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My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 131-“Am I right? Sister?” he exhaled and called her “Sister” like before. The slightly raised intonation at the end seemed to carry a kind of attachment.

However, she felt as if mountains were pressing down on her chest, making her almost breathless.

Grace returned to the ward with Jason. As soon as they entered the ward, Jason asked the nurse to leave.

Suddenly, there were only the two of them.

Grace was sitting rigidly on the chair, her head lowered. She didn’t know what he was going to do. If he felt that she wasn’t miserable enough after she was released from prison, and wanted to give her another stab, then why did he save her on Thanksgiving?

As long as things continued to develop, she would become more miserable, wouldn’t she?

However, no matter what he wanted to do to her, she was powerless to resist. After three years of imprisonment, she had carried a heavy burden. She understood the cruelty of fate and her insignificance.

In the eyes of those lofty people, she was just a minor figure who could be easily manipulated.

“Sister, don’t you have anything else to ask me?” An elegant voice broke the silence in the room.

Grace’s body trembled slightly. His voice was so pleasant. In the silent night, it was like a melody rippling in the night breeze, and exuded a sense of elegance.

She slowly looked up and saw a beautiful yet noble face-a complexion like clouds, a straight nose, thin lips with a slight smile, and a pair of amorous eyes full of shimmering light.

He stood in front of her and looked down, as if everything about her was in his control.

Grace unconsciously bit her lip. She had bitten too hard, but she didn’t feel any pain.

On the contrary, he frowned and reached out to pinch her lower jaw. He said softly, “Don’t bite your lips. It hurts.” This gentleness was as if he was still her Jay, and not the Jason that she was afraid of.

She looked at him in a daze, and unconsciously stopped biting her lips.

His finger gently brushed past her lips, leaving behind a heat so hot that she thought her lip might burn.

She jerked her head away and leaned back. “Mr. Reed, exactly when will this game end?” His eyes dimmed slightly. “Is that all you want to ask?” Apart from that, what else did she have to ask? In taking revenge, as to the extent of her misery, it was all up to him. She, on the other hand, could only bear with it.

Three years ago, it was like this. After three years, would there be any difference?

She didn’t say anything.

He held her hands and clasped them in his own. “Your hands are a little cold,” he said while rubbing her hands to warm them up.

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 132-This was what they had used to do before. In the past, when he warmed her hands, she would feel a warmth in her heart. However, now… she only had a kind of incomprehensible fear.

It was because she didn’t know what he was going to do.

She twisted her hand uneasily and wanted to pull away. However, his fingers held onto her tightly and did not allow her to move at all.

“Mr. Reed…” “Call me Jay. Didn’t you always call me Jay?” She pursed her red lips tightly.

“Just take it as my order, call me Jay,” he muttered softly. He did not want to hear her call him “Mr. Reed”, which sounded incomparably jarring to him.

Grace remained silent for a long time. Finally, she opened her mouth and softly said “Jay”.

A smile crept up the corner of his mouth.

The pure smile made her a little absent-minded. In the past, she always felt that his smile was very clean, as if it had not been contaminated by the world, and she wanted to protect that pureness.

However… Jay… In Emerald City, perhaps no one would say that Jason was clean. It was said that his hands were covered in the blood and tears of countless people. It was also said that he was cold-blooded and ruthless. Once someone provoked him, there would not be a good ending.

However, in this city, no one dared to provoke him.

It was ridiculous that in the past, she had thought of protecting such a person.

“When I first met you, I did just take it as a game. But later on, it was quite pleasant to get along with you.” He had never explained himself before.

However, now he was, and to her. If anyone else heard, they would be surprised. “How about you stay by my side in the future?” “Stay by your side?” She looked at him in shock. She had never thought that he would make such a request.

“If you stay with me, I’ll let you live the same life as before. No, I should say it’ll be better than before. As long as it’s not an excessive demand, I can promise you anything. You used to be a lawyer, right? I can help you regain your lawyer’s license. It won’t be a problem if you want to open a law firm either,” he said.

In the past, she had thought that once she had gained more experience, she would set up her own law firm. However, it simply became an unrealistic daydream.

Now, Jason had actually said these words to her. It was as if someone was dangling some alluring fruit in front of her and tempting her to eat it.

“Why?” she asked in confusion. “Didn’t you say you wanted to get back at me?” “If I really wanted to take revenge on you, then I wouldn’t have saved you the day before yesterday.” Jason smiled faintly and said, “I already said that the feeling of getting along with you is pretty good. Hence, I will keep you by my side.” “And then wait until you are tired of me?” she said. Was this still a game for him, a sister and brother game he had never played before? He was so gentle and kind to her now, just because there was still a sense of novelty.

“Tired of her?” Jason thought that he might not be tired of her for the rest of his life. However, at this moment, talking to Grace, he just calmly said the word “yes”.

He would never allow a woman to control him.

“Sure enough!” Grace sighed in her heart. Once he got tired of the game, she would fall from the clouds into hell again.

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 133-“If you wish to put me on a pedestal and then let me fall, you don’t have to go through so much trouble. I’m already miserable. I’m just a sanitation worker with little money to my name and I was kicked out of my house. Or do you want me to kneel before Jennifer Atkinson’s grave and ask for forgiveness? Or do you want me to take my life, a life for a life…” “Enough!” He interrupted her. “She would rather believe I did these things to avenge Jennifer Atkinson and not the fact that I like spending time with her?” He then continued, “Listen to me. Jennifer Atkinson is not worth me doing such things. All you have to do is stay by my side.” As he spoke, he lowered his head to look at her hands that were clasped in his.

“Although I’ve spent half a day rubbing her hands, they are still very cold.

“I know I lost my temper just now. It seems as if she can always trigger my emotions easily.

“The closer I am to her, the more my emotions are under her control. And yet, I can’t help but get close to her.” “I think you should rest well tonight. Don’t say such silly things.

in the future.” Once Jason was done talking, he left the room.

Only Grace was left in the spacious patient ward.

Grace bowed her head and stared fixedly at her trembling hands. “Am I scared?

I’m scared of Jason and afraid of what will happen to me.

“Surely it doesn’t mean that it will be as he said; that I stay by his side? But… can I live through that? All the pain I endured in prison, my near-death experience in there, and those nightmarish three years were all because of him.

“Because of my past, my heart fills with fear and terror whenever I see him.

“Just now, when he was rubbing my hands, they couldn’t be warmed because the moment his hands touched mine, it was as if my entire body was in an ice cellar. It was bone-piercingly cold.

“Why is Jayand Jason the same person? Why is he Jason, the one who I imagined that we could rely upon each other for life and even saw him as my salvation?

“Why? Why?” Grace questioned herself repeatedly as she tried to hold back the tears but they flowed freely down her cheeks and acted as a catharsis.

“Is it fear, unease, or… attachment?!

“I once said, ‘Jay, you’re so nice!

“His lips were curved into a smile back then as he said, ‘I hope you remember that, Sister. I hope you won’t regret saying this in the future!

“Maybe he was already hinting at me then.

“And yet, how did I reply to him? I said, ‘I will not regret it!

“Meeting him was like a fantastic dream and now, I’ve finally woken up from that dream.

“But his game is still continuing… In the car, Terrence studied his boss’s darkened expression and instantly felt a sense of terror. “I don’t know who provoked Mr. Reed. He was with Miss Cummins in the hospital so he should be in a good mood.

“Could it be… that Miss Cummins was the one who provoked Mr. Reed?” Terrence shivered at the possibility. “If that’s true then I should be more careful. I don’t want Mr. Reed to vent his anger on me.” 7/4 The car moved slowly and Jason closed his eyes. “I didn’t expect her to find out about my identity like this.”

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 134-“I wanted to find a more appropriate opportunity, a more acceptable occasion for her to find out.

“And yet, this… is possibly the worst way for her to find out.

“I was careless to not notice that she was standing behind me but… now that I think about it, in my conversation with Patrick, I don’t think I mentioned my identity and yet Grace called out my name.

“Which means… Grace already knew about my identity before coming across me? Who told her?” Jason opened his eyes suddenly and instructed Terrence. “Check Grace’s phone to see who she talked to recently!” “Yes.” Terrence came the hasty reply.

Terrence was able to find out in a moment’s time.” Mr. Reed, the most recent call Miss Cummins made today was at 6:35 in the evening. The owner of the number is Lina Sweeney.” “Lina Sweeney…” Jason narrowed his eyes. “I remember this woman. She’s Grace’s good friend.” “Go and find out who Lina met today!” Terrence hummed in agreement.

By then, the car had arrived at the entrance of the hospital where Mr. Reed was living.

Jason and Terrence exited the car. When they arrived at the entrance of the patient ward, Jason glanced at the bodyguard by the door and asked, “Is the Old Master asleep?” “He’s not,” the bodyguard replied respectfully.

Jason ordered Terrence to wait outside, then pushed open the door and entered the room.

Mr. Reed lay in bed, flipping through a photo album.

Jason recognized the album which was filled with photos of his father growing up. “Although the Old Master constantly complains about his son’s failure to live up to his expectations, Dad used to be the pride and joy of the Old Master. The Old Master valued him the most.

“And me…” Jason smirked internally. “I’m afraid the Old Master wishes to remove half of the blood and genes within me that I inherited from Mom.

“When I was young, the Old Master would be especially disgusted by my eyes because they look so much like Mom’s.

As a child, there was a period of time when the Old Master didn’t allow me to look at him because he would be disgusted at being looked at with eyes so similar to my mother’s.” Jason pulled out a chair and sat before the Old Master. He said nothing and stared at the Old Master quietly. Both grandfather and grandson remained silent.

Finally, when Mr. Reed had finished flipping through the album, he raised his head to look at his grandson who sat before him.

His leisurely posture had an elegance despite him sitting casually. His outstanding appearance and incisive manner in handling matters were sharp and cold-blooded. Under his grandson’s management, the Reed Group’s territory has expanded exponentially.

“In all fairness, my grandson is much more outstanding than my son. However, every time I recall that woman’s blood flowing through my grandson, I feel disgusted, as if I have just swallowed a fly.

“And yet, he’s the only bloodline my son left behind!” “I looked into it. That woman is Grace. She was Sean Stevens’s girlfriend and she was the one who killed Jennifer Atkinson three years ago, wasn’t she?” Mr.

Reed asked coldly.

“Yes,” Jason replied and the corners of his lips tugged up slightly.

“She’s been to jail and she’s just a sanitation worker. Do you plan to be with her and put the Reed family in the media headlines?”

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 135-“So what if that’s so? As long as I wish for it, I can make her comparable to any notable lady in the city!” Jason retorted.

“Don’t forget how your father died!” Mr. Reed spat through ground teeth.

Jason’s gaze darkened. “I haven’t forgotten. Even if I truly want to be with her, it doesn’t mean that I will give her my life. I’m not my father. I won’t die or live for a woman, let alone be controlled by a woman!” “I’m always the one in control!” Mr. Reed huffed coolly. “You came to see me today just to say that?” “No,” Jason replied. “I want you to stay away from her!” Mr. Reed narrowed his eyes but kept a straight face as he angrily asked, “What do you mean by that? Are you threatening your grandfather? Can it be that this old man isn’t as important as a woman?” “Grandpa, I’m just telling you. It’s not a threat,” Jason said with a light chuckle. “I told you to stay away from her. No matter the relationship between me and her, you are to stay away from her. Of course, I don’t know how I would react if you laid a finger on her.

Why don’t you try?” Mr. Reed’s expression changed subtly and in an instant, he felt a trembling fear.

“This is the heir I’ve cultivated. He has grown up as I had expected and maybe beyond that but he’s also… increasingly uncontrollable!” “What do you like about Grace?” He could not help asking. “There are so many young ladies of note in Emerald City. Plenty of them have both beauty and brains, coming from innocent family backgrounds while some are multi-talented, and yet you only have eyes for a woman who has been to prison.” “Maybe because she’s a little stupid,” Jason muttered.

“Stupid enough to bring me back to the rental apartment. Stupid enough to speak from the bottom of her heart to a stranger. Stupid enough for me to love her so dearly.

“This woman was imprisoned for three years and yet she hasn’t become any smarter.

“But she said that my eyes were pretty and clean. She didn’t look at them with the Old Master’s disgust nor was she infatuated like those other women. She had a sense of appreciation and… a feeling of protectiveness.

“She said she wanted to protect the cleanliness within my eyes.

“But does she know that no one had ever used clean to describe me? I am an executioner in the eyes of many, achieving my goals by any means.

“How can someone like me be clean?!” “All right, Grandpa. I won’t disturb your rest.” Jason smiled and got up to leave.

Mr. Reed stared at the door as it opened and closed, a complicated expression on his face as if deep in thought.

When Jason returned to the patient ward, Grace had already fallen asleep. He walked to her bedside but did not switch on the light. He borrowed the moonlight shining through the window to study her sleeping face.

There were still obvious tear stains on her face. He raised a hand and gently stroked her cheek. “Did she cry when I left?

“How many tears did she shed? She’s not someone who loves to cry. She’s so calm when facing me as if she could only resign to her hardships and yet, she cries when her back is turned.

“What did she cry over? Was she crying over the fact that I lied to her? Or was she crying because I’m Jason? Or perhaps…” “Grace…” Jason mumbled. “Since you’ve made me fall for you, then you should stay by my side, right?” 

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 136-It was as if she had heard his voice and she frowned suddenly. Her forehead broke out in a cold sweat and immediately, she started to shake her head left and right as if avoiding something.

Jason furrowed his brows and just as he wanted to call for a doctor, Grace who was still in deep slumber abruptly opened her eyes as she sat upright, shouting, “Noooo…” “Sister, what’s wrong?” Jason asked.

In the next moment, Grace hugged Jason’s waist tightly as if she were drowning. “Jay, that’s great… it’s you… it’s you… I had a nightmare. I dreamed that I was in jail and those people would not let me go. I begged them, I… I even kowtowed to them but they continued to hit me…” “Even in my dream, the pain was still so acute. Now that I’m awake, I can still feel my abdomen hurting.” She suddenly stopped mid-sentence and her entire body froze.

She had just realized that this was Jason not “Jay”! “The man I’m hugging now is Jason and the pain I suffered in jail was instigated… by him.” Grace released her arms stiffly and her body subconsciously shifted back.

And yet, in the next moment, his arm had already looped around her waist and he pulled her straight into his embrace. “Sister, are you afraid of me?” As he hugged her, he could feel her body shivering slightly like a fragile small creature reacting when faced with a predator at the top of the food chain.

She bit her lip and struggled to suppress the fear within her. “Yes, I’m afraid,” She then continued frankly, “I’ve been taught too many lessons in prison. Fear was beaten into me…” “No one will ever beat you again,” he said, interrupting her. “Sister, I promise that from now on, no one will dare hit you.” Grace raised her head dazedly and asked, “What exactly do you want?” He chuckled lightly and replied, “I’ve said it before. I want you to stay by my side.” “You can have so many people stay by your side. Plenty of women would be willing to do so,” she said.

His smile grew even brighter but his eyes darkened. “So you’re not willing to do it, right?” She remained silent, not knowing how to reply to him.

“But so what if you’re not willing? What else can you do?” he retorted as if amused. “You see, if I wanted you now, do you think you’ll be able to do anything?” As he spoke, he lowered his head and pressed his lips onto hers.

She was taken aback and momentarily forgot to respond. Only when he continued to deepen the kiss, did she suddenly snap out of her trance and struggled to tilt her head to avoid his kiss.

But it was to no avail. His fingers latched onto her chin and each time she tilted her head away, his hand would pry her head back to its original position. He was utterly unavoidable and she could only bear with it.

A sense of helplessness rose within her. “This is the first time I’ve felt the difference in strength between men and women.” Just when she was about to suffocate, he finally released her lips, and she inhaled large gulps of air. “Let go of me, Jason!” But he paid no mind to her and his lips trailed down her neck to leave small kisses. His fingers gently moved to unfasten the buttons of her hospital gown.

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 137-“Noooo…” she screamed. She struggled against him arduously and yet no matter how much she wrestled, it was useless against him. Her face was flushed red and the skin under the open hospital gown was suddenly exposed to the cold air, causing goosebumps to appear, “Let go of me! Let go of me!” She felt panicked and frustrated.

And yet, his manner was composed. His long fingers pressed against her wrists and with a smile, he said, “Sister, you can shout a little louder. There are bodyguards, nurses, and doctors on shift out there. They might be able to hear your screams but…” He paused and studied her with a burning gaze. “I can assure you, no one will come in and save you.” Grace’s body froze. “I know he’s telling the truth. Even if I scream until my throat is sore, no one would dare to enter this word.

“Because this man… is Jason!” She remained silent while he leaned forward, his lips pressing against her jaw, neck, and finally, he paused at her pretty collarbone, sprinkling tiny kisses on it.

“Stay by my side. Didn’t you say that on this earth, I care for you and you’ll care for me too? I’m giving you the opportunity to do so now but why don’t you want it?” he mumbled.

Grace felt as if her heart had been pierced.

“Yes, I did say that once but hearing those words now feels like such a huge mockery.” “Because you’re not Jay.” She thought to herself, “He’s not the homeless person I thought who was a fellow sufferer. He’s Jason, the man capable of changing the weather in Emerald City.” He paused and propped himself up slightly. He studied her and said, “I am. If you want me to, then I can be like the way I was then. I can act in a manner you like in front of you.” She smiled wryly. “Even if you acted that way, you’re not Jay.” “My Jay doesn’t exist anymore. He was a hallucination from start to end.” He pursed his thin lips tightly and coldness bloomed within his beautiful and amorous eyes. A few moments passed before he replied, “Are you so repulsed by ‘Jason’? But Sister, have you ever thought just because I am Jason, I’m the only one in Emerald City capable of turning you into a person of note, giving you a chance to escape your current fate? If not, who would be willing to offend ‘Jason’ for your sake?” He straightened himself and after giving her a haughty glance, he left the room.

Only then did Grace sit up and fasten the buttons of her hospital gown one at a time. She then used the covers to tightly wrap her trembling body.

“He didn’t really want me just now. He just wanted to show me that as long as he does, I won’t be able to object to him!

“I can’t even refuse him!” Terrence relayed the investigation results to Jason. “On that day, Lina met with some people she usually spends time with, her family, colleagues, and neighbors. But there was an exception, Zoe.” “Sean’s sister?” Jason asked as he muttered to himself.

“Yes. From what I heard from Lina’s colleagues, during the fight between Zoe and Lina, Zoe mentioned your name, Mr. Reed,” Terrence continued.

Jason smiled coldly. “It didn’t occur to me that the slip-up was caused by Zoe Stevens.”

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 138-“Sean knows that I’m with Grace but Zoe was the one who exposed my identity at the worst possible time.

“The Stevens family sure is…” He ordered Terrence, “Bring Zoe to the hospital.” “Yes,” Terrence said and he continued to speak on another issue. “I’ve looked into the reporter who sneaked into the hospital the last time. The news of Mr. Reed bringing Miss Cummins into the hospital was first published by a nurse onto her Facebook Moments and it was then uploaded onto the internet. Although all relevant content has been deleted, we are unable to determine how many people have already seen it.” “Look into that nurse’s legal liability and strengthen the security around the hospital. I don’t want someone to barge into the ward,” Jason ordered coldly.

“I understand. Nothing like that will happen,” Terrence said assuredly.

Meanwhile, at the Stevens family residence.

Ever since Zoe had inadvertently blurted out the secret in front of Lina, she had been in a state of extreme anxiety. “Had I known earlier, I wouldn’t have bothered Lina. Now I’m the one who’s scared.

“If Lina figures something out and tells Grace of the incident… “My leg was broken as punishment for the last incident and it still hasn’t healed.

I really don’t know what punishment I’ll get this time.” “Zoe, what’s wrong? Why are you so restless? Did you stir up trouble?” Sean could not help asking as he studied his younger sister who was pacing around the living room, with her leg bandaged and leaning against her cane.

Their parents had gone to pay a visit to their friends and he had wanted to go with them but Zoe had asked him to stay with her at home.

“Big Brother.” Zoe suddenly spoke up after seemingly making up her mind.

“Please help me! The other day, I carelessly blurted out the fact that Jason and Grace were together.” “What?!” Sean jumped up from the sofa. “Who did you tell?” “It was Grace’s friend. Her name was Lina or something! I don’t even know if she told Grace. But if Grace told Jason, would he find and punish me?” Zoe asked uneasily.

Sean’s face was already as pale as a sheet. Just then, a servant came to report that the personal secretary of the Reed family had requested a meeting between Zoe and Mr.

Reed.

The siblings exchanged a look and they could see the fear in each other’s eyes.

“Who would dare to refuse Jason’s request to meet?!” The Stevens siblings got into the car apprehensively. When they arrived at the hospital, Sean was stopped outside the ward and Terrence ushered only Zoe into the room.

“Not even the rich can afford to stay in such a luxurious VIP room.” Zoe stared at Grace, who was dressed in a hospital gown and was lying in the bed.

“I couldn’t stay in such a VIP room when my leg was broken but Grace gets to stay here!

“But… Grace is sick?! I wonder what illness she has.

“I hope that her illness gets worse!” In the next moment, however, Zoe froze because it was then that she noticed jason sitting on the sofa by the bed.

He wore a white jumper with a pair of beige trousers, making him seem languid yet sexy. “A man like Jason is the dream of every young lady of note in Emerald City. However, they are some who intentionally got close to Jason and came to no good end. Therefore, the ladies of note love and fear him.”

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 139-In the past, Zoe would be exhilarated to face Jason in such close proximity. But now, she couldn’t wait to get out of the place.

“You’re here,” Jason said quietly.

Zoe put on a pitiful look and replied cautiously, “Mr. Reed, did you call for me for any specific reason?” Grace’s expression was still confused. She did not know why Jason had made Zoe come here.

Jason smiled faintly and explained to Grace, “Sis, you still don’t know about this, right? On the second night of Thanksgiving, your friend, Lina, had met Miss Stevens. She made things very difficult for your friend.” Grace was stunned for a moment, but soon she figured out the reason. That day, when they were arguing in the mall, Lina had spoken up for her. Zoe knew that Lina was her friend, so if she had met Lina, she would most likely vent her anger on her.

When Zoe heard Jason actually called Grace “Sis”, her eyes had almost popped out.

“No way! In Emerald City, what woman could be called that by Jason?” But the truth was that the one who could was a street sweeper.

“Sis, do you want to know how she made things difficult for your friend that day?” Jason asked again.

“How… how did she make things difficult?” As she recalled the moment when Lina sacrificed herself for her, Grace’s heart felt as if it had been clogged.

“Why don’t we let Miss Stevens demonstrate it for us?” Jason spoke as if he was chit-chatting casually. He got up, walked to the side of the bed, and then bent down and helped Grace put on a pair of shoes.

His movements were gentle and careful, and he even bent his knees and squatted down, holding her foot in his palm.

Zoe felt wave after wave of shock. The fact that Jason called Grace “Sis” was already dramatic enough, and now he was helping her to put on shoes.

Just what kind of charm did Grace have for Jason to protect her like this?

What alarmed her more was that Jason had actually asked her to demonstrate what she had done. How was she going to demonstrate it again?

While Zoe was thinking, Grace had put on her shoes, and Jason had carried her over to the sofa. Then he said to Zoe, “Let’s get started.” “Start? Start what?” Zoe’s face was blank. Terrence, who followed her into the ward, handed her a tissue and said gently, “Miss Stevens, please clean Miss Cummins’s shoes. Just like the day when Lina cleaned yours.” Zoe’s face changed. “What did you say? You want me to wipe her shoes?” “This is what Mr. Reed wants,” Terrence said with a calm face.

Zoe ground her teeth and glared hatefully at Grace. How could she possibly clean the shoes of someone she despised?

She did not know how Grace had managed to charm Jason!

“Mr. Reed, this woman is just a street sweeper, and she is very good at seducing men. When she was with my brother, she played a lot of tricks.

Otherwise, my brother would never have fallen in love with a woman from an ordinary family background! Mr. Reed, please don’t be fooled by her!”

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict Chapter 140-Zoe kept trying to smear Grace with all her might.

Jason casually fiddled with Grace’s fingers and said faintly, “What’s wrong with wiping shoes for a street sweeper? Even if it was the mayor’s daughter, she would still have to do it!” Zoe was speechless. Obviously, she couldn’t be compared to the mayor’s daughter.

“Miss Stevens, please hurry up. Mr. Reed doesn’t have much.

patience.” Terrence urged, “If runs out of patience, you won’t just be wiping shoes.” Zoe reluctantly bit her lips. However, no matter how unwilling she was, she could only walk towards Grace one step at a time. Then, she bent down and began to wipe her already cleaned shoes with a tissue.

Grace looked at Zoe with daze. She never thought that such a scene would happen. But, did Lina have to go through this as well?

At that time, what would she be feeling?

Grace felt sorry for her good friend. At the same time, she also seemed to vaguely understand why Jason had called Zoe over and then made her enact this scene.

He wanted to tell her that he could easily do whatever he wanted. Even those who were arrogant and despised her, as long as he commanded, they could only kneel down and obediently wipe her shoes.

Zoe worked for a while and said, “Mr. Reed, this should be enough, right?” Jason raised his lips into a smile. “Not yet. How can this be enough?” At this moment, Terrence stepped forward and said to Zoe, “Miss Stevens, sorry if I offend you.” Then, he calmly stepped on the back of her hand.

Zoe suddenly cried out in pain, “Mr… Mr. Reed, what are you doing?” “He’s just doing what you had done to Lina that night. Did you not?” Jason asked back.

Zoe, of course, had done this, so now she couldn’t even reply.

At this moment, Jason spoke to Grace in a gentle voice, “Sis, didn’t you say Lina is very important to you? Then I will help you vent the anger for her, are you satisfied?” His appearance seemed to be pure as if he was simply trying to please her.

As he spoke, his hands were still playing with her left hand, pushing his fingers into hers, and then slowly clasping the back of her hand… then their fingers interlocked.

Grace felt that her left hand was completely stiff in his grasp.

It was burning hot, and she wanted to pull away.

However, as if she had lost control of her own body, she couldn’t move her hand at all.

She had never seen Jason acting this way. He could do such a thing while talking and laughing. But maybe this was the real him. What she had seen in the past was just an act.

Zoe felt a heart-wrenching pain on the back of her hand. If he continued to step on it like this, her hand might end up the same as her foot.

“Mr. Reed, my… my hand is going to break. Mr. Reed, please…please let me go.” Zoe was in so much pain that she was weeping for mercy. She had completely lost her usual composure.