When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 290

My first reaction was a blank stare, followed by laughter.

“Malicious? Really? When they kidnapped me, leaving me bruised from head to toe, I didn’t see them taking a moment to reflect on

their actions.

Just because I had Jarrod give Dorothy a taste of her own medicine, she called me malicious. What a double standard! So, the precious daughter of a millionaire was untouchable, but the average Joe was fair game? Talk about hypocrisy.

“Why the silence? Are you having a guilty conscience? Fine, you started this mess. Don’t blame me for finishing it! Susan was still ranting on the other end of the phone.

The call was connected to the car’s Bluetooth, so Gregory heard every word.

I barely parted my lips to speak when Gregory took the lead. “Susan, that’s a bit unfair to Ms. Webster, I hitched a ride with her and spent the aftemoon at her office. She didn’t meet with any shady folks.”

whole situation

temper in check, “Just because she didn’t meet anyone doesn’t mean she couldn’t have done it. Don’t be fooled by her

“So, you’ve already decided it was

River City, she’s the only

chuckled lightly.

anger, Susan blurted out, “Dorothy kidnapped her just a while ago, made her life miserable, and even pressured Bryant into divorcing her. How

nodded slightly, smiling, “Well, if it were indeed her doing, I’d say Dorothy

you not

courtesy for the truth?”

she couldn’t win the argument. Susan’s frustration grew, turning her anger toward me, “Jane, quit pretending you’re innocent when you’re up to such nasty

replied calmly, “What do you want me to

‘Admit it was you who did

I say it wasn’t me, you wouldn’t believe

Dorothy?” Susan spat out as if she