Chapter 55
Charles heard Emily's puzzled question. FeelingDaniels icy gaze, he realized he had probably saidsomething wrong. He quickly shut up.
Daniel's fingers unconsciously rubbed together, buthis face showed no guilt as he explained, "I boughtit. I had seen it as a stray before. When I saw itbeing sold by a dog dealer, I felt sorry for it andhad my butler buy it.
Charles was speechless. Since when had Danielbecome so compassionate? He didn't believe it. ButEmily bought his story. She nodded, "Mr. Smith.you're so kind-hearted.'
Charles almost couldn't hold back his laughterFortunately,Emily's phone rang. It was Sofiacalling. Emily had a bad feeling and quicklyanswered.
"Hello...
There was no response from Sofia on the other end.
But soon, there was a commotion.
"Violette, hurry up, bring the money. What? Areyou trying to run away and take my son and daughter with you?'
"I'm telling you, either you bring the money today.
or I'll take my son away.
Let go of my son, you bastard.
"What? After a few days out, you think you'vefound someone better and want to abandon me?
There were sounds of a struggle on the other endIt was Rhett and Violette's voices. Mixed in wereAtticus and Sofia, trying to protect Violette.
Emily guessed that Violette had called Atticus andSofia over, but somehow Rhett had found out andfollowed them.Seeing Violette living in a villa, hewas forcing her to give him money.
"...You slut, you found a man outside, and I didn'tcare. Now I ask for money, and you dare disobeyme? I'll beat you to death!"
"Dad, let go of Mom...
"Get lost. You dare block me? You slut, and youuseless son. This is the kind of son and daughteryou raised.Watch me teach you all a lesson, so you know who's in charge in this house. Rhett's voice was particularly arrogant on the otherend. The next moment, there was a scream fromSofia. Then the call was abruptly cut off.
Emily's face darkened.
'Is something wrong?" Daniel noticed Emily'sexpression and asked in a serious tone.
Emily hid her emotions and said goodbye, "It'snothing, just a small family issue. You rest well. Ineed to go handle it."
"Do you need help?" Charles, catching Daniel's hintstood up and asked with concern.
'No need!" As Emily said this, she was already atthe door. Her figure quickly disappeared.
She called the property management as she wentdownstairs."There's someone causing trouble atmy house.Go over and control the situation.Il bethere soon.
The property management staff immediatelyagreed.Emily was about to put her phone away. Ahand suddenly reached out and snatched her
phone.
Emily frowned.Instinctively,she struck out. "...Ouch, ouch... Emily, let go of my hand...
Emily, what are you doing? Let go of Bianca!
Emily hadn't expected these two to still be hereThey were deliberately waiting for her. Hearingames's words, she didn't immediately let go ofBianca.Instead, she tightened her grip, makingBianca cry out in pain, and slowly retrieved herphone from Bianca's hand. Then she gave a hardpush.
"Bianca, are you okay?" Bianca stumbled, andJames quickly caught her, asking with concern.
"ames, I'm fine. I didn't mean to take Emily'sphone.I was just afraid she had something againstme and wouldn't listen to me, so I thought ofdoing this."
Bianca hurriedly explained. Tears kept falling, andshe cried uncontrollably. Her tears also movedames. He glared at Emily with cold eyes,Apologize, or don't blame me for being rude.'