The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 241

Chapter 241

Rachel let go, causing the back of Amber’s head to slam against the wall. Amber wanted to let out an ear piercing shriek but her voice was caught within her throat, and she stared wide-eyed at Rachel, feeling so terrified that she couldn’t make any sound.

“Let go of her.”

The two men then let go of Amber, and she slid bonelessly down along the wall to the ground as she looked up in terror at Rachel.

The latter then squatted in front of Amber and raised a hand slightly, but Amber screamed and put her hands over her head.

“So scared?” Rachel scoffed coldly, holding a hand over the other woman’s head for a moment before dropping it to her shoulder and brushing away a fallen leaf. Slowly, she stood up again. “It’s good that you’re scared. I trust you’ll mind your own business from now on.”

Only after an insurmountable amount of time and when the alley had fallen silent did Amber lift her shaking head. After staring blankly into space for a while, she stood up and raced out of the alley, stumbling multiple times along the short distance.

Meanwhile in the office at the school, Victor was pouring Rachel a cup of tea. “Samuel’s gone off to gym class with his friends. Don’t worry, I’ll stay here in school. Nothing will happen to him.”

In reply, she inclined her head. “I feel better with you here. Plus, I don’t think Amber will be able to cause trouble for much longer.”

“I don’t think she’s the type to let things go easily.”

“Well, if Hudson Pharmaceuticals falls, what more can she do?”

“What do you mean?”

“While abroad, Jolly and I drafted an acquisition plan for Hudson Pharmaceuticals that has been approved by Carter Enterprise’s internal board of directors. When I’m done with my business on hand, the plan will be put in motion.”

“Doesn’t Hudson Pharmaceuticals still have the support of the Burton Group?”

“If Justin still supports them, I wouldn’t be able to do anything to Amber.”

In an instant, Victor understood. “Hudson Pharmaceuticals’ market reputation has been pretty shoddy these few years. Even Jefferey has handed the care of the company over to a general manager. The FDA has found multiple issues, and rumors on the Internet are that Amber doesn’t care much about the company and is focused solely on Burton Pharmaceuticals.”

“It’s not unusual for father and daughter to come to blows considering how capitalistic they both are.”

In truth, Rachel believed Jefferey truly did love Amber as his daughter, but he valued the future of Hudson Pharmaceuticals more. Since Amber wasn’t a fool, how could she possibly allow herself to be manipulated by him?

And the moment there was a rift between them, nothing else would matter.

Once trouble descended, they would each go their own way.

Twirling the teacup in her hand, Rachel asked, “I think grandma would approve of my doings if she were still alive. Don’t you think so, Victor?”

The person that Nancy was closest to in life, apart from Rachel, was Victor. Rarely did Rachel bring Nancy up to other people but in front of Victor, she couldn’t help wanting to reminisce.

Solemnly, he answered, “I wouldn’t know about anyone else, but I think she would support everything you did as long as you were happy.”

“Well, I can’t live my life solely based on my happiness. There are still plenty of issues I have to resolve. Besides, I’m only taking back what I deserve.”

At the Burton Group, just as Justin was leaving the morning meeting, Frankie rushed up to him to report, “Amber called you multiple times, President Burton, but I refrained from disturbing you as you were in a meeting.”

“What does she want now?”

“She didn’t specify, but Miss Hudson also called and brought up Miss Charlotte’s bodyguards, so I sent someone to investigate.”

“And what did you find?”

Frankie relayed the incident where Amber trapped Samuel in an alley this morning to him.