The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 255

Chapter 255

As night fell, the streets of Riverdale were illuminated by neon lights. A black car traveled up the hill along the winding paths toward the summer villa of the Burton Family.

It was moments after Justin left the boxing gym when he received Arthur’s call. Frankie was driving as he said, “You refused to answer Old Mr. Burton’s call, so he contacted me. It seems like he’s really mad this time.”

Justin had taken the liberty to promote Rachel to the position of general manager of the Burton Pharmaceuticals; it was, in fact, an act that went against Arthur’s original intentions.

“So?” Justin curtly replied, his expression impassive. As a matter of fact, before he made the decision, he had foreseen that Arthur would never allow this to happen if Arthur had known about it. Therefore, he decided to take action without his grandfather’s knowledge.

Frankie seemed to have something to say, but he ended up swallowing his words. Nobody would be able to stop Justin from doing as he pleased since he was the boss.

Upon seeing the shallow lines between Justin’s brows, Frankie asked, “President Burton, how is your injury?”

“I’m fine.” Justin held his arm with his other hand, but soon released his grip. If it weren’t for my injury, the match would’ve ended way earlier.

The vehicle arrived at the summer villa, which seemed especially tranquil and serene under the night sky. As soon as he alighted from the car, he saw a black vehicle driving away from the villa. When it drove past him, he noticed a freezing glare aimed at him from the car window that had yet to be rolled up.

The Burtons’ butler, who had been standing at the door, immediately stepped forward to welcome Justin. “Young Master Justin.”

Justin returned to his senses. “Did Jason just leave?”

“Yes.”

“That’s something new. I seldom see him returning in all these years. What brought him here today?”

“It’s nothing important. He was back to visit Old Mr. Burton.” It was obvious from Dennis’ response that he did not wish to elaborate on the topic. “Young Master Justin, let’s head inside. Old Mr. Burton is waiting for you.”

Justin entered the villa with his brows furrowed.

“Young Master Justin is here,” Dennis announced.

“Let him in.” Arthur’s cold voice was heard from the study.

“Grandpa, I heard that you wanted to see me.”

“Do you know why I want to see you?”

“I reckon it is about the new general manager of Burton Pharmaceuticals.”

Upon seeing how unashamed Justin was with his actions, Arthur was enraged. “Of course! I’m sure that you know how important Burton Pharmaceuticals is without having me explain it to you. I’ve invested so much blood, sweat and tears in building the brand, yet you are going to watch it go down the drain by handing it to a woman?”

“Go down the drain?! I don’t think that Rachel has the capability to do so, not to mention that she won’t do so.”

“She won’t?” Arthur slammed the desk and thundered, “How do you know that she won’t? She is a woman who sent her own father to jail! If only you knew…” Before he finished his sentence, the words choked in his throat, as if he suddenly realized something.

When Justin heard that, puzzlement appeared on his face. “Knew about what?”

“Nothing!” Arthur’s cold expression returned. “You can’t keep her in the Burton Group. no matter what. She’s bad news and will only bring harm to the Burton Group if she continues to stay.”

“And this is the reason why you struck a deal with her behind my back?!”

“Isn’t this enough of a reason? Perhaps you need me to tell you in the face that she had her motives from the very beginning when she tried to get close to you and joined the Burton Group! Don’t you understand now?”

“I know.” Justin seemed cold and calm. “She did all this for the sake of a man named Hans Egerton. Besides, you were the one who gave her the evidence back then. With that evidence, she managed to send Jefferey to prison.”

“If you knew it, why,”

“Since Hans’ matter has been resolved, why are you still worried?” His expression was as calm as dead water as he interrupted Arthur, rendering Arthur speechless.