Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Chapter 1669

After a moment’s pause, she recollected what Lucinda had told her earlier and decided to feign ignorance.

“I wasn’t hiding.

Why would you think so? Our aunt’s daughter, Mindy, called me and invited me over.

I hang out with her often.

I intended to spend the night there, but you sent your men to bring me back.

I used to spend nights there.

What’s the issue? Why are you wielding a cane to terrify me?”

Mekhi squinted, watching her expression, and pressed on, “Were Lucinda’s crystal earrings with you?”

Upon hearing this question, her fear intensified, and she reminded herself to adhere to Lucinda’s instructions, knowing Mekhi wouldn’t release her otherwise.

With apprehension, Sally raised her head and said with innocence, “Yes.

Is there a problem with that?”

Mekhi’s brows furrowed and anger burned within him.

He instantly raised the cane, poised to strike her.

“Mekhi! Please calm down.

hit me! It’ll

shielded her head with her

firmly grasped his thigh and

“You know me well.

always been

have done

do you want

and her

back the

voice was cold as he questioned her, “Sally, when did you learn to steal? What have I taught you since childhood?

legs and looked up at him with a confused

her crystal earrings? That’s impossible! As a lady of the Shaw family, I have the means to purchase any

one of my best friends… I’d never do

”

frowned, but he wavered

he

knew his sister

would never resort to

her back to give her an opportunity to clarify the situation, instead of

deep tone, he demanded, “What exactly happened? Tell me all the

”

a sigh of relief and promptly recounted the pre-prepared story she’d rehearsed at her

party, Lucinda held my