The Silent Wife

Chapter 255

As night fell, the streets of Riverdale were illuminated by neon lights. A black car traveled up the hill along the winding paths toward the summer villa of the Burton Family.

It was moments after Justin left the boxing gym when he received Arthur’s call. Frankie was driving as he said, “You refused to answer Old Mr. Burton’s call, so he contacted me. It seems like he’s really mad this time.”

Justin had taken the liberty to promote Rachel to the position of general manager of the Burton Pharmaceuticals; it was, in fact, an act that went against Arthur’s original intentions.

“So?” Justin curtly replied, his expression impassive. As a matter of fact, before he made the decision, he had foreseen that Arthur would never allow this to happen if Arthur had known about it. Therefore, he decided to take action without his grandfather’s knowledge.

Frankie seemed to have something to say, but he ended up swallowing his words. Nobody would be able to stop Justin from doing as he pleased since he was the boss.

Upon seeing the shallow lines between Justin’s brows, Frankie asked, “President Burton, how is your injury?”

“I’m fine.” Justin held his arm with his other hand, but soon released his grip. If it weren’t for my injury, the match would’ve ended way earlier.

The vehicle arrived at the summer villa, which seemed especially tranquil and serene under the night sky. As soon as he alighted from the car, he saw a black vehicle driving away from the villa. When it drove past him, he noticed a freezing glare aimed at him from the car window that had yet to be rolled up.

The Burtons’ butler, who had been standing at the door, immediately stepped forward to welcome Justin. “Young Master Justin.”

Justin returned to his senses. “Did Jason just leave?”

“Yes.”

“That’s something new. I seldom see him returning in all these years. What brought him here today?”

“It’s nothing important. He was back to visit Old Mr. Burton.” It was obvious from Dennis’ response that he did not wish to elaborate on the topic. “Young Master Justin, let’s head inside. Old Mr. Burton is waiting for you.”

Justin entered the villa with his brows furrowed.

“Young Master Justin is here,” Dennis announced.

Arthur’s cold voice was heard from

that you

know why I want to

the new general manager

his actions, Arthur was enraged. “Of course! I’m sure that you know how important Burton Pharmaceuticals is without having me explain it to you. I’ve invested so much blood, sweat and tears in building the brand, yet you are going to

think that Rachel has the capability to do so, not to mention that she won’t do

she won’t? She is a woman who sent her own father to jail! If only you knew…” Before he finished his sentence, the words choked in his throat, as if he suddenly realized

heard that, puzzlement appeared on

cold expression returned. “You can’t keep her in the Burton Group. no matter what. She’s bad news and will only

is the reason why you struck a deal with

to tell you in the face that she had her motives from the very beginning when she tried to get close to you and joined the Burton Group! Don’t you understand

and calm. “She did all this for the sake of a man named Hans Egerton. Besides, you

you knew

why are you still worried?” His expression was as calm as

furious and completely baffled when he first discovered that Rachel had approached him because of Hans’ death. However, when he finally calmed down, he managed to understand where she came from and

legs, it was an undeniable fact that he had to bear a certain responsibility for Hans’ death. In contrast, if he was in her shoes, he might not have been able to uphold justice when his family’s

all, this woman cannot continue to stay in the Burton Group. Do you hear me?” Arthur raised

no right

“What did you say?”

has been in charge of the collaboration with the Carter Enterprise and our exploration into the international market. You can’t just deny all her efforts, snatch everything

and it finally fixed on a nonplussed expression. “That’s impossible! She has just joined the

look at this yourself if you don’t believe me.” As Justin spoke, he slowly pushed a document that was

folder were all the tasks that Rachel had been handling together with her entire network and contacts they were evidence that the company’s performance would face a major

was certain that Arthur wouldn’t dare to endanger his own hard work. As expected, after reading the entire

shall take my leave now. Justin took a glance at his watch before he rose to his feet and asked, “Speaking of which, why did Jason suddenly return

nonchalantly replied,

question, he clearly noticed Arthur tightening his grip on the document from the corner of his