Eugene's footsteps halted, and he looked behind with a disdainful smile. "With these people of yours? Heh, I advise you to call more people over." Eugene wondered if Jeremy was underestimating his bodyguards. Jeremy tensed his face, but he did not feel embarrassed. "You restricting her freedom is against the law. If you don’t release her, I’ll call the police," he coldly warned. Eugene shrugged his shoulders without a care in the world. "Do as you wish." Even if the police were called, they could not interfere in this matter.Jeremy did not expect him to be so brazen. The people he had brought obviously could not put up a fight against Eugene's bodyguards.It was no mean feat, trying to take Fern away from Eugene."I'm calling the police!" Jeremy pulled out his phone and warned. The second he pressed a number, several uniformed police officers appeared from outside."We received a report that someone was raped," the officer said.Eugene’s eyes sank. Was it Fern who reported
Fern kept the evidence of Eugene forcing himself on her and waited until the doctor finished her physical examination before she was willing to take a shower and change her clothes.Jeremy sent her back to her home. This time, Fern took a shower in the bathroom attached to her room.Jeremy went to the study. What happened today had left him shocked. He still could not believe that Fern testified that Eugene raped her!After all, it was very difficult for women to talk about this sort of thing, not to mention reporting it to the police themselves.At this moment, he had a new understanding of Fern. She was too special—no wonder Eugene refused to give up on her. Perhaps it was true that he had approached her before and treated her well only to use her to deal with Eugene, but now, he would genuinely like to befriend her.However, even if he had changed his opinion of Fern, it still did not change his desire to seek revenge on Eugene.This moment was his best opportunity!He to
"Old Master, what do you think we should do now? Gene used to do things quite reliably, but now he’s ruined himself for good just because of a female celebrity.""You’re right. Of all the women he could’ve toyed with, he chose a female celebrity... He’s such an idiot!""I think he’s going to be sentenced for his crime for sure. If he goes to jail, what will happen to the Newton Corporation? We have to find a suitable person to take care of the group's affairs as soon as possible."The old shareholders and elders discussed among themselves. They no longer held any hope for Eugene. To make sure their interests were protected, they had to choose a new successor immediately.Quinn sat with his eyes closed. He rubbed the cross necklace in his palm, his taut face looking devoid of emotion."Old Master, please say something. What should we do now? We can't let the Newton family get hurt because of the trouble Gene caused, right?"Quinn’s eyelids moved for a while before he opened his ey
The Newton household. After Eugene returned home with Old Master Newton, he found out that his grandfather had personally looked for the chief of the police station to plead for a chance to bail him out of prison.Although he had been bailed out, he was still guilty of the crime that he committed. However, he did not have to be detained in the detention center. His movements were still restricted. He could only stay in the city for the time being. The police station could call him back at any time as well. If the final evidence proved that he had indeed raped Fern, he would not be able to escape his sentence. Unless… Fern changed her statement and gave up on suing him. However, given her current attitude, she would never change her statement. Quinn sat in his rightful main seat in the living room whereas Eugene stood opposite him. He had only stayed in the detention center for just a day, but he already looked slightly disheveled. There was stubble on his face, which m
Eugene’s rigid form trembled as he frowned and told his daughter, “Go away, Rue. I don’t need you to protect me.”“No, you need me right now. If I don’t do this, Great-grandfather will beat you to death,” Rue said with red-rimmed eyes. She continued, “If you get beaten to death, I won’t have a father anymore.”The little girl’s words pierced his heart harshly. He reached out and wrapped her into his arms. “I won’t die. I won’t leave you here alone.”Quinn narrowed his eyes and ordered, “Come over and take the young missus away!”“I won’t leave! I won’t allow you to hit Daddy!” Rue told the old master firmly with a stiff expression on her face.“Your father is being disobedient. I’m teaching him a lesson.” Quinn looked like he still had the intention to forgive Eugene and let him go.“Why are all of you standing there in a daze? Take the young missus away!” Quinn ordered the servants beside him coldly.The servants rushed over immediately. They were afraid of getting into trouble
Initially, Fern thought that Eugene had sent his men over to pester her. After all, he had been bailed out. It was only natural for her to think that he would come over to make her pay for what she had done to him. Jeremy had the same thoughts as well. He immediately stopped her. “Don’t meet him. He’s capable of doing something so treacherous to you. Who knows if he’ll do something to hurt you again?”That was Fern’s concern as well. She did not want to see him. “Don’t worry. Even if I meet him, I’ll only see him in court!” She wanted to personally see the judge deem him guilty. She wanted to see him getting arrested and sent into prison with her own eyes.Jeremy felt much more at ease when he saw that her decision had not wavered.Fern immediately headed out to talk to the men that the Newtons had sent over. “Go back and tell Eugene Newton that I won’t meet him in private. We’ll meet in court.” After speaking, she turned around and walked away. Just then, one of the men said
Eugene kept staring at the woman standing opposite him. It seemed like he had no intentions to say anything. Fern smirked in amusement. “Old Master Newton, that seems like your personal intention. You’d better not force it on him.”She understood just how domineering this man was and how much he loved to pester her. Sending him to prison was the only way she could live her life in peace.Quinn stared at Eugene coldly and said, “What’s wrong? Do you really want to go to prison and let an old man like me take over the corporation? Before you come out of prison, I’ll be dead in the office seat!”Eugene frowned. “Grandfather…” “Tell her! Haven’t you made up your mind?” Quinn’s voice grew heavier. “You don’t need to force him. Even if he really agrees to cut ties with me, I’ll still sue him.” She did not agree to the old master’s condition. If that was the case, Eugene would be able to get away with what he had done way too easily. He deserved to receive punishment and get se
It seemed like Fern did not hear Eugene’s refusal. She immediately told Old Master Newton, “If he agrees not to harass me ever again and to return Rue’s custodial rights to me, I won’t sue him.” She wanted to get her daughter back. That was a reasonable condition. Quinn narrowed his eyes and said, “Alright, we’ll do as you say.” Although he could not bear to leave Rue since he may be Eugene’s only child, it would still be better than letting him go to prison. Furthermore, he just had to hand over Rue’s custodial rights to her. He still had the right to visit Rue if he wanted to see her. “I don’t agree! I’d rather go to prison!” Eugene would never trade his daughter for his own freedom. Quinn ignored his protests and looked at Rue. He asked her in a gentle voice, “Rue, do you want to be with your mother or your father?” Rue glanced at her father and looked at her mother. She asked, “Mommy, will you not send Daddy to prison if I follow you?” Fern nodded and said,