Chapter 80
“But wasn’t Bennett the one in charge?” they whispered in confusion.
Before the women could even process what was happening, a large, plump man rushed over in a hurry.”
“Darling…” Mrs. Rhodes instinctively reached to grab the man’s arm, but he slapped her so hard she fell to the ground.”
“You useless, trouble–making woman!“}
He had finally realized that the woman at home was nothing but a liability.”
How could she be associated with the mistress of a worthless son–in–law? She had practically made enemies out of everyone!> After all, their family was still relying heavily on this “Mrs. Wilson.“”
“Chairman Wilson, please don’t take offense.“}
Maureen finally realized something was wrong. Shouldn’t they be flattering Bennett?}
“Isn’t Bennett the chairman of the Wilson Holdings?“}
People around her looked at her as if she were crazy.”
“Is this what Bennett told you?” I fixed my gaze on her, my eyes carrying a hint of mystery.”
Her face drained of color as she finally understood that something was off. She froze in fear, her phone ringing just then.”
“What… Demi has also been taken by the police?” She collapsed to the floor in shock.”
scoffed, and soon, the police entered the room.”
“We’ve received a report that someone here is involved in a case.”
“That would be me. I looked directly at Demi’s mother, a smile playing at the corners of my mouth.
“These jewels she’s wearing–every single piece was bought at an auction by me. The amount involved is already substantial enough for the case to be filed.”}
The wealthy ladies around her finally realized they had been nothing but pawns in Maureen’s game all this time.
They swiftly turned against her, hurling the insults they had once directed at me right back at her.”
“Mrs. Wilson, would it be convenient for you to come with us to make a statement? There are two other cases that seem to involve you as well.”
I nodded and took Frances with me to the police station.
At the station, Bennett was desperately trying to talk his way out of the situation with the officers.}
Officer, this is all just a misunderstanding.”
“I’m the employer, and we don’t intend to pursue this matter.”
However, the female officer wasn’t swayed by his words. “Sorry, Mr. Martinez.“}
“It was Ms. Wilson who requested for this case to be filed, and the evidence submitted by her is substantial. The case involves a significant amount of money, and this young woman here is already an adult and needs to take responsibility for her actions.“>
“Your daughter was given hormone medication for over a year, which has caused severe damage to her health. This constitutes intentional harm.”
“If we hadn’t intervened in time, the consequences could have been unimaginable.”
The officer’s tone was sharp and filled with indignation. It was She was a mother herself, and she couldn’t fathom how any man could neglect his child’s well–being.}
as clear she saw right through Bennett’s favoritism.]
Bennett’s face darkened, and he tried to pull his usual tactic of anything, I entered the room, pushing Frances beside me.
using the Wilson Holdings to pressure people. But before he could say
He swallowed his threats and rushed over to me, now grinning with a hint of insincerity.
“Darling, there’s no need to make such a big fuss.”
“It’s just some petty squabbles among children, and Emma has been taking good care of Frances. This is all just a misunderstanding we can clear up within the family.”
I looked at him, my eyes concealing everything beneath them.”
“Bennett, modern medicine is quite advanced. Some tests only take a few hours.”
The mention of “tests” made Bennett visibly nervous, his face tightening.
“Darling, that’s not what I meant. What I was saying is, Emma is getting older, and Demi is still young. We should be understanding–after all, we all have aging parents and children to care for…”
“Besides, Emma may not have made a contribution, but she certainly has her share of hardships!“}
I never thought I’d see the day when Bennett would still defend these two people, even at such a low point.
