The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 169 Chapter 169

The teacup shattered against the back of Hendrix's head, and blood began to seep through his hair, trickling down

his neck.

Ophelia froze in place while Grant rushed forward. "Mr. Freeman, are you alright? This- " Before he could finish, Hendrix raised a hand, blocking Grant from checking on his injury.

He then pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the blood off his neck. Once that was done, he turned to Beatrice and asked in a cold, emotionless voice, "What's his name?"

Beatrice visibly trembled at the question before looking at him in disbelief.

Hendrix simply stood there, meeting her gaze, as if patiently waiting for her answer. After a moment, when it became clear she wasn't going to respond, he simply nodded and pulled out his phone to have someone investigate the matter.

she immediately understood his intentions the moment he took out his phone. Without hesitation, she grabbed

me, I'll just have someone look into it myself," replied Hendrix

found out?" She

you the Mrs. Freeman? So, how could you be in a relationship with another man? Dad isn't around anymore, and Grandma is

might have sounded like Hendrix was concerned about Ophelia, but to Beatrice, it sounded more like ruthlessness. She knew what he really cared about-and it

really cared about was the company

he would also be implicated if Beatrice made Ophelia mad. Such a clear and undeniable conflict of interests made Beatrice break out in a cold sweat on the spot. She stared at Hendrix

first? I'll have a proper discussion with

at Hendrix-at the blood on his head- she ultimately chose to suppress her emotions. She shot a final glance at Beatrice before

enough, the other household staff in the living room quietly withdrew as well, leaving

bloodstained handkerchief and

going to end the