Chapter 132 Injured John's Son
Daniel and Percy weren't idiots. If they had taken the person back, they'd be straight-up challenging the Lewis Family.
Daniel was slick. Emily was Percy's love child, Nicole was his side piece, and Percy had more clout. If Percy didn't make a move first, Daniel wouldn't either.
Percy glanced at John in the wheelchair and asked, "Mr. Lewis, what's the deal? How did these two ladies tick you off?"
Percy's words hinted that John was being petty with two women.
Yeah, the older, the wiser.
Before coming, Percy must've heard about Nicole and Emily kidnapping Loren and tossing him into the sea. Even though he was pissed at their stupidity and cruelty, he had to play dumb now.
Loren was just an orphan. Percy also found out that after the recognition banquet, Aurora took the kid in.
Word on the street was that Aurora had caught John's eye and was set to be the future matriarch of the Lewis family.
Seeing John stand up for Loren now, the rumors seemed true.
But Percy didn't buy that John would fall out with the Harris family over a kid with no blood relation.
John sneered, calmly sipping his coffee, and said something that made Percy's face change. "These two almost killed my son. Mr. Harris, how do you think this should be handled?"
Son?
Percy was floored and confused, and Aurora and Todd were shocked too.
Aurora quickly realized John had said he would recognize Loren as his godson.
A godson was still a son.
"Mr. Lewis, how is that possible?" Percy blurted out, "How could that kid be your son?"
Emily quickly chimed in, "That kid's just an orphan, later adopted by Aurora. Mr. Lewis, you can't just make up such a reason to please Aurora."
John's face turned icy, and he snapped, "Do I need a reason to kill two people?"
Rumor had it that John was ruthless and decisive, with countless blood on his hands. His previous wives were tortured to death.
Thinking of this, Emily turned pale with fear. "Mr. Lewis, I was wrong. It wasn't me. It was all my mom's idea. She kidnapped Loren and threw him into the sea. It has nothing to do with me."
Emily tugged at Nicole, crying, "Mom, admit it quickly. Admit that you did all this. It has nothing to do with me. I'm pregnant. I love kids the most. How could I harm Loren?"
Emily's actions left Aurora and Todd speechless. To save herself, she threw her mom under the bus.
Nicole listened to Emily, full of shock and disappointment, her teeth clenched in anger.
This was the daughter she had raised with so much effort, pampered and indulged. Yet, in the face of disaster, she was thrown under the bus.
Nicole stared at Emily for a long time, her eyes filled with disbelief and love, with tears welling up. After a long time, she softly called, "Emily."
"Mom, tell them quickly. Wasn't it you who orchestrated this? I even advised you not to do it." Emily, emotionally agitated, urged Nicole to admit. "Mom, say something."
Nicole raised her hand to caress Emily's face, tears falling. She lowered her head to compose herself, and when she looked up again, it seemed she had made a decision.
"Mr. Lewis, I did do this today." Nicole closed her eyes heavily, then pointed viciously at Aurora. "I hate this bitch. She ruined my reputation and left me in such a miserable state. She makes my life hard, so I'll do the same to her."
Nicole's eyes burned with real hatred.
To protect Emily, Nicole had to take all the blame and make everyone despise her.
Percy frowned. "Why go to such lengths? How could you harm a kid?"
Percy looked helpless, clearly not wanting to get involved. Falling out with the Lewis family over Nicole wasn't worth it.
"I'll do anything to make Aurora miserable." Nicole laughed like a maniac, pointing at John. "You like picking up other people's leftovers. It's hilarious. Aurora had a wild private life a few years ago and even had a kid. This is absolutely true. If you don't believe me, you can have a doctor check Aurora to see if she's given birth."
This issue had caused a scene at the recognition banquet before, but the slander didn't stick, and the matter was left unresolved.
Nicole brought it up now to make John unhappy and Aurora uncomfortable.
Whether true or not, this matter would be like a thorn, causing some pain.
Aurora stayed cool. She had already come clean to John about having a kid, so she wasn't scared of Nicole spilling the beans.
Nicole's words stirred anger in John, his voice icy. "Looks like the earlier lesson wasn't enough. Tyler, Sam."
"Yes, boss."
Tyler and Sam got the hint and were about to act when Nicole suddenly screamed, "Emily, live well. Don't let me down."
With that, Nicole rushed towards a marble pillar and crashed into it.
Aurora noticed Nicole's intention and tried to stop her, but before she could, there was a loud thud. Nicole hit the pillar, blood gushing out, and collapsed.
John's eyes narrowed, and Todd was also stunned.
"Nicole," Percy shouted in shock, running over to support her. "Nicole."
After all, she had been with him for over twenty years. How could he not have feelings?
Emily sat paralyzed on the ground, completely dumbfounded, staring at Nicole, unable to say a word.
Daniel also gasped.
John frowned. "Send her to the hospital. When she wakes up, send her to the police station."
Hearing that John still wouldn't let Nicole go, Percy showed some anger. "Mr. Lewis, she's already like this. No matter the grudge, it should be settled."
"Mr. Harris, you are quite the romantic." John sneered. "In my world, there's no such thing as settling. Nicole dared to harm my son, so she should know the consequences. Tyler, take her away."
If it weren't for Nicole's earlier words, John might have let her go.
But now, it was too late.
"Yes, boss." Tyler gestured, and two men immediately came up to carry Nicole away.
Percy clenched his fists, holding back his anger.
After Nicole was taken away, the next one was Emily.
John's gaze was cold as he looked at Emily, his tone casual. "As for you, leave a finger."
"No." Emily hid her hand, got up, and tried to hide behind Daniel, her voice tearful. "Daniel, save me."
Daniel remained unmoved. How could he dare offend John, let alone for Emily?
"Dad, save me." Emily pleaded with Percy.
Percy understood that John hadn't called him and Daniel here to take people away but to warn him.
Just a few days ago, Percy had met with Rex. Did John know about his cooperation with Rex?
Percy couldn't figure out John and didn't dare to speak.
Sam pulled out a sharp knife, and two others grabbed Emily, pressing her hand on the table.
"No, don't." Emily shrank back in fear. "Daniel, you coward. Someone's bullying your wife, and you do nothing. What kind of man are you?"
Sam swiftly chopped off one of Emily's fingers, and a scream echoed over Meadow Brook Villa, "Ah!!!"
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