Semua Bab Divorced, Dazzling, and Desired: Bab 361 - Bab 370

Quincy bellowed, "I'm your mother!""And I've not taken money from you since high school!" Alison retorted stubbornly. "You can't stop me before, so you're not stopping me now! No one gets to decide who I marry—not you, not Daddy!""I dare you to say that again!""I'll say it a thousand more times! No one gets to decide who I marry!"Smack!Quincy slapped Alison across the face again just as finished.Standing nearby, Renee could clearly see how violent the slap was and Alison being knocked back into the bed.This time, the needle attached to Alison's hand was ripped off, and she was bleeding rapidly, dyeing her sheets red.As Alison clutched her cheek and wiped the tears off her face, her blood and tears mixed and left her usually fair face red.It was definitely a gruesome sight.Even Nana's eyes widened in shock, her heart pounding but still remaining motionless on the couch.She really regretted telling Quincy, seeing how violent she was.And now, both Jasper and Alison

Renee then entered the tearoom, sitting opposite Quincy.Even though Quincy was the matriarch of the Zeller family and a very important person, Renee had nothing she wanted from her and therefore remained neutral. "Mrs. Zeller."Back when Quincy had met her at Genome Tech's headquarters before and even told her to simply use her first name, Renee knew better than to do that given the circumstances and the mood, just in case Quincy would think that she was trying to get chummy with her.Quincy then poured her a cup of tea and slid it right in front of her. "I'm sorry you had to be in that hospital room—I hope you won't hold it against me. I'm sure you understand that Alison is my only daughter and it's hard for me to accept something like this.""I understand." Renee smiled in turn, picking up her tea for a sip. "If you don't mind, can you go straight to the point? I've booked a flight back to Harborview City this afternoon, so I'm pressed for time.""Haha… Well, I will be blunt,"

Renee had a hunch that Alison was in trouble, but since it was her family's matter, she had no way of intervening even if she wanted to.Completely out of options, she texted Jasper: [Allie's phone has been switched off. Please take care of her for me. I'm going back to Harborview City.]Quincy loathed her to the bone and would never let her visit Alison, so it was pointless to stay in Jormund.Instead of staying here and waiting, she should just go back for now.Jasper's reply was instantaneous: [Okay. Safe travels.]Renee didn't answer even though she read it.-Zeller Mansion was designed with a fusion of new and traditional designs and was as luxurious as it was majestic.For the average person, it was like a king's palace they could never set foot in.But for Alison, it was a prison, and she fled to Harborview City, far away from Jormund, just to escape such a suffocating place.Everyone always said that one was set for life from being born rich.However, she also consi

Renee fell silent.After everything was said and done, Alison was the heiress of the Zellers, and the arranged marriage was with the mayor's son.If Alison ran away, the Xaviers would be offended.It had always been a rule to never challenge authority, as it was all too easy for the Xaviers if they wanted revenge.Just as Renee stayed silent, Alison sobbed, "Renee, I'm begging you… You're the only one who can help me now. If you don't, I really might die…"Renee's heart clenched even as she listened to Alison's sobs, and she asked, "Alright, how can I help you?""I need a new ID and passport," Alison replied. "I want to go to Australia…"-After comforting Alison for a while, Renee hung up, holding her phone and looking out the glass wall.Scowling, she sighed. "A new ID and a passport? Really?"Just those two things were endlessly difficult, and the Zellers could easily catch her if she tried anything.Could she really help Alison escape? She really wasn't sure.Knock, kno

That was the case for Alison, whose marriage was inevitably strategic.Even if it wasn't William Xavier, there was still a long list of other families waiting.Putting down her cup, Renee said, "Why not try to buy time and let Alison find someone suitable? Marriage isn't a game, and certainly not something you bear with for a day before it's over. It's the rest of her life."Jasper sipped his coffee too and stared at the steam as he said, "Everyone must pay the price for their mistakes."Renee stared at him, speechless.After a while, she asked in exasperation, "Are you saying that there are no other options?""No, there isn't." And with that, Jasper cut off any responses she had in mind.They held each other's gazes in silence, and Renee eventually turned to look outside the window while Jasper looked down at his coffee, stirring it.The piano music ringing in the cafe was melodious and calming, but the good vibes were doing nothing to curb the stalemate between them.After