his face.Scott continued, "Patrick will be turning seven soon. If he still doesn't speak by then, someone might cause trouble at the birthday banquet."Robert frowned deeply. "No one touches the Strauss family on my watch!""It's not like anyone can touch the Strauss family if they want to. I'm not scared
Rosa was there as well. She said in a small voice, "Belle, how can you talk about Mr. Page like that? You're such a worrisome child."Belle was mad, too. "It's not my fault, anyway. It's all his fault.""He's paying your salary, and you are surviving because of him. Even if he's at fault, you must endure it.""But he has gone too far, and I can't stand it anymore. Moreover, I'm not depending on his money to survive."The people in the secretarial department didn't dare let her into the office. When they saw how impulsive she was, they were even more convinced that she mustn't enter.They took turns convincing her, and it looked like they were coaxing a small child.Belle was young, and she had a straightforward attitude. She also looked extra sweet and pretty.So, the people in the secretarial department liked her very much. They treated her like their daughter or younger sister.But Belle refused to hear a word of it. She insisted on going in to talk to Grayson. Right then, Gr
It was Belle's turn to widen her eyes. The kiss was so sudden that she didn't expect it at all. It caught her by surprise.She was stunned for one second. Then, she hastily let go of Grayson, taking a few steps back.Grayson frowned a little. He looked like he hadn't had enough.A blush was appearing on Belle's face. Frowning, she glared at Grayson. She was both mad and disgusted as she wiped her mouth with all her might. She looked extremely disdainful.Grayson was even more upset when he saw that. He didn't like being treated like some dirty thing.Before he could say anything, Belle was already insulting him."Grayson, you're so shameless! You're a pervert, a good-for-nothing, a beast, and a jerk!"Belle was mad, wiping her mouth as she shouted. All the negative words she could think of were thrown at Grayson. She looked furious.Grayson's expression darkened. As he gazed at Belle's yapping mouth, he not only wanted to kiss it, but he also wanted more!As Belle shouted at h
"You … Do you even know what's on the computer? Do you want me to go bankrupt, and then we'll both be eating ramen noodles every day?""No one's eating ramen noodles with you! Go and eat them yourself!"With that, Belle threatened to flip the desk.Grayson hastily stopped her. "Belle, are you out of your mind?""You're the one out of your mind!" With that, Belle quickly climbed over Grayson's desk, delivering a punch to his chest.The punch hit hard. Grayson felt as if she was punching a hole through his chest.He was about to shout when a huge blow was dealt to his vital spot. He was in so much pain that he hissed.Through gritted teeth, Grayson said, "Belle!"Belle didn't even bother about him as she continued her attacks.She was very mad. She hadn't settled the score with him for what happened last time, and he had kissed her today. Not only that, he also refused to admit his mistakes. He even shouted at her!If there was a way to describe his actions, he could be describ
"What?" Belle widened her eyes and said, "You won't acknowledge it? It's written in black and white in our marriage contract. "Do you need me to show you? You forced me to sign it but won't acknowledge it now? How could you be so shameless, Grayson?" Grayson's expression was stormy. If Belle hadn't brought up the contract, he would have totally forgotten about it! He acted as if he hadn't heard her and said, "Stop making a fuss. Cut all ties with Robert if you don't want to be in the janitorial department. If you want to keep seeing Robert, then go and sweep the floor now!"Grayson let go of Belle and spoke up before she could hit him. "Put your needle away! Don't think you can hurt me with it. How will you explain yourself to my grandfather if you do hurt me? "Are you going to tell him you hurt me because of Robert? You won't just be embarrassing me but also Grandpa if you hook up with other men during our marriage!"Belle was furious but didn't know how to get back at him.