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Phoebe, who has been struggling desperately, finally let out a sigh of relief upon hearing his familiar wwws. With the last bit of strength, she was holding onto now released, she collapsed in his arms,
Howard gently pattes her back, trying to soothe her overwhelmed emotions. However, he himself was on the brink of fenated madness, his entire being emanating an ley and menacing aura.
Witnessing the intimate scene between the two, Katie’s last shred of sanity was completely gone. She rushed forward, desperately pulling at Howard, attempting to separate the two.
Her expression contorted with extreme jealousy as she shouted, “Why do you treat me like this? Why! I’ve liked you since childhood, and it took so much effort to get engaged to you. Yet, you repeatedly push me away, treating other women better than me! Howard, why do you have to treat me like this?”
Growing angrier as she spoke, she hammered Howard’s arms with her hands in a frenzy.
Howard stayed in place, his gaze becoming increasingly sinister. Unable to bear it any longer, he retaliated with a harsh slap across her face.
Katie, a delicate and spoilt heiress, could not withstand the force and was sent sprawling.
The slap was merciless, leaving a bright red bruise mark on Katie’s face.
Dazed and covering her face, she stammered, “Y–You hit me? You actually hit me?”
Howard’s eyes were filled with rage and disgust when he looked at Katie.
“I’ve never hit a woman, but you… you’re worse than a beast!”
With these harsh words, he reached out, effortlessly scooped up the increasingly unconscious Phoebe, and turned to leave the basement.
“Howard! Howard…”
Katie reached for the cuff of his pants but missed, only able to watch Howard carry Phoebe away. She screamed in madness, hands over her head.
Weeks of careful planning had been ruined. She was on the verge of a breakdown!
Howard emerged from the grand Upton family mansion, placing Phoebe back in the car first and instructing the driver to look after her for a few minutes before turning back toward the mansion.
The situation in the garden had calmed down somewhat.
Ron, swallowing his pride, issued apologies, and managed to bring back many guests. However, a significant number of them had already left.
What was supposed to be a splendid event turned into chaos within minutes, and everyone’s mind.
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With an icy demeanor, Howard walked into the garden, took the stage, and grabbed the microphone
without hesitation.
Addressing the audience below, he angrily spoke, “1, Howard Lawson, will now officially break off my engagement with Katte Upton. Furthermore, all businesses under my name will permanently sever ties with the Upton family. To the Upton family, prepare yourselves for the consequences of your
actions!”
Then, he threw the microphone to the ground, producing a muffled thud that was followed by a loud
screech.
The atmosphere was stirred again, and the guests erupted into chaos with Howard’s announcement!
Outside the Upton mansion, Elliot emerged with Sheena in his arms, preparing to get into the car when they overheard Howard’s announcement.
Sheena raised her thumb, praising, “Howard is so imposing! As expected of my brother!”
“I agree. I’m sure it runs in the family!” Elliot chuckled, gently placing her in the back seat.
Sheena shifted aside, allowing him to get in.
As the car door closed, the chaotic sounds from the Upton mansion were shut out.
Lionel took the driver’s seat, ignited the engine, and headed toward E&S Haven.
Curious about the recent events, Sheena looked at Elliot with a sly gleam in her eyes and asked, “Eli, when you were in Colin’s room, how were you so certain that the person inside wasn’t me?”
