Unexpectedly Sweet Flash Marriage novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16 Displaying Affection While Torturing the Scum 

She added, "This is our family matter, and we will handle it ourselves. As a token of our gratitude to you for your help in resolving the situation, Mr. Doyle, today's meal is on us." 

Unlike Jacob, Adeline refused to grovel before the powerful. 

After a pause, she stood up and said sternly, "Furthermore, although my husband is currently in a disadvantaged position, he's still older than you. If you're unwilling to address him as 'sir,' I kindly request that you address him as Mr. Riley." 

Upon hearing her words, Curtis' eyes flickered with a hint of approval. 

She truly lived up to his expectations as the woman he admired, and she was unlike any ordinary woman. 

Moreover, the way she stood up for him with her words sounded incredibly pleasing to his ears. 

On the other hand, Owen felt like crying. 

He didn't want to be the bad guy in front of Adeline! 

However, he had to maintain Curtis' image! 

Without paying attention to Owen's conflicted expression, Adeline pushed Curtis' wheelchair out of the private room. 

Just as she took a few steps, Steffen, who had received the message, hurriedly arrived. 

Following Curtis's prior instruction, Steffen said, "Mr. Riley, there are a few business partners here who are eager to meet you and discuss a potential collaboration." 

Without waiting for Curtis to speak, Adeline affectionately said, "Go ahead. I can explore the shopping mall on my own and take a cab back home." 

"No." Curtis refused without hesitation. 

Adeline paused for a moment as Curtis continued, "Taking a cab means relying on unfamiliar drivers, who may be dangerous. I'll have my driver from the old residence waiting downstairs. Just give him a call when you want to go back, and he'll pick you up at the main entrance. You can take your time shopping." 

Owen was speechless. 

At times, he would go out for a drink and didn't want his driver to stay up late, so he would use Uber or arrange for a designated driver, and there had never been any danger. 

He couldn't understand why Curtis was being so overly cautious. 

Adeline was about to speak up and tell him not to go through so much trouble, but Curtis' tender voice chimed in, "Be good and listen to me. Don't make me worry." 

Adeline replied, "All right then." She then pursed her lips and handed Curtis' wheelchair to Steffen and instructed, "Steffen, please look after him." 

After saying that, Adeline took her bag and left. 

Curtis' face grew cold as he watched her walk away. He glanced at Steffen and said, "Find someone to secretly protect Mrs. Riley. We can't allow any more nuisances to bother her!" 

"Yes," Steffen responded. 

It was only after Adeline had completely left that Curtis glanced at Owen and Steffen. 

"Go and find out which private room Jacob and that pest went to," he said. 

His voice sounded as cold as ice, sending shivers down Owen and Steffen's spines. 

Soon, Steffen found out which private room Jacob had entered and pushed Curtis in that direction. 

Owen hurriedly followed behind them to see what would happen next. 

When the door of the private room was pushed open, Jacob was nowhere to be found. Mr. Baker was in the middle of savoring his abalone. He was taken aback and about to express his anger. However, as he saw who had entered, his expression changed abruptly. 

"Mr. Doyle, didn't we agree to let this matter go?" he asked. 

"The thing is, I don't have the final say in this matter." Owen smiled as he casually pulled out a chair to sit down. He picked up a handful of pistachios from the table and started cracking them open. 

He then added, "Don't worry. I won't get involved in your business. I'm just here to enjoy the show." 

Mr. Baker grasped Owen's intention and immediately felt less frightened. 

Taking a glance behind him, he saw three bodyguards standing there! On the other hand, Adeline's disabled husband was just by himself. Regardless of the circumstances, he had the advantage, so he casually continued to enjoy the dishes. 

"Go ahead. What do you want from me? If you're trying to extort money from me, forget it. I haven't even..." Before he could finish his sentence, Curtis directed a sharp glance at him, and Steffen swiftly approached. 

A sharp snap echoed as the swift motion took place. 

The next second, Mr. Baker's jaw dislocated. 

His wry mouth couldn't allow him to utter a complete sentence due to the pain. 

He could only glare at the bodyguards with a sidelong glance. Saliva drooled from his mouth as he struggled to form words. "W-Why... Why are you...standing there? G-go after them!"