Silly Bride

Chapter 242

hissed. “Do you really believe the nonsense he spouted about the woman resembling his dead woman by sheer coincidence, Mr. Horton? That woman is more than likely suspicious, and they’re both in cahoots for sure! Chris is definitely plotting against you!”At once, Harold pinned a sharp gaze on the man.“Are you using me? I hate seeing my subordinates fight among themselves. You don’t like him and wish to get rid of him, so you accuse him blindly without any proof. If everyone under my command acts in a similar fashion, will there be any more order henceforth? If you’re really that capable, show me proof. At that time, I’ll definitely torture him to the point that he wishes for death, even without you having to play any tricks. But if you keep playing games with me, you know the consequences—I’ll make you regret ever being born.” His threat was no joke, for he could undoubtedly make someone regret ever being born.Terrified, Wesley trembled uncontrollably. “I got it, Mr. Horton. I’ll be sure to look for proof.”Harold threw him a look.As though the unpleasant situation earlier had never happened, he drawled with a faint smile, “Why are you still standing here? Go back and sit down. Act naturally without giving away your suspicions, lest he becomes disillusioned. If you were to kill Chris, you would have to take over his work. You might not want to admit it, but he’s indeed better than you in some aspects.”Wesley gritted his teeth, resentment blazing hotly within him. “Okay, I got it.”No sooner had he finished speaking than Christopher walked over with Winnie.Seeing that, he hurriedly stood up ingratiatingly. “You’re back, Chris, Vivian. Quick, have a seat. I’ll go elsewhere to have a drink.”Of course, that was all an act. But then, Christopher was no greenhorn either. He instantly wrapped an arm around the man’s shoulder.“Where are you going? There’s plenty of space here. Here, I’ll toast you. Thank you for picking her up that day when I couldn’t make it since I had something to do.”As he spoke, he hugged Winnie tightly around the waist.Playing along, Winnie gently leaned against the man’s shoulder.Tilting her head, she regarded Wesley while smiling gently. “Yeah, I’m really grateful to you for having taken such good care of me throughout the drive that day.”Despite the smile on her face, the look in her eyes as she stared at him was dark and cold.Christopher couldn’t quite see her gaze from her current position, but Wesley could perceive it clearly. The same went for Harold, who was sitting right across from them.Wesley shuddered at the look in her eyes while Harold imperceptibly narrowed his eyes.Studying Winnie, Harold urged smilingly, “We’re all family, so there’s no need for thanks. Have a seat, everyone.”“Yeah, do have a seat.” Pressing down on Wesley’s shoulder, Christopher had him sit. Then, he introduced Winnie to Harold while holding her hand.“Hal, this is Vivian, whom I mentioned to you before. She’s my woman. Vivian, this is Mr. Horton, whom I told you about. Quick, greet him.”Harold smiled, his voice as gentle as ever. “There’s no need to address me as ‘Mr. Horton.’ Just call me Hal like Chris.”As he spoke, he lifted his hand. Immediately, someone respectfully handed him a monetary gift from behind.He held the monetary gift out to Winnie, his dark eyes dancing with merriment. “Consider this a meeting gift from me since we’re meeting for the first time.”Winnie didn’t take it but instinctively looked at Christopher for permission.Chuckling, Christopher spoke as he stroked her head.“Take it since Mr. Horton is giving it to you. But you can’t be disrespectful simply because he’s good-natured, so do greet him. Come on, be good.”Murmuring in acquiescence, Winnie slowly reached out and took the monetary gift from Harold.Pinning her gaze on the man, she flashed him a seductive smile. “Thank you, Hal.”I told her to address him as “Mr. Horton,” yet she called him Hal!Christopher promptly stopped stroking