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"What did I tell you before? Never intrude or ask about my personal affairs! Are you challenging me
right now? How dare you pity that filthy little brat? Everything I do, I do for my family!" Josh roared.
Clarissa's ears buzzed as her vision swam from being hit.
She quickly changed her tune, saying shakily, "No, I'm not pitying her. I'm just worried about you. It
won't bode well to be responsible for someone's death. If the police manage to trace it back to you, it
would affect your reputation even if they didn't have direct evidence.
"If that happens, I'm worried Jameson would take advantage and try to sway your position in the
company. Plus, you don't need to have someone's blood on your hands just because you're on good
terms with David."
Josh calmed down slightly upon hearing this. He sneered. "Do you really think I wouldn't have set a
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtway out for myself? What a stupid concern. I'm only helping David to get on Dad's good side. Can't you
see this very obvious relationship between David and me?
"And who says I'll be having Maggie's blood on my hands? I'm clean as a whistle. The police will never
trace things back to me even if they tried."
Josh clasped Clarissa's chin and stared at her in a threatening way. "We're husband and wife, Clarissa,
so we're on the same boat here. I'm sure you'd keep this a secret for your retired politician of a father
and your brother, right?"
Clarissa nodded tearfully.
For safety's sake, Alyssa and Jasper brought Maggie back to their place in Solana City.
The large, elegant villa and quiet courtyard with its calm lake shocked the young woman to her core.
Maggie had thought rich folk would live lavish, extravagant lives.
She never imagined they'd live in such a comforting, inviting place. The setting only served to show
how wide a disparity there was between them and Maggie.
"Don't be shy, Maggie. Make yourself at home." Alyssa came over with a platter of fruit, not letting
Rosie help out.
Maggie sat stiffly on the couch, not daring to touch a single thing or move. It was as if she'd been
bound by a strong rope.
"Do you want any juice? Coffee? Tea? I can get you some," Jasper said gently with a calm expression.
Maggie glanced at Alyssa, then at Jasper, before bursting into tears. The tears streamed down her
cheeks, falling on her tightly clasped hands in her lap.
"Don't cry, Ms. M-Maggie." Panicked, Xavier quickly gave Maggie several tissues.
Maggie was bent over, sobbing as if her life depended on it. Xavier felt pained. It had been so long
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmsince he'd seen anyone weep so badly.
Though Maggie was crying, her demeanor was still really adorable.
"Lyse, did I... Did I scare her?" Jasper froze to the spot, worriedly turning to Alyssa.
"Of course you did. You always look like you're going to eat people alive," Alyssa couldn't help but
tease.
Jasper looked at Xavier with a furrowed brow. His gaze was one of seeking confirmation, asking
whether his expression was that fierce.
Xavier nodded silently. "Yes, sir. Your facial expression is enough self-defense as it is."
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