"Alright, I’ll order the servants to cook so light porridge for her, so when she wakes up, she’ll have an appetite to eat sothing..."
"Okay, thank you, Mom."
Mrs. Geoffrey turned and left.
Once Howard Geoffrey was alone in the large study, his handso face returned to a cold, grim expression.
The temperature in the study room dropped to an ice-cold level because of the chilly aura emanating from him, causing the surrounding air to solidify and seem to stand still.
Leaning back in his chair, Howard Geoffrey lit a cigarette and exhaled a slow stream of smoke.
At that mont, Howard Geoffrey’s phone rang urgently.
He pressed the answer button and then set it to speaker mode.
A trembling voice belonging to Jason Wood ca from the phone, "Boss, the matter with Vivian Lindsey has been taken care of, but today a piece of news ca out, I’ve already sent it to your phone..."
Howard Geoffrey coldly replied, "I already know about this."
Jason Wood’s voice turned fearful, "Boss, it’s really not my oversight. I’ve long warned those dia about the ’M’ matter, and it had already faded away... But who knew, this morning a small newspaper called ’Uncle John’ suddenly exposed news linking ’M’ and Vivian Lindsey. The dia saw soone taking the lead, so they began vying to report this news, and in just one morning, it has spread worldwide..."
"Have you found out the details about ’Uncle John’?"
"We are investigating, but a report just ca in that ’Uncle John’ is a small newspaper that was only registered in the past two days, and their only news report is this one... It seems soone is deliberately targeting you."
Howard Geoffrey exhaled a puff of smoke, his tone eerily calm, "I want to know who is behind this."
"Yes, I’m on it imdiately."
The call ended, and Howard Geoffrey simultaneously extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray.
As he prepared to leave for his room with a stern deanor, his phone vibrated again.
Seeing the number displayed, Howard Geoffrey pressed the answer button with an indifferent look.
"Howard Geoffrey, I don’t fear your investigation since I’ve already done it. Yes, I wanted Becca to know about the ’M’ matter on purpose!!" Christine Quinn’s voice ca coldly from the phone.
Howard Geoffrey squinted his eyes, which were now filled with sharpness, his thin lips pressed coldly together.
"I don’t know who else wants to ruin things between you and Becca, but I am grateful for today’s news, otherwise I wouldn’t know how to stop you and Becca from being together because I can’t bear to tell Becca that cruel truth... Yes, Howard Geoffrey, two days ago I learned sothing from Skyler Jones, you should have already guessed what it is..."
Howard Geoffrey remained silent.
Christine’s voice turned hoarse, "Howard Geoffrey, I’ve known you for many years. I know how deep your thoughts run, but I never imagined that the side of you I’ve seen, the side I know of, turned out to be the best of your humanity presented to us... I’ve always been grateful for the care you’ve shown and Marie all these years, so, despite knowing Becca’s simple and kind nature is truly not suitable to be with soone as profound as you, I’ve always tried my best to bring you two back together... However, Howard Geoffrey, you’ve hidden so much deep down, so much of the past is buried by you, and you’ve deceived Becca with so many truths, I finally understand why Skyler Jones has always loved Becca deeply, yet never once confronted you head-on for her because Skyler Jones thought you would let go, I think your mother has also kept Becca from you to avoid hurting her, because even your mother believes you will eventually let go... But now, you choose to be with Becca, Howard Geoffrey, how can you be so selfish? In this world, there are no walls that don’t let the wind through, even you cannot hide everything, if Becca knows all that you’ve concealed, how do you expect her to bear it?"
The sharp gleam in Howard Geoffrey’s eyes grew colder, his voice chilling like a cold arrow, "The matters between her and do not require your concern."
Christine retorted angrily, "I must intervene because I’m her sister, I can’t just stand by after knowing the truth and let her be with soone as ruthless and cold-blooded as you. What you did, maybe you can evade legal responsibility, but your nature has been laid bare for all to see, so I absolutely will not allow Becca to be with soone like you... Howard Geoffrey, even though I know threatening you could bring great danger to myself, I still have to say, today I only sent Becca a video and didn’t directly tell her the truth because I couldn’t bear to see Becca discovering it, therefore, I want you to find a way to break up with Becca that does her the least harm, if in three days Becca doesn’t co to , I will tell her the truth directly, and then not only will you never win Becca’s heart again, but you will also lose Becca forever..."
The silent night.
In the study of the villa, Howard Geoffrey sat behind the desk.
A stern coldness emanated from his body as he leaned on the chair, holding a glass of red liquid, seeming lost in thought.
Knock, knock――
Suddenly, a steady knocking sound ca from the door.
"Co in."
A slender figure opened the door and walked in,
Seeing the person who entered, the furrows between Howard Geoffrey’s brows smoothed, a gentle look appeared on his handso face, "Why are you here?"
Rebecca Quentin walked up to Howard Geoffrey, looking at the glass in his hand, staring for a few seconds.
Howard Geoffrey then put down the glass, stood up, and wrapped his arms around Rebecca Quentin, who was in her nightgown, "What’s the matter? Didn’t sleep well?"
Rebecca Quentin shook her head, answering, "I woke up halfway and saw that you weren’t beside , so I ca to find you... The light in the study was on, so I guessed you were here."
Howard Geoffrey wrapped his warm large hands around Rebecca Quentin’s, feeling her cold hands, he gently rubbed them to warmth, gently scolding, "It’s cold at night, you didn’t think to put on an extra layer." Saying that, he took off his suit jacket, covered Rebecca Quentin, and pulled the jacket tight.
"Hubby..." Rebecca Quentin looked up at Howard Geoffrey, suddenly calling him deeply.
Howard Geoffrey held Rebecca Quentin’s shoulders, "Hmm?"
Rebecca Quentin pouted, a slight sob escaping, "I’m sorry..."
Howard Geoffrey’s handso face showed an affectionate smile, "Silly girl, why are you suddenly saying this?"
"Today was supposed to be our registration day, but I..."
Howard Geoffrey kept a gentle smile, listening earnestly.
Rebecca Quentin’s voice beca more choked, "I ruined today’s beauty..."
"Such a little fool!" He spoke indulgently, Howard Geoffrey lovingly held Rebecca Quentin in his arms, "As long as I’m with you, every day is the most beautiful day, how could it be ruined? Besides, we can register tomorrow, the day after, or even later."
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