The Woman From Hell

I knew him all too well. If we pissed him off, he was capable of doing anything.

I let go of Cecilia’s hand and said to her, "You go ahead first. I'll join you later."

"You..." Cecilia looked worriedly at me.

I smiled. "I'm okay. Go on!" I gave her a consoling look.

Cecilia stood up with some hesitation, her gaze turning sharp and stern. She glared coldly at Tyler. " Touch a single hair on her body and I'll fight you to death!”

Tyler looked calm, not saying a word. His fingers tapped gently on the teacup.

Under the man's guidance, Cecilia left.

The elegantly dressed woman from across the table poured me another cup of tea and said, "Drink this cup of black tea, Miss Lane. It’s good for your health.”

I looked at her and put on a smile. "Thank you."

Tyler frowned, looking slightly displeased.

The woman smiled at me and said no more. Lowering her head, she continued to brew tea.

I did not pick up the cup and merely sat there in This text is © NôvelDrama/.Org.

silence, waiting for Tyler to speak.

After a long time, he finally looked up at me. "Since you've left Grant Corporation and Salt City, you should cut off all ties with Theo!"

"It's none of your business." I huffed, not wanting to discuss this topic with him.

"I'm your brother, Wandy. I'm just worried about you. Don't act like a hedgehog. If you've decided to separate, then get a divorce and follow me. Let me protect you. I promise I'll make you happier than you are right now!"

I looked at him and spoke in a cold voice, "I'll only become happier when I’m far away from you."

Tyler clenched the teacup, his eyes darkening as he pursed his lips tightly.

The woman beside him looked up at me with a slightly surprised expression.

After a long time, he spoke in a soft and tender voice," We grew up together, Wandy. I know you well. Don't act tough in front of me. Theo isn’t suitable for you. You won't feel safe with him."

I was stunned, then sneered. "Stop being so full of yourself, Mr. Tyler. I haven't seen you for five to six years. Do you think I’m still the same ignorant and foolish little girl? Although I've left Grant Corporation, I'm still the rightful Mrs. Grant. Why would I feel unsafe?"

"Hehe." He looked meaningfully at me and said," Indeed, after a few years of not meeting each other, your newfound confidence has surprised me. But...”

He paused and continued, "There’s a rumor going around among the gentry families in Whaldorf City recently. The Louises have two pieces of good news. They've found their long-lost daughter and now have a capable and talented son-in-law-"

"What does that have anything to do with me?" I did not want to talk about these things and cut him off.

He laughed, saying, "Be patient. I'm not done yet. It’s rumored that the son-in-law's last name is Grant, a man from Salt City. Oh right, Theo has been in Whaldorf City lately, right?"

Tyler was doing it on purpose. I refused to believe a word he said and said indifferently, "If you're asking m e to stay just to tell me these rumors, Mr. Tyler, then I’m sorry because I'm not interested. I'm leaving."

He sneered. "Looks like my sister refuses to believe m e. Molly, why don't you tell her what’s been happening in Whaldorf City lately?"

It turned out that the woman’s name was Molly.

However, I was not interested so I got up to leave.

"Why the rush, Miss Lane? Since you have nothing to d o, just treat it as though you’re listening to a story," Molly said behind me. Her voice was soft and gentle, while her tone was slow. She sounded nothing like a lady of pleasure.

"Or perhaps you're just lying to yourself and refusing t o listen?" Tyler’s mockery entered my ears.

I turned around. He raised his chin and looked at me with provocative eyes.

I pulled the chair out and sat down without a word. What was the big deal? He just wanted me to listen to a story.

Molly poured me another cup of tea and said, "I was in Whaldorf City not long ago and heard some rumors about Mr. Grant."

She glanced at me and smiled lightly. "Although Whaldorf City is huge, this circle isn't very big. These are just rumors. Just take it as a story and don't take it too seriously."

I nodded. I somewhat knew what she was going to tell me next.

Theo had been in Whaldorf City during this period of time and I did not receive any news about him.

However, no news was good news. He had probably woken up by now and Cindy’s family was taking care o f him, so that was good.

It was ironic to think about it because I would be hearing from a stranger about my husband's situation.

As for me, like what Tyler said, I was only acting tough. I was acting as though nothing had happened.