Joan gazed at Larry with teary eyes, fully expecting to see the look of affirmation on his face.
“Of course, silly girl. Why wouldn't I believe you? Do you remember me telling you before that I think there's something fishy about Carl? I've sent a team to investigate him again. Don't worry. We'll get to the bottom of this in no time.”
Larry stroked Joan's long hair affectionately as he assured her in a gentle tone.
“I... I thought you wouldn't believe me. I thought you wouldn't want me anymore!”
Joan had indeed freaked out when she thought that Larry might choose to leave her because of public pressure. After all, people would believe what they wanted to believe, and any further
explanation would be futile.
“Silly girl, even if the sky falls, I won't give up on you,” Larry declared firmly.
“Then what do we do now? It's all my fault. If only I had realized Carl's wretched intentions from the start, we wouldn't be in this mess. You wouldn't become the talk of the town, and Norton Corporation would not be at the receiving end of public criticism.”
As she thought about their current situation, Joan could not stop blaming herself.
“Shh... don't blame put the blame on yourself. This didn't happen because of you. Even without this incident, those people out there would still find other ways to make us look bad. But don't worry, I know a way around it,” Larry said as he watched Joan intently.
“Yes, I believe you can fix everything!”
Joan was no longer in a panicked mode. Since starting a life with Larry, she had become accustomed to trusting him unconditionally.
Leaning against his chest, Joan could feel the warmth of his body. That was where she could find a sense of security and peace; that was her safe haven.
Feeling the gradually even breathing of the person in his arms, Larry had his mind made up. Gabriella, I won't allow you to continue doing this. Since you aren't afraid of anything, then I'll let you have a taste of what it's like to be framed.
Caspian was really quick at gathering information, so Larry did not have to wait long before he received a call from his bodyguard.
Larry did not answer the phone at the first ring.
Instead, he carried Joan, who had fallen sound asleep, to bed and put her down gently. Then he exited the bedroom, found a relatively secluded area in the house, and picked up the phone.
“Sir, we have some news.”
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