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Natalie chuckled softly and shook her head. Then, she glanced at Francis and said, “Mr. Liam, you’ve misunderstood. I’m merely curious how someone of your status came to know Clara. There must be some fateful connection between you two.”
Francis’s eyes darkened at her words. He, too, was curious about how Clara had come to know someone like Liam.
“You sure are nosy. Meddling in my affairs like this, people might think you’re running a beachside resort with all this oversight.” Liam had already investigated Natalie and knew she was the homewrecker who had come between Francis and Clara. Naturally, his attitude toward her was far from kind.
“Mr. Liam, Natalie didn’t mean it that way. I hope you won’t involve innocent people in this,” Francis interjected, displeased by Liam’s words. He instinctively defended Natalie..
“Oh? Protecting her so fiercely? Is she your wife?” Liam’s tone was laced with amusement.
“I would appreciate it if you chose your words carefully, Mr. Liam. I am a married man,” Francis said with a stern expression. “And I love my wife deeply.”
Liam could not help but burst into laughter, his eyes filled with mockery as he looked at Francis. “You sound so certain. But why have I heard that Clara is filing for divorce because you cheated on her?”
Francis’s face paled. He studied Liam with a scrutinizing gaze.
Very few people knew about Clara seeking a divorce. Not even his parents were aware, let alone the reason behind it. Yet, Liam not only knew about the divorce but also that Natalie was involved.
What exactly was his relationship with Clara?
Before coming here, Natalie had heard about a troublesome client at Francis’s company. She had originally intended to impress him by successfully handling the client. Instead, she had stumbled. upon an unexpected revelation.
Lowering her gaze, she then looked up with an air of vulnerability, her eyes filled with a delicate sorrow that could evoke pity in anyone.
But Liam was different. In his world, there was only his sister, Clara. Other women were none of his concern.
“Mr. Liam, I’m sure Clara must have misunderstood my relationship with Francis. It’s true that I have feelings for him, but Francis’s heart has always belonged to her. We grew up together, and if he had truly loved me, I wouldn’t still be standing on the sidelines.” Natalie’s sorrowful gaze remained fixed on Francis, her eyes brimming with melancholic devotion.
“Natalie, this isn’t your fault. It’s Clara who’s always so suspicious and insisted on a divorce. That’s
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as he subconsciously reached out to support her arm.
A slow, deliberate applause filled the room.
“What a devoted woman and a pitiful man. Mr. Pierce, you never cease to amaze me.”
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Liam withdrew his hands, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “Even after knowing your childhood. sweetheart had feelings for you, you still keep her around. What a classic case of having your cake and eating it too. Mr. Pierce, you might just be the biggest scumbag I’ve ever seen.”
Francis’s face turned alternating shades of blue and white.
Just as he was about to speak, Natalie cut in. “Mr. Liam, I don’t know what your relationship with Clara is, but you can’t speak about Francis like that. If you must blame someone, then blame me. I am willing to bear Clara’s wrath in his place.”
Her words moved not only Francis but also the young and innocent Wesley.
“Ms. Dawson, is this man bullying you?” The little boy asked, blinking with confusion.
Natalie forced a fragile smile and gently reassured him, “This man is only trying to teach father a lesson for your mother’s sake. But I promise that no one will bully your father.”
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Upon hearing this, Wesley’s small face scrunched up in anger. He stomped his little feet over to Liam and stood before him, arms akimbo.
“Sir, I don’t care who you are to my mom, but you can’t bully Ms. Dawson and
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Liam was momentarily taken aback, staring at the little boy who looked like a miniature version of Clara, sternly reprimanding him.
Francis, too, snapped back to his senses.
“Mr. Liam, I’m quite curious. How exactly do you know my wife? Or more precisely, what is your relationship with her?”
His final words were spoken with a deliberate weight. He dreaded the possibility of hearing something he did not want to know, yet at the same time, he was desperate for the truth.
Seeing Francis’s tense expression, Liam decided to toy with him a little. “Our relationship? Well… it’s rather complicated.”
Then, with a smirk, he added, “Simply put, she and I share a bed.”
Since he could not reveal Clara’s true identity nor deny having a connection with her because Francis wouldn’t believe it anyway. This statement was the most convenient explanation.
“And not just once.” The words had barely left his lips before a fist came flying at him.
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“Liam, you’re courting death!” Francis had used full force, and Liam’s face swelled instantly.
He refused to believe that Clara would betray him. The only explanation was that Liam was spouting nonsense.
But Liam was not just anyone. He was the kingpin of Riverdale’s underworld. He quickly regained his footing and lunged at Francis, aiming to pay him back for all the suffering Clara had endured.
At first, Francis managed to fight back, but soon, he found himself at a disadvantage, taking. repeated blows. Liam knew exactly where to hit to inflict the most pain. Every strike landed on a sensitive spot.
Natalie, seeing Francis struggling, panicked. She dared not intervene in the vicious fight and hurriedly called the police.
Wesley also rushed forward, trying to pry Liam off his father, but his small hands had no effect.
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It was not until the police arrived that the two men were finally separated.
“Liam, don’t think that just because you have the Westwood family backing you, I won’t dare to act against you. If you slander Clara again, I will make sure you pay dearly!” Francis seethed, his rage overflowing at the thought of Liam’s claim that he and Clara had shared a bed.
“Oh, so it’s fine for you to have the other woman, but she can’t be with another man? Listen up, Francis. I have the Westwood family backing me, and if you’re not happy about it, go ahead and try to take me down. If you can kill me, I’ll take your surname!” Liam retorted without hesitation.
And so, both men were taken to the police station and locked up separately.
It was only after they arrived at the station that Liam finally sobered up, his heart sinking. If both he and Francis were detained, Clara, for sure, would find out that he had caused trouble for her husband. And if she got angry… what then?
At that thought, Liam anxiously paced the holding cell.
Meanwhile, at the Fireworks Design Studio, Clara stared at the incoming call from the police station, puzzled.
“Hello, Ms. Clara?/This is the Riverdale Police Department. Your brother, Liam, has been detained for fighting. Please come down to the station.”
