Chapter 40

When Rickard realized that she hadn't come home, he immediately sent people to search for her and personally went to get her, but what he got in return was her yelling at him. His eyes glazed over.

“I haven’t signed the papers yet, Hesper. You’re being too arrogant.”

He pushed her away, but because he used too much force, she fell backward into the wet bed.

Rickard gave orders with no expression on his face. “Mrs. Duval is disoriented. Bring her to the car!”

Two bodyguards walked next to Hesper, one on each side, and dragged her out while ignoring her struggles.

“Rickard Duval, you’re crazy!”

Hesper was distraught. She was wet from head to toe and was manhandled as if she was a criminal.

She anxiously said, “It was just one night. Who actually cares about my safety? What’s the point of doing all this now?”

“Of course, there’s a point.” Rickard’s eyes were sharp and cold as he glared at her. “It’s one thing if we care about you or not, another thing to ruin our family’s repu