Chapter 1339

The Huber family's staff didn't know exactly what had happened, but you didn't need to be Sherlock Holmes to see it:

The boss was furious today. And not just your average mad-he was nuclear.

Janelle heard the commotion and rushed over.

"I'll go check on him. Please, let me in to see him," she pleaded.

"You're not going in either!" Richard barked.

Janelle's voice cracked as she cried, "What, you're just going to leave him in there to rot?"

"If he wants to rot in there, I won't even give him the chance! Our family has always been respectable-how did we end up with such a screw-up for a son?”

"If he refuses to marry Beatrix, then call the cops! Let them come and haul him off!"

Janelle nearly collapsed at those words, only staying upright because Elysia and Winona grabbed her arms just in time.

Janelle sobbed, "You can't do that! He's your flesh and blood! If the police take him, he's finished. His whole life-ruined!"

Richard's face was a stormy mix of red and pale.

"He did something this monstrous-I ought to disown him!"

not right. Richard, we have to get the facts straight!

expected. Winona froze for a second, then stammered, "Mr.

quickly introduced her, "She's Elysia's best friend. Also a

Jess

remembered. "I know you. Nearly got yourself killed by that jerk.

"Bad luck with

who didn't appreciate you. Surviving that, you're bound for better things. Life has a way of evening out. You'll be happy,

sir. And Keaton-he's not like Zane. He's not a jerk. He'd never... you know, force himself

exhaled, long and

son's flaws. Keaton was a flirt, sure, but he wasn't evil. Assaulting

confessed. That was the real kick in

being reckless, but mostly, he was

blame for something he couldn't have

would he do

panic written all over her

threatening to kill

jumped, then bolted

Winona exchanged a look, eyebrows knitted in worry,

to

low and

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