My Mute Bride

Chapter 5,My Mute Bride

Rachel’s palms were a bit sweaty as she was still somewhat nervous. After a moment’s hesitation, she pushed the door open. The room was dark. Lighting her way using her cell phone, she walked up to the desk until her eyes fell upon the drawer below the table. When she opened the drawer, she saw an envelope marked in red with the word ‘Property’ as she had expected.

She then picked up the envelope, feeling somewhat puzzled as to why such an important document wasn’t locked away. She quickly realized something, and her expression changed slightly. Just as she was about to leave, the lights suddenly turned on with a click. “Are you looking for this?”

and cold voice sounded, she dropped the envelope in her hand to the floor in fright. At this moment, Justin was holding an identical envelope, whereas the envelope

the sea surface. “Jefferey Hudson told you to come and take it, am I right?” Rachel’s breaths quickened involuntarily. He knew the

was stepping on her heart with every step he took. Finally, he stopped in front of Rachel and looked down at her taut face. “You’re bolder than I thought,” he said, though no one knew if he was actually mocking or praising her. Rachel smiled wryly in her heart. She wasn’t bold, but she simply

best to explain herself in front of this clever man; the harder she tried to explain herself, the more she would seem to be covering it up. The more she spoke, the more mistakes she would make as well. Hence, the only thing she could do was to remain silent. Suddenly, Justin’s voice became extremely penetrating. “As my nominal wife, you stole the Burton Family’s trade secret. If I call the police right

displayed on its screen. His thumb hovered over the dial button, and it seemed like he was about to press it the next instant. Rachel looked up sharply as she could no longer maintain her composure. However, Justin was still indifferent. “Are you afraid now?” Rachel pressed her lips together with all her might as all the blood drained from

didn’t reach his eyes. He then said in a mocking voice, “You’re quite obedient to Jefferey. You do whatever he asks you to do, but don’t

can be pleased enough not to hold you accountable.” Rachel was stunned. She was as humble and weak as an ant before this powerful man, but even an ant clung to life, let alone a living person like her. She closed her eyes forcefully. After opening her eyes again, she began to undress slowly while her hands trembled. Justin was