My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 573 Rudy’s Threat

"Why resent yourself?"

A strong gust of wind blew at us, causing Rudy's dress shirt to flutter. He put a hand on the hem of his shirt to stop it from moving and explained in a calm tone, "My mother is a mistress. The lady of the Adams Family suppressed my mother in all aspects and chased me away to defend her own interest. She did nothing wrong. If I were in her shoes, I wouldn't be satisfied with killing them off. I resent myself because I took a long time to figure out that I didn't resent them. I realized it when I returned to my family with power and influence and was greeted by my father's flattery. He neglected me back then because he was afraid of his wife, so he looked past my needs. He wanted to take care of me, but he lacked the courage."

Rudy moved on by forgiving his family who wronged him.

He was quite forgiving in that aspect.

"Besides, the Adams Family is nothing to me. The history between us is complicated. They gave me a chance to live in this world, so I spared them. Therefore, we are even. I didn't have to go back once we were even. They aren't my responsibility, are they?"

Everyone knew what Rudy was capable of. The Adams Family looking forward to his return was no longer a secret in the business sector, but he looked down on them.

Deep in his bones, he was a distant and proud man, so much so that he saw most people as nothing.

"You have shared a lot with me today," I remarked.

"That's right. You're a good listener. After all, I haven't been talking to another person for days. By the way, what's your opinion about my suggestion?"

Rudy suggested that I help him to start again from nothing.

He would have to seek someone else's help if I reject him. Daniel could be one of the candidates he turned to.

However, Daniel was far from capable of being of help.

But there was also Ezekiel in Bryxton.

I worried that Rudy would choose to depend on his help.

After all, Ezekiel was the one who took over Rudy's position in the first place. If Rudy went to Ezekiel for help, the former would be able to get back on his footing. He could even make Ezekiel pay.

"Who's your second option if I reject you?"

"Oh? Are you expecting any kind of answer?"

I shook my head. "Nope."

"I'm not leaving Bryxton because May's here. Even though she doesn't want to have anything to do with me, I want to stay here and protect her."

There were only two options Rudy would find in Bryxton, which were either me or Ezekiel.

"Why not Shawn?"

His lips curled into a smile. "I'll seek anyone's help but his. We have been rivals for years, who know each other more than the others do. We can do better on separated paths."

"All right. I can't decide on the spot. I need time to consider. Besides, we aren't friends."

I could never forgive Rudy for what he had done to May. However, he was close with Shawn.

He knew Shawn for years, and I also saw him as Shawn's friend. Therefore, I was polite to him although we weren't friends.

Rudy was taken aback for a moment before he started appealing to my interest. "Even though I have nothing right now, I do have potential. Many people want me, but I have high standards. You are the only person that caught my eye. If you won't help me, you leave me no choice but to seek him out."

Then, he added, "I bet you know who it is."

He was right. I knew that he was referring to Ezekiel.

I sighed at that. "I feel like going home."

He hummed a response while I rose to my feet. "I'll take a car from the villa," I stated. "I'll get back to you tomorrow."

After that, I went inside the villa. Rudy already closed his eyes to nap when I got out. After I walked down the staircase, I heard his voice from above. "Even though you keep a distance from me and only reply with simple sentences, Shawn once told me you're talkative."

I can't believe it! Shawn whined to Rudy about me, eh?

Feeling rather speechless, I muttered, "You're imagining things."

"Renee, you're May's best friend. It's understandable if you resent me, and you're welcome to do so. However, you need to choose wisely. After all, I'll go after Mr. Larson if I get Ezekiel's help."

Rudy was threatening me.

I bit my lip and fell into silence. Chuckling, he explained, "I'm not targeting him because of May. It's quite the contrary. However, he wounded me. I have to get my revenge. Besides, I need to prove myself to Ezekiel. Mr. Larson and Shawn are the best targets."

He was being rather blunt.

At that, I whispered, "You love May, so why can't you spare her husband? Why must you hurt her?"

I was doing it on purpose.

I had some ideas and I needed him to clarify them.

Rudy chuckled. "You're wrong. You're too naïve. It's not about our will or anything. We have reached a point of no return. It's a small world, and rich and influential people are always the same group of people. There are hardly any people who can par with each other. You can't expect love and peace among them. Renee, there's one thing you need to know, so listen carefully—a businessman, especially one like me and Shawn, couldn't care less about old times' sake. We wouldn't have made it this far with that. You need to grow up and face reality."



"I'm well aware. I wanted to confirm my theory, is all. Your words indeed tell me what I need to know."

Rudy was no different than Nicholas.

I could guess Nicholas' opinion of Shawn by sorting out Rudy's of Alfred. It seemed like I had to take precautions.