CHAPTER 25: CHAPTER 25: TEACHING BROOKE SINCLAIRS A LESSON

Tessa sighed, "The position you were at in that corner of Vesperia the other day, several shopfronts, all the surveillance went down, so we can’t find that person."

Sabrina Hayes was surprised, "That’s way too coincidental!"

How could it malfunction at just that time?

However, she didn’t think twice about it, choosing to suppress the thought for now and focus on eating.

Later on, full and satisfied, Sabrina Hayes stood up to go to the restroom.

Downstairs in the restaurant, Jordan Hawthorne and Brooke Sinclairs also happened to come for dinner.

The reservation was made by Jordan Hawthorne.

Arriving late, they could only sit by the window in the main hall.

The man gentlemanly pulled out a chair for her, his tone warm, "This is your favorite Jiangnan cuisine, very authentic!"

"That’s great, I haven’t had a chance to try it while abroad!"

Brooke Sinclairs looked expectantly joyful.

She was wearing a white dress today, her gentle temperament was more pronounced, like a pure water lotus flower; the pearl earrings on her ears swayed lightly, making her exceptionally elegant.

Jordan Hawthorne sat down, his gaze involuntarily attracted.

He complimented, "The earrings suit you, they look great!"

Brooke Sinclairs smiled shyly, "The chooser has good taste..."

In the hallway on the second-floor private room.

When Sabrina Hayes returned from the restroom, she casually glanced down and happened to see this scene.

To always face her coldly, the man now appeared gentle, his gaze specially focused on the person across.

As if his eyes only had room for her!

Sabrina Hayes’s eyes darkened a bit, but her expression remained surprisingly calm.

Compared to Jordan’s nights away, just having a meal was already unable to have much impact on her.

However, Zara is here today.

She didn’t want her daughter to witness such a distasteful scene.

Sabrina Hayes faintly withdrew her gaze, turned back into the private room, planning to leave quickly.

As she turned, Brooke Sinclairs seemed to sense something.

She raised her eyes to see, vaguely catching a glimpse of a figure.

Was that... Sabrina Hayes?

Was she also dining here?

Could it be she was following her and Jordan here?

Brooke Sinclairs quietly felt smug, with no intention of informing Jordan Hawthorne.

It would be best to make her furious!

Inside the private room, as Sabrina Hayes entered, she spoke to her best friend, "Shall we pack up and go back?"

Tessa Hughes had no objections, "Sure, but I need to wash my hands; they’re a bit greasy from dinner."

"Alright, go quickly and come back."

Sabrina Hayes said as she focused on tidying Zara’s toys.

Tessa Hughes was much more observant than Sabrina Hayes.

As soon as she walked out, she saw the two downstairs exchanging dishes.

With her usual fiery temper, she exploded on the spot.

Especially thinking of the grievances her best friend suffered, her rage grew even more.

These shameless ones dared to openly have an affair outside!

Truly disgusting!

Tessa Hughes was fuming and immediately rolled up her sleeves, ready to go downstairs and give them a piece of her mind.

However, before she had the chance, Brooke Sinclairs had already stood up, headed towards the restroom.

Tessa Hughes squinted her bright eyes, smirking as she followed.

When she arrived, she didn’t see Brooke Sinclairs, but heard some noises from one of the restrooms.

Tessa Hughes quickly looked around.

Nearby, there were several mops in the sink.

She quickly grabbed one, went over, and wedged it against the door handle.

Today, no matter what, she had to teach this hypocritical woman a lesson!

After finishing all this, she happily clapped her hands and left, satisfied.

After a while, Brooke Sinclairs in the restroom was ready to come out.

When she reached for the handle, she suddenly found it couldn’t open.

"What’s going on?"

Brooke Sinclairs was a bit puzzled and tried pulling it a couple more times.

But it wouldn’t budge!

Just then, Brooke Sinclairs suddenly remembered hearing high heels and a slight door panel sound outside earlier.

She hadn’t noticed at that time, but now she understood she might have been tricked.

Who could it be?

Sabrina Hayes?

Brooke Sinclairs almost immediately concluded it was her doing.

A trace of anger gathered on her face as she shouted, "Sabrina Hayes, was this your doing? Let me out!!! Isn’t it ridiculous to use such childish tactics!!!"

However, no matter how she yelled, no one outside paid any attention.

The one who eventually rescued her was Jordan Hawthorne.

The man noticed she hadn’t returned for a long time, so he asked the waiter to check. It was then that he found out Brooke Sinclairs was maliciously trapped inside.

"Do you know who did it?"

Some anger showed on Jordan Hawthorne’s handsome face.

Brooke Sinclairs, full of grievance, hesitated and said, "I just... seemed to see Sabrina. Maybe she’s still mad about me taking over the director position from her? How about... just let her come back, Jordan. I don’t want her to be unhappy."

As she spoke, her eyes turned a bit red, looking as if she had been seriously bullied.

Jordan Hawthorne frowned slightly and asked, "Are you sure it was her?"

Brooke lowered her gaze and said, "I shouldn’t have mistaken her. She might not have gone far yet..."

With a stern face, Jordan Hawthorne called Chase Lynch, "Check if Sabrina Hayes is still in the restaurant, and if you see her, stop her immediately."

Chase Lynch received the order, "Yes, boss."

...

At that moment, Sabrina Hayes and Tessa Hughes, with Zara, had already reached the parking lot.

Having just vented some anger for her friend, Tessa’s face was almost unable to hide her joy.

Sabrina couldn’t help but tease, "Why are you so happy coming back from the bathroom? Did you find money?"

Tessa grinned, laughing in an unladylike manner, "Happier than finding money. I just ran into Brooke in the bathroom, got so pissed off, and trapped her in there with a mop! Bet she’s freaking out right about now?

I really can’t stand mistresses, just can’t control myself from wanting to teach them a lesson when I see them!"

Sabrina was stunned for a moment, finding it amusing.

Only this girl would come up with such a way to mess with someone.

She also knew in her heart that her friend was venting for her.

While they were talking, they had already reached the car.

Just as Tessa opened the car door, Chase Lynch arrived.

He stood in front of the car in a businesslike manner and said, "Miss Hayes, Miss Hughes, the boss has ordered you not to leave."

Sabrina’s beautiful eyes darkened.

He really came quickly!

As Zara, full and a bit sleepy, was dozing off in her arms, she put her in the back seat to sleep so as not to disturb her.

Tessa, who was not one to be trifled with, was naturally not polite when stopped, "Get out of the way, haven’t you heard that a good dog doesn’t block the way?"

Chase Lynch said calmly, "Sorry, I’m just following orders."

Tessa glared, about to sweep him away, when Jordan Hawthorne arrived with Brooke Sinclairs.

The man strode over with a sharp pace, stopping in front of Sabrina Hayes and immediately questioned, "Was it you who locked Brooke in the bathroom?"

Behind him, Brooke Sinclairs tugged at his sleeve with a pretense of helplessness, "Jordan, this isn’t a big deal, don’t get upset with Sabrina..."

The strong scent of a manipulative attitude from Brooke was enough to disgust Sabrina.

She couldn’t be bothered to respond, just met Jordan’s eyes indifferently.

The way the man protected Brooke was too obvious; he didn’t even ask for reasons, just assumed she did it.

This wasn’t the first time!

Sabrina’s heart grew cold, as if pierced by an ice blade.

She thought, since he was already so sure, she might as well admit it!

After all, it was Tessa who acted on her behalf, and she couldn’t let her get involved.

But Tessa spoke up faster than her.

She glared at Jordan Hawthorne, "Why are you questioning Sabrina? She didn’t do it; it was I who locked that woman in the bathroom!"

Seemingly surprised, Brooke Sinclairs feigned delicacy and said, "But... I don’t even know you, how could it be you..."

She didn’t finish her sentence.

But the implication was clear, suggesting perhaps someone had instructed her.

Jordan Hawthorne looked unhappy, his gaze at Sabrina filled with disappointment, "You’re becoming more and more excessive, constantly targeting Brooke, endlessly, yet she often defends you in front of me... Sabrina Hayes, when will you learn to be as understanding as she is?"

Sabrina felt as if she heard a joke.

"Learn from her? With her two-faced hypocrisy? Sorry, I really can’t learn that!"

She couldn’t be bothered to argue further.

Since she was already judged guilty, it was pointless to waste words, so she simply bent down and got into the back seat.

Tessa was about to unleash a volley of abuse.

But when she noticed that Sabrina didn’t want to stay, she had no choice but to jump into the driver’s seat.

Jordan Hawthorne’s face turned cold, and he grabbed the backseat car door, commanding with an unquestionable tone, "Sabrina Hayes, apologize to Brooke immediately!"

Sabrina was expressionless, not wanting to engage; she just exerted some force to close the car door.

"Tessa, drive!"

"Got it."

Tessa responded and quickly started the car.

The people outside were still standing there, not intending to leave.

Tessa couldn’t help but get angry, honking the horn a few times and lowering the window, "Make way, a new driver is on the road and sometimes can’t tell the gas pedal from the brake. If there’s an accident and I cripple or dismember you, don’t blame me!"