Chapter 85
Quentin’s face was dark with fury, and he dismissed the project team. “I heard everything. If you won’t listen to Melanie, you should at least listen to me, your father and the head of Jenkins Group.
“Gwyneth, if you don’t go to the hospital and apologize to Ms. Emerson today, I will revoke all your positions at Jenkins Group. Even if you’re my daughter, trying to harm a client in front of witnesses is unforgivable. I might even call the police.”
Gwyneth wasn’t afraid of the police. Getting the facts straight and clearing her name would be ideal.
But revoking all positions at Jenkins Group would mean she’d have to start her own company from scratch, grow it strong enough, and then take back Jenkins Group.
She thought, ‘But why should I apologize to a scheming clown?‘ Gwyneth pressed her lips together, caught in a dilemma.
Seeing Gwyneth hesitate, Melanie felt victorious and raised her chin, speaking provocatively. “Gwyneth’s always been stubborn, she would never how down to her ex–boyfriend’s new girlfriend. Why not just leave the company-
Before finishing her sentence, Gwyneth’s icy stare shot over, silencing Melanie immediately.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
The three of them turned to see Clyde respectfully entering. “Excuse the interruption. I’m here to escort Mrs. Lopez downstairs to dine with Mr. Lopez
“What lunch? Melanie snapped, seizing the rare opportunity to pin Gwyneth down, even with Clyde there. “Gwyneth nearly killed someone. “What right does she have to leave for a meal? Or she plans to dine in prison for attempted murder.”
Clyde’s eyes narrowed slightly. I’ll relay your words to Mr. Lopez as they are
“But as long as there’s been no police report or lawsuit, Mrs, Loper remainsa legal citizen and cannot be restrained by anyone, not even her own family.
“Mrs. Lopez, would you like to join Mr. Lopez for lunch?”
While he spoke, two bodyguards standing behind him fully opened the door and took their positions on either side.
Both guards were hand–picked by Harrison, dressed in black and intimidating in stature. Their mere presence made Melanie retreat behind Quentin
Quentin felt a sharp pang of anxiety.
Clyde followed with another statement, “I’ll also inform Mr. Lopez of Jenkins family’s wish for Mrs. Lopez to be imprisoned.”
“That won’t be necessary Quentin immediately broke into a cold sweat
He though, ‘Sending Gwyneth to prison and sending Mrs. Lopez there are completely different matters. He couldn’t afford to tarnish the Lopez family’s reputation
Quentin grabbed Melanie and shifted his tone. “Gwyneth, you must be tired from all the commotion. Go have a nice lunch with Mr. Lopez and calm yourself down”
Gwyneth inwardly scoffed at his duplicity but maintained a serene expression as she left with Clyde. They arrived downstairs.
It was during work hours, and the area was mostly deserted. Harrison’s Bentley stood out conspicuously.
ting into the car, she saw Harrison sitting beside her with
Gwyneth was about to thank Clyde for rescuing her from the confrontation. But upon getting a laptop
Surprised, she asked, “It’s work hours; you’re so busy. Why
Harrison closed the screen full of documents, looking casual as he spoke, “I happen to have some f uprind a b
a bit.”
Bu Gwyneth had clearly seen the densely packed reports on his laptop.
She lowered her eyes,
free time. Thought I’d join you for lunch and
s, feeling a mix of emotions. She thought, ‘Harrison is clearly very busy, but he took time off just to help me out?
