137 How Could One Be So Shameless?!
After returning home, Joseph changed into a comfortable white T-shirt. At this moment, this shirt was inappropriate because the soft cloth could not withstand Charlieâs furious whipping.
Every time Charlie whipped him, Josephâs body trembled.
However, he frowned and did not say anything.
Isabellaâs eyes widened in surprise.
Why Charlie suddenly became so angry?
âMaster Wilson!â
William grabbed Charlieâs wrist and said, âPlease stop. Joseph is just young and unmatured.â
âYoung and unmatured? Then I will help him to become mature.â
Charlie roared with a gloomy expression, âI only asked him to attend a banquet in my stead. But he hit Mr. Alfredo who is now in the intensive care unit. He is so rude. I feel ashamed to have such a son.â
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As he said that, he pushed William away and slapped the stick on Josephâs body again. âAre you going to apologize to Mr. Alfredo?â
âNo.â
Joseph did not hesitate, âHe deserved it.â
âYou asshole!â
Charlie tried to whip Joseph hard, but Isabella suddenly appeared.
âOuch, it hurts so much.â
Isabella rubbed her arms. Then, she tried to soften Charlie up, âGrandpa, donât be angry.â
âIsabella?â
Charlie was shocked. Seeing the bruise on her arm, he immediately asked, âWhy do you suddenly appear? You should return to your room.â
Then he instructed, âWilliam, bring Isabella upstairs immediately and apply some medicine to her arm.â
âGot it.â
âWait!â
Isabella put her body on Josephâs back, afraid that Charlie would whip him again. âGrandpa, please calm down. Itâs not good for your health to be angry.â
Joseph turned around to look at Isabellaâs fingers on his shoulders.
âI know you want to protect Joseph, but this is our family business. I wonât compromise. William, send Isabella back to her room.â
âIs this because of the incident in the banquet? I want to say a few words.â
Isabella hurriedly said, âJust give me a minute.â
âIsabella, piss off.â
âThis is our family business. You are an outsider. You shouldnât interfere.â Joseph shouted before Charlie could say anything.
âJoseph, why are you so fierce? Why didnât you explain it to Grandpa?â Isabella was shocked.
âFuck off!â
Joseph ordered, âGerry, lock her in the room. Donât let her down without my order.â
âGot it.â
Gerry dragged Isabella away. Charlie was puzzled, âJoseph, thereâs something else about this matter? How did Isabella know about tonightâs banquet?â
âNo.â
Joseph said coldly, âIt has nothing to do with Isabella. Grandpa, continue.â
âNo!â
As Isabella watched Charlie try to whip Joseph again, she couldnât help but shout, âGrandpa! It was because Mr. Alfredo wanted to insult me that Joseph hit him!â
Charlie raised his stick to the top of his head and stopped when he heard this.
Joseph frowned.
âWhat?â
Charlie said in disbelief, âIsabella, did you also attend the banquet?â
âMy father and I went there.â
Isabella shouted, âMr. Alfredo and my father are business partners.â
âGerry!â
Joseph roared and interrupted Isabella, âIf you donât carry out my orders, you will be dismissed.â
âGot it.â
Gerry immediately covered Isabellaâs mouth and dragged her upstairs.
âGerry.â
âTell me, why didnât Joseph let me tell the truth?â Isabella refused to return to her room.
âMiss Isabella, please return to your room.â
Gerry ignored Isabellaâs question and expressionlessly forced her to return to her room.
âGerry.â
It turned out that Isabellaâs shamelessness was very terrifying.
When she saw Gerry turn around and lock the door, she suddenly hugged his back.
âMiss Isabella!â
Gerry panicked. He wanted to shake her off, but he didnât dare to hurt her. He stood at the door and said, âPlease let me go.â
âWas Joseph mad? Why didnât he let me tell Charlie the truth?â
Isabella knew that if she let him go, she would be locked in her room. So she threw caution to the wind, âAnswer me!â
âMiss Isabella, donât make things difficult for me.â
âIf you donât answer, I wonât let you go!â
Gerryâs face flushed red with anxiety, âYou are a well-educated young lady. If Master Wilson knows that you were used by your family for those dirty business, he might immediately ask you to leave the house.â
Isabella was shocked and loosened her grip, âCharlie likes me so much just because of my family background.â
Gerry took the opportunity to break free of Isabella. He tidied his collar, and returned calm, âMaster Wilson cares about fame. He wonât accept an indecent woman as Josephâs girlfriend.â
Isabellaâs heart trembled. Then, she bitterly smiled and said, âIsnât it good to take this opportunity to make it clear to Charlie? Thereâs no need for Joseph to suffer. The relationship between us is fake anyway.â
Gerryâs expression had already returned to normal, âPerhaps itâs because Joseph would rather be beaten than see you be asked to leave.â
Isabella was shocked.
âHave a good rest.â
Gerry closed the door.
âWait, Gerry.â
Isabella scratched her head and smiled, âI promise I wonât go downstairs, but donât lock the door. I want to see Joseph later.â
âOK.â Gerry thought for a moment.
âPerhaps itâs because Joseph would rather be beaten than see you be asked to leave.â
Isabella was lying on the bed, thinking about Gerryâs words. She couldnât help but think nonsense, âThen what is the reason why he thought this way?â
Isabellaâs heart trembled and she got up from the bed.
She walked to the wardrobe, changed her cotton dress, and picked out one of the high-end dresses that the stylist had prepared for her.
Then she blow-dried her hair and braided it.
After some thought, she patted her face with water and lotion.
After thinking for a while, she put some light pink lipstick on her lips.
She looked at herself in the mirror. She was beautiful. Then she turned around and walked to Josephâs room with satisfaction.
As soon as she left, she saw Doctor Morris knocking on the door, âMr. Joseph, Iâve brought the medicine.â
âCome in.â
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Joseph said coldly.
Just as Doctor Morris was about to enter, he saw that Isabella was looking at him.
He thought for a moment and handed the medicine to Isabella and whispered, âSmear the affected area three times a day.â
Isabella took it and nodded.
The door opened and Joseph sat on the luxurious bed with his back facing the door.