Without even thinking, she knew this was definitely Nellie’s handiwork.
Even though Neil was thoughtful, he was still a boy.
Bethan raised her hand and ruffled her daughter’s hair. “Thank you.”
The little girl pursed her lips unhappily. “I wanted to go with you, but Daddy said you’re there for business, and didn’t let me and Neil come along.”
At her words, Neil sighed, raised his hand and matted his mother’s shoulder, “After my persuasion, Mr. Morrison agreed to bring Zach and Yuri along as company. You can ask them for help if anything happens.”
Then, the little guy sighed again, speaking to her as if he was the parent instead, “Mommy, this is the first time you’re going on a long trip without us, you have to take good care of yourself.”
Bethan did not know whether to laugh or cry, she looked at the two children in front of her. “Just take care of yourselves. Mommy is an adult, I can take care of myself.”
Nellie pouted. “Adults can make us worry too.”
Bethan was silent.
She spoiled them too much, that’s why they would belittle her so mercilessly right in front of her.
The woman sighed, reminded Neil to take care of his sister once again, and walked out dragging the suitcase behind her.
Downstairs, Yuri saw her approaching and hurriedly loaded her suitcase into the car as he said, “Mr. Morrison said we should leave for Sea City directly, the journey will take around four to five hours. You’re not prone to car-sickness, are you?”
Bethan shook her head and raised her foot and boarded the car.
Brettley had already left, Yuri picked her up and immediately headed for the expressway.
On the journey, Bethan was bored and listened mindlessly to Yuri’s stories about his group of friends who all came from the mountains.
As she listened, she was suddenly reminded of the man Yuri mentioned previously, the one who was childhood friends with Bonnie.
“Oh him.”
Yuri sighed, “A few days ago he mentioned, his boss from six years ago gave him another job. He’ll be back in Banyan City in a few days’ time. It’ll most likely be another assassination of some kind, I don’t want to keep in touch with him anymore…”
Bethan’s heart sank gradually into the depths of her chest.
This man was the driver who knocked into her six years ago, the man who finally kicked her off the bridge.
Back then he was hired by Brettley and Cynthal.
Now, Cynthal was sent to study abroad, effectively cutting her off from the outside world.
But if it was not Cynthal who asked him to come back… Then it could only be Brettley.
Her thoughts linked to how Brettley immediately left to see Hailey the day after he announced he was divorcing Alice…
Wave after wave of chills enveloped her chest. Did this man plan to use the trick again and condemn Alice to death?
Even though Alice was her enemy, undeniably, Alice was now hiding behind her identity.
He wanted to kill Bethan Peterson again.
Closing her eyes, Bethan felt the chill enveloping her heart was even colder than the harshest winter night.
The love and affection accumulated over the past few months disappeared in an instant.
From beginning to the end, he was still the same cold and unfeeling Brettley Morrison.
Six years ago, he could tell her calmly before leaving on a business trip that he would accompany her to the doctor’s once he came home.
And then kill her mercilessly after he returned.
Six years later, he could still parade his love for his wife as he divorced her and even planned her murder.
Her sleepiness evaporated immediately.
Bethan sat in the car, Yuri’s rambling floating into her right ear and immediately exiting through the left.
Brettley’s cold, emotionless face was all she saw.
The four-to-five-hour journey was meant to be long.
But with her mixed bag of emotions, Bethan felt the journey was exceptionally short.
At noon, the car left the expressway and drove into the city area of Sea City.
This was where Bethan lived as a child.
She had not been back here since she married Brettley.
Returning to her hometown after years away, she should have been excited.
But instead, she did not feel an ounce of exhilaration.
Stepping out of the car once they reached the hotel, she immediately noticed Brettley standing at the entrance of the hotel.
He stood beside the engraved marble pillar, talking on the phone.
Under the hotel’s luxurious décor, the man’s side profile looked exceptionally handsome and breath – taking.
Just last night, they had been as intimate as physically-possible, but today, Bethan felt as if he was miles and miles away from her.
Yuri handed her suitcase to her.
Sucking in a deep breath, the woman dragged the suitcase behind her and entered the hotel.
He ended the call right when she walked past him. He reached out and grabbed her wrist.
Bethan stiffened.
She raised her eyes and took a glance at him. “Mr. Morrison, anything?”
He frowned and snatched the suitcase out of her hands and handed it to Lucas, who was standing beside him.
“The Walters called, they prepared a banquet to welcome us.”
Bethan shrugged his hand off. “The banquet is meant to welcome you alone, I won’t come in.”
With that, she raised her foot and headed into the hotel.
Brettley frowned and chased up to her again. “What’s wrong with you?”
Everything was fine last night, how come today she looked like she did not even want him to touch her?
Bethan rolled her eyes at him, saying coldly, “Mr. Morrison, I came here with you on a business trip. If the banquet is not business-related, I can reject the invitation, can’t I?”
Her attitude, as if she wanted to draw the line between business and leisure with him, made him snort uncontrollably.
“And you think I would attend a private banquet with you on my arm? You overestimate yourself.”
The man loosened his grip on her wrist, looking down at her. “The Walter family has expanded into the jewelry business for the past few years, now they’re at the top of the food chain in this sector in Sea City. Why else do you think I would bring you to the Walter family banquet?”
Bethan paused.
A moment later, she sucked in a deep breath, and was about to open her mouth when a woman’s clear voice interrupted her.
“Brettley?”
Alice stood at the entrance to the hotel, looking at Brettley, confused. “Why are you in Sea City too? Are you here to see me?”
Brettley looked at Alice indifferently, not a hint of emotion in his eyes, “I’m here on business.”
“Oh, I see.”
Alice did not look disappointed at all, instead, she smiled lightly. “What a coincidence, I ‘m staying in this hotel too. When you guys go home, can I join the ride?”
Brettley’s eyes swept across her face faintly. “I can send you a car to drive you home.”
He glanced at Bethan. “Let’s go.”
Then, he raised his foot and left.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.