Chapter 824 Deepening Resentment
Instead of getting out of the car, Oscar ordered his bodyguards to teach June a lesson. Naturally, the latter never expected that he’d be manhandled in public and shoved back into his car.
Neither did he think Oscar’s bodyguards would take over the wheel and drive off. However, even though he didn’t have a chance to call for help, his secret bodyguards had already sensed something was amiss and hastily followed behind.
Upon seeing that, Oscar curled his lips into a sneer. “Honey, do you want to watch a fight?” For some inexplicable reason, Amelia agreed to it.
With that, Oscar followed the cars in front and drove to a forest in the suburbs. As soon as they arrived, he stepped out of the car and opened the door for Amelia like a perfect gentleman.
Soon, he had an arm around her as they began walking into the forest. They hadn’t ventured very far when they saw two groups of people engaged in an all-out brawl.
Oscar watched calmly as the bodyguards he had personally trained beat June’s bodyguards to a pulp, leaving them utterly disheveled and defeated.
Given that he, too, was well-trained in martial arts, June decided to join in the fight. However, it soon became apparent that not even he was a match for Oscar’s professional bodyguards. Despite his persistence, June was finally defeated half an hour later.
He was kicked to the ground by one of the bodyguards, and as he tilted his head to cough violently, he caught a glimpse of both Oscar and Amelia. Needless to say, he was embarrassed and furious that the couple had seen him in his most pathetic state.
Having been humiliated by the same person over and over again, June’s level of resentment had gotten to the point where all he needed was a tiny spark to set him off.
Without further ado, he wiped the corners of his bruised mouth and struggled to his feet.
Oscar walked over with Amelia and looked mockingly at the sorry sight in front of him. “What do you think, June? Do you like this generous gift I’ve prepared for you?”
June wanted to smile and play it cool, but in the end, his face twisted into a grimace when the pain near his lips got too much to bear.
“I know my skills aren’t good enough. I admit defeat,” June said through gritted teeth. “But don’t be too complacent, Oscar. The day will come when I surpass you and bring you to your knees. You’ll be begging me for mercy then!”
“I look forward to it,” Oscar scoffed as he shot a look at one of his bodyguards. The latter caught on to it quickly and kicked June in the butt, sending the man staggering forward.
Oscar turned to Amelia, still as calm as ever. “Amelia, do you think this punishment is fun?”
Amelia merely furrowed her brows. She didn’t like watching people fight to teach others a lesson, but she also couldn’t deny that June had gone too far. He had been picking on the Clintons relentlessly, and who knew what he was up to this time when he secretly tailed them?
With that said, Amelia knew one thing for sure—June was sly as a fox and constantly up to no good. He might have targeted Oscar in the past because of Cassie, but everything he did after was purely out of vengeance.
Therefore, she didn’t like June one bit, nor could she ever bring herself to trust him.
“Do you not like it?” Oscar whispered into her ear.
“I don’t feel any particular way,” Amelia replied as she shook her head. “It’s just that I don’t like seeing him.”
A murderous intent instantly flashed in Oscar’s eyes. “How about we kill him, then?”
June couldn’t help but shudder when he heard that.
Amelia continued leaning on Oscar’s shoulder as she pondered her options. I’m not surprised Oscar would make such a bold suggestion. After all, I believe he has the means to make anyone vanish without a trace. However, June isn’t an ordinary person. He has the powerful Aderton family backing him, and if something were to happen to him in Chanaea, there’s no way the Adertons would let it slide. If they pressured our government, it’d only be a matter of time before they track the incident back to Oscar. We’d be attracting so much unnecessary trouble to ourselves!
“No. We’re law-abiding citizens. Teaching him a lesson is enough,” Amelia finally said. “Let’s go home. I’m getting worried about Tiff.”
“Sure. We’ll head straight home,” the latter replied as he turned to the bodyguard still stepping on June’s hand. “Do as you please. Just make sure he stays alive.”
“Yes, Boss.”
With that, Oscar ushered Amelia back into the car and sped away.
His bodyguards immediately did as they were told, raining blows on June and his team before driving off in their cars.
June lay amid his men, his face all bruised and swollen. Even though everyone had gotten injured in one way or another, his injuries were undoubtedly the worst.
After resting for a couple of minutes or so, the bodyguards finally managed to catch their breath and scrambled to their feet. Then, they walked over to the badly injured June and helped him up.
“Boss, are you okay?”
June glared at the bodyguard and slapped him with whatever strength he had left. “Idiots! You’re all a bunch of useless trash! I spent so much money hiring you guys, yet you couldn’t even take down a few bodyguards. Don’t tell anyone else you guys used to be in the special forces. You’re all so terrible at your job that it’s shameful! Look what happened? You couldn’t even protect your client!”
Alas, his bodyguards merely kept their heads down in silence.
As trained professionals, it was indeed embarrassing to have been thoroughly beaten by the other party, to the point where they didn’t even have a chance to retaliate.
“Quit standing around, you idiots! Take me back now! Do you want to stay and feed the mosquitoes?” June thundered.
The group of bodyguards promptly sent June to the hospital, where the doctor examined him and advised him to stay overnight for observation.
After settling the hospital admission procedure, one of the bodyguards secretly informed Cassie of the incident.
Later that day, Cassie dropped by the hospital with a fruit basket for June. Upon seeing the bruises on his face, she curled her lips into a half smile. “My, my, you’re getting more and more brazen, aren’t you? It’s bad enough that you can’t seem to leave Jennifer, and now you’ve even gotten yourself all beaten up. Tell me. Who have you hooked up with this time? Did her family send someone to give you a thrashing?”
Feeling annoyed, June snapped, “What are you doing here?”
“One of your subordinates informed me, so I came to see if you’re dead,” Cassie mocked. “I was worried that no one would claim your body in the event of death. Imagine how dreadful it’d be if you died in a foreign country and had no one to send your body back home.”
June furrowed his brows as he felt his frustration building. I’ve done and sacrificed so much for Cassie, yet she doesn’t appreciate my efforts. To make matters worse, she continues to cause me all this pain and trouble!
“Cassie Yard, will you behave yourself?” June bellowed. “I’ve done all this to help avenge you, so why can’t you treat me a little kinder?”
To his surprise, Cassie burst into laughter. It was as if she had just heard the most absurd joke.
June continued to stare daggers at her. “What are you laughing at?”
After a brief laughing fit, Cassie finally quietened down and looked June in the eye.
“June, you’re still as disgusting as you were eight years ago. You keep saying you’re doing everything for me, but the truth is, you’re only doing it for your selfish reasons. Come on. You and I are birds of a feather, so stop trying to sound so selfless. By the way, I bet Jennifer must be quite a gem since you can’t get over her. You seem to care a lot about her, don’t you? If I didn’t come today, who knows if you’d still remember me?”
For some reason, those words calmed June down immediately.
“Honey, have you fallen for me?” he asked, waggling his brows.
Cassie froze for a moment before staring at June in absolute disgust and stepping backward. “Me? In love with you? Dream on!”
June, however, remained smug and confident.
“Honey, there’s no shame in falling for me. You know I’ve been courting you for almost ten years, so don’t you think you should at least acknowledge me? Besides, I plan to settle down once I’ve gotten rid of Oscar. We’ll get married, and it won’t even matter if you can’t get pregnant. I’ve already found a surrogate who can give us two adorable babies in ten months. Don’t worry. I’ll have the best team taking care of the babies, and I promise you won’t ever have to see them. After all, I only need heirs who can increase my chances of inheriting my family’s fortune. That way, I’ll be able to spend all my time and money on you!”
Cassie crossed her arms over her chest and snorted. “Enough with the bullsh*t, June! You’ll never be Oscar’s match! You can try all you want, but you’ll always lose to him!”
June’s lips instantly twisted into a sneer.
“Don’t forget your parents have already acknowledged my presence, and I’m also involved in your company matters. If I want to, I can always transfer your properties and leave Yard Group with nothing,” he warned. “Your family’s fate lies in my hands, so are you sure you don’t want to keep me happy?”
At that point, Cassie’s smile had started to fade. “Don’t go too far, June.”
“Oh? Have I?” June replied as he blinked innocently.
“How I wish those people had beaten you to death! At least then you won’t have the chance to terrorize others!”
“Then I’m afraid you might be disappointed. I intend to cling to you for the rest of my life. You belong to me, and me only,” June said with a creepy smirk. “Oh, and you don’t have to worry either. No matter how many lovers I have outside, you’ll always be the one I love the most.”
Naturally, Cassie was beyond disgusted. I can’t believe I’ve wasted almost ten years with a sc*mbag like June. I must have been blind then!
“You’re a crazy b*stard!” she scolded before storming out of the ward.
Despite his injuries, June suddenly yanked out his IV catheter and swiftly pushed Cassie up against the wall, trapping her in his embrace.
Cassie looked up at the man and frowned. “Let me go.”
As June lifted her chin, his eyes flashed with a fierce light. “Oh, Honey, I haven’t touched you in a while. I miss your smell and taste so much. I wanted to get my plan rolling and only look for you to celebrate once Oscar has fallen deep into my trap. However, now that you’re already here, why don’t we have an early celebration? I miss you.”
The next second, he ripped off Cassie’s top without hesitation.
Having already guessed what the man was up to, the latter reeled in shock.
“You pervert! Let go of me!” she scolded as she struggled fiercely.
Unfortunately, after so many years of courtship, June had long gotten used to being verbally abused by Cassie. The more she hated him, the more he wanted to get his hands on her, so much so that his desire to conquer her outweighed his love for her.
Soon, Cassie’s top was completely shredded, and June proceeded to pull her skirt off.
Just then, Jennifer opened the door and walked into the ward, only to be greeted by an appalling sight.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t know you guys were in such a mood,” she muttered while glancing calmly at the couple. Before either of them could reply, she left the ward, closing the door behind her.
June finally loosened his grip on Cassie and pulled his pants up.
Cassie, on the other hand, stared at her shredded top and couldn’t help but burst into tears.
Upon seeing that, June quickly pulled her into an embrace and coaxed, “There, there. Be good. I’ll have my men send a dress here so you can get changed and head home. I still have things to discuss with Jennifer.”
To his surprise, Cassie shoved him away and shot him a glare. “Did you do this on purpose, June? Did you tell Jennifer to come here so she can see you make a fool out of me?”
“Honey, why would you think that? Haven’t I already told you that you’re the only one I love?”
Cassie merely rolled her eyes and took out her phone to make a call.
“Hello? I’m at Angelmond Hospital, Ward 1009. I want you here in ten minutes with a pantsuit for me. Don’t ask any questions. Just hurry up,” she fumed before hanging up.
Sure enough, a knock sounded on the ward door within ten minutes, and Cassie hurriedly opened it. After getting the clothes from her subordinate, she slammed the door in their face and went on to get changed.
With that, Cassie shot another glare at June and marched out of the ward.
When she saw Jennifer sitting on the bench outside, she strode angrily toward her. “I can’t believe you’ve become even more shameless than me, Jennifer. To think the daughter of the distinguished Larson family would waste her time with a man like June. What an eye-opener!”
Jennifer, however, smiled with utter composure. “I don’t think you have to see me as a rival, Cassie. After all, isn’t Oscar the one you want to be with?”
In response, Cassie merely harrumphed and stomped off.
Jennifer adjusted her clothes and re-entered the ward.
“June, I didn’t expect you to be so hasty. I can’t believe you’d still be thinking about sex when you’re so badly injured,” she mocked as she gazed at the man on the bed.
June held up a magazine and pretended to read it. “How did you know I was here?”
“I called your bodyguard, and he told me about it.”
“It looks like they have too much time on their hands! Have they forgotten who hired them? I’ll fire them all once I’m out of the hospital!”
“I’m the one who ruined your plan earlier. Why take your anger out on the innocents?” Jennifer teased as she sat down and handed a stack of documents to June. “These are the information gathered by the spy I planted in Clinton Corporations. It’s a draft of a new project that Oscar’s planning to undertake. Take a look. We might be able to use it to our advantage.”
June snatched the documents over and began speed reading through them. Soon, a glint flashed across his eyes.
“Jennifer, you’ve done me a huge favor this time round. Once I complete this project before Oscar, I believe Clinton Corporations would lose their credibility. At the same time, I can also sue them for plagiarism!” June said, his wicked grin growing. “When that happens, let’s see if Oscar can still maintain his composure and indifference!”
Ha! I’ll also use that opportunity to settle my scores with Oscar once and for all!
Jennifer crossed her arms over her chest and warned, “You mustn’t let your guard down, though. Oscar’s no fool. Don’t fall into his trap without knowing it.”
“I’ve already suffered so much at his hands. If I don’t win this round, I don’t deserve to remain in Chanaea,” June said through gritted teeth. “No matter what, I have to teach him a lesson this time!”
Jennifer nodded. “I hope so too.”
With that out of the way, she could finally take a closer look at the injuries on June’s face. “Did Oscar send his men to do this?”
Even though June said nothing, Jennifer took his silence as acquiescence.
“Did you provoke him?” she added.
“You don’t have to care about that. Just stop wavering and being half-hearted about things,” June grumbled as he waved her off.
“Since you don’t look like you’re dying anytime soon, I shall head home first,” Jennifer said.
To her surprise, June suddenly called out to stop her. “How’s your mother’s condition?” he asked rather concernedly.
Jennifer shot him a wary glance. “What do you want?”
“As your partner, shouldn’t I show your mother some care and concern?”
“She’s fine. She’s eating and sleeping well. All you need to do is take care of your own affairs and leave my family out of it,” Jennifer replied coolly before leaving the ward.
A wicked glint flashed across June’s eyes as he watched the woman disappear from his sight. “Oh, Jennifer, don’t blame me for being ruthless to your mother. Now that we’re partners, it’s only right that she does her part,” he muttered.
Of course, Jennifer had left the hospital and knew nothing about June’s nefarious plan. She had just put on her shades and was about to step into her car when she saw Nina walking toward the hospital building.
Her initial plan was to avoid Nina, but unfortunately, the latter had spotted her and called out to her.
Argh! I don’t have a choice now, do I?
“What brings you to the hospital, Jennifer? Are you not feeling well?” Nina asked.
“No, no. I came to visit a friend,” Jennifer answered plainly. “What about you, Ms. Yates? I see you’re here alone. Are you feeling unwell?”
“I have a bit of a headache, so I thought I’d get it checked out. Jennifer, if you aren’t in a hurry to get home, do you think you can accompany me? It’s rather boring to be on my own.”
Seeing how wide-eyed and earnest Nina was, Jennifer couldn’t bring herself to turn her down and ended up accompanying the latter to her doctor’s consultation.
Thankfully, the doctor said there wasn’t much of a problem with Nina. So long as she didn’t stay up late and ate her meals regularly, her headaches would go away.
Nina smiled as she walked out of the doctor’s office. “Jennifer, can I buy you a drink? Only if you’re free, that is.”
After giving it some thought, Jennifer agreed to it.
The two ladies entered a beverage shop, and Nina immediately handed the menu to Jennifer. “You can order first, Jennifer.”
Since there wasn’t anything she wanted in particular, Jennifer ordered an orange juice, only to have Nina follow suit.
The waitress brought their drinks out very soon, and Nina happily sucked on her orange juice as she gazed at Jennifer. “How are things between you and Carter?”
“Don’t worry. Nothing’s going on between Carter and me,” Jennifer replied after sipping her drink. “If you must know, I had a crush on him before and pursued him for two years. Unfortunately, he never gave me the time of day.”
Nina gasped and quickly waved her hands. “Oh, no. Please don’t get the wrong idea, Jennifer. Carter and I share a platonic relationship too. He doesn’t love me, and I don’t fancy his type either. I only see him as a friend and older brother. It’s my mother and Mrs. Scott who wants to matchmake us, so we decided to put on an act for them. That way, they’ll both stop nagging at us.”
Jennifer instantly lowered her gaze and hid the wave of emotions crashing through her.
“You don’t have to explain it to me, Ms. Yates. Besides, you and Carter look like a match made in heaven. It’d be a pity if you guys don’t become a couple. With you looking so young and pretty, it’s hard for Mrs. Scott not to like you. Don’t let her down now.”
“Jennifer, please don’t—”
Before Nina could finish her words, Jennifer cut her off, “I still have something on, Ms. Yates. Shall we leave if you’ve finished your drink?”
Upon hearing that, Nina had no choice but to choke back her words as she paid for the drinks and walked to the car with Jennifer.
However, after much hesitation, she decided to speak her mind. “Jennifer, I still think I should tell you this. Two days ago, Carter went to the construction site and got hit by a falling object. He’s now—”
“Is he okay? How is he now?” Jennifer interrupted. “How did he even get hit?”
Seeing how anxious she was, Nina burst out laughing. “See, Jennifer? You still care about Carter, don’t you?”
The next second, Jennifer’s face turned livid with rage. Sh*t. Why do I feel like I’ve just gotten tricked by a kid?
“Did you lie to me?” she muttered through gritted teeth. “I hate it when people deceive me! Also, I don’t think I’m on very familiar terms with you, Ms. Yates.”
Nina was shocked by Jennifer’s sudden change in demeanor. “I didn’t lie to you, Jennifer,” she hastily explained. “Carter did get hit by a falling object and injured his arm. Even though he got more than ten stitches for it, he still insisted on returning to work. Not even Mrs. Scott could change his mind. I had planned on calling you to see if you could talk him around, so I’m more than happy that I can ask you in person now. Could you help me persuade him? The doctor has advised him against overusing his arm. Otherwise, he might lose it.”
Jennifer’s eyes flickered. There was no hiding the pain she felt deep down.
“I’ll pay him a visit when I’m free. I have to return to my office now,” Jennifer said before hopping into her car and speeding off.
Nina sighed as she watched the car gradually disappear into the distance. “This is all I can do for you, Carter. If she doesn’t go, you can only blame it on fate for playing a cruel trick on you.”
With that, she returned to her car and drove off.
