Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 581

"Mr. Francis?"

The call from the housekeeper snapped Rebecca to attention, her gaze inadvertently locking with Francis'.

That single glance, an unintended collision of eyes, spurred Francis into action, quickening his pace towards her.

Eddy, witnessing this exchange, was seething with rage.

With a swift motion, he delivered a harsh slap to Rebecca, "You tramp! Flirting with another man right in front of me, huh?"

Before he could finish his tirade, a sharp cry of pain cut him off as he doubled over, clutching his stomach.

Francis had landed a solid kick to his midsection and swiftly pulled Rebecca behind him for protection.

"You..."

Eddy, face contorted with anger, stared up at Francis, "And who the hell are you?"

Francis had been out of the picture for years, recovering from a long-term illness, and during his absence, Eddy had risen to prominence within the Johnson family, never having met him.

"Hah!"

Eddy's scornful laughter filled the air as he pointed at Rebecca, "So, you're the one keeping Rebecca, huh? Got quite the taste for damaged goods, don't you? This kind of woman, who..."

He couldn't finish his sentence before Francis' foot met him again, sending him flying into a wall with even greater force than before.

Watching Eddy writhe in pain, Francis felt a momentary relief. Insulting James' mother was akin to insulting James himself, and by extension, an insult to Francis.

Francis took Rebecca's hand and led her away from the scene.

"Don't you dare leave!" Eddy managed to get up, "She's my wife! What right do you have to take her away..."

His attempt to follow was useless; Sawyer's men held him back, leaving him feeling powerless.

...

Inside the car, Rebecca had calmed down, whispering, "Mr. Francis, thank you."