Caleb didn't feel awkward at all. He said as they walked, "I just purchased a painting for my dad, and we're signing the contract now. "Don't worry. She'll be gone soon and won't be disturbing our meeting."Bryce nodded subtly without any emotion.Caleb continued to talk by himself, "That young woman sure is something. She could tell from a distance that the painting was painted by Keith Fox. If I had a vision like her, I would've bid against her and saved some money."Bryce's gaze shifted a little.He had a hunch when he heard about a young woman and a painting.Bryce asked calmly, "Who is this young woman?"Caleb liked to talk, so he said confidently, "She's Winston Sinclair and Trevor Habel's mentee. Not only is she gorgeous, but she's also elegant like a goddess. She's also young. I think she's in her 20s."Bryce was sure at that moment.The young woman Caleb was talking about was Holly.There weren't a lot of women in the antique industry. Instead, there were more elder
"What? She's… She's your woman?" Caleb felt extremely awkward.He wanted to bury himself in the ground badly.He flirted so much that he managed to offend someone. He had never met anyone who embarrassed themselves like he did.Caleb finally realized why Bryce's face was so dark earlier.He was fortunate enough not to be punched in the face by Bryce."I'm sorry, Bryce. I didn't know she was your wife." Caleb was quick-witted, and he quickly changed his tone. "You two are the perfect pair. You're dashing, and she's gorgeous. You're made for each other."Bryce was distracted as he nodded.He could only focus on Holly.His gaze was locked on her face, and he couldn't look away.Seeing how awkward it was, Holly quickly signed the contract.Then, she grabbed the check and stood up. "Please carry on with your meeting. I shall take my leave now and not disturb you further."Caleb could read the room well, and he quickly said, "What's the rush, Mrs. Gabelman? Have a chat with Bryce
"Alright."Bryce had actually assigned two bodyguards to protect Holly in the dark.Although they had gotten a divorce, the hatred the Cott family had for Holly was established. So, Bryce thought it was safer to have someone following her.Holly pulled back her hand from his and said without any emotion, "Goodbye."Bryce's heart was hurting, but he looked calm. "Goodbye."Holly left the room with determination.She called Annie, and they left together.When they got in the car, she transferred a hundred thousand dollars to Annie.She felt bad for making things awkward for Annie."Holly, being able to attend the auction because of you was enough to make me happy. Why did you give me money?"Holly smiled. "You should have it for accompanying me everywhere. Take it as an allowance.""I was bored anyway. After all, we're friends."Holly didn't say anything else.Annie placed one hand on the steering wheel and said, "I have a feeling that you're not seeing me as a friend. It fe
Ron's face contorted in pain, and he yelled with a missing tooth, "It's illegal for you to beat me up!"His mouth was covered in blood, and he was spitting blood as he spoke.He looked even more miserable now.Right after Ron said that, Bryce threw another punch.A loud noise sounded when his fist collided with Ron's face.Ron was in so much pain that his ears started ringing, and he was seeing stars.It felt like his cheekbones were fractured.He covered his hurting face with his handcuffed hands. Then, he glared at Bryce.Kolby reminded Bryce from the side, "Mr. Gabelman, don't hit him in the face. Do it on parts that aren't visible. Otherwise, it'll be hard to answer for it."Bryce nodded slightly. Then, he kicked Ron's thighs.Ron fell to his knees loudly.After that, Bryce grabbed a chair and smashed it on Ron's back.Because of this bastard, James was dead.He caused James' parents to lose their son. James' wife lost her husband, and his child had to grow up without
Bryce bent down to grab Ron's collar and lifted him off the ground. Then, Bryce grabbed Ron's head and smashed it into the wall.A loud noise sounded, and Ron felt great pain and dizziness. The room was spinning around him.Kolby noticed Ron almost couldn't handle it anymore, so he said to Bryce, "That's enough, Mr. Gabelman. He'll be dead if we keep this up."However, Bryce was furious. There was no way he would listen.He grabbed Ron with one hand and threw a punch with his other hand.Ron gasped in pain and couldn't breathe at all.Kolby was getting anxious, and he looked at Tobin, hoping the latter could talk Bryce out of it.Tobin thought about what to say before speaking, "It's time to stop, Mr. Gabelman. Don't hurt your hands."However, Bryce's mind was clouded with rage.It seemed like he didn't even hear Tobin. He continued grabbing Ron's collar and repeatedly bashed the man into the wall. It didn't look like he was planning to stop anytime soon.Bryce wanted to kill
Holly carefully avoided the wounds on Bryce's hand when she held his wrist and left the building.Kolby was stunned.Bryce looked like he was going to end the world earlier. After Holly arrived, all the killing intent on him disappeared without a trace.As expected, nothing was impossible.Tobin glanced at Ron, who was catching his breath on the ground. Then, he apologetically said to Kolby, "Sorry for making things worse for you, Detective Briant."Kolby smiled. "It's fine. Bastards like him deserve to be punished.""Well, I shall take my leave now. Let's keep in touch.""Sure."Just as Tobin was about to leave, Kolby couldn't help saying, "Mrs. Gabelman sure is something else. No matter how hard we tried earlier, Mr. Gabelman just wouldn't listen to us."Tobin smiled bitterly. "Maybe we had to face strength with softness."Kolby felt the same way. "Indeed. Sometimes, we have to let a woman interfere when we can't do our jobs as men."…Holly held Bryce's wrist as they lef
Holly touched Bryce's jaw while smiling. Then, she said dotingly, "I won't break my promise."Bryce held her hand and brought it to his lips to kiss it. Then, he smiled dashingly.It felt like spring had arrived when he smiled.It melted the ice on his cold, handsome face.Holly was in a daze.They said a person would look flawless to their partner.Holly thought Bryce was becoming more and more attractive. He was so charming that her heart was aching.When they returned to Crescent Lane, Bryce held Holly's hand tightly after Tobin alighted the vehicle.He was afraid that she would change her mind and leave him again.Holly found it ridiculous.She was used to seeing him being mature and confident. Holly seldom saw him feeling so insecure like that.Then, they entered the house.When they were taking off their shoes, Bryce bent down to open the shoe cabinet. He wanted to help Holly grab her slippers.However, Holly stopped him. "You're hurt. Let me do it."After they were
Holly stared at the message quietly.A sense of dread permeated her insides.In the two years that Bryce had been paralyzed, she and Arthur hadn't been close. However, Arthur had still respected her.Ever since Bryce's legs got better, Arthur began treating her differently.He didn't think she deserved Bryce anymore.Arthur was an ungrateful old man, just like Priscilla had said.He was the biggest snob on earth.The phone suddenly rang. It was Arthur.Holly calmed herself down and picked it up.Arthur's cold voice sounded through the receiver, "Have you seen my message, Ms. Sinclair?"Holly murmured in response."Since you've taken the money, you should be a good girl and stay away from Bryce. A billion dollars isn't exactly pocket change. It could determine if someone gets to live the rest of their life in peace."Holly smiled to herself. Arthur was discreetly telling her that he would take her life if she disobeyed him.Holly gripped the phone, saying nothing.Arthur