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.

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

have someone look into

you found out?" She lowered

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

Beatrice, it sounded more like ruthlessness. She knew what he really cared about-and it definitely

he really cared about was the company

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 standing before her, and for a moment,

"Grandma, why don't you head up first? I'll have a proper discussion with Mom. about this. Don't worry. I

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

household staff in the living room quietly withdrew

folded the bloodstained handkerchief and tucked it into his pocket. Then, his

to end the relationship yourself, or shall I