Chapter 866 Jasmine is the Nemesis of Her Brothers
"Hello, we are the police. We received a report of a suspected rape. Come with us." The police arrived to take Lyanna and Edgar away.
Rhett looked at Jasmine angrily. "You want to send Edgar to jail? If this gets out, his reputation will be ruined by you."
Jasmine sneered. "You're overthinking it, Mr. Murray. I called the police because Ms. Murray assaulted Edgar. Even if it doesn't constitute rape, she took him to a hotel without his knowledge or consent and slept together. That's still molestation!"
Rhett was shocked and looked at Jasmine.
Lyanna shook her head in panic. "Rhett, I don't want to go to the police station."
The police officer spoke sternly. "Let's go. Please cooperate with the investigation. We have already retrieved the surveillance footage. This gentleman was indeed unconscious when you had two men carry him in."
Edgar had drunk too much. To stage this scene, Lyanna had two bodyguards carry him in.
Lyanna hid behind Rhett in panic. "Rhett, I don't want to go. He was just drunk and slept on the bed all night. He didn't touch me."
Edgar looked at Jasmine in shock and gave her a thumbs up. "I'm cleared."
Jasmine looked at the police apologetically. "Sorry, the situation is clear now. This lady has also told the truth. You have recorded everything. If she spreads false rumors again and it escalates, it can be considered defamation, right?"
The police officer nodded. "Handle it yourselves."
Jasmine escorted the police out, thanking and apologizing repeatedly.
"It's good that nothing serious happened." The officers left with a smile.
Jasmine breathed a sigh of relief and looked back at Rhett and Lyanna. "Mr. Murray, now you owe us an explanation, don't you?"
Edgar started to gloat. "Rhett, my sister is way smarter than your brainless sister."
Jasmine frowned. "This has nothing to do with you. Go stand outside."
Edgar lowered his head and obediently said, "Okay," before turning and standing outside.
Rhett looked at Jasmine and sneered. "You're so confident, but it's only because of Ethan."
"He's my husband. If I don't rely on him, should I rely on you?" Jasmine also sneered.
"Jasmine, the Murray family is not to be trifled with." Rhett grabbed Lyanna and dragged her out without any hesitation, showing no sign of affection for her.
Lyanna's hair was pulled, and she cried out in pain. "Rhett, let go of me. It hurts."
Jasmine frowned, looking at Rhett. Did he have violent tendencies? "Rhett, I should return that statement to you. The Cunningham family is not afraid of anyone."
Rhett snorted and ignored Lyanna's cries, dragging her out. Lyanna fell and cried on the ground, looking at Jasmine in panic, her eyes pleading for help.
After being dragged out by Rhett, Lyanna tried to plead with Edgar. "Edgar, I'm sorry. I was wrong. Please save me. I don't want to go with him."
She was trembling.
"It's him... it's..." Lyanna tried to say something, but Rhett tightened his grip on her hand, and she screamed in pain as she was dragged into the elevator.
Jasmine frowned and walked out of the room. "Did you notice something off about Rhett?"
Edgar nodded vigorously. "Jasmine, I admire you more than anyone. You're always right."
Jasmine glared at Edgar. "Don't be so smug. I'm here to scold you."
With that, Jasmine slapped Edgar on the head. "TWhy would Lyanna, a girl, want to frame you? I think she's trying to save herself. She might want to break away from the Murray family, or perhaps she is being threatened by someone..."
Edgar snorted. "Who cares about her."
"Edgar, you're not a child anymore. No wonder people say you're immature. Look at the things you do. Aren't they all childish?" Jasmine poked Edgar angrily.
Edgar could only listen obediently. If Cordelia, Edward, or Nolan scolded him like this, he would have already argued back.
But with Jasmine, everything she said was right.
"Have you ever thought about why Avery, such a smart woman, is so eager to distance herself from you, even to the point of marrying Rhett? Do you think Rhett is a good person? She has her own reasons. She doesn't want to drag you down and wants to protect the Hawthorne family. She has no choice but to do this. And you? You can't help her at all and only cause trouble. Is she wrong to scold you?" Jasmine scolded Edgar.
Edgar's eyes turned red, and he looked at Jasmine, wanting to run out to see Avery.
"Don't go." Jasmine saw through his intentions and spoke again. "The case has been handed over. Owen is clinging to Avery, and all the evidence is against her. You won't be able to see her. You can only apply for visitation after the verdict, but she may not want to see you."
Edgar stopped and clenched his fists. "I know, but I feel like a useless person."
"Edgar, you're not useless. Everyone has their own strengths. But you can't continue to be so reckless. If Avery is sentenced to three years, her marriage to Rhett is a sacrifice. Prison is not hell. After she gets out, Rhett will be her real hell. Rhett can legally take over the Hawthorne Group. Avery is fighting Rhett. The real battle begins after she gets out. She needs to defeat Rhett. Edgar, that's when Avery will truly need you."
Edgar looked back at Jasmine, and in an instant, he seemed to understand everything.
Avery was a strong woman. She would rather suffer herself than involve the people she cared about.
Her choice to marry Rhett was not as simple as it seemed.
Avery had her own plans.
The only thing Edgar needed to do now was to use these three years to transform himself. When she got out, he would be someone who could truly help her, be her strongest support, and not someone she had to worry about and protect.
As long as he, Edgar, was strong enough, Avery could rely on him with peace of mind.
But he was not strong enough now, and Avery knew that.
"Edgar, you're the best. You can do it." Jasmine encouraged Edgar.
Edgar smiled, walked over, and hugged Jasmine. "I'm so lucky to have such a good sister, much better than Rhett."
Jasmine sighed. "Stop joking, Edgar. You not only have me, but you also have Nolan, Edward, Richard, and Ethan. You have a lot of strong support. Go do what you want to do. We all support you."
Downstairs at the hotel.
Rhett shoved Lyanna into the car and irritably loosened his tie.
Lyanna cowered in the corner in fear. "Rhett, I'm sorry. I didn't expect them to call the police. Rhett, don't take me home."
Rhett sat in the driver's seat and glanced coldly at Lyanna. "If you continue to be useless, I can't guarantee I can protect you."
Lyanna's face turned pale. "I... I'll try my best. I'll make Edgar marry me. I promise."
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