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.

out his phone. Without hesitation, she grabbed

you won't tell me, I'll just have someone

do after you found out?"

low chuckle. "Is that so? But aren't you 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 bear to

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

cared about was the company shares under Ophelia's

was well aware 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 standing before her, and for a moment, she

you head up first? I'll have a proper discussion with Mom. about this. Don't worry. I promise

traces of anger on her face, but after talding a look at Hendrix-at the blood on his head- she ultimately chose to suppress her emotions. She shot a final glance

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

the bloodstained handkerchief and tucked it into his

to end the relationship yourself, or