Chapter 24
She had no energy for their drama. Rhett’s condition mattered far more than this petty conflict.
“No wonder Mr. Anderson was helping Mrs. Pittman at the auction. Turns out…” Samantha murmured, her eyes narrowing with cunning.
She left the implication hanging, a smirk playing on her lips.
Justin felt a burst of uncontrollable anger at her insinuation.
His eyes widened, burning with rage. Veins bulged on his forehead.
Unable to contain his fury any longer, he lunged forward and seized Joshua’s collar fiercely.
do to my you
wife?”
His knuckles turned white from the hard grip. He slightly trembled with fury as he roared, “Joshua, what did
“Whatever Mr. Pittman did to your secretary, I did the same,” Joshua replied smilingly, a teasing glint in his eyes.
He emphasized the word ‘secretary” and raised his eyebrows slightly, giving Samantha a meaningful look.
Justin’s furious expression faltered when he heard Joshua’s response.
His eyes
widened as he opened his mouth to retort, but no words came out. His throat seemed to have closed up.
Memories of his own indiscretions with Samantha flooded his mind, bringing a wave of guilt.
Joshua’s calm reply left Justin’s anger with no outlet, making it burn even hotter.
“Justin, let go,” Emelia said, disgusted by his outburst. This is a hotel, not some place for you to throw tantrums.”
She saw no need to explain her situation with Joshua to the man who had betrayed her.
Yet she couldn’t bear to see Joshua suffer unjustly because of her.
Justin studied Emelia’s puffy red eyes and exhausted face, and a strange unease came over him.
Suddenly, realization struck. “Emmy,” he demanded, “did he force you to do something?”
His hands clenched into fists as he swung at Joshua. “You bastard!” he shouted, throwing the punch with all his strength.
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