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The arrested Bruce and Frank’s legs instantly went weak. After all, they had just gotten out of prison. Moreover, Archie swore this would be foolproof. As long as they slept with Jocelyn, he’d guarantee them a worry–free life.
“I want to see your boss! I want to see Mr. Lane!” Bruce struggled against the security guards‘ restraints, shouting loudly.
The commotion from the private room had already attracted many passing guests. When Brody heard Archie’s name mentioned, he turned pale before his expression darkened. He immediately barked, “Cover his mouth!”
Soon, police and paramedics arrived one after another.
Veronica helped Jocelyn into the ambulance. She said, “Your manager will be at the hospital soon. Don’t be scared.”
Jocelyn was in tears. “Thank you.”
Veronica shook her head gently. “Call me if you need me to testify.”
ding Jocelyn off, her client meeting time was approaching. She always made it a habit to arrive our early, so fortunately, she still had some buffer time. She quickened her pace toward the
room, but a tall figure blocked her path just as she was getting close.
Well well, Mrs. Tate, what brings you here?”
The man wore trendy streetwear with slightly curly brown hair and a roguish smile. His seemingly joking words carried pure malice.
Veronica ignored Archie and stepped forward, but he raised a leg and blocked her path. Then, he leaned
in close, deliberately scrutinizing her.
“What’s wrong? I didn’t mistake you for someone else. Mrs. Tate, you seem to be in such a bad mood
today.”
Veronica refused to let his words provoke her. In the early days of her marriage, Heath often stayed out
all night. When she went to bars looking for him, she was blocked at every turn.
They would say, “Mrs. Tate, please don’t make things difficult for us.”
Archie, who happened to be passing by, mocked her. “You’re more controlling than Heath’s mother. You’re just a full–time maid, but you really think you’re Mrs. Tate? Maid suits your status better.”
Veronica was already hurting inside. She didn’t understand why, beyond Heath’s coldness, even his friends had to treat her this way. Tears fell before she could stop them.
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Archie must’ve found a new source of amusement, because ever since then, he deliberately called her ” Mrs. Tate” just to mock her, no matter the occasion.
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Nonetheless, such incidents weren’t rare. She’d even heard Archie and his circle calling her a homewrecker” behind her back, sarcastically implying she’d interfered with Heath and Eleanor’s relationship to climb up.
Yet back then, Heath had been the one to approach her first. As far as she knew, the ever–so–pure Eleanor had never even admitted to dating anyone in college. Two people who never made their relationship official kept using her as a scapegoat indefinitely.
With Archie–Eleanor’s loyal defender and lapdog–everything revolved around Eleanor, even in matters of love. Even though Veronica was legally Heath’s wife, Archie never showed her an ounce of respect.
Veronica’s lips curved slightly. Then, she kicked his leg aside with full force, not holding back. “Whose dog is this? Shouldn’t your owner be worried you’re out here making a scene?”
“Do you even know what you’re saying?” Archie’s face twisted with rage. He raised his hand, but Veronica slapped it away without flinching.
Her eyes were cold as she said, “Sorry, sir. I don’t know you. Come any closer, and I’ll call the cops for sexual harassment.”
She held up her phone, her tone dry. “They just left not long ago. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind turning back.”
A man who couldn’t even protect his own girlfriend had no business barking at her. He was nothing but pathetic. But for the sake of keeping up her “amnesia” act, she swallowed those words.
“You-” Archie choked, fury building in his throat, but something flickered in his eyes.
Did this damn woman really forget everything?
Veronica raised her brow slightly, not even bothering to hide her disgust. With that, she brushed past him and entered her room.
Archie stared at her retreating back, too stunned to speak for a long time.
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