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River could only enter the cafe as she received no response.
While waiting for her meal, she frustratedly checked the news on her phone, trying to distract herself.
To her surprise, a video of Noah assaulting someone had become a trending topic online with a shocking headline: [CEO of MK Beats Elder Brother!]
River was stunned. ‘So, Casey is Noah’s brother?
Upon realizing that, she recalled how terrified Jamie had been when she encountered Casey.
This revelation might explain the conflict between Noah and Casey. Otherwise, Noah wouldn’t have attacked Casey just for touching River.
Although Casey was the victim, River subconsciously felt that he was a villain.
Noah continued to assault Casey while taking him away.
When the car came to a stop at De Marco Residence, Noah ordered someone to throw Casey out of the vehicle.
Grimly, Noah exited the car and approached Casey, whose face was covered in deep wounds.
Noah glared at Casey and warned coldly. “Remember, if you ever touch River again, I’ll make you regret being alive.”
“Is that so?” Casey was in a sorry state. He raised his battered face and snorted, displaying bloody teeth. “What if I tell you I want to do more than that? I want to make her mine, just like how I tortured your mother.
“Noah, I slept with your mother, and I can sleep with your woman, too!”
Noah swiftly clenched his fists furiously. “Then I’ll kill you now!”
He turned, retrieved a baseball bat from the trunk, and swung it forcefully at Casey’s head.
Despite the excruciating pain, Casey sneered wickedly. He yearned to provoke Noah further, even if it meant Noah would kill him.
“Noah, I really can’t forget what your mother tastes like! I’m sure River isn’t any worse, is she? If not, she wouldn’t have been with you for three years.
“1 enjoy your pain. But it’s a pity that you don’t have a daughter. If not, I would like to have a taste
“Fuck! Just shut up!” Noah roared, his eyes turning red. He kicked Casey’s hand and stomped on it before raising the baseball bat high, aiming for Casey’s head. ”
But before he could strike…
“Stop!” Noah halted at the sound of an enraged shout.
He glanced at Draco, who was running out of the house.
Noah tightened his grip on the baseball bat.
At that moment, Casey started wailing, begging for mercy, and teetering on the brink of death. He extended his broken, shaking hand and clutched Noah’s trouser leg. ‘Noah, just finish me off… I’ve wronged you. I made a terrible mistake. Yes, I’m a bastard“”
Draco overheard Casey’s words as he observed Casey’s battered and bloodied body.
Consequently, Draco’s face was drained of color.
“Quickly! Call an ambulance! Get Casey to the hospital. Right now!‘ The housekeeper nodded and immediately called for an ambulance.
Following this, Draco strode angrily over to Noah and slapped him. “You bastard! Were you planning to kill him if I hadn’t intervened?”
Noah’s eyes gleamed coldly as he tilted his head and stared at Draco. “I told you that I never wanted to see him again! If not, I’ll beat him to death!”
Draco said, “Fine! I want to see how stubborn you are! Come and take this bastard away! Beat him up hard!”
River felt distracted as she headed back to Bayview Villa.
Upon her arrival, she neglected to secure the burgers on her lap, causing them to spill onto the ground when she exited the car. She stared at the scattered food, lost in thought.
Seeing this, Reuben quickly approached, gathered the food, and placed it back into the bag before. handing it to River.
She accepted it stiffly and hoarsely asked, “Reuben-”
Reuben appeared distant as he interrupted, “Ms. Healy, I understand your question, but please refrain from asking.”
River frowned and lowered her gaze, thinking, “Yes, I no longer want any connection with Noah Why should I inquire about him? But I can’t help but think about him. He assaulted Casey. I’m certain he will face consequences, given Draco’s nature. After all, he and Draco have never on good terms.”
Reuben couldn’t bear to see River like this any longer and reassured, “Ms. Healy, stop overthinking. I must leave now.”
River nodded slowly. “Alright.”
Reuben departed, leaving River alone at the entrance.
The Healys exchanged puzzled glances upon noticing River’s troubled expression.
Jade asked, “What’s bothering her? Why does she appear as if her company went bankrupt?”
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Gregory voiced concern, “That can’t be good. What should we do if her company does go bankrupt?”
Brandon chimed in. “Let’s not jump to cohclusions. I’ll check online.”
With his phone in hand, he confirmed that TYC Fashion was doing fine.
He then explained, “Everything seems fine with her company.”
Jade heaved a sigh. “That’s a relief. As long as her company is secure, it’s none of our business if she looks sad,”
Brandon added, “She seems to have food.”
*Son, go get it. We haven’t had lunch yet,” Jade urged Brandon.
“Sure!” Brandon got up and approached River, seizing her food. “Hey, is this for us? Thanks!”
River glanced at him and replied indifferently, “Yes, it’s for you.”
Since it had fallen to the ground, she couldn’t let the children eat it.
Brandon happily shared the food with his family.
River went upstairs to check on Jamie, intending to take her and the children out for a meal. However, Freya informed her that Jamie had already eaten and taken her medicine. She was now asleep, so River took the children out by herself.
During the car ride, Axel noticed that something was amiss with River and asked guiltily,”
Mommy, did you have a fight with Daddy?”
River looked at him and forced a smile. “Sweetie, why do you ask?”
Axel pursed his lips and whispered with his head down, “Because I asked Daddy to pick you up.”
River was taken aback. She now realized that Noah had come to pick her up and had gotten into a fight with Casey, which was now a hot topic on the internet.
River rubbed her aching head and said, “No, I didn’t fight with him. I’m just a bit tired.”
Axel was relieved by her response.
Liora tilted her head in confusion. “But Mommy, where is he now?”
River replied, “He left because he’s busy.”
Liora was delighted. “Great! Axel can stay the night!”
But Axel shook his head. “No, I have to go home, or Daddy will be upset!
“Hmph! Axel, you’re biased!” Liora pouted. “Aren’t you worried that Mommy will be sad?”
Tyler covered Liora’s mouth. “Stop making things difficult for Axel!”
Axel was at a loss for words.
After having lunch, River took the children to a park and spent the afternoon playing with them. They had dinner in the evening, and afterward, River drove Axel back to Villa Rosa.
At 8:00 p.in., Noah arrived home with injuries.
Axel was terrified when he saw the frightening wounds on Noah’s body. He frowned and immediately approached Noah, saying, “Daddy, your forehead is bleeding.”
Noah blinked and croaked out. “It’s late. Go wash up and sleep.”
Axel hesitated, not wanting to bother Noah. He pursed his lips in concern, nodded, and headed upstairs.
After washing up and returning to his room, Axel sat in front of the computer to review the surveillance footage from downstairs.
Meanwhile, Noah calmly sipped wine in the lounge, glass after glass. His forehead still bore a bloody mark, and his expression was hostile.
Axel’s worry deepened. He had seen his father drink before, but this time was different. Noah was drinking with a body covered in injuries.
Was something terrible happening?
Both of his parents seemed to be harboring unusual emotions.
However, Axel had a gut feeling that River wouldn’t harm Noah.
Thus, he swiftly accessed the cafe’s surveillance system and adjusted the footage to noon.
To his shock, he witnessed Noah violently assaulting Casey.
His eyes remained fixed on the disturbing scene when suddenly, a frantic cry pierced the silence.downstairs.