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.

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

you won't tell me, I'll just have someone look into it myself,"

found out?" She lowered her eyes. "This

a relationship with another man? Dad isn't around anymore, and Grandma is getting on with age. Can you really bear

about Ophelia, but to Beatrice, it sounded more

was the company

also be implicated if Beatrice made Ophelia mad. Such a clear and undeniable conflict of interests made Beatrice break out in a cold sweat

a proper discussion

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

room

calmly folded the bloodstained handkerchief and

decision? Are you going to end the relationship yourself, or shall I do