Mavis noticed Isabelle approaching too, which caused her to frown.The scene of Isabelle mocking and humiliating her in the courtyard that day was still vivid in her mind. Moreover, there had always been disputes among the prominent families.She and Isabelle had never gotten along, and she couldn't figure out what Isabelle wanted now.While Mavis was deep in thought, Isabelle had already strutted over in her high heels. She was dressed in a diamond-embellished hollowed-out strap dress that left her shoulders bare. Her long, wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders, and she carried a white handbag. From head to toe, she exuded a distinguished elegance.Mavis' frown deepened. As their gazes met, a subtle tension seemed to fill the air.Mavis stayed silent, while Isabelle's beautiful eyes sparkled. She smiled warmly and greeted, "Ms. Jefferson, how have you been lately?"Mavis smiled slightly and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Ms. Barton. I've been doing very well."Isabelle
Timothy casually lit a cigarette. After a moment of silence, he smiled faintly and comforted Mavis. "Don't be so pessimistic. The outcome hasn't been decided yet. Don't worry. I have a feeling that this order will be yours."Mavis was stunned and looked at Timothy skeptically. "Why do you say that?"Timothy grinned cheekily and replied, "It is because your husband is blessed with good luck. If I say this order will be yours, it will definitely be yours."Mavis rolled her eyes. She had thought Timothy would say something of some value, but it turned out to be another instance of his unfounded rambling.She sighed softly, feeling a bit sorrowful inside. Other women found reliable men who could lend a hand when they were in trouble. But why did she end up with someone like him?While Mavis was lost in thought and dismayed, she didn't notice some "waiters" gradually closing in around her.But of course, their subtle movements didn't go unnoticed by Timothy.In recent years, Timothy
The man who kicked Timothy's leg felt as if he had kicked a steel beam. Timothy remained unfazed and unaffected. He, on the other hand, was in excruciating pain!The two men immediately sensed that something was wrong. Just then, a sinister laugh rang out."Having fun?"Their hearts missed a beat as they turned to look at Timothy, only to meet his cold and piercing gaze. They instantly felt an ominous sense of danger and tried to retreat, but Timothy's hands shot out like a vice and grabbed both of them by the throats. He lifted them up and smashed them onto the table full of wine and various food.The table was overturned, and the sound of bottles and dishes shattering rang out as the floor was instantly covered in broken glass and tableware. The loud noise immediately drew the attention of most people in the hall. Many pairs of eyes turned toward the commotion.The rest of Cassian's men exchanged glances, stunned by the scene before them. None of them had expected Timothy to
The woman who arrived was none other than Hannah Simpson, Zack's secretary. She was one of the highest-ranking figures in the Lormford Chamber of Commerce, second only to Zack himself.When Mavis saw Hannah's arrival, her expression turned into one of fright. She quickly pushed through the crowd and hurried over to Timothy. "You should leave now!" she whispered urgently.Timothy glanced at Mavis, confused. "Why should I leave?"Mavis was so anxious that she stomped her foot. "Don't ask so many questions! Just go when I tell you to! "Hannah is the secretary to the president of the Lormford Chamber of Commerce. She has an odd temper and can't tolerate the slightest flaw. Since you made such a mess here, she'll definitely come after you!"Timothy snorted coldly. "I wasn't the one causing trouble, so why would she come after me? I'm not leaving. I'd like to see what she'd do to me.""Timothy!" Mavis' chest heaved up and down out of sheer anger. She bit her lip and was almost on th
Cassian thought he would have the last laugh.This was Hannah Simpson, and she was the secretary to Zack Larson, the president of the Lormford Chamber of Commerce. So, she practically represented Zack himself.If she decided to make things difficult for Timothy, Mavis' presence wouldn't change a thing. Even if Timothy wasn't severely punished for the commotion, he would undoubtedly have a miserable outcome.Cassian looked at Timothy with malicious glee, his smile cold and sinister as he scorned inwardly, "Timothy, let's see how you'll embarrass yourself later!"He and a group of people hurriedly followed behind, eager to watch Timothy's humiliation unfold.Mavis' face paled as Hannah approached. Her heart sank to her stomach. She thought that everything was over—Hannah was coming after Timothy and holding him responsible.She glanced at Timothy and said in a trembling voice, "You need to leave now. Hannah is coming over."Timothy rolled his eyes and responded indifferently, "So
"Shut up!" Hannah scolded and raised her hand to slap Cassian across the face.The crisp sound silenced the entire banquet hall. Everyone stared in shock, including Mavis, who was utterly stunned.Cassian held his face and stared blankly back at Hannah. "Ms. Simpson… Why did you hit me?"Hannah looked at him coldly, her tone icy. "Because you don't know your place!"As soon as she finished speaking, she glanced at Timothy. A fleeting trace of respect flashed in her eyes.Without showing any emotion, Hannah looked around at the shocked onlookers and said calmly,"This gentleman just said it wasn't him causing trouble—I believe him. It's obvious that a group of men tried to gang up on him. They deserved to be beaten up."Mavis was completely taken aback. She hadn't expected such a turn of events.Amidst the crowd, Isabelle's eyes also widened in astonishment. Just a moment ago, she thought Timothy would be in deep trouble. But now, not only did Hannah choose to believe him, but sh
The car veered sharply due to Timothy's interference, and at that exact moment, the person in the vehicle behind them pulled the trigger.A dark silencer-equipped gun spat out a bullet, which cut through the air, leaving a white trail as it whooshed forward, followed by a loud bang.The bullet didn't hit Mavis. Instead, it shattered the side mirror on her side.Mavis jolted in shock and finally realized what was happening. She caught sight of the gun barrel behind them and instantly turned pale with fear. Her hands trembled, causing the car to swerve unsteadily.Timothy's expression turned serious. When he saw that the person behind them was about to pull the trigger again, he didn't hesitate for a second. In an instant, he scooped Mavis up and placed her on his lap. In the blink of an eye, he switched places and got into the driver's seat. He yanked the steering wheel hard, causing the next bullet to miss its mark as well.Mavis watched in wide-eyed terror at everything that wa
"Who is Larry?" Timothy asked.The man opened his mouth, life rapidly draining from his body. His pupils slowly lost focus. "Larry Babcock… He's… the boss of Blackgeld… I've told you everything… Save me…"Timothy nodded. Then, he broke into a grin. "Sorry, I can't save you. But I can give you a quick death."He patted the man's face, which was now filled with despair and fear. In the next moment, he stood up and stomped hard on his neck.A sickening crack echoed, followed by a faint mist of blood that dissipated into the air.Timothy then kicked the fuel tank cover, breaking it open. Gasoline began to spill everywhere. He took out a lighter and tossed it onto the car—flames instantly engulfed everything.After that was done, Timothy got back into his car and drove away.As he sped down the highway, Mavis slowly opened her eyes. At first, she was in a daze, but in the next second, terror washed over her face. Instinctively, she glanced toward the back of the car.Timothy smiled.