"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!"

pointed at Rebecca, "So, you're the one keeping Rebecca, huh? Got quite the taste for damaged goods, don't you? This kind of woman,

couldn't finish his sentence before Francis' foot met him again, sending him flying into a wall with even greater

mother was

Rebecca's hand and led

Eddy managed to get up, "She's my wife!

men held him back, leaving him

...

car, Rebecca had calmed down, whispering,

he had

Francis offered no response, not even his

couldn't see him, but she could feel Francis' displeasure. Was

admit,

fair amount of trouble, though most of it was unintentional, like today. She

angry, but not at her. He was

Emerald Estates was no longer a suitable place for her. He had been considering how to properly and logically arrange for

intended to

he was still a

almost been mistreated

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