Chasing the Unexpected

Chapter 139

Jacqueline screamed, clutching her dress in desperation, her eyes filled with terror. “No! Don’t come any closer! I’ll kneel and apologize!”

She had initially thought Damon was merely trying to scare her, but now she saw that his men were actually advancing. He was mad. She would rather be dead than exposed in front of everyone. Kneeling and apologizing seemed preferable.

Damon’s expression remained icy as he sneered. “Alright, back off.”

The men in black retreated, leaving Jacqueline on the floor, desperately holding onto her dress. Her hair and clothes were in disarray, and she looked utterly disheveled.

Trembling with fear, she crawled over and knelt before Nyla.

“Ms. Jayston, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have framed you. I was wrong. I’ll never do it again. Please forgive me…” she pleaded.

Nyla regarded her with indifference, feeling no sympathy. Had she not discovered the necklace in her bag, she might have been the one facing humiliation now.C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.

“Ms. Rainford, there’s no need to discuss forgiveness. You’re merely fulfilling your promise. We’re all adults here, and we must be responsible for our actions,” Nyla stated.

Though Jacqueline was seething inside, she dared not show it. “I… I understand…”

Tom, having freed himself from the guards, swiftly moved to Jacqueline’s side. He draped his jacket over her and then lifted her into his arms. His eyes darkened as he glared at Damon.

“This isn’t over,” he said before hastening out with Jacqueline.

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Erin, witnessing Damon’s ruthlessness for Nyla’s sake, felt a jolt of fear mingled with jealousy.

She knew that if she had been in Jacqueline’s place, she might have suffered the same fate. Despite this, her fear only strengthened her resolve to win Damon’s favor. She was determined to make him fall for her, no matter what.

As Tom and Jacqueline left, Lincoln attempted to ease the tension.” The charity auction is about to begin. Let’s return to our seats and not let this incident ruin the evening.”

Given Lincoln’s status, no one dared to oppose him. Moreover, his failure to intervene earlier had indicated his support for Damon’s

actions.

With this understanding, everyone forced smiles, and the atmosphere quickly became lighthearted again, as if nothing had occurred.

Clark, however, was displeased with Damon’s actions. He had hoped to use the incident to gain favor with Tom, which could have benefited their future business dealings.

Now, any potential cooperation was jeopardized, and it would be a miracle if Gen Pharma didn’t turn against the Sumner Group.

Frowning, Clark approached Damon. “Uncle Damon, even if you wanted to play the hero, you shouldn’t have been so harsh. You’ve made enemies of both the Rainfords and the Genges.”

“Come with me,” Damon replied tersely.

As Damon walked toward the balcony, Clark hesitated but followed.

Once they were alone, Clark was about to speak but was silenced by Damon’s cold gaze.

“You couldn’t even stand up for your own wife. How are you any

different from a piece of garbage?” Damon demanded.