CHAPTER 328: CHAPTER 176: HER WORLD RETURNS TO DAYS WITHOUT HIM

This world really has such a scoundrel, leaving her completely at a loss.

"To deal with your own woman, the methods are unlimited, as long as she doesn’t get angry." The words Howard Geoffrey spoke at this moment clearly lowered his stance in front of her, with a tone of gentle coaxing mixed with indulgence.

Rebecca Quentin’s tone remained firm, "I don’t want to argue with you. Whether you agree or not, I will leave!"

In fact, ever since the day she received that email, the hesitation about being with him had completely vanished.

However, at that time he had bodyguards watching her, making it impossible for her to leave New York.

After he returned, when she sensed his indifferent attitude towards the danger she faced, the hesitation she had barely dispelled began to spread again in her heart.

So, she was conflicted for these few days, and after quietly contemplating, she finally couldn’t hold back any longer and exploded with him today...

She knew she didn’t need to look for anyone to verify the recording because he had always been someone who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. It was entirely within his character to say such things back then.

The reason she was conflicted was due to her disobedient heart.

At this moment, Howard Geoffrey got up from the bedside, seemingly not taking her words to heart, and gently said, "Go to sleep first, I’ll join you after a shower."

Bastard!!

Watching him walk into the bathroom, Rebecca Quentin cursed inwardly.

When Howard Geoffrey came out of the bathroom, the room was already devoid of Rebecca Quentin’s presence.

No need to think, Howard Geoffrey directly walked to the adjacent nursery.

Sure enough, Rebecca Quentin was sleeping beside the crib at that moment.

Howard Geoffrey knew Rebecca Quentin was not asleep. He spoke in a low, hoarse voice that wouldn’t disturb the sleeping child, "Do you want me to carry you back to the room myself, or will you go back on your own?"

Rebecca Quentin suddenly opened her eyes, her body stubbornly unmoving.

Howard Geoffrey stepped closer.

Just as Rebecca Quentin felt Howard Geoffrey was about to approach her, she finally sat up and glared at him angrily, "What do you want?"

Wrapped only in a bath towel, Howard Geoffrey gazed at Rebecca Quentin with deep affection, smiling, "Baby, I just want to hold you as we sleep, that’s all."

To avoid quarreling in the room, Rebecca Quentin walked out of the nursery on her own.

The moment she stepped out of the nursery, Howard Geoffrey suddenly embraced her from behind.

The two maids stationed outside the nursery door, upon witnessing this scene, tactfully retreated in silence.

Howard Geoffrey’s low, hoarse voice whispered in Rebecca Quentin’s ear, "Becca, if you are willing, I can now slowly explain your father’s death to you."

Rebecca Quentin forcefully pried open Howard Geoffrey’s bare arms that were holding her, angrily saying, "Don’t tell me you didn’t say those words to my father!"

Howard Geoffrey stood there silently staring at her.

"I know you might give me a reasonable explanation, but no matter what explanation you give, it cannot change this fact—if it weren’t for you, Daddy would never have chosen to commit suicide. You are cruel, despicable, hypocritical, deceitful, and I will never associate with someone like you!"

"Cruel, despicable, hypocritical, deceitful?" At this moment, Howard Geoffrey repeated these four derogatory adjectives, then suddenly curled his lips into a contemptuous sneer, and laughed coldly.

Rebecca Quentin observed every expression on Howard Geoffrey’s face, and seeing the sneer on his lips, she coldly asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Howard Geoffrey continued to sneer coldly, once again repeating, "Cruel, despicable, hypocritical, deceitful... Ha, Rebecca Quentin, was it that I’ve always overestimated the feelings between us, or underestimated myself?" His voice was slightly hoarse.

The atmosphere around them plummeted. Rebecca Quentin felt the coldness emanating from him enveloping her entire being, making her want to tremble uncontrollably, but she didn’t want to show weakness in front of him. Looking at him, her icy gaze matched his, "You’re wrong. There were never any so-called feelings between us from the beginning to the end."

Rebecca Quentin tightened the drawstring of her nightgown and calmly stated again, "Howard Geoffrey, you’re telling me this because you want to win against Skyler Jones, right? Actually, you really don’t need to care about winning or losing because even if I’m not with you, I won’t be with Skyler Jones either..." Rebecca Quentin took a deep breath at this moment, her clenched fists so tight that her nails dug deep into her palms, "There won’t be any winning or losing between you and Mr. Jones because of me, so please, don’t waste any more time on me... Rest assured, I won’t hold a grudge against you over Daddy’s death because I know you’re always meticulous in your strategies, and I can’t fight against you no matter what... I only ask that we end this between us completely!"

The deadly words Rebecca Quentin uttered fully provoked Howard Geoffrey’s long-suppressed anger.

"Rebecca Quentin, do you think it can just end because you want it to?" Howard Geoffrey coldly retorted, not intending to explain her accusations.

Rebecca Quentin turned her back on him, closing her tired eyes, "Or do you want to retaliate against me again?"

"No." Howard Geoffrey approached, sweeping Rebecca Quentin into his arms. She struggled desperately, but Howard Geoffrey easily subdued her.

"How can things between us just end like this!!" Howard Geoffrey’s deep voice and icy black eyes made Rebecca Quentin tremble uncontrollably.

Rebecca Quentin looked at Howard Geoffrey in shock, a terrifying fear engulfing her.

"Before the end, I should solidify all the accusations you’ve pinned on me." Howard Geoffrey whispered.

Rebecca Quentin laughed sarcastically, "You’ve already done so much harm to me... Do you think I would still care about this time?"

Rebecca Quentin’s hidden bitterness and anger all erupted at this moment, "The thing I regret most in my life is having once trusted you wrongly."

"You really shouldn’t mind then!!" Accompanied by the final shouted words, Howard Geoffrey bent down and kissed Rebecca Quentin, pinning her down with his hands.

He swiftly picked her up, kicked open the bedroom door behind him, silencing her terrified screams with his heated kiss, as they both fell onto the large bed behind them.

"Let go of me!!"

Rebecca Quentin yelled angrily, feeling the tightly embracing Howard Geoffrey, his solid chest and muscles, every inch exuding power.

"Since you don’t mind, then don’t resist!"

At the moment it ended, Rebecca Quentin lay weakly, while Howard Geoffrey immediately turned and got out of bed, quickly dressed.

Rebecca Quentin stared blankly at the ceiling, the blanket lay messily on her body, not even covering her bare shoulders.

Howard Geoffrey picked up his phone and pressed the call button, "Come pick me up."

Only the sound of a "bang" as the door shut was heard, leaving endless silence in the bedroom.

The aura after passion gradually dissipated, and Rebecca Quentin’s clear eyes, gazing at the ceiling, also began to blur...

The scenes replayed in her mind.

She scratched his back full of shocking wounds, and he completely carried out his words.

This year and more, it was the first time she felt his anger like this...

In the past, no matter how she provoked him, he never made her feel this way; tonight, he finally completely destroyed her seven years of hesitation.

Actually, this might be for the best...

No room for reconciliation anymore, there would be no more entanglements...

Exhausted, she closed her stinging eyes, hoping that when she opened them tomorrow, her world would be peaceful again, and his image could completely disappear from her life.

Outside the villa’s main gate, Jason Wood had already gotten out of the car and opened the door.

Howard Geoffrey climbed into the car with an icy demeanor.

Jason Wood quickly got into the car, and from the rearview mirror, he saw Howard Geoffrey rubbing his weary brow.

"Boss..."

Rarely did Jason Wood see Howard Geoffrey so exhausted, it made him worry.

Howard Geoffrey stopped rubbing his brow and leaned back in the chair, his voice hoarse due to emotion, "Let’s go!"

Jason Wood cautiously asked, "To Manhattan?"

Manhattan is New York’s downtown area, where "Skytop" Group is headquartered.

Howard Geoffrey said lightly, "Queen District."

Hearing the words "Queen District," Jason Wood was slightly stunned, then started the engine.

Alice Robinson was drowsy when she heard the doorbell ring.

Shaking off sleepiness, she casually donned a bathrobe and got up to open the door.

Since arriving in New York, she had been living at her brother’s house. Because he was a doctor, he often stayed at the hospital, occasionally coming home, usually arriving late at night on duty. She originally thought it would be her brother, but as she opened the door, standing before her was the handsome figure she had long desired.

"Geoff... Geoffrey?"

The joy awoke Alice Robinson completely, making her speech a bit stuttered.

"Can you take me in?"

"Of course!!"

Alice Robinson hurriedly opened the door wide.

Howard Geoffrey walked in, Alice Robinson joyfully closed the door, following his steps.

Howard Geoffrey walked into the room by himself and lay down on the bed.

Alice Robinson, seeing Howard Geoffrey’s tired figure, sat on the edge of the bed and couldn’t help but ask, "Is work too exhausting these days?"

Howard Geoffrey kept his eyes closed and didn’t answer.

Alice Robinson didn’t ask further. She adjusted the covers for Howard Geoffrey, preparing to run a bath for him in a bit, but as she pulled up the blanket, her nose inadvertently caught a faint female scent on him.

She recognized the scent belonged to Rebecca Quentin... she often smelled it on him.

If she guessed he had been with Rebecca Quentin a moment ago and chose to come to her now, this showed...

Alice Robinson had always been smart, knowing that even if she had numerous questions, it was inappropriate to voice them out now. She chose to act nonchalant and softly asked, "Want to take a bath?"

Howard Geoffrey replied lightly, "Mm."

Alice Robinson then got up and went into the bathroom.

In the morning, the first ray of sunlight shone into the room.

Alice Robinson awoke at Howard Geoffrey’s side, and the first moment she woke, she looked beside her.

She was thankful last night wasn’t a dream; he really was right there beside her...