Chapter 105
Helpless, I could only call York. The call was quickly picked up.
“Why are you calling me at this time?” York was obviously surprised.
I asked York, “Are you at home now?”
“No, I’m on a business trip in Sea City,” York was sharp to tell that something was wrong with my tone. He asked, “Did something happen? You asked if I was at home. Is it related to Mom and Dad?”
I was amazed by York’s insight. Thinking that he was a member of the Smith family after all and was also Shirley and Ben’s biological son, I asked, “Do you know about the matter between bad and Bernie?”
“What could have happened between Dad and Bernie?” York was stunned and sounded confused.
I took a deep breath and cut to the chase. “Dad has an affair with Bernie. They must have been together a long time.”
“What did you say?” York raised his voice, his words filled with shock and surprise..
“Natalia, I’mwarning you to make yourself clear. Bernie is Maple Media’s secretary and Mom and Dad’s best friend for many years. Where did you hear this rumor?” York’s voice was filled with anger. Before I could speak, he said unhappily, “What are you thinking? You actually called me to frame your biological father!”
York’s reaction made me realize that he had no idea about this.
“I saw it with my own eyes, I said in a low voice and told York what I had seen in the restaurant
Through the phone, I could hear the change in York’s breathing. His breathing tightened. After listening to me, he fell silent for a few seconds.
“Have you already told Mom?” he asked me suddenly, already guessing the reason for my call.
I whispered, “Mom already knows. I wanted to stay with her, but she insisted that I go back.”
I told York my concerns and worries. I can’t get through to Mom now. I thought you would be at home, so I contacted you to ask about the situation at home.”
York let out a long sigh and didn’t say anything else. He just said calmly, “I see. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up”
His reaction caught me off guard. I was stunned and blurted out York, aren’t you worried about Mom?”
He said calmly. “Let them handle their matters themselves.”
His nonchalant attitude instantly infuriated me. For a moment, suspected that York and Ben were in cahoots, and- everything he did was to successfully inherit the Smith family’s assets, just like how he had tried to stopane from reuniting with Shirley
Unable to suppress the anger in my heart, I said anxiously, “York, did Dad promise you something that made you side with him?”
York asked me, “Natalia, you’re not the only one who’s worried about Mom. I’m the same. What do you want me to do? Co back immediately and scold Dad before Mom?”
On the other end of the line. his voice was calm. “You know the relationship between Bernie and Mom. Mom is the saddest person now. What she needs the most now is time to calm down alone. Il rush back as soon as I’m done with my business trip tomorrow morning.”
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I couldn’t refute York’s calm analysis. Now that things had come to this, this was the only way. After 1 hung up, I was worried.
Quinn happened to return at this time. He changed out of his suit jacket and saw my worried face. He couldn’t help but ask with concern, “What happened?”
I shook my head expressionlessly and remained silent.
Quinn asked, “Why aren’t you saying anything? Are you feeling well…
He was interrupted by my voice. “I told Mom about Dad’s affair
Quinn was stunned for a moment before reaching out and pulling me into his arms. “You did the right thing. There’s no need to regret or blame yourself.”
I didn’t expect Quinn to see through my inner distress so quickly
As I smelled his familiar mint fragrance, Quinn gently stroked my hack. My nose suddenly started to sting as I muttered incoherently, “Today, June bumped into Bernie and Ben’s ambiguous scene. Sooner or later, someone else will find it out too. If this continues, I’ll feel even more guilty.”
“Yes, you did a good job.” Quinn nodded and carried me to the bedroom.
He said gently, “No one would be able to accept the double betrayal of her husband and good friend easily. Nknow the bitterness and worry in your heart, but at least Ben’s lie has been exposed Your mother is the daughter of the Lee family and has experienced many things. You have to trust her ability. She will handle this matter well”
frowned and looked up at Quinn. “Although my mother grew up in a wealthy family, she is kind and sincere. She knows, the world and is not worldly. A sincere person like her would never scheme against others.”
When I recalled Shirley’s encounter, I could not help but feel a little sad. Even Shirley, who comes from a wealthy family and is both outstanding and graceful, has endured the betrayal of a close friend and her husband’s infidelity. What hope is there for ordinary people?
Then, I thought about how Joseph and his wife had schemed against Georgia, and even Benedict had become a target to be used. I instantly shuddered. “Will Benedict experience this in the future?”
As a mother, I only hoped that my child could grow up carefree and happy, but Benedict’s birth destined him to experience
turmoil.
In the darkness, Quinn stared at me. His eyes flashed as he said meaningfully, “No one is willing to take the initiative to scheme against others, but they have to have the ability to protect themselves.”
After a night, I resisted the urge to call Shirley.
habits.
This morning, as I methodically handled my tasks at Madden Group, Raelynn, who was quite accustomed to my kindly made me a cup of warm cappuccino during the break to soothe my stomach. “Ms. Hinton, this is the schedule for this afternoon. The film project of Maple Media has reached a critical stage.”
1 looked at the relevant arrangements on the iPad and instructed Raelynn to prepare the corresponding documents in advance. Then I’ll go over in the afternoon to follow up on the film project. Go and inform the publicity team. Just cooperate with the plan we’ve decided previously.”
After finished reminding Raelynn, I finished a cup of hot cappuccino.
“Ms. Hinton, don’t worry. Ell make the arrangements now. Raelynn left.
In the afternoon, I drove to the Smith Group. Apart from following up on Maple Media’s film project, I also wanted to ask York about Shirley and Ben.
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According to York, he should have returned from his business by now.
However, I didn’t expect to bump into Bernie in the elevator!
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