Chapter 22 Fake Friends Hurt Each Other

Underneath Vincent’s scrutinizing gaze, Jonathan finished his bowl of pasta without looking up. Subsequently, he took out a tissue and wiped the corners of his mouth elegantly.

Getting to his feet, Jonathan’s steady voice rang out. “Zack is my nephew. What’s wrong with me helping him?”

After a busy morning, Vincent was already hungry. Just when he thought he could catch Jonathan off guard to reveal some clues, the man remained as composed as ever.

When he saw Jonathan about to leave the dining room, Vincent sprang to his feet and grabbed his sandwich. Following the former, he continued to rattle on, “Theoretically, there isn’t. However, taking into account what you have done previously, why do I get the feeling that you’re just using your nephew as a stepping stone?”

Suddenly, Jonathan stopped in his tracks. Giving Vincent the side-eye, he cracked a faint but gentle smile.

 

“Let me remind you to keep your mouth shut. After all, you were the one who got someone to leak the rumor. If Quentin finds out about this, he will probably complain to the Sullivan family. When that happens, you will be the one to suffer the consequences.”

Jonathan’s eyes glistened as if they were smiling. Ignoring the stunned expression on Vincent’s face, he walked to the couch and sat down.

 

The sight of Jonathan’s nonchalant expression exasperated Vincent. He plonked his butt down on the couch opposite the man. “Jonathan, I can’t believe how heartless you can be.”

It was true that he leaked the rumor. In fact, he even found a few other magazines just to avoid Quentin’s suspicion. Nevertheless, he wouldn’t have dared to do it without Jonathan’s permission.

After deliberating on the matter, Vincent’s suspicions were raised. It was only then that he realized he had fallen into the trap that Jonathan had laid.

D*mn it! How could I have fallen into his trap for so long without even realizing it?

As cold sweat broke out all over his body, Vincent felt a chill down his spine. Suddenly, he felt like crying. Oh, God, how I wish time could go back to before I met this man. I just want to go home. I’m nothing but an innocent child.

Faced with Vincent’s gaze, Jonathan broke into a disarming smile. It wasn’t long before Vincent gave up and raised his hand to block the smile from view. “Wipe that smile off your face. Isn’t it enough for me to admit my mistake?”

would always be terrified by Jonathan’s innocent-looking smile. It was a phobia left behind from the trauma of

checked it, he saw that it was a message from

and Mdm.

Jonathan was well-informed of everything that went on in the Lingard

her mind. Nevertheless, Jonathan was still worried due to the special

that

eye, Vincent leaned over boldly. By the time his gaze fell upon the man’s phone, Jonathan had already put it away. He then hinted for Vincent

you are for discarding me

as if he was an idiot. “In that

sparred verbally, Vincent would end up on the

to slap himself twice, he got to his feet in exasperation and prepared to leave. On his way out, he grumbled, “Jonathan, from now

pissed off I forgot something important. The company has taken on a new project, and I’ll be traveling to Gerton

at beauties? I should focus on pursuing my

finger at Jonathan, Vincent turned around in

talk of the town, both mother and

engagement was first decided, Michaela was still very young. An engagement banquet wasn’t organized since both of them were still students. Hence, the ceremony was just marked by

her daughter. But given what had happened recently, she realized

Street. It comprised twenty-five floors

of time and stamina to browse through

caused them to easily be mistaken

a way to clear her daughter’s mind. They had gone shopping for furniture, home products, clothes,

the day Jacob smashed everything in the living room, he

mother and daughter duo were heading to a café on the first floor with their hands filled with

phone. “Hello, are you Lucille’s family? I’m calling from City Hospital. Lucille has committed suicide and is currently being treated in the emergency room. We need you to hurry over

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