Fearing that something bad might happen to Jolly, Rachel hastily instructed the children, “Charlotte, look after Samuel and keep the car doors locked. Do not get out of the car without my permission.” She got out of the car after that.
By that time, Jolly was standing in front of the older woman but was held back by two bodyguards. Rachel immediately went up to them and tugged onto Jolly’s arm.
“Let go of me!” Jolly was struggling as she chided the older lady. “You old hag, why are you constantly on my back? What are you trying to do now?”
“I’m not here for you. I’m here for my grandson.” The older woman looked at her coldly without the intention to argue.
“Bullcr*p! Stop sputtering nonsense!”
“Old Madam Sutton, I believe that we have talked things out during our last meeting. If you still have any questions, you can ask Ryan. I don’t understand what you’re coming at us with.” Rached pulled Jolly to the side and looked at Mariam.
The woman standing in front of them was Mariam Sutton, Ryan’s mother. Mariam merely dismissed Rachel’s words and said, “Miss Hudson, I’m here to take care of our family’s matters which do not concern you. You should stay out of it if you don’t want to get hurt.”
“What are you trying to do?” Jolly was provoked by the threat. “Don’t tell me you want to start a fight? Let me remind you that you are in Riverdale, the Carters’ turf!”
“Hmph.” Mariam scoffed. “I’m here to fetch my grandson home, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I don’t care whether the Carter Family or the president of the country is here. No one can stop me!”
“I don’t understand why you have your eyes on my son. I’m sure that your son is so great that plenty of women would want to be with him. Why not get one of them to bear a child for him?” The more Jolly said, the angrier she got. “Or is there something wrong with Ryan that he couldn’t give you a grandchild and that my son is the only bloodline of the Sutton Family?”
Hearing that, Mariam was so furious that she pointed the walking stick at Jolly and scolded, “You impudent woman! Stop sputtering nonsense!”
“Did I say something wrong? Where’s Ryan? Get him to come if he wants custody of my son and not get an old woman who has one foot in the grave to pester me about it.”
“You!”
As Rachel grabbed onto Jolly’s arm, she looked. at Mariam and asked calmly, “Old Madam Sutton, is Ryan aware that you’re here for Samuel? If he does, I’m afraid he wouldn’t appreciate your intention.”
In fact, Rachel’s blood was boiling as their holiday mood was ruined by the old hag. Still, she tried to hold in her anger as she spoke.
Their words had fallen on deaf ears. “I don’t care what all of you say, but I’ll be bringing Samuel with me today, no matter what! Get the child! Mariam snarled impatiently.
The next moment, she tapped her walking stick on the ground, and four bodyguards immediately walked up and surrounded them. Ten more of them got down from five of the cars and proceeded to surround Jolly and the car behind them.
“What are you guys doing?” Jolly growled at the men. “Don’t you dare hurt me or my son! I will tear every one of you into shreds!”
Mariam, who was standing at the side, had had enough of Jolly’s protest and waved her hand, signaling the bodyguards to grab onto her. They got the cue and immediately went up to grab both of her arms as she screamed.
“Jolly!”
Rachel furrowed her brows. “Old Madam Sutton, if Ryan found out about what you’ve done today, he will never forgive you for it. Aren’t you afraid that it would affect your relationship with him?”
“Miss Hudson, you better mind your own business. Mariam glanced at her coldly.
“Chris!” Jolly suddenly screamed.
Rachel followed Jolly’s gaze and saw the bodyguards approaching her car with batons in their hands when she turned around. There was a fearful look on her face as the men were about to smash the window since it was already too late for her to stop them. Following that, a hand appeared from above the head of the bodyguard who was holding the baton, and it clasped onto the bodyguard’s wrist tightly. The bodyguard yelped as he fell onto the ground after being kicked and had his baton removed from his grip.
“Ahh-“The bodyguard howled in pain as he fell onto the ground.
“Justin!” Jolly called out joyfully. When Rachel finally made sense of the situation, she was bewildered to see him there.
Given the situation, Justin didn’t have the time. to greet the girls and immediately kicked one of the bodyguards charging at him. He then picked up a baton and bashed another bodyguard attacking him from his right side.
“Justin! Behind you!” Gloria yelled. Justin managed to avoid the ambush from behind him due to her warning.
Victor joined in the fight after removing his coat. Two of the men managed to defeat half of the bodyguards in no time. The other half of the bodyguards were accessing the situation. and didn’t dare to go near them.
“Young Master Justin, why are you meddling in this matter? Mariam seemed displeased as she tightened her grip on the walking stick. “This is the Sutton Family’s matter and you shouldn’t get yourself involved!”
Hearing that, he glanced at her and responded, “Rachel’s friend is my friend too. Do you think I should turn a blind eye when my friend is in trouble? Moreover, Samuel is like a son to me.” He had promised Rachel that he would treat Samuel as his own son.
While everyone was distracted, Jolly took the chance and broke free from the bodyguards’ grip. She then grabbed Rachel’s arm before. running over to the back of Justin and Victor. “Great job, guys! Your timing is perfect.”
“Young Master Justin, you sound so noble but don’t you think you are being too nosy?” Mariam chided.
“Do I look like someone who’d make a move without having control? I’ve already informed the bureau of investigation on matters regarding organized crimes in this area. I believe Officer Hawkins is interested in such matters, and they should be on their way here.”
“What are you talking about?” Mariam looked worried.
“Since you brought a huge group of men over here, it’s reasonable to assume that the Sutton Family is involved in organized crime, Justin responded calmly.
“You’re bending the truth!”
“We shall find out whether that’s the case when Officer Hawkins is here.”
Just like that, both parties got into a stalemate. Based on the situation, Rachel’s side was indeed at a disadvantage, even though Justin and Victor were capable of fighting since Mariam brought a dozen men over. It would be a tall order for two of them to fight off all of the bodyguards. It was apparent that Mariam wanted to make sure that she took Samuel with her today.
“Did you really alert the cops about this?” Rachel whispered behind Justin.
Justin continued his conversation with Mariam as if he hadn’t heard Rachel’s question. “Old Madam Sutton, I’d suggest you go to the hospital and ask for Ryan’s opinion on this rather than wasting your time here with us. If something happens to Ryan, I’m afraid you might not be able to even catch his last words.”
“You’re cursing my son?!” Mariam’s face contorted with anger. “Young Master Justin, do you have any animosity toward me?”
“What you did today is unforgivable.”
“Y-You.”
Justin then glanced down at the watch around his wrist and looked at the time. “The officers from the investigation bureau should be here soon. Old Madam Sutton, are you sure you want to stay here till they arrive?”
Even if Mariam was unwilling to leave, it was out of her expectation for Justin to turn up and ruin her plan.
“Let’s go! All of you better watch out!” Mariam had no choice but to leave.
“I’ll be waiting for you!” Jolly stomped her feet and pointed at Mariam as she barked at the top of her lungs.
“Did you just say that Ryan is hospitalized?” Rachel recalled Justin’s words and asked.
