Deadly Doting Marriage - Chapter 23
The bartender was shocked when he saw John drinking so fast. “Mr. Lambert, slow down!”
John gave him a sidelong glance and said in a deep voice, “This is none of your business! Give me a few more glasses of whiskey!”
The bartender had not tried to persuade him any further. He went and poured a few glasses of whiskey before he served them to John.
John held up the glasses and gulped them down one by one.
He quickly became drunk as he drank too fast. The whiskey had high alcohol content as well.
A woman sitting not far from him stared at his handsome face from the side. She then came up to him, a flirtatious smile playing on her red lips. “Hey, handsome! Care to join me for a drink?”
She had set her eyes on John the moment he stepped into the bar, for he wore designer brands from head to toe.
He wore an Armani suit, a Patek Philippe watch and leather shoes worth a small fortune. She could tell at first glance that he was a wealthy man.
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Chapter 15: Kathleen Was Beaten Up
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Maybe because she drank too much milk when she was younger!
Back then, Kathleen was a foolish girl, and John mentioned that she would get smarter if she consumed more milk.
Hence, it was not an exaggeration when they said she grew up with the help of milk formulas.
John’s gaze softened. Then, he leaned against Kathleen, and he soon fell asleep.
Outside the bar, Sherri clenched her fists tightly as she watched the two of them left. There was a hint of bitter resentment in her obsidian eyes.
It seemed that it was not that easy to get rid of this idiot. She would always be a thorn in her side! It was not easy for her to win over John…
When they returned to Lambert’s residence, Kathleen and Barkley assisted John into his bed.
Kathleen looked at John up and down, and she frowned.
Then, she helped him remove his jacket, trousers, and shoes. After that, she took off his prosthetic leg and sanitized it before tucking him to bed.
At the same time, Barkley ordered someone to bring over a bowl of hangover soup.
Kathleen gently awakened John, “Young Master, let’s drink some hangover soup before you sleep.”
Upon hearing that, John opened his eyes, and when he saw the girl in front of him, he obediently opened his mouth.
Kathleen took the bowl and blew it. Then, after making sure it was not hot, she slowly fed John. The soup flowed into John’s mouth, and he subconsciously swallowed it.
Before they knew it, John had finished the hangover soup, and Kathleen placed the empty bowl on the table.
After sizing him for a long while, Kathleen tucked him in again. Then, she turned around and left.
The following morning, John woke up early with a terrible hangover, and he had a severe headache. However, he noticed that he was sleeping in his bed and wearing a fresh set of clothes. Moreover, even his prosthetic leg was sanitized.
Did Kathleen look after him last night?
He pursed his thin lips and packed up to leave.
When Kathleen woke up, it was already eight in the morning. She was slightly dazed as she sat straight on the bed.
She was usually a light sleeper, and she would rarely sleep in. Nonetheless, she must have woken up late because she slept late last night as she had to take care of John.
Kathleen hurriedly got out of bed and washed up. Then, she opened the door and left.
Barkley noticed her and walked toward her. “Ms. Yates, your breakfast is ready!”
Kathleen raised her head and asked,” Where’s Young Master?”
“Young Master has something to handle at the company, so he went there earlier!”
Kathleen nodded. After having her breakfast, she rode the bike to her school.
The Lambert’s residence was not far from her school, and it only took her half an hour to reach there.
As usual, Kathleen rode along the bypath toward her school.
Nevertheless, who knew that while she was passing through a narrow alley, a few guys suddenly appeared in front of Kathleen.
Kathleen was slightly stunned, and she looked at the few people.
She knew that these people were the South City’s hooligans. Furthermore, they did not have a proper job, and one could always see them idling around every day.
Each of them was holding a long and thick rod in their hand, blocking Kathleen’s path. They were obviously ill-intentioned.
Kathleen was forced to stop. Then, she looked at them with a fierce gaze, coldly warning, “Get out of the way!”
The hooligans scoffed. With a rod in their hand, they smiled sheepishly at Kathleen. “What will you do if we don’t get out of your way?”
Before he could finish his sentence, Kathleen put down her bike. Then, she immediately dragged the leading hooligan’s arm and did a shoulder throw, slamming the thug onto the floor.
The thug wailed in pain as he was caught off guard.
“You damn brat! You actually dared to hit me? Everyone, go and maimed her!”
The rest of them were dumbfounded when they saw the scene. They had not expected that Kathleen, a young lady, was so violent.
However, Kathleen only knew a few Judo’s techniques. She could go up against one person, but there was no chance of winning against so many people.
She took a step back, planning to dodge and escape.
The hooligans caught on to that. Of course, they would not let Kathleen run away. In a blink of an eye, each of them rushed toward Kathleen.
“You want to escape? Don’t even dream about it!”
They took their long rods and closed in on her. Not long after, Kathleen was cornered.
Kathleen’s icy-cold gaze showed a shrewd light. She roared, “What are you trying to do! I’ve called the police. If you dare to provoke me again, I’ll not go easy on you!”
“You won’t go easy on us? I really want to see how strong you are!”
The hooligans had no respect for Kathleen at all. Instead, they looked at each other and burst into laughter.
Kathleen narrowed her obsidian eyes, trying to find a way out.
The leading hooligan noticed Kathleen’s plan. He snorted, “Brothers, hit her!”
He seized the opportunity and kicked Kathleen’s calf when she was unprepared.
Kathleen felt weak in her knees, and she immediately knelt.
The hooligan was laughing in satisfaction. “She’s already begging for mercy? Haha!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the rest of the thugs flocked to her.
The men were not skilled in martial arts, and they were only relying on their brute force to beat up Kathleen.
Kathleen could only struggle for a while, and they soon controlled her.
Two hooligans were dragging Kathleen by her arms.
Then, the thug that Kathleen threw over her shoulder slapped her a few times.
“You b*tch! You dared to hit me just now. Therefore, I must teach you a lesson today!”
The man showed a sinister smile and looked up and down at Kathleen’s slender figure before he forcefully kicked at her stomach.
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Chapter 16: You Won’t Have the Chance to Know Our Names
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The hooligan was really strong. With just a kick, Kathleen felt an agonizing pain on her stomach.
She felt as if ten thousand scorching blades stabbed her, and it hurt so much that she laid directly on the ground.
“Does that hurt?” The hooligan pinched Kathleen’s chin, forcing her to look at the smug grin on his ugly face. “This is just the beginning! Brothers, continue attacking!”
As soon as he finished his words, the rest of the men started to hit Kathleen violently.
Kathleen was lying on the floor. Her face, her shoulders, her stomach, as well as her legs were beaten up by the hooligans.
At this moment, there was only the sound of them beating her up with rods echoing in the dark alley.
Kathleen’s face was as white as a sheet. She clenched her teeth hard, not making any sound, and curled up into a ball…
The leader moved his arms and looked at her from above. “This is just a small lesson for you. If you still dare to provoke Ms. Millan, you’ll suffer more than just a simple beating!”
After saying that, the hooligans burst into laughter. Then, they swaggered away.
Kathleen lay on the floor, tightening her grips.
When she heard them mentioning Ms. Millan, her injured lips broke into a sneer…
Realizing that the hooligans were gone, Kathleen tried to stand.
However, just as she moved, she felt agonizing pain all over her limbs and bones.
Then, everything in front of her went blurry, and her body trembled uncontrollably. Not long after, she fell to the ground and fainted.
“Ahh! There’s someone here!” A female passerby saw Kathleen lying on the floor, and she was so frightened that her face was ashen.
Other people from not far away heard her screams, and they all came to look at Kathleen.
“Blood! There’s blood everywhere! Hurry and call the ambulance!”
Nobody knew who shouted that, but the passersby hurriedly called for an ambulance.
Not long after, the sound of an ambulance siren could be heard.
A few nurses got out of the vehicle. Then, after asking the passersby what happened, they carried Kathleen onto the stretcher and rushed toward the hospital.
On the other hand, not long after the several hooligans left, a bunch of men in black suits appeared in front of them.
When the thugs saw the people in front of them, they could not help but retreat, and they panicked.
“Who… Who are you?”
The leading man in a black suit looked at them and scoffed, “You won’t have the chance to know our names!”
Then, he waved his hands, and four men walked toward him. After that, they efficiently dragged the hooligans into the van.
The van drove unhurriedly, and soon they reached the seashore.
When the driver stopped the car, the few bodyguards carried four big sacks out of the vehicle.
“Help! Help me!” The hooligans’ screams could be heard from the sacks.
Nonetheless, the bodyguard in black could not care less about them. Then, he lifted his foot and kicked the sacks with the hooligans in them into the ocean.
Nobody knew how long had passed, but the bodies tied in the sacks floated.
Half of their bodies were floating on the surface, and the other half were trapped in the sacks. Moreover, their faces were so bloated and distorted. Nevertheless, it did not take long before they caught the attention of those on the beach.
“Ahhh! Ahhh! Ahhhh! There are corpses in the ocean!”
When a passerby saw the scene, she could not help but shriek at the top of her lungs.
Then, someone took out their phone with trembling hands, calling 110…
At the Lambert Group.
John had just finished a meeting, and he was back in his office when Karl hurriedly went to him, whispering in his ears.
“What did you say? Kathleen was attacked?” John’s expression turned unsightly. “Ready the car. We’re going to the hospital!”
Karl immediately called the driver.
When John reached the lobby, the driver just arrived at the Lambert Group’s entrance.
As soon as he saw John, he quickly greeted, “Mr. Lambert!”
“To the hospital!”
Noticing John’s cold expression, the driver dared not to ask anything, and he drove as fast as he could to the hospital.
The car reached the hospital entrance, and John got out of the vehicle. Then, he strode toward the building.
Karl was right beside him, muttering softly, “Mr. Lambert, Kathleen is in ward 202!”
Hearing that, John nodded and hurried to the second floor, entering ward 202.
He pushed open the door and was greeted with an empty ward. There was only Kathleen, who was lying in bed on an IV drip.
John approached her and saw her face.
The rims of her eyes were beaten and bruised, and half of her face was so swollen that it was terrifying. She looked horrifying.
Then, John lifted her cover and opened her sleeves. When he realized that both of her arms were grabbed forcefully by someone, his obsidian eyes suddenly narrowed.
The rage in his chest was burning, and veins were popping on John’s arms.
“Go and find out what happened. Now! I want to know who dared to lay a hand on my people!”
Karl dared not waste any time, so he immediately nodded and answered, “Yes, Mr. Lambert! I’ll investigate it now!” After saying that, he left the ward.
Karl was really efficient. Less than half an hour later, John received his call.
“Mr. Lambert, Ms. Yates was attacked by hooligans from Hillford’s South City… However, these men did not have grudges against Ms. Yates, so it’s possible that someone bribed them!”
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Chapter 17: I Won’t Let Anything Happen to You
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John spoke with clenched teeth, “Catch them. Find out who’s behind this!”
“The few hooligans were found dead by the sea. No one knew who threw them into the water and drowned them!”
John was slightly stunned. “What did you say? They drowned?”
“Yes, Mr. Lambert. I got this information from the police, therefore it won’t be wrong!”
Upon hearing that, John’s expression turned gloomy, and his dark eyes flickered with cold lights.
The men had just beaten up Kathleen, and they were already thrown into the ocean by someone? How could there be such a coincidence?
Were they murdered so that there were no witnesses left?
“Continue investigating it. I want to know the truth!”
When Karl heard John’s order, he immediately answered, “Yes, Mr. Lambert!”
After hanging up the call, John’s expression remained ugly.
Seeing the girl lying in front of him, with injury all over her body, John tried his best to suppress the anger in him.
Who dared to lay a finger on his people? That person was too brazen!
On the hospital bed, Kathleen seemed to have felt something, and she suddenly frowned, slowly opening her eyes.
John immediately leaned forward and whispered, “Kathleen, are you awake?”
Kathleen looked at John, and she wanted to say something. However, her injuries were too severe, and just as she tried to move her lips, she grimaced in pain.
The anger in John’s eyes was further ignited. He really wanted to tear the people who hurt Kathleen to pieces.
Nonetheless, he did not want to scare Kathlee, so he could only take a deep breath and control the fury in him. Then, he asked softly, “How do you feel? Does it hurt?”
Kathleen shook her head, murmuring, “Young Master, I’m fine. It’s just a simple injury, so don’t worry about me!”
Simple injury? She was beaten black and blue. How was it a simple injury?
Why was this woman always so stubborn?
She was already in such a state. Would it be so hard to admit that she was feeling weak?
Then, John held Kathleen’s hand, and his gaze was complicated. “Tell me, what happened? Why did they hit you?”
Hearing John’s question, Kathleen shook her head, and she did not answer him.
John comforted her by patting her. “Don’t worry. I’ll get to the bottom of this.”
“Okay, Young Master!”
When he heard her raspy voice, John frowned. Soon, he asked, “Are you hungry? Do you want to eat anything?”
“No, I don’t want to eat anything!”
“Then, get some rest. I’ll visit you every day!”
Kathleen nodded her head and once again closed her eyes.
John knew that she was too frail, so he did not bother her anymore. After arranging for their servant to look after her, he stayed behind for a while longer before leaving the ward.
As soon as he left, Kathleen instantly opened her eyes.
After that, she picked up the phone on the table with great difficulty, and she sent out a text, [Stop meddling in other people’s business!]
Truth be told, Kathleen’s injuries were rather severe. Her cheek, arms, stomach, and legs were wounded.
Thankfully, they were all superficial wounds, so it was easier to treat them.
John had found the best doctor to treat her, and her injuries healed even faster with the doctor’s treatment.
As usual, John entered Kathleen’s ward after work.
She was leaning against the head of the bed, trying her hardest to eat some porridge.
John’s face instantly turned cold, and he strode toward her, asking, “Where’s the maid? Why is she not taking care of you? Why is she not feeding you?”
Kathleen was stupefied when she saw John. “I asked her to leave.”
After all, Kathleen was not used to being served, so she had been eating by herself.
Then, John lowered his voice, “I’ll feed you!”
As he said that, he directly took over the bowl in her hand, sitting by her bedside.
Kathleen was dumbfounded, and she subconsciously refused. “Young Master, there’s no need for that. I can do it myself!”
“You’re not allowed to reject me!”
When she heard his bossy tone, Kathleen pursed her lips and did not say a word.
“You’re now a patient, and as a patient, you must be obedient!”
Kathleen remained silent.
“Come on, open your mouth!” John urged. His obsidian eyes fixed on Kathleen.
Kathleen had no choice but to widen her mouth submissively.
John stirred the porridge, scooped a spoonful, and fed Kathleen.
Kathleen gulped it down, only to notice that the porridge was sweet and delicious. She widened her eyes in surprise.
John sized her expression up and down, raising his brows. “What porridge is this?”
“It’s eight treasure porridge!”
“Is it delicious?”
Kathleen nodded her head. “It is!”
“If it’s good, then I’ll ask Barkley to make you eight treasure porridge every day.”
Hearing that, Kathleen shook her head. “There’s no need to trouble him!”
“It’s not troubling!”
Kathleen raised her head and looked at John, and her gaze flickered with complicated emotions.
“Don’t look at me that way!” John said indifferently, “You’re mine, and I won’t let anything happen to you!”
“The only thing you have to do now is to make sure your body recovers as soon as you can. Understand?”
Kathleen nodded. “Understood, Young Master!”
“It’s great that you understood.” John took another spoonful of porridge and fed Kathleen.
Under the bright light, John’s side profile was so handsome and delicate. Moreover, his long lashes were covering the pair of dark and profound eyes.
He occasionally glanced at Kathleen, and his eyes were twinkling with brilliant lights, causing Kathleen to feel her scalp tingling.
Her heart was beating wildly, and she felt something that she could not understand.
John looked at her worriedly. “What’s wrong? Does your chest hurt?”
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Chapter 18: I’m Just Concerned About You
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John leaned closer to Kathleen, and she caught a whiff of the faint tobacco smell on him, causing her to retreat and shook her head unconsciously. “No, I’m fine!”
“If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, you must tell the doctor or me!”
John stooped over and looked at her. “Don’t force yourself to resist the pain. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Young Master!”
Then, John fed her the last scoop of porridge and placed the empty bowl on the table. “Okay, you should get some rest. I’ll find the time to revisit you!”
Kathleen nodded her head. “Alright.”
He took another look at her before opening the door and left the hospital.
Kathleen watched him leave, and the light in her eyes became extremely complicated.
After John left the hospital, he drove back to Lambert’s residential villa.
John parked his car at the hall’s entrance, and as soon as he got out of the vehicle, he saw Sherri running out from the house.
He raised his brows and glanced at her. “Why are you here?”
Sherri hurriedly answered, “John, I heard Kathleen is hurt, so I’m here to visit her!”
John directly walked into the hall and replied in an indifferent tone, “She’s not at home, and she’s recuperating in the hospital!”
Sherri looked around and asked tentatively, “Oh? Are her injuries serious? Who hit her? These people are too brazen. How could they beat her up in broad daylight?”
John swept his gaze at Sherri. It seemed that he thought of something, and his expression instantly turned gloomy. “Sherri, do not let me found out you had done something behind my back! If I discover it, you and the Millans will disappear from Hillford!”
His voice was as sharp as a blade, and it was so cold that it made people tremble.
Sherri shivered, and she quickly said, “John, you’re overthinking! What… What can I do! Don’t worry about it. I only love you!”
Then, John cast a cold glance at her and ignored her, making his way upstairs.
In the hall, Sherri stood there unbudged, heaving a deep sigh of relief.
Fortunately, those hooligans were all dead!
Otherwise, John would surely get behind the matter by following the clues. If he found out who was behind the hooligans, she would be doomed…
She should just forget about it. Nevertheless, since Kathleen was not at home, she should pay her a visit in the hospital.
After giving it a thought, Sherri speedily left Lambert’s residence toward the hospital.
When she was at the hospital, Sherri asked the receptionist for Kathleen’s ward.
Kathleen was the most important VIP patient in the hospital. Besides, she was also a member of the Lamberts, so the nurses did not need to search for her and could directly tell Sherri her ward number.
Once Sherri got the information, she walked briskly to Kathleen’s room.
She pushed open the door and was greeted with a quiet and spacious ward. Kathleen was alone, sleeping on the hospital bed.
Then, Sherri walked toward Kathleen, and she saw the injuries on her face.
There were bruises and swellings on the once beautiful face. It seemed that Kathleen was really hurt severely.
Furthermore, Sherri could see two red and swollen marks on Kathleen’s exposed arms, obviously from someone grabbing her forcefully.
Sherri almost laughed out loud. Haha! The hooligans had done a great job. However, they should have hit her harder!
This idiot actually dared to seduce John. She deserved more than a death punishment!
Seeing this, Sherri was secretly cheering for a while. However, just as she was about to leave, Kathleen suddenly opened her eyes.
Her eyes were as dark as night. When she met Sherri’s gaze, it seemed that she understood everything.
Sherri looked away guiltily. “Kathy, you’re awake? I’m here to visit you!”
Kathleen replied calmly, “Are you here to see how badly injured I am? Or are you here to see if I’m disfigured?”
Hearing that, Sherri was stunned. She coughed and asked, “How could you say that? John took you in, and he’s my fiance! I’m just concerned about you!”
Kathleen’s lips twitched, and there was a hint of mockery in her eyes. “Is that so?” She still remembered that the hooligans mentioned ‘Ms. Millan’.
“You bribed those hooligans, right? After they hit me, you killed them to prevent them from telling the truth? Ms. Millan, your plan was truly flawless. However, Hillford is a society with law. Do you think you can get away with murder?”
Sherri was shocked. “Kathleen, don’t spurt nonsense. What do you mean by I bribed and killed them! That would be illegal! I won’t do something like this!”
“Humph! Only you are well aware of the situation!” Kathleen looked at her fiercely.
Sherri argued, “Kathleen, I know you are not fond of me, but no matter how much you dislike me, I’m still John’s fiancee! You shouldn’t slander me like this!”
Kathleen turned her gaze away and spoke unsympathetically, “Only you would know if that’s slander. Please leave. I want to rest.”
“Kathleen, I’m here because I want to discuss something with you.” Then, Sherri sat by Kathleen’s bed, whispering, “You’re already eighteen, and John is twenty-five. All these years, John had delayed a lot of matters just to take care of you. If you’re his relative, then I won’t say anything! However, you’re just an outsider, so why should he look after you and bear all pain for you?”
Kathleen watched Sherri silently, not saying a word.
“You must learn to be grateful for his help and not be so dependent on him, or even sleep with him at night!”
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Chapter 19: I Can Endure It
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Sherri frowned and stared at Kathleen, saying, “Do you understand what I said? He’s a normal man, and you’re a girl. Hence, you should keep a distance between the two of you. Do you understand what I am saying?”
Kathleen looked straight into her eyes. “So what if we slept together? Is Ms. Millan going to kill me?”
“Well, I won’t do that.” Sherri chuckled. “If you two continue this act, even if I don’t do anything about it, John’s reputation will still be ruined by you!”
Kathleen stared at Sherri, and her body shivered.
“You don’t have to look at me that way. I’m telling the truth!” Sherri mocked,” Kathleen, you must remember your roots. Don’t forget that your parents hurt his parents, and he even lost a leg because of them. At the end of the day, you’re just his enemy’s daughter, and he adopted you! Since your parents already ruined the first half of his life, are you still going to ruin the rest of his life?”
Hearing that, Kathleen clenched her fist, and her face was ashen.
Noticing that her words were effective, Sherri giggled in satisfaction. “I know that you’re a smart child, and I’m sure you understood what I said, right? If you do, then you should think about what you should do from now onward!”
After saying all these, Sherri stood up, informing Kathleen, “Alright, that’s all I have to say. You should behave yourself!”
Then, Sherri opened the door and left the room.
Kathleen stared at the moon outside the window for quite some time. Finally, she slowly closed her eyes…
After recuperating for about ten days, Kathleen’s injuries were healing.
The bruises on her face were also fading, and they were not as apparent as before.
Later, the doctor re-examined Kathleen, and he reported to John, “Mr. Lambert, Ms. Yates can be discharged now. Just remember to eat the medicine on time for the next few days, and she’ll be fine!”
“Alright!”
John took the prescribed medicine from the doctor and glanced at Kathleen. “Are you able to walk?”
“Yes, Young Master!”
“Then, why are you still limping?”
Kathleen lowered her gaze. “It’s fine!” After all, her legs were wounded. Therefore, even though she was getting better, it would still hurt her slightly when she walked.
“Young Master, I can endure it!”
“There’s no need for that!” After he said that, John immediately carried Kathleen and made their way to the elevator.
Kathleen was dumbfounded, and she looked at him, asking, “Young Master, what about your leg?”
“Just because I only have one leg, you think I can’t carry you?”
Kathleen lowered her head. “That’s not what I meant!”
“Good!” Soon, the elevator reached the first floor. With Kathleen in his arms, he strode toward the entrance.
John was a very tall man. He stood about 1.80 meters and had a broad shoulder. Unknowingly, his warm chest gave others a sense of security.
Kathleen rested against him, and she could hear his heart beating clearly.
“Thud… Thud… Thud…”
It was steady and powerful.
She clenched her fists tightly, and her face blushed pink.
Nevertheless, John had not noticed her slightly reddened cheeks. Then, he glanced at the driver, and the driver immediately opened the car door, letting John carry Kathleen into the car.
After that, John ordered the driver with a cold tone, “Back to the villa!”
“Yes, Mr. Lambert!” The driver nodded, and he stepped on the pedal, making their way toward Lambert’s residential villa.
When they reached the villa, John and Kathleen got out of the car. As soon as they were in the living room, Kathleen saw Rachel Lewis, Matthew Lewis, and Waverly Lewis.
They were respectively John’s aunt, uncle-in-law, as well as cousin.
After the passing of John’s parents, Aunt Rachel took care of him, and she was also his only relative.
Matthew was also a cultured and polite man. He was not only honest and considerate, but he also had a good temper, and he always treated others warmly.
However, Waverly was pampered and spoiled since she was a child. Hence, she was arrogant and acted just like a delinquent.
Kathleen was never fond of her, and she did not want to have any interaction with Waverly.
Rachel and Matthew were about to greet Kathleen when they saw her, but Waverly already interrupted them and mocked, “Oh! The stupid, adopted girl is back!”
Matthew frowned. “Waverly, don’t be so disrespectful!”
“Am I being disrespectful? It’s the truth!” Then, Waverly snorted, “Isn’t she just a fool adopted by John?”
Kathleen was too lazy to care, so she only greeted Matthew and Racheal, “Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis!”
Rachel walked toward her, sizing Kathleen up and down. “How do you feel? How’s your injury?”
No matter what horrendous act Kathleen’s father did, they still somewhat adored Kathleen, the girl who John raised. After all, the child was innocent.
Kathleen answered softly, “Thank you for your concern, Aunt Rachel. I’m fine now!”
“That’s good. You should rest well at home these next two days!”
Kathleen hummed in reply, and she was about to turn around and head upstairs.
Seeing that, Waverly immediately went forward and blocked Kathleen’s path. “Stop right there. Do you not see me? Are you blind? How dare you ignore me?”
John furrowed his brows, and he was about to speak up for Kathleen when she stopped in her tracks. She looked at Waverly up and down, saying coldly, “Hi, Ms. Lewis!”
After saying that, she walked around Waverly and went upstairs.
Waverly stomped her feet in anger, and she complained resentfully, “John, that’s the fool that you adopted. She has no manners at all.”
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Chapter 20: Kathleen Is Messing Around With a Boy From School
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John’s expression was cold, and he swept his gaze at Waverly, warning, “Stop provoking her!”
Rachel hurriedly chimed in, “That’s right, Waverly. You must listen to John!”
“Humph!” Waverly was annoyed. “Why does John always care for Kathleen? I’m his relative!”
“That’s enough. Stop making a scene!” Rachel rubbed Waverly’s head. After she was done comforting her, Rachel said to John, “John, your uncle and I are going to Movania for a conference. We might be away for about two weeks, so we will have to trouble you with Waverly!”
John answered calmly, “Okay.”
“Really? That’s amazing!” When Waverly heard that, she jumped in joy.
She adored John the most, and the adoration was more than for her parents.
After all, Waverly could not help herself. John was really handsome and wealthy!
However, the only downside was such an outstanding man like John had a b*tch, Kathleen, by his side.
Ever since they were children, Waverly disliked Kathleen as she was prettier and more intelligent than her.
Most importantly, John preferred Kathleen over her.
Waverly peeped at her parents, and she rolled her eyes.
Humph! Her parents’ absence was just incredible. She could finally find an opportunity to teach Kathleen a lesson. She must find a way to chase her away!
The following morning.
Kathleen woke up early and went to wash up. Then, she headed to her university, as always.
Nancy saw her from afar and happily rushed over. “Finally! Kathy, you’re back. Do you know how worried I was when you were injured! How are you? Are you okay?” Nancy looked at her up and down. “Look, there’s still a faint bruise on the corner of your mouth…”
“Humph! I really don’t know who she provoked. She caused a mess and even made John worried! She deserved it!” Waverly walked over from a distance away.
Waverly was also a student at Hillford University, and they were the same age, but they were majoring in different courses.
Seeing that Waverly was approaching them, Nancy uttered in disdain, “Waverly, what does it have to do with you? Who’s talking to you? Get lost. We don’t want to see you!”
Waverly cast a mocking glance at Nancy. “Tsk tsk tsk. Nancy, I think you’re just a b*tch. A b*tch that follows Kathleen everywhere! Why? Did you think that you can gain favor with John if you get on Kathleen’s good side? It seems that the two of you are really crazy over money! People like you won’t fool John…”
“You’re really ridiculous. Who’s trying to gain favor with John?” Nancy retorted.
Soon, they saw Jonah Smith approaching them.
Jonah was tall, muscular, and good-looking. He was the most handsome guy in school, and many girls were his fans.
He walked over with a smile, looking at the three, and asked, “Who’s crazy over money?”
Realizing that Jonah was there, Waverly immediately pretended to be a sensible girl. “Jonah, you’re here. I’m talking about Kathleen and Nancy… ”
Jonah turned to Kathleen, and his dark eyes were sparkling.
He was indeed Hillford University’s most handsome guy, and every girl at school liked him. However, this girl never looked at him once, and she was always so cold to everyone else.
Jonah could not help but be captivated by her unique traits. He walked toward Kathleen, gently offered, “Kathleen, do you lack money? I have some, here, take it!”
After saying that, he really took out a card from his pocket and passed it to Kathleen.
Waverly was stupefied. Jonah actually gave Kathleen a card? Kathleen was too good at seducing others!
Then, Waverly moved forward and snatched the card, telling Jonah, “Jonah, don’t give it to her. She does not lack money!”
Besides, John was taking care of this fool, and what did she need money for?
Kathleen did not even look at Jonah or Waverly, and she immediately turned around and left.
Nancy also hurriedly chased after her. “Kathleen, wait for me! I’ll walk with you!”
The two girls walked side by side, leaving Waverly and Jonah.
Jonah watched Kathleen’s back, and he seemed to be deep in thoughts…
When the classes ended, Kathleen went to the restroom.
Just as she walked out, someone poured cold water over her.
The sudden splash of water, which was as cold as ice, drenched Kathleen from head to toe.
“What are you all doing?” Jonah, who just came out, saw the scene, and his face instantly darkened.
The several ladies saw Jonah and were startled. They tossed away the basins in their hands and ran away in panic.
“Kathleen, are you okay?” Jonah sized Kathleen up and quickly removed his shirt and draped it over Kathleen.
Kathleen wiped her face with her sleeve. Nonetheless, her sleeve was soaked too, and her face was still wet.
Then, she went to the faucet and washed her face, which made her feel better.
Despite being in university, most girls had already started putting on makeup.
Each of them was layered with thick makeup, wearing clothes that seemed more mature than most adults.
Instead, only Kathleen was wearing a simple tee with no makeup on. Moreover, she was a natural beauty.
Jonah approached her and asked considerately, “Let’s go. You should quickly change into dry clothes. Otherwise, you’ll definitely catch a cold in this weather!”
Kathleen nodded, and with Jonah’s support, they walked out of the university’s entrance.
John’s car was parked at the entrance of Hillford University. He got off work earlier to pick up Kathleen and Waverly.
Of course, Waverly had been waiting in the car with him. When she saw Kathleen’s drenched and sorry appearance, she could not help but smirk.
However, the next second, she saw Jonah’s shirt draped on Kathleen, and her face immediately changed.
Was this woman actually fooling around with Jonah?
Waverly stomped her feet in anger. “John, look. Kathleen is messing around with a boy from school…”
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Chapter 21: She Has a Fever Again
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John had seen all of these from the beginning. Then, he opened the door, got out of the car, and hurriedly walked over to Kathleen, asking, “What happened?”
Kathleen was shivering, and she could not even utter a single word.
John saw the clothes on Kathleen and tightly pursed his lips. Next, he grabbed the shirt on her and tossed it on the ground. After that, he removed his coat and draped it over Kathleen.
Jonah picked up his shirt from the ground, and he had no choice but to explain, “A few girls splashed Kathleen with water. I noticed that she was drenched, so I assisted her!”
“What did you say? She was splashed with water?”
John’s expression darkened. Even his eyes became eerily chilling.
After that, he took out his phone and made a call. “Find out the girls who splashed Kathleen with water. From tomorrow onward, I do not want such people to appear in the university.”
Waverly watched the scene in shock. She was stupefied!
John carried Kathleen into the backseat of the car. Then, he cast a glance at the driver, ordering him, “Get us home as fast as you can!”
“Yes, Mr. Lambert!” The driver stepped on the gas and sped to Lambert’s residential villa.
Even with the heater in the car was turned on, Kathleen was still shivering from the cold. She covered her chest, and her face was as pale as a sheet. Moreover, water droplets were still dripping from her wet hair.
John frowned. “Is it freezing?”
“I’m…I’m fine!”
Fine? She was trembling all over, yet she said she was fine? Why was it so hard for this woman to give in? Why must she be so stubborn?
John was furious, but he still held her closer.
Since Kathleen’s clothes were drenched, John’s attire was also wet from hugging her.
Waverly anxiously shouted, “John, your clothes are wet!”
John answered indifferently, “It’s not a problem!”
“You’re soaked all over, yet you still say it’s not a problem? This is all that foolish girl’s fault!” Before Waverly could finish her sentence, she noticed John’s fierce gaze, and she did not dare to speak further.
John lowered his head to look at Kathleen, watching as her complexion worsened.
Seeing this, Waverly was about to blow her top off.
The fool was only splashed with some water, so why was she so weak? What a pretentious woman!
Before the driver even stopped his car at Lambert’s residence, John had already opened the door and quickly carried Kathleen out of the vehicle.
Barkley, who came to greet them, exclaimed, “Young Master, what happened?”
“Call Corey over!”
Then, Barkley saw Kathleen in John’s arms, and he instantly understood what was going on. “Yes, Young Master. I’m on it!” Barkley left in a hurry.
After that, John bolted upstairs.
John walked into the room and directly went to the bathroom. As he filled the tub, he undressed Kathleen.
Kathleen was still shivering. She curled up into a ball, and her face was as white as a sheet.
She could not even feel anything when John removed her clothes. Only when John placed her in the warm water did she instantly open her eyes.
Realizing that John was standing right beside her, she covered her body in a panic, looking elsewhere. “Young Master… I can take my own bath.”
John’s handsome face darkened. “When you had a fever last time, I helped you with external cooling and changed your clothes. I’ve seen everything, and there’s nothing impressive!”
Kathleen’s face was scorching, but before she could feel embarrassed, she felt very dizzy. When her cold body was suddenly soaked in hot water, her breathing became difficult.
Noticing that Kathleen’s pupils were dilating and her breathing became rapid, John instantaneously took a bath towel over and carried her. Then, he placed her on the bed.
Someone was knocking on the door, and John quickly dressed Kathleen in a fresh set of pajamas. After that, he adjusted the air-conditioning to the highest temperature and opened the door.
Waverly, who was outside the door, abruptly walked into the room. Seeing how John was attentively taking care of Kathleen, she felt slightly irritated. “John, Kathleen —”
“What are you doing? Get a hot-water bag for Kathleen to warm herself up,” John said as he covered Kathleen in another layer of blanket.
“Kathleen this and Kathleen that. John, do you only have Kathleen in your heart? She’s nothing more but a …”
Before she could say the word ‘fool’, she saw John’s fierce gaze looking at her.
Waverly was highly annoyed, and she was muttering about something, but she did not dare to provoke John. Hence, she could only head out and look for a hot-water bag.
Not long after, Barkley and Corey rushed in. “Young Master, the doctor’s here!”
“Hurry. Take a look at Kathleen!”
Corey peeped at Kathleen and dared not delay further. Then, he swiftly went toward her.
He checked on Kathleen’s ashen face and touched her forehead. After that, Corey took a thermometer from his medical kit to test Katheleen’s temperature.
Not long after, Corey frowned. “37.8°C! She has a fever again!”
John turned livid. “What’s going on? Why does she keep having a fever?”
Corey sighed. “Ms. Yates’s body has always been weak. Moreover, she has yet to heal completely after being beaten up last time. This time, she caught a cold, causing her to have a low-grade fever as well as an unstable qi deficiency!”
“Nonetheless, it’s not as severe as last time. I’ll give her a shot and see if it’ll reduce her fever!”
After getting John’s permission, Corey took out his tools from the medical kit. Then, he lifted Kathleen’s quilt and gave her a shot.
When Corey was done, Waverly came in with a few hot-water bags. “John, I brought the hot-water bags!”
John was ready to let Barkley fill them with hot water, but Corey suddenly interrupted, “Young Master, she still has a fever. Hence, there’s no need for the hot-water bag.”
Soon, he stood up and gave John a strip of medicine.
“This is a fever-reducing medicine. If her fever persists after two hours, give her this. She’ll get better quicker! Once her fever is gone, she must be properly nursed back her health. Otherwise, her body will be very frail, and her immune system will be worse.”
Corey put away the medicine and went out of the room. The rest of the people also joined him.
John and Kathleen were the only ones left in the room. However, Kathleen, who had a fever and was given a shot, was still unconscious.
Two hours later, Waverly came to the room again after eating dinner, and she saw John taking Kathleen’s temperature.
Then, John furrowed his brows. Her fever had not reduced.
He immediately put a pill into his mouth and crushed it. After that, he took a sip of water and leaned forward to feed Kathleen the liquid.
Waverly gasped and stared at John in disbelief.
Why was he treating the fool so well? He actually personally fed her the medicine? Moreover, he even used his mouth…Was that not kissing her?
Why? Why did the stupid girl have such great luck to be treated so well by John?
Lying on the bed, Kathleen was still in a daze. She felt the water pouring into her mouth, and she slightly frowned, unconsciously swallowing the liquid.
After John fed Kathleen the medicine, he recalled Corey’s tips on external cooling.
Thus, he instantly looked for some gauze and alcohol. If Kathleen’s fever persisted even after the drug wore off, he planned to help her with external cooling.
At this time, Waverly walked in. “John, I can look after Kathleen. You should get some rest!”
John had not even spared her a glance. “There’s no need for that. I can keep watch of her!”
“John!”
“Get out!”
Waverly’s expression turned livid. She was John’s cousin, yet he only had eyes for the fool!
How long would this wreck stay beside John? He was such an apathetic person, but he was so gentle when it came to the fool.
Waverly had never seen him treat her that way.
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Chapter 22: Those Girls Were Expelled
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Waverly stomped her feet in anger and left unwillingly.
When there was no one left in the room, John held Kathleen’s hands as he did before.
An hour later, there were beads of sweat appearing on Kathleen’s forehead. Moreover, her body temperature was slowly cooling down, and her breathing was much smoother.
John retook her temperature.
37.5°C. Why was the effect of the medicine so slow?
John swept his gaze at Kathleen’s shirt, which was drenched in sweat, and his expression was cold.
Then, he reached out and removed Kathleen’s wet clothes.
Under the light, he once again saw the girl’s porcelain skin.
The hand he was holding the alcohol with trembled slightly.
He pursed his lips, followed the process he did before, and dipped the gauze in the alcohol, getting ready to wipe Kathleen’s body again.
Suddenly, Kathleen moved. It seemed that she had regained her consciousness.
John approached her and asked, “Kathleen, how do you feel?”
Kathleen opened her hazy eyes, and she saw the man in front of her was still wearing the shirt he wore when they returned. Furthermore, he was holding a gauze that was dipped in alcohol. Then only did Kathleen noticed that she was naked.
She felt her heart in her mouth, and she immediately pulled the blanket to cover herself. “Young Master… I feel much better.”
John put away the alcohol and gauze. Next, he touched her hands, and it seemed that she was not as burning hot as before.
Seeing that the girl was awake and her fever broke, John was finally relieved.
He peeped at Kathleen, and his obsidian eyes fell on her cherry lips.
As she had a fever, her lips appeared red and delicate.
At the thought of what he felt when he fed her the medicine… John felt numb all over.
Then, when he saw the glass of water on the table, he wondered why he had not fed her more water just now.
After that, he turned to the girl who was hiding under the sheet and watching him vigilantly.
John annoyedly grunted, “Since your fever is reducing, you must drink more water.”
His expression was slightly unnatural as he passed the glass of water to her.
In fact, he had not intended for Kathleen to drink more water, but he wanted to hide the urge to feed her again.
It was as if there was some kind of magic, luring him to have the urge to touch her lips over and over again.
Nonetheless, Kathleen had not noticed anything. She sat and took over the glass of water, drinking a few sips.
John stood and took a new set of pajamas from the wardrobe.
“Young Master, I can do it on my own!”
“You’re weak from the fever. Besides, it’s not like I’ve never changed your clothes for you before.”
Seeing his icy gaze, Kathleen dared not answer him, and she could only let John dress her.
Next, he immediately pulled Kathleen into his embrace. “Go to sleep.”
Kathleen felt slightly uncomfortable, and her face slowly reddened as she gritted her teeth. “Young Master…”
John looked at Kathleen and asked calmly, “Why are you embarrassed? Didn’t I do this when you had a fever before?”
Kathleen could not help and said, “But I’m already eighteen, and I’m going to be nineteen soon. There should be boundaries between the two sexes! Besides, if Ms. Millan finds out, she won’t be happy!”
John’s face darkened. “So what if you’re eighteen? Even if you’re a hundred years old, I raised you. I own you.”
Then, he lifted Kathleen’s chin, looking at her from above. “Don’t forget your purpose for being alive. You’re alive because you need to take care of my leg…Do you understand?”
Kathleen dared not argue with him. Thus, she could only shut her mouth.
As her body was just recovering, she felt exhausted, and she fell asleep in John’s embrace not long after closing her eyes.
John stared at her tiny face, and his gaze softened.
What a heartless fool. She was actually sleeping so soundly in his arms.
At this moment, he suddenly recalled the image of the man draping her with his clothes as they walked out of the university, and his face instantly turned gloomy.
Kathleen was his, and no one else could lay a finger on her!
The following morning.
Waverly woke up and washed up. When she was done, she walked out of her room and was ready to head to the dining hall for breakfast.
Then, she suddenly saw John walking out of Kathleen’s room.
Waverly was stupefied, and she stood there unmoved. Did John spend his night with Kathleen in her room?
At the thought of this possibility, her face turned livid.
John had not noticed Waverly standing behind him. After he got out of Kathleen’s room, he went to his room to wash up.
Waverly came back to her senses, and she hurriedly went into Kathleen’s room.
Kathleen finally felt better from her fever. Then, seeing Waverly in her room, she frowned. “What are you doing here?”
“Kathleen— Did you sleep with John last night?” Waverly pointed at Kathleen, and her body was shaking with anger. “You’re so shameless!”
“What does it have to do with you?”
“What do you mean by that? John is my cousin. How could you be so bold and seduce him? Moreover, you’re not only seducing John but also Jonah! You’re such a shameless b*tch!”
Kathleen did not have the mood to argue with Waverly, so she went downstairs, had her breakfast, and made her way to school.
As soon as she reached her university, Kathleen felt that something was up.
A few students were standing in groups, whispering to one another.
“Have you heard? Several girls were expelled from the university yesterday!”
“I heard it’s because they provoked a girl named Kathleen Yates, and that’s why they were expelled!”
“Seriously? It was nothing more but a prank between students. Was there a need to expel them? That’s so ruthless!”
When Kathleen heard the conversation, she instantly recalled what happened yesterday, and she furrowed her brows.
John must have expelled those girls.
As she was about to make her way to the lecture hall, Waverly suddenly ran toward her, roaring, “B*tch! My classmates were all expelled because of you! Are you satisfied now? Kathleen, you really are bad luck! Wherever you go, you’ll bring your curse along! How dare you shamelessly show your face on campus! You should just die!”
Kathleen’s face darkened, and she stared at Waverly coldly. “Waverly, I won’t retaliate unless I’m attacked. Hence, I’m warning you not to provoke me anymore. Otherwise, the consequences will be dire!”
Waverly snorted, “Are you trying to threaten me?”
Kathleen smiled. “If you don’t believe me, you can give it a try!”
Kathleen was a quiet girl, and she rarely smiled. However, when she suddenly showed such a smile, she looked so charming.
Nonetheless, those eyes were as cold as ice, sending chills down her spine.
Waverly could not help but shiver. Was that… a devil’s smile? Why was it so terrifying?
Not far away, Jonah walked over. When he saw Kathleen’s smile, he was captivated.
He stared at her, stupefied, and his heart was beating wildly. Finally, he walked over and asked,” Kathleen, are you feeling better from yesterday?”
Kathleen peeped at him, and her face fell. “I’m fine.”
After saying that, she turned around and left.
Jonah watched as she walked away, and when he remembered her smile just now, he smiled too.
That girl was really extraordinary…
Nancy sat in the classroom. When the bell rang, the lecturer took her books and went out of the room.
Then, Nancy stretched. “Great! The class finally ended!”
She looked at Kathleen and suggested, “The weather’s good today. Let’s go out for a breather!”
Kathleen nodded, and she stood, getting ready to head out.
Suddenly, there was a commotion at the classroom door, followed by the screams of a few girls. “Wow! It’s Jonah! Jonah’s here!”
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Chapter 23: Jonah’s Confession
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“He has chocolates and a bouquet of fresh flowers in his hands too! Is he giving it to someone?”
“That must be it! Look, he’s heading toward our class!”
Everyone stared at Jonah, and they shouted in excitement.
When Nancy heard the screams, she wanted to bring Kathleen to join the crowds.
However, before they walked out the door, Jonah was already walking toward Kathleen. Moreover, he was holding a bouquet and a box of chocolate.
Then, he passed the items to Kathleen and smiled as he confessed his feelings, “Kathleen, I like you. Please, be my girlfriend!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowds went silent. Not long after, there was a loud discussion in the classroom once again.
“Damn it! His confession is so sweet!”
“Goodness! Jonah actually likes Kathleen!”
“Jonah is the most handsome guy in our university! Did Kathleen save the galaxy in her past life?”
“Jonah really confessed to her! She’s so blessed! Ahhhhh!”
A few students took pictures and videos of the scene with their phones.
Seeing the crowd, Kathleen frowned. She hurriedly returned the flowers and chocolate to Jonah. “I’m sorry, but I don’t like you!”
When she said that, the students screamed louder.
“Oh my god! Is Kathleen crazy? She rejected Jonah.”
“Seriously, it’s such a blessing to be admired by such a man. If it were me, I would definitely accept him immediately!”
Not only were their classmates screaming, but Nancy also could not help but exclaim, “Kathy, even Jonah is not your cup of tea. He’s the most handsome guy in our university!”
Kathleen remained indifferent. “I’m not interested in getting into a relationship!”
When Jonah heard that, he was disappointed.
Nonetheless, he quickly cheered up and smiled. “It’s fine. I won’t force you, but I won’t give up continue pursuing you. I will wait until the day you accept me!”
Kathleen cast a glance at Jonah and ignored him. Then, she returned to her seat.
Jonah watched her for a while and noticed that she was really unbothered. In the end, he took back the flowers and chocolates and left quietly.
As soon as he left, the girls in the classrooms started to scream again.
“Jonah is handsome and has a good background, yet he was actually rejected when he confessed his feelings to that girl! What’s happening?”
“Isn’t that weird? Kathleen’s not good-looking, but she has such a high standard. How could she reject Jonah!”
“I think she just doesn’t have good taste in men!”
Once again, the bell rang to indicate that their break was over. Then, the teacher walked into the classroom with some books.
The students hurriedly went back to their seats to listen to the lecture, and no one was gossiping anymore.
Initially, they thought that the matter ended. However, a few nosy students actually uploaded the video onto their university forum.
Since Jonah had always been the center of attention on their campus, everyone would discuss any matter related to him.
Now that he actually pursued Kathleen and was even rejected, everyone was naturally shocked about it.
As soon as the video was uploaded, its views rose steadily. It had even reached 100,000 view in less than half a day.
Of course, Kathleen also rose to fame in her university because of this matter.
Wherever Kathleen went, someone would always be pointing fingers at her.
“Did you see her? That’s Kathleen! She rejected Jonah!”
“She’s not really pretty. In fact, she’s average, yet she actually rejected Jonah?”
“Right? She’s so pretentious!”
“No, that’s not being pretentious! She just lacks taste in men!”
Haha! The few girls burst into laughter.
“Shh. Stop talking. Didn’t you hear? The other day, a few girls splashed her with water, and they were all mysteriously expelled!”
“Wow! I didn’t expect her background to be so influential!”
“So what if she has an impressive background? We’re not afraid!”
“That’s right. Did you see how depressed Jonah looked after he was rejected? It was so painful to watch!”
“This b*tch actually embarrassed my prince charming! Why don’t we make it difficult for her!”
When Nancy heard their conversation, she was livid. “Kathy, they’re so outrageous! How could they say that about you? No, I must argue with them! They’re ridiculous. If you don’t like him, then you don’t. Why can’t you reject him? Who set the rules that you must like the most handsome guy in our university? These people are so narrow-minded!”
Kathleen calmly replied, “There’s no need for you to do that. It’ll get better if we ignore it!”
“Thankfully, you’re kind-hearted. If these people provoked me, I would definitely beat them up!”
Nonetheless, Nancy admitted that if Jonah confessed his feelings to her, she would accept him.
After school, the two of them walked toward the university entrance. Kathleen’s driver had been waiting for her there.
Seeing Kathleen, he greeted her respectfully, “Ms. Yates, over here!”
Kathleen nodded at him, then she turned to Nancy, saying, “Well, I’ll leave first!”
Nancy smiled and replied, “Okay! See you tomorrow!”
“See you tomorrow!”
After that, Kathleen got into the car, and the driver drove off speedily.
Not far away, Waverly was grinning at the scene.
She purposely said that she had something to do that day, letting Kathleen leave with the driver so that she could cause trouble to Kathleen.
She lowered her head and looked at the photos she had just taken, and a prideful, cold light flashed in her eyes.
Kathleen seduced not only John but also Jonah. She must teach her a lesson!
When Kathleen arrived at Lambert’s residence, John had just finished packing up and walked out from the living room.
He saw Kathleen and raised his brows. “Where’s Waverly?”
“She informed the driver that her class would end later, so she’ll be back in a while!”
John nodded and notified her, ” Something came up at the company. I’ll need to go on a business trip, and I’ll be back in a few days! So, be obedient, go to your classes, and wait for my return!”
Kathleen nodded. “Okay, Young Master!”
After saying these, John placed his luggage in the car and drove to the airport.
When Waverly got home, she heard from Barkley that John was out on a business trip, and she was overjoyed.
Even the Gods were on her side! Not only were her parents not home, but even John also went away too! That would mean the house was under her now.
Haha! It seemed that Kathleen’s days were numbered! Waverly already had a plan on how to deal with her!
The following morning, Kathleen went to her university as usual.
Later, Kathleen arrived at her classroom, and when the students saw Kathleen, their faces changed.
“Look at her. She’s always dressed in simple clothes, so how can she sit in a luxury car every day?”
“The car in the forum’s images was a Ferrari! The value must be a few million! She’s just a poor student. Where does she get all the money?”
“She’s obviously someone’s mistress!”
“Many college students are being taken care of by wealthy businessmen, and they are driven everywhere. This is not surprising at all!”
“No wonder she rejected Jonah. The old man must’ve said she’s not allowed to find another man at school!”
“Haha! What a self-degrading b*tch!”
Hearing those discussions, Nancy pulled Kathleen to sit beside her, hurriedly saying, “Kathy, the situation is getting worse. How are you staying so calm?”
Kathleen looked at her and asked indifferently, “What happened? Why are they saying such a thing?”
Nancy sighed, and she passed her phone to Kathleen. “Sigh. Take a look at it yourself!”
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