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Chapter 956 When did she squirm? She just leaned on him.

Sylvia did not notice that something was off with him and merely hummed. Then, she asked, “How did you get John to bring Sherry out?”

Although she only saw John for a moment in the afternoon, from Sherry‘s reaction, it was not difficult to see that he had tortured her. John was probably a gentleman on the surface but was, in actuality, very perverted on the inside.

He had already imprisoned Sherry. How could he easily agree to take Sherry out to have dinner with them? They walked into the elevator and went down.

Odell put his arm around her and said, “I said that Sherry and you were good friends, and you two haven't seen each other for a long time, so | asked if he could bring her out to have dinner with us.”

“He agreed to that?”

“Yeah.” Seeing her face of disbelief, he curled his lips. “I haven't finalized the cooperation with him yet. He's a smart businessman, so he won't say no.”

Sylvia‘s eyes lit up. She almost forgot that this man was the head of Westchester City's Carter Corporation. His ability was certainly no worse than John‘s.

She asked again, “Did you arrange all that when you were on the

phone with him in the study this afternoon?”

“Yeah.”

Sylvia pouted. “If | had known earlier, | wouldn't have asked Zach for help. | would've told you directly.”

The matter could have been solved with just a phone call, but she actually went to such great lengths to climb over the wall at John's house. Other than failing to rescue Sherry, she even made Odell angry. It was really not worth it.

As she spoke, she pressed herself in his arms subconsciously, wrapping one hand around his waist.

Odell‘s eyes flickered as his thin lips curled up.

At that moment, the elevator stopped on the first floor.

As he put his arm around her and walked out, he said, “The reason why he agreed to bring Sherry out so easily is also thanks to you breaking in and seeing her today.”

Sylvia looked at him in confusion. “What do you mean?”

“If you hadn't gone in, | wouldn't have been sure that he had Sherry under house arrest. However, since you and | both saw Sherry in front of him, he couldn't refuse to bring her out even if he didn't want to.”

“Oh.” Sylvia understood. Ten minutes later, Sylvia rode with him to an authentic local restaurant in Glanchester.

The restaurant seemed to be booked out. When Sylvia and Odell went in, they only saw the waiter who was smiling at them. John and Sherry had already arrived and were sitting in an elegant

room.

John wore a clean white shirt and slim—fitting pants. Sherry also looked a lot neater than she had in the afternoon. Her hair was draped over her shoulders, and she wore a white dress. However, her face looked a little pale.

When Sylvia and Odell came in, John showed a smile and stood up while holding Sherry.

Sherry also lit up the moment she saw Sylvia.

“gyi!” “Sherry!” Sylvia immediately ran toward Sherry and hugged her.

John had no choice but to let go of Sherry‘s hand and walk toward Odell. He extended a hand toward him with a smile.” Good evening, Master Carter.”

Odell and he exchanged a handshake. “Sorry for the wait.” “We just arrived as well.” After the greetings, the two of them looked over toward Sylvia and Sherry.

They had finished hugging and were sitting together on the other side of the table, hand-in-hand. Seeing Odell and John look over, they both looked at the men with wary eyes.

Chapter 957 John‘s smiling gaze turned cold for a moment. Odell looked at Sylvia. “Sylvia, come sit with me.”

Sylvia knew that he wanted to maintain cordiality on the surface, so it would not be wise to go against John now. However, she finally got to see Sherry. She really did not want to see Sherry sitting next to John, the big bad guy.

After thinking about it, she said, “Sherry and | haven't met for a long time. | want to sit with her. You two are going to be talking about business, so we won't disturb you.”

Odell frowned as his expression turned cold. Sylvia turned to look at Sherry, pretending not to see his expression.

John saw this happening and glanced at Sherry imperceptibly, then said, “Mrs. Carter is right. They haven't seen each other for a long time, so they must have much to say to each other. Let them sit together. We can talk about our deal as well.”

Odell looked at him. “All right.”

The two of them sat down.

Immediately after that, the waiter brought in the food and set it on the table.

However, Sylvia was not in the mood to eat. Seeing Odell and

John clinking their glasses, she leaned into Sherry‘s ear and

whispered, “Sherry, did John bully you after we left this afternoon?”

Sherry clenched her hand and smiled. “No, he couldn't do anything to me in such a short span of time.” “What about usually? How does he treat you?”

Sherry pursed her lips. Her eyes glanced toward John with a murderous gaze. However, she soon calmed down and replied,” He just won't let me out of the courtyard. He didn't do anything else to me.”

“Really?” Sylvia did not believe her.

‘| personally saw John tying Sherry to the bed this afternoon. Sherry has always been the one who taught others a lesson. When has she ever been tied up like that?*

Sylvia felt heartbroken when she remembered how Sherry looked at that time.

Sherry patted her hand. “He only tied me up like that because | deliberately provoked him in the afternoon. He usually doesn't treat me like that.”

‘It's just that he'll use other tricks to torment me.‘ Her tone was relaxed, and she said it like it was true.

Sylvia sighed with relief and said, “Sherry, come with us later.”

Sherry‘s eyes flickered. Just as she was about to speak, John’s voice rang out. “Mrs. Carter, where are you taking my Sherry ?” The corners of his mouth were curled in a gentle and polite smile.

However, Sylvia blinked in panic.

‘He could actually hear what we were saying from so far away?

Before she could figure out how to answer, Sherry said, “We're not going anywhere. She just wanted me to accompany her to the ladies.”

John looked at her with a smile still on his face. “Go ahead, then.

Sherry immediately stood up.

Upon seeing this, Sylvia also stood up. She glanced at Odell and dragged Sherry out

The ladies‘ was at the end of the corridor outside the door. However, there were waiters standing all along the corridor. After they came out, the waiters stared at them.

Sylvia and Sherry went to the washroom.

There was no one inside, and Sylvia immediately said, “Sherry, run now while John isn't here. Run as far as you can. I'll come to pick you up soon.”

Seeing her anxious look, Sherry smiled and said, “I can't run. Did you see the waiters outside? They're all John’s bodyguards.” Sylvia was stunned. It was no wonder so many waiters were stationed outside, and all of them were evidently physically strong men.

“He's such a wicked man.” Sylvia's voice could not help but break, and she was so angry that she frowned deeply.

Chapter 958 Sherry raised her hand and touched Sylvia's head. “Don't worry, Syl. He just wants to get back at me. He won't do much to me.” Sylvia looked at her.

There was a smile at the corners of her mouth, but her pale face made her look a little weak. However, there was no anger in her

expression. Sylvia could not help but ask, “Why does he want to get back at you? Did you do something to him before?” Sherry sighed as sadness flashed in her eyes. “I cheated on him.

Sylvia had thought of that possibility as well. “Even if you cheated on him before, he wouldn't go this far just to get back at you, right?”

“| hurt him pretty deeply.” “How so?”

“Forget it. It's all in the past, so let's not talk about it.” Sherry looked at her. “What about you? Did Master Carter misunderstand you when you sneaked in with someone else

this afternoon?”

Sylvia pursed her lips at the sound of Odell‘s name and replied with a smile, “No, | explained everything to him clearly.” Seeing her sweet expression, Sherry sighed in relief. “That's

good.”

Then, she asked, “But how did you suddenly lose your memory?”

“| don't know either. When | woke up, | only remembered things from nine years ago. They all say | suffered from some kind of shock.” Sylvia did not want to think about that any further and waved her hand, saying, “Sherry, you‘d better come with us. I'll

go to Odell. He'll definitely have a way to save you.”

Sherry‘s eyes flickered several times, and she said calmly, “| know that Master Carter will be able to save me, but this is Glanchester . John is much more cunning than you think, and he's just playing around with me now. Men are all the same. He'll let me go when he gets tired of me.”

Sylvia frowned. “But what if he locks you up for life and doesn't let you go?”

“He won't. He’s the eldest son of the Stocktons, and his younger brother passed away from an illness two years ago. He’s the only male in the family now, so he has to get married and carry on the family line.” Sherry pursed her lips and smiled coldly.” He'll have to release me when he gets a wife.”

Sylvia still felt that something was wrong.

‘She clearly wanted to escape with me when | saw her this

afternoon. Why is she refusing to leave now?*

Sylvia looked at her. “Sherry, did he threaten you?”

Sherry‘s eyes flickered, and she was just about to say something when footsteps came from outside. They immediately looked over warily.

Awaitress walked in and looked at them with a smile. “Ms. Fowler and Ms. Ross, Master Stockton asked me to come to check on you and ask if you're done. They're waiting for you to start eating.”

Sherry said coldly, “We're going now.”

The waitress answered and went out.

Sylvia and Sherry went back to the elegant room.

As soon as they entered, John stood up and greeted them. He went up to Sherry, touched her face, and asked, “Why were you gone so long? Are you not feeling well?”

The look on his face seemed worried.

Sherry smiled. “I'm a bit constipated, but it's fine.”

John's face stiffened for a moment, but the next second, he smiled again and pinched her face dotingly. “If you're constipated, then eat lighter food. You're not allowed to eat spicy food in the future.”

Sylvia stood beside them and watched their sweet interaction, only to feel a little weird.

“Sylvia.” Suddenly, Odell‘s low voice sounded.

Sylvia looked over.

Odell's straight figure sat in place, and his brows were knitted as he looked at her with a somewhat sunken gaze. “Come here.” Sylvia hummed and walked to his side before he dragged her down to sit beside him.

John also walked back with Sherry and sat together across them.

Sylvia glanced at Sherry who gave her a look, telling Sylvia not to worry.

“Let's eat.” The man’s low and magnetic voice rumbled beside her ear.

Sylvia lowered her head and ate the piece of meat that Odell gave her.

After eating, she was about to take a sip of juice, but as soon as she picked up the cup, the man beside her snatched it away. Sylvia frowned at him.

Odell picked up the kettle and poured hot water into an empty cup in front of her. “You're about to have your menstruation. No cold drinks for you.”

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Sylvia pouted. “Oh.”

Then, she reluctantly took a sip of hot water.

Not far away, John and Sherry watched their interaction and were both silent for a moment.

Dinner was over.

Odell held Sylvia‘s hand while John took Sherry‘s as they walked out of the restaurant together.

The wind outside at night was cold.

After coming out, they walked along the roadside. Sylvia wanted to walk with Sherry, but Odell gripped her hand.

Sherry was also in John’s grip and obviously could not break free. Sylvia could only turn her head to look at Sherry from time to time.

Not long after that, John suddenly said, “Master Carter, | heard that Mrs. Carter and you are going back tomorrow, right?” Odell replied, “Yeah.”

“What time are you leaving?”

“10 a.m.”

“What bad timing. | have an important meeting to preside over at that time, so | can‘t come to see you off. I'll ask Peter to see you off.”

“It's fine. There's no need to bother Peter.”

“That won't do. Not only is this our first time working together, but your wife is also best friends with my girlfriend.”

“Why don't you let Sherry see us off?” Sylvia turned her head to look at him when she finished speaking.

John‘s smile froze for a moment.

The air also went deathly silent.

Then, he smiled again. With his arm still around Sherry, he looked at Sylvia and said with a smile, “It seems that Mrs. Carter is very reluctant to part with Sherry. If you're free in the future, you're always welcome to look for her.”

Sylvia frowned. ‘This guy’s ability to change the subject is quite sharp. She added, “Then, can you let Sherry see us,”

Before she could say the word “off*, she was dragged into Odell's arms. He gave her a look that told her to stop talking and said, “Sherry is Master Stockton‘s girlfriend. It's not appropriate for her to see us off.”

Sylvia pursed her lips. “Oh.”

After walking for a while, John said that it was getting late and they had to go back, so Odell nodded. The two of them exchanged a few more pleasantries.

Sylvia looked at Sherry worriedly before being dragged away by Odell.

Seeing Sherry being swept away by John, she frowned and asked in confusion, “Why didn’t you let Sherry see us off?”

Odell looked at her. His deep eyes saw right through her thoughts. “You want her to come with us, don't you?”

“Yeah.”

“If you can think of it, then John can too.”

“Well, how am | going to save Sherry?”

Odell raised his hand and touched her head, saying, “You don't have to do anything. Be good and come home with me.” Sylvia frowned. “What about Sherry? Are we going to just leave her?”

“John will take care of her.”

After saying that, he held her hand and continued to walk forward.

Sylvia‘s heart was stifled, and she immediately stopped in her tracks. Odell had no choice but to stop and look down at her.

Chapter 960 Sylvia frowned with a gloomy face. “John will bully her.”

Odell pursed his lips. His warm and large hand touched her small face, and he said softly, “That's their business. We're outsiders, so we can't interfere.”

“She‘s my best friend.”

“| know, but they‘re lovers now, so not even best friends can come in between them.”

“He's only with her for revenge. He might abuse her.”

“That may be so, but he won't let anything happen to her.”

“How would you know?” She looked at him.

He looked down at her, his eyes dark and gentle. “Because he's a man like me. | can tell that he still has feelings for Sherry.” Sylvia was stunned and still confused. “How can he bully her if he still has feelings for her?”

“Maybe he still has some resentment in his heart.”

Sylvia pouted.

Odell cupped her cheek and said, “I've arranged for a few people to stay here. If anything happens to Sherry, they'll tell me immediately. Don't worry, | won't let her be in danger.”

Sylvia‘s eyes flickered. When she looked at his eyes which were even darker than the night, her heart suddenly raced uncontrollably. She pursed her lips and said, “Thank you.”

Odell patted her head. “I'm your man. There‘s no need to thank

me.”

“Oh.”

Sylvia walked hand in hand with him.

After a few steps, she suddenly stood on tiptoe and kissed the corner of his mouth when his guard was down. The man stopped and looked down at her.

Sylvia looked away, pretending that she did not do anything.

Seeing that he was not moving, she tugged his hand and asked,” Why aren't you,”

Before she could say the word “walking*, she was yanked into his arms. His other large hand directly cupped her head, and his handsome face was lowered to her eyes at once. His thin lips landed on hers steadily.

Their intimate figures created shadows on the ground, illuminated by the streetlight.

Along time passed before he let her go.

Sylvia blushed and punched him. However, her fist was soft as cotton. There was no force behind it at all. Odell chuckled and could not help but hold the back of her head and nip at her again.

After dallying for a long time, they arrived back at the hotel.

As soon as they entered the suite, Sylvia's phone rang. It was a video call from Isabel.

Sylvia quickly answered the phone.

Achubby face instantly appeared on the screen. “Mommy, did you forget that you have three lovely babies?”

Sylvia hurriedly said, “No, how could | forget you?” “Then, why didn't you call Liam and me for the past two days? You weren't like this before!”

Sylvia pursed her lips. She was so preoccupied with Sherry‘s matter these days that she really forgot to call them. She looked at Odell, wanting him to help coax the children.

He did not seem to understand her gaze and said, “You guys talk. I'll go wash up.” Then, he touched her head again and went to the bathroom. “Hmph!” Isabel harrumphed again.

Sylvia pursed her lips and coaxed with a smile, “I'm sorry. It's my fault. | was caught up with stuff for the past two days, so | didn't manage to call you.”

Isabel stopped sulking, but she still looked very angry.

Sylvia remembered the gifts she bought for them when she went shopping with Odell yesterday. “Isabel, | bought gifts for you and your brothers. Your father and | will be back tomorrow.”