However, Jackson looked very calm, as if nothing had even happened. He picked up his tea cup from the table, took a sip out of it, and then put it back. He then looked Cherry, and said, "What do you think you will do when Wilson won't have the necessary means anymore to keep you in that big house?"
Cherry glared at Jackson with her eyes filled with burning rage. He was actually capable of doing anything to get what he wanted.
"What do you want?" asked Cherry.
"Come back with our son! I've let you roam free for so many years, but don't forget the road to your own home, " said Jackson seriously. He fiercely gazed at Cherry, and was determined at all costs to make her surrender to him.
"I told you that I would come back one day, but not now; I need to handle something first, but after that I'll come back to you, " said Cherry stubbornly.
"What? Tell it to me and I'll handle it for you, " said Jackson. He looked at her, dead serious, and he couldn't understand what was wrong with her, or what she was thinking about.
How could Cherry speak her mind to Jackson? She couldn't let him know her thoughts.
"No, I can do it by myself, " said Cherry. She then turned her head sideways, avoiding to look at Jackson anymore.
Then, Jackson suddenly stood up from his seat and took a few steps towards Cherry. He stared at her from up close, and asked, "Really now? Then I'll just wait and see how long Wilson can hold on. You know that the bank only gave him three days."
"You!" Cherry looked into Jackson's eyes, speechless with fury. She couldn't believe how much of an asshole he was by threatening her like that!
Jackson instantly pinched Cherry's chin. He looked at her, and sneered, "Cherry, I can indulge you, but you have to listen to my words first. I won't let you go against my will, even though you're my wife."
Jackson then ruthlessly released Cherry and left.
Cherry lost her balance for a moment and took a few steps backwards. As she looked at Jackson, who was slowly walking away, a complex feeling arose in her heart.
Walking out of the villa, Jackson also kept scolding himself in his heart. Why did he have do that to his woman? She was his wife and he had to protect her, but...
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