Chapter 175 Alex Hope Her to Be Gentle
Leander had already consciously raised the partition window between the front and back seats, minding his own business.
He didn't want to be attacked by Mr. Melville's gaze.
Alex gently rubbed Katherine's stomach for a while. Seeing her face looking a bit better, he stopped, took a wet wipe, and cleaned her sticky face covered in cola, feeling both distressed and annoyed.
He scolded her softly, "Where's your usual fire? You just let others splash you like that? Why didn't you bite them?"
Katherine rolled her eyes at him and reasoned. "I'm not a dog! Alex, if a dog bites you, would you bite back? Of course, we should solve things in a human way, not by biting like dogs!''
She continued, ''I don't want to argue with them; they're just people blinded by online illusions without independent thinking! If we need to deal with someone, it should be the schemer behind the scenes causing trouble online!"
Alex patted her head and advised, "Leave this to me. You should stay home and rest for a few days until the heat dies down ."
Katherine was a bit upset. "I didn't do anything wrong. Why should I hide at home?"
He coaxed her, "Then we won't hide, but you'll have to get up early and go to the company with me."
Katherine was stunned. Was he going to take her to the Melville Group?
Wouldn't that be making their relationship official?
She thought for a moment and shook her head. "I won't go! You'll be busy working at the company, so what would I do? I'd be bored!"
Alex frowned and seriously explained the gravity of the situation, "Katherine, in today's society, cyberbullying is no small matter! Be good, don't make me worry!"
Katherine's eyes flickered. She thought, 'So this is what it feels like to be deeply cared for by someone.'
She answered, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I won't let anyone bully me easily!"
Alex couldn't get through to her, but he didn't want to force her either.
Katherine had just agreed to try being with him. He would give her equal respect and let her accept him from the heart instead of forcing her to listen to him.
Moreover, he had already seen through Katherine; she was like sand. The tighter you hold, the faster she slips away. Katherine was different from other women.
He compromised, helplessly pinching her rosy cheek. "Very good. You're only tough with me! To others, you're so understanding and generous!"
Katherine frowned.
Was Alex complaining that she wasn't good to him?
Before, she only saw their relationship as a partnership, so of course, she avoided any unnecessary closeness when not acting.
Now they had just agreed to try being together, but she wasn't ready yet!
Also, she felt like Alex always treated her like a child who couldn't take care of herself. She was twenty years old, for goodness' sake!
Evening fell on Janetrick.
An old, run-down residential area just outside the fifth ring road.
This was the home of Ethan, the suspect who almost assaulted Scarlett.
Ethan's wife had just returned home from the police station with their child, both crying all the way.
The child's belief system shattered when his father was arrested as a criminal, leading to a deeper emotional breakdown.
After getting home, Ethan's wife finally managed to calm the child and put him to sleep.
Soon, the doorbell rang.
She tucked in the child, got out of bed, and went to open the door.
Outside stood a woman wearing a baseball cap, dark sunglasses, and a large mask, holding a black leather case.
Ethan's wife was nervous and cautious. "H-Hello, who are you looking for?"
The woman pushed her way in and took off her sunglasses and mask.
Only then did Ethan's wife recognize her. "It's you, Miss Mitchell!"
She had seen Miss Mitchell at the police station today and had heard her husband mention some things about Miss Mitchell, so she had a deep impression.
Ethan's wife was very polite. "Miss Mitchell, please have a seat. I'll get you a glass of water!"
Scarlett glanced at the shabby sofa in this cramped apartment, a look of disdain flashing in her eyes. She sneered, "No need, I'll be leaving soon!"
Seeing the guest's haughty demeanor, Ethan's wife felt awkward and unsure of what to do.
Scarlett didn't waste words, opened the black leather case, placed it on the table, and got straight to the point. "Tell your man to keep his mouth shut, and I guarantee he'll be out soon! Then, you can move out of Janetrick. This money is enough for your family to live comfortably for the rest of your lives!"
Seeing the case full of cash, Ethan's wife's eyes widened. "Miss Mitchell, don't worry! Today at the police station, Ethan secretly told me everything. We understand the rules!"
"As long as you understand!" Scarlett sneered contemptuously, left the case, and walked out of Ethan's house.
Returning to her car, Scarlett sprayed herself with disinfectant. This slum-like area was so filthy that stepping foot there disgusted her!
If it weren't for delivering hush money, she wouldn't have lowered herself to come to such a poor area!
Because bank transfers leave a trail, she feared someone might trace it back to her.
Yes! Scarlett had orchestrated everything, and Sophie had taken the fall without knowing.
Here's how it happened: That day, she rushed back to the country, intending to surprise Alex at Moonlight Manor.
Unexpectedly, Alex left her to find Katherine!
She chased after Alex but found Katherine instead, the very person Alex had left her for!
While abroad, Scarlett had heard about Katherine's marriage to the Melville family and felt a sense of crisis.
So she devised a plan, using the man who handed out flyers to Katherine to set up a series of traps!
But in the end, Katherine foiled her plan!
However, Scarlett was meticulous and always had multiple contingencies.
She had already given Ethan various scenarios and shown him Sophie's photo.
Scarlett told Ethan that if the plan failed or anything unexpected happened, he should blame Sophie. That way, he wouldn't lose his benefits; otherwise, his family would face retaliation!
Unfortunately, this time, she sacrificed her loyal friend, Sophie, to lose a useful pawn. What a pity!
At that moment, Scarlett's phone rang. It was Bernard calling.
Scarlett answered sweetly, "Bernard?"
Bernard's stern yet concerned voice came through. "Scarlett, dinner's ready at home. Grandpa and Grandma are here, and Mom and Dad are waiting for you. Where did you go again?"
She explained, "Bernard, I just got back, and some old friends insisted on meeting up for dinner. I couldn't refuse... So I came! Don't worry, they're all girls; no one will bully me! Got it, Bernard, I'll be home soon!"
After hanging up, Scarlett coldly tossed her phone onto the passenger seat.
Then she took out a cigarette, lighting it skillfully. Her smoking posture was completely different from her usual innocent demeanor!
Scarlett checked the time, a confident and sinister smile playing on her lips. Katherine must be overwhelmed by online bullying by now, right?
Even if Katherine foiled Ethan's plan, so what?
Scarlett had plenty of other ways to deal with Katherine!
This time, she just needed to ruin Katherine's reputation to succeed!
Even if Alex had developed some feelings for Katherine, how could the Melville family's elders accept a scandal-ridden girl as Mrs. Melville? Katherine was bound to be kicked out of the Melville family!
A mere country girl dared to compete with her for a man? Katherine wasn't worthy!
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