Chapter 693

Horace looked at Jessica, his disappointment barely hidden, "You deserve to be punished. How could you do something like this?

He had always known Jessica was a bit headstrong and cunning, but when Wendy told him she had hired thugs to kidnap people, he refused to believe it. He simply couldn't accept that his daughter could be so cruel at her core.

As the head of a wealthy family, Horace was proud of his lineage. Jessica's mother, Brittany, came from a prestigious background as well. With such strong bloodlines, how could they have made someone like Jessica?

His disappointment was deep and painful.

Yet Jessica showed no sign of understanding her mistake. Instead, she looked wronged.

"Dad, how could you hit me in front of others? You're just embarrassing me in front of Wendy! I'm your daughter! Why do you always side with outsiders?"

With that, Jessica turned and tried to storm out-but a bodyguard in black blocked her way.

From behind, Wendy's voice was firm. "Did I say you could leave?"

Stanley's voice was cold. "You kidnapped Bella and my mother. The evidence is all there. Do you really think you can from this?"

glanced between Wendy and Stanley, both clearly determined

her go.

walk away

turned icy-it was clear that Angela

only person she could cling

I'm your only daughter! You're not going to just let

Yet, Horace said nothing.

Jessica's voice. "You have to protect me! This will ruin my

to Wendy and Stanley. "I have

protecting his daughter. No matter how disappointed he was, he couldn't

already knew Horace would stand by Jessica. He was a good father who loved

don't know what she might do next. If you truly love her, you have to teach her to become

Wendy's words. "From now on, I will keep a tighter rein on her. Her mother is coming back soon, and I can't let you take her

Wendy. "I'll follow

at Horace. "Alright, I trust you. I'll be waiting

now, she agreed to let

smile crept across her face. As long as she held the title of richest man's

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