Chapter 168
On the day Grandfather passed away, he mentioned that Ryan would eventually find out. He couldnât be kept in the dark forever. Knowing that night was better than knowing later, to prevent him from being deceived by this Lauren and Jessica any longer.
However, what caught me off guard was Albert, sounding puzzled on the phone. âMrs. Frost, where did you hear about this?â
My vision almost blacked out. I could already sense Ryanâs extremely cold gaze!
âGrandfather told me.â I even started to doubt if I had remembered something wrong, but quickly confirmed that I hadnât.
I tried to remind him, âAlbert, donât you remember? It was in Grandfatherâs study that day, and Grandfather even tookâ¦â
âAre you mistaken?â Albert interrupted me abruptly!
I was completely dumbfounded and couldnât believe it. âHow could I possibly forget such a big thingâ¦â
âCharlotte!â Jessica, who had been nervous, suddenly sneered. âAre you trying to bribe Albert to testify for you? Unfortunately, he was Grandfatherâs most trusted person and would never collude with you! Give up!â
âAlbertâ¦â
I persisted, wanting to confirm with Albert again, but Ryan snatched the phone from me and walked outside with a grim expression, apparently asking Albert something.
When he returned, the brewing storm in his eyes seemed almost ready to swallow me whole. His voice was cold and sharp, âDo you have anything else to say?â
âRyanâ¦â
Lauren, with an elderâs tolerance, said, âMs. Wilson might just be dissatisfied with your favoritism towards Jessica, so she fabricated these things to drive a wedge between us. Ultimately, itâs human nature. Donât
be too angryâ¦â
Seeing her calm demeanor, I knew I had walked into a trap.
I pinched my palm, looking only at Ryan. âWhether you believe it or not, what I just said is true.â
âThatâs enough!â Ryan shouted harshly, âYouâve caused enough trouble. Isnât that enough?â
Rather than believing what I said, he seemed more inclined to believe I was a slanderous troublemaker.
A slight smile appeared my lips. âSo, you donât have any trust in me at all, do youâ¦â
âI feel so uncomfortableâ¦â
Suddenly, Lauren began to breathe heavily again and fainted the next moment.
Jessica played her role even more convincingly, bursting into tears instantly. âRyan, are you determined to Het her anger my mother and get her killed?â
Ryanâs brows furrowed coldly as he looked over, his voice seeming to squeeze through his teeth, âGet out!
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His gaze was like a sharp blade, plercing straight into my heart.
I froze for a moment, then heard him lowly command, âCharlotte, Iâm telling you to leave!â
My mind went blank for an instant, finally confirming that he wasnât yelling at someone else, but at me.
Yes, what was I compared to Lauren, who had went into a coma trying to save him?
I walked out of the hospital, looked at the envelope in my hand, and tore it to shreds in an instant.
He didnât believe me.
He didnât believe anything.
No matter how much evidence I prepared, what was the use?
Even more unexpectedly, Albert actually changed his statementâ¦
I drove home in a turmoil of emotions. Just as I parked the car, I unexpectedly saw a Bentley parked not
far away.
It was the one Grandfather had used most frequently.
I got out of the car and saw Albert getting out of the Bentley, looking at me with a guilty expression. âIâm sorry, Mrs. Frost. Just now on the phone⦠I had no choice.â
âWhy?â I was physically and mentally exhausted, unable to summon any anger.
I just wanted to know the reason.
Albertâs expression was solemn. âI just went to Ryanâs private psychologist. He said that Ryan has started psychological therapy again recently.â
âRecently?â
I blinked in slight surprise. Albert continued, âItâs⦠since he found out about your miscarriage.â
Suddenly, I couldnât tell if he was despicable or pitiful.
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