Rebel 16

Despite the overwhelming atmosphere in the room , Charles remained composed as he walked over at a steady pace .

Dad , Im back .

He greeted Dom , who was seated at the head of the table , then turned his the woman beside him .

Jane , youre here too ? gaze to Jane Sparrow was his sister in law .

Five years ago , his elder brother passed away in a car accident , which is why he returned to take over the Hensleys .

After the accident , Jane and Hugh moved out , saying they couldnt bear to stay in the house surrounded by memories .

Doms expression was stern as he fixed his gaze on him , his tone heavy .

Where were you ? Why are you only coming back now ? Charles raised an eyebrow , finding the question somewhat amusing .

Dad , Im a grown man .

Coming home a little late isnt a big deal , is it ? Of course , he knew the real reason his father was asking he wanted to know if he had been with Jessica .

Dom let out a heavy snort .

That woman , Jessica where is she ? She ruined the banquet and just walked away like nothing happened , and you actually took her with you ? Jane had been waiting for this moment .

Now that Dom had brought up the topic , she couldnt hold back any longer .

Charles , Jessica is trouble .

She betrayed Hugh five years ago , and now that shes back , she must have ulterior motives .

You need to stay away from her .

Exactly ! Jessica isnt as simple as she looks .

Back then , I was blind enough to treat her like a sister .

I only found out later that she was two timing Hugh , fooling around behind his back .

I cant believe I ever trusted her ! Rhea added , looking aggrieved .

She was still furious that her anniversary banquet had been ruined .

Not only that , but Jessica had pushed her to the brink of losing control in front of everyone ; completely shattering the elegant image she had worked so hard to maintain .

She wished she could make Jessica disappear that very second ! But what unsettled her the most was what Jessica had whispered in her ear .

Had Jessica found out something ? Subconsciously , she placed a hand over her lower abdomen , her body trembling slightly .

Hugh noticed her shaking and assuming she was still upset , he pulled her into his arms and gently patted her back comfortably .

Charles listened to their criticisms of Jessica without any change in expression .

His voice was calm .

What does any of this have to do with me ? She was my date tonight .

If someone tries to 1/3 Did you not hear what they just said ? Shes a manipulative woman ! What good could possibly come from having her around ? Dom was convinced by Janes words and was adamant about keeping Jessica away from his son .

Charles remained unbothered .

Do you have any proof that shes the kind of woman you claim she is ? Or are you just condemning her based on hearsay ? There is proof ! We have photos ! Rhea blurted out in a panic .

Oh ? Then where are those photos ? Charles asked casually .

Rheas face darkened .

Those photos were long gone , Five years ago , after the wedding , Hugh tried to find them .

But the media player was mysteriously broken , and the USB drive containing the photos was destroyed .

To make matters .

worse , they never figured out who had leaked the pictures in the first place .

The wedding had been crowded , and no one had paid close enough attention at the time .

That single piece of evidence proving Jessicas infidelity had vanished into thin air .

Seeing that they had no proof , Charless tone turned indifferent .

If theres nothing else , Ill be heading upstairs .

Stop right there ! Dom suddenly snapped ..

Charles turned back .

Something else , Dad ? You are to fire Jessica first thing tomorrow ! Dom ordered firmly .

Charles frowned slightly .

Dad , she hasnt done anything wrong .

Firing her for no reason what do you think the other employees will say ? This kind of injustice wont happen at Vertex Group .

He paused , then get some rest .

With that , he turned and walked away , completely ignoring the dark expression on his fathers face .

Wdded , If thats all you have to say , theres no need to continue .

You should You- ! That brat ! Is he trying to drive me to my grave ? Dom roared in frustration .

Jane quickly stepped in to soothe him .

Dad , dont get worked up .

This is all Jessicas fault ! Charles barely knows her , and shes already leading him astray ! I told you all before Jessica is dangerous .

Otherwise , why would so many men be drawn to her ? Rhea added , fanning the flames .

Hugh stayed silent , his expression growing darker at Rheas words .

Noticing Doms worried look , Jane suddenly had an idea .

Dad , Charles isnt getting any younger .

Why not find him a good wife as soon as possible ? That way , he wont be swayed by women with bad intentions .

Jane thought momentarily before saying , Dad , why dont you leave this to me ? Ill make sure he marries someone suitable .

Dom gave her a skeptical look .

You ? Jane smiled confidently .

Since Moms not here anymore , it only makes sense for me to take charge of his marriage .

Dom fell silent for a moment , then finally nodded .

Someone needs to keep him in line .