The substitute bride is a mute

Chapter 42

Judy's skin turned ice cold after hearing what Clark said. Yet it was not as cold as his words. Judy's mind went blank as she stared at Clark in terror.

Clark slowly released his grip and sat back on the sofa. He looked down condescendingly at Judy and said, "At first, I thought you were lying. But now it seems like you could do anything for your grandmother's illness."

Judy remained petrified for a few seconds before regaining consciousness and started gasping for air. But she choked on her breath, causing her to cough while leaning against the wall.

Tears filled her eyes as she kept coughing. She scribbled on her notebook with her shaking hand. "What do you want?"

Clark took a deep breath and folded his arms on his chest. He leaned over and said, "I have a trade offer for you."

Judy stared at Clark, waiting for a reply.

"I want a medicine formula from the Blake family," Clark continued.

Judy knew it! Of course, his aim would be the Blake family's medicine formula!

Judy's face went blank. She shook her head and wrote, "What medicine formula? I don't know what you're talking about."

The Blake family's medicine formula was a trade secret, the lifeblood of Blake Medical Group. Even Jenna, the heir of the Blake family, didn't know much about the formula, let alone a neglected illegitimate child like Judy.

"Easy now," Clark said. He certainly knew Judy wouldn't have the capability to get it. "I know the Blake family has a lot of formulas. But I only need one. The one inside Matthew's safe."

"That's impossible. That's no way I can do that." Judy shook her head and wrote. Regardless of the formula that Clark wanted, she could never get her hands on any of them. Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

"Impossible?" Clark looked at the beautiful handwriting deeply carved into the notebook and said.

His eyes grew even colder as he looked at Judy. "Yes, I'm asking for the impossible. That's what you and your family owe me!"

The Blake family was the one responsible for causing Sapphire's death in the fire. So, they should pay for what they have done.

"Matthew will be celebrating his birthday by the end of the month," Clark said coldly.

"If you can't get it by then, I will deal with your grandmother. That way, you will never be blackmailed by anyone ever again." The cold voice echoed in the room before striking Judy.

What was Clark planning to do with Lilly? Judy would never allow it to happen!

"So? Have you made your decision?" Clark asked.

Judy wrote. "Give me some time." Judy had to negotiate with him.

There was no way Judy could do as Clark ordered. She didn't even know where the safe Clark was talking about, let alone get the formula.

"Are you negotiating with me?" Clark scoffed.

Judy gritted her teeth and wrote. "Grandma will be having surgery next Monday. Until Grandma is safe from the surgery, I can't carry out this plan."

Looking at the stubborn look of Judy, Clark was aware that he shouldn't keep forcing her further. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "Okay."

Clark had waited for many years. He could wait for another few days.

"Don't you ever try to fool me," Clark warned before he left. "Remember, if anything happens, you're on your own."

Judy shivered as the door slammed shut. She slowly sat down while holding onto the chair as her legs were weak from the confrontation.

She could not stay in the Reid manor or Tocham any longer. She had to leave with Lilly as soon as possible.

…

The next morning, Clark saw Dominic at the entrance when he was about to leave.

"Good morning, Clark," Dominic greeted.

Clark nodded in return. "Are you waiting for someone?" he asked as he looked past Dominic at the car behind him. It looked like Dominic was waiting for someone.

Dominic answered honestly without hiding, "I'm going to work, also taking Juju to visit her Grandma at the hospital."

"Juju?" the name felt like a grate to Clark's ears. His already stoic face hardened.