"Mr. Francis?"

The call from the housekeeper snapped Rebecca to attention, her gaze inadvertently locking with Francis'.

That single glance, an unintended collision of eyes, spurred Francis into action, quickening his pace towards her.

Eddy, witnessing this exchange, was seething with rage.

With a swift motion, he delivered a harsh slap to Rebecca, "You tramp! Flirting with another man right in front of me, huh?"

Before he could finish his tirade, a sharp cry of pain cut him off as he doubled over, clutching his stomach.

Francis had landed a solid kick to his midsection and swiftly pulled Rebecca behind him for protection.

"You..."

Eddy, face contorted with anger, stared up at Francis, "And who the hell are you?"

Francis had been out of the picture for years, recovering from a long-term illness, and during his absence, Eddy had risen to prominence within the Johnson family, never having met him.

"Hah!"

laughter filled the air as he pointed at Rebecca, "So, you're the one keeping Rebecca, huh? Got quite the taste

him again, sending him flying into a wall with

felt a momentary relief. Insulting James' mother was akin to

took Rebecca's hand and led

up, "She's my wife! What right

to follow was useless; Sawyer's men held him back, leaving him feeling

...

car, Rebecca had calmed down, whispering, "Mr.

he

offered no response,

She couldn't see him, but she

had to admit,

most of it was unintentional, like

indeed angry, but not at her. He

taking Rebecca away, Francis had contemplated that Emerald Estates was no longer

he had intended to

still

almost

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255