Chloe frowned and looked outside. "Who's here?"
The commotion outside grew intense. The house helper, who was cooking in the kitchen, looked outside and exclaimed, "Oh, it's Mr. Jonathan!"
"Jonathan?"
"And a bunch of other people," the helper added.
Before Chloe could react, Jonathan and numerous members from the Whitman family's main and side branches stormed in like a swarm of bees. Taking the lead, he approached Chloe and grabbed her by the collar, dragging her outside.
"What are you doing?!" Chloe shouted, attempting to break free from his grip.
"You hurt Grandpa, so we're taking you to the police station!" Jonathan said arrogantly.
Gone was the submissive man he used to be. He had done his homework well before coming here. He knew that Joseph was away on a business trip today, so he could not help this woman.
"It wasn't me! I didn't harm Grandpa!"
"All the evidence points to you. Your lies won't work. Everyone present today is a senior member of the Whitman family, and we've been fed up with you for a long time.”
Chloe gazed at them warily. "What do you want?"
An elderly man stepped forward, stroking his beard. "You have two options. Leave the Whitmans of your own accord and never come back, or we'll hand you over to the police."
Chloe raised her eyebrows.
"What are you talking about? We can't let her off the hook so easily!" Jonathan protested anxiously.
The elder's face sank as he lowered his voice. "Letting her leave is the best option. Joe is right. Sending her to the station only makes her a suspect. We don't have strong evidence to do anything to this woman. Besides, even if we're seeking revenge for Harold, we can't do it here. You have to think about your cousin. He’s the pride of the family. We mustn't let this matter tarnish his name."
Jonathan nodded and reluctantly agreed with the old man's suggestion.
Chloe had been yearning for the opportunity to leave, so she naturally chose the first option. She quickly packed her belongings. The group of bodyguards wanted to stop her, but the Whitmans held them back. There was nothing the guards could do as they could not strike or scold these old and arrogant folks.
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