Chapter 1132
Madeline Crawford and Jeremy Whitman
Once Mrs. Jones heard what he said, she knew that he was referring to her.
She wanted to say something, but Ryan stopped her at once. âMom, go back to your room,â he said.
âRye, donât forget that youâre Evelineâs husband!â Mrs. Jones reminded him. âDonât give a damn about the son of Glendaleâs wealthiest family. Do you think the Jones family is afraid of him?â she asked.
Jeremy gazed at her coldly. âItâd be best if you arenât afraid,â he said.
ââ¦â His harsh gaze frightened her, and she did not dare to say anything else.
âGo to your room at once,â Ryan told her.
Mrs. Jones did not say anything more. She turned around and made her way upstairs immediately.
However, she detected a sense of aggressiveness in Jeremy. It seemed like he was here to find trouble with Ryan. She walked to the stairwell of the second floor and watched the events unfolding in the living room.
Once she turned around, Jeremy threw an envelope at Ryan.
About ten photographs fell out of the envelope. They fluttered in the air before scattering on the ground.
âRyan, have a good look at your masterpiece,â he announced.
The tone of Jeremyâs voice was beyond frigid. He raised his slender brows, a hateful gaze in his eyes.
âAre you going to tell me that this is just a misunderstanding?â he asked.
Ryan looked at the photographs scattered by his feet. He picked up one of the photographs and lowered his eyes to take a look at it.
Madelineâs shoulders were bare in the photograph. She appeared to be passed out and lying on the same bed as Ryan.
After looking at the photographs, Ryan frowned. âI shouldâve guessed that someone wouldâve taken photos like this and given them to you. Jeremy, donât blame Eveline. She doesnât know anything,â he said.
After listening to Ryanâs nonchalant words, Jeremy rushed in front of him and grabbed his collar in a fit of rage.
âRyan, donât put up an act in front of me. Linnie may not know, but I do.â He growled. His stare was harsh and icy, piercing through the calm expression on Ryanâs face. âWhat did you do to her?â he asked.
Ryan sighed lightly in exasperation. âYouâve seen the photos. Anything that shouldnât have happened has already happened,â he said.
Upon listening to his response, Jeremyâs eyes were set ablaze in rage. Unable to control himself, he threw a punch at Ryanâs face.
Ryan did not avoid the blow, and a stream of blood flowed down the corner of his mouth.
Upon catching sight of the scene unfolding before her, Mrs. Jones came down the stairs at once.
âJeremy Whitman, what are you doing?! Why did you hit him?!â she yelled.
She rushed to Ryanâs side in a hurry. Catching sight of photographs scattered on the ground, she picked up a few of them and took a glance. She instantly understood the reason why Jeremy was in a fit of rage.
Mrs. Jones continued reprimanding him in a steady tone, âJeremy Whitman, what are your intentions for bringing these photographs over here? Rye and Eveline are a married couple. They can do whatever they want together. Itâs none of your business. How dare you come over here to scold Rye?â
Mrs. Jones threw the photographs onto the coffee table. âMr. Whitman, get it clear. Eveline Montgomery is your ex-wife. Sheâs now Ryeâs wife. Sheâs the daughter-in-law of the Jones family!
Apologize to Rye at once. If you donât apologize, Iâll tell the reporters that the prince of Glendale is out here snatching someone elseâs wife!â she yelled.
Jeremy finished listening to her threats calmly. He then laughed.
âWhy do I have to apologize to a fake *sshole who snatched my wife away and is now pretending to be all high and mighty?â he questioned.
ââ¦â Mrs. Jones was in a state of stupor. âWhat nonsense is this?â she asked.
âIs it really nonsense?â Jeremy snickered. âRyan, tell your mother. Am I spewing nonsense?â
Ryan wiped away the blood on the corner of his lips. âJeremy Whitman, letâs not involve our family in this matter.â
Jeremyâs gaze hardened. âNow youâre saying that family shouldnât be involved, but itâs already too late,â
he said.
He suddenly pulled out a pistol from his waistcoat and pressed it against Ryanâs heart in an act of bravado.
âW-What are you doing?!â Mrs. Jones shrieked immediately, her face turning pale from fear.