A Crazy Night Novel

Chapter 168 Enraged

“Stop right there!” A stern voice sounded from behind all of a sudden.

Linda shuddered all over as if she had fallen into an icy pool, not daring to turn around.

Francis thought something was off with Linda’s facial expression.

He turned around and looked at Julia, who exuded an imposing aura, with slight discomfort surging

within him.

Considering her status as his elder, he patiently uttered, “Mrs. Hadley, my mom isn’t feeling well, so I wish to bring her home now. Let’s talk again later if there’s anything else.”

Julia stood up from her seat. She felt Linda’s reaction was a little abnormal since just now.

Usually, if something like that had happened at home, Linda would’ve been eager to step up and put on a dutiful pretense.

However, since Christina started speaking earlier, Linda’s countenance began turning pale.

Julia walked up to Christina. “You mentioned the dessert you served Old Mrs. Hadley was given to you by Linda?”

Christina nodded. Suddenly, her eyes widened as if she had realized something.

She glanced at Linda, whose visage was ashen. Instantly, clarity washed over her. “The dessert that was supposed to be Dad’s was given to Grandma. That’s why…”

At that point, Christina caught herself because she didn’t dare to finish her sentence. That dessert wasn’t adulterated with poison. Instead, it was some kind of aphrodisiac.

Charlie also figured out what had happened. No wonder she was pestering me to stay. She thought I drank that bowl of dessert!

A furious look flashed across his face. He staggered backward in a fury and slumped into the chair before finally steadying himself.

Immediately afterward, all the housekeepers in the hall were dismissed.

solemnly, “You youngsters should leave as well. Let the adults

he dragged Christina out of the hall with

worried, his fate of being born into such a complicated family and his status

hall, a long–brewing storm finally erupted. Julia glowered at Linda and chided coldly, “How shameless! We

and she fell to the floor on her knees. “Charlie, i didn’t do that on purpose. I just wanted to improve our relationship. I

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never her

to Charlie, thinking that if there were any repercussions, she

Unexpectedly, she miscalculated.

else! I can’t believe you even tried to frame

side and hugged his leg tightly. “Charlie, I meant no harm. Can you

overwhelmed him, rendering him unable to utter a word. Linda made

time!

footsteps were heard. The housekeeper came to convey the message that Felicia had

hastily got up and

Felicia grimaced as fury filled her eyes. I can’t believe I had to suffer such humiliation at this advanced

that thought, exasperation churned within her

wanted to get off the bed and personally teach Linda a

approached her and said, “Mom, you just recovered.

eyes reddened at the sight of his

That way,

repeatedly argued and talked about getting a divorce, but Felicia had been adamant about preventing that

If I had allowed Linda to marry into the family, she would’ve taken

Why would I ever think that way?” Charlie was utterly disappointed in Linda. Even the final hint of affection he held for

Charlie’s resolve, Felicia let out a sigh of relief inwardly. “Linda cannot stay. You’ll have to thoroughly end this relationship with

“Mom…” He hesitated.

you still intend to keep her around?” She gazed at her son angrily, feeling rather frustrated. As he remained silent, Felicia’s temper, which had just subsided, rose again. “It’s fine if you want to keep her around, but I’ll cut all ties with you. From now on, you’ll have nothing to do with all the matters related to Hadley Corporation. Hand

resolute, and she didn’t sound like she was kidding at

she was

wavered. He knew he was left with no other