Chapter 195

Jacob dared not plead for Neve, nor did he even have the courage to look at her, standing silently with his head bowed.

"Shut up and apologize to Mr. Fitzgerald right now!" he barked

Neve was dumbfounded, never expecting Jacob to abandon her. Meanwhile, Kennedy's bodyguards had already pinned her firmly to a bench.

One of the guards stood to the side holding a whip, as if ready to administer punishment.

"What are you doing? What do you want?!" Neve was genuinely frightened now, shouting and struggling to free herself. But she was held tightly and could only await her fate.

Kennedy glared at her before entering Leah's room.

Brianna was both excited and awestruck to see Kennedy. "Mr. Fitzgerald, you're here."

Kennedy's arrival seemed to bring a glimmer of hope to the situation.

Brianna helped Leah up, settling her by the bedside.

"Kennedy, how did this even reach you?" Leah felt ashamed. This was a family matter, and airing dirty laundry in public was shameful. Leah still cared