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.

intentions the moment he took out his phone. Without hesitation, she grabbed his hand to stop him.

I'll just have

what would you do after you found out?" She lowered her eyes. "This is my

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

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

What he really cared about was the

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 felt a chill

you head up first? I'll have a

face, but after talding a look at Hendrix-at the blood on his head- she ultimately chose to suppress

staff in the living room quietly withdrew as

already stopped. He calmly folded the bloodstained handkerchief and tucked it into

to end the relationship