The Millionaire And His Billionaire Ex-Wife

Chapter 187

Chapter 187
Discount?
Was he begging for mercy?
Grace pursed her lips and chuckled lightly. He had just admitted to the punishment and was still putting up a tough front.
Without uttering a word, she approached to untie the belt around his wrist.
Edgar still attempted to resist, but she firmly restrained his arm. Eventually, he could only bury his face in the quilt once more.
It seemed that she didn’t agree with a lighter punishment”
Earlier, he had used every ounce of his strength to endure the pain of removing the decaying flesh from his wounds.
If it were Twelve receiving severe lashes in the garden, he would have probably fainted, right?
If he fainted, Grace would undoubtedly sense something amiss. Perhaps she would take the chance to inspect his injuries.
While he pondered this, Grace had already begun untying his belt.
She stood by the bedside and tilted her head, observing his reaction. She pursed her lips and asked. “Are you ready?”
Edgar remained motionless.
Grace didn’t expect him to react like this and turned to close the open window.
Edgar thought she was leaving the room, so he grabbed her wrist and spoke honestly, “Grace,
although my body has mostly recovered, the injuries on my back still cause me pain. I don’t have the strength””” It was too heavy a burden to bear.

He took a deep breath and continued, “If you won’t grant me a discount, can we postpone the punishment until I’m fully healed?”
This meant that he would wait until his injuries had completely mended.
Grace had only intended to tease him, not actually punish him.
The wounds on his back were still bleeding, and it was all because of her. Although she had administered the antidote from the medicine obtained through the favor owed to her, she wasn’t so heartless and unreasonable.
She sat down beside Edgar’s bed once more, taking on a serious tone as she asked him.
“Then tell me honestly, why have you heen in such a weakened state these past two days? The medicine from No. 023 would only exacerbate your burning pain, but it shouldn’t have a significant impact on your overall health. What else are you hiding from me?”
Edgar potdered for a moment, then slowly sat up, his dark eyes drooping slightly, avoiding her gaze.
“The day I was splashed with acid, I caught a cold, and I spent an entire day cleaning the villa. That’s why I’ve been feeling weak these past two days. I’m not hiding anything from you”
Grace rationalized the logic, finding it somewhat reasonable.
When he was at his weakest, he was also burned by sulfuric acid. After using the medicine, his stamina had recovered significantly.
It seemed plausible.
“Let’s give you the benefit of the doubt this time. I’ll settle this account for now. But remember, if you ever dare to lie to me again, the punishment will be doubled.”
Edgar lowered his head and softly responded, “Mmm.”
He only had seven more days left, and he feared”
There wouldn’t be a next time.
Unaware of his thoughts, Grace stood up and walked towards the window, closing it. By the way, she had some matters to attend to in the following two days.
“Alright.”
“You rest.”
Grace withdrew her gaze, turned, and left the room. She closed the door and headed directly downstairs to the living room.
Eleven and the others were seated on the sofa.
Grace walked across from them and glanced at the three of them, focusing on Fifteen, who appeared the most alert.
“Fifteen, who did you meet before you fainted?” Grace asked, her tone serious.
Fifteen pondered for a moment and replied earnestly, “Brother Like Eric.”
It seemed that Edgar hadn’t hed about this after all. But Grace noticed Fifteen’s choice of words and remarked, “Everyone seems to be on familiar terms, calling each other ‘bro.’ It appears that you all have been getting along quite well with Edgar’s men recently.
“Miss, we” we”” Simon stuttered, looking terrified, but he couldn’t find a way to explain himself.
Grace’s expression turned cold, and she had no intention of listening to their excuses. “As my bodyguards, you allowed outsiders in and were caught off guard. It was a disgrace, and you will be dismissed and fined two months’ salary and year-end bomis. Next time, don’t let me catch you here.”
The three of them were left teary-eyed, at a loss for words.
It was getting late, and Grace hadn’t had dinner. She ordered some takeout and returned to her room. to rest. Tomorrow, she had important matters to attend to.
That night, negative news about the ST Construction Company suddenly broke out on the internet. The content was so scandalous that it quickly ignited a storm of controversy online.
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