Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)

Chapter 2336



Hogan was utterly floored. "She's gone mad!"

He stood up, panic written all over his face. "Susanna's been spoiled rotten by me, and I apologize on her behalf!"

With that, he slapped himself across the face.

Charlie didn't even glance at him. "So, my daughter isn't spoiled?"

"No, no! She was always unruly, which is why I sent her abroad, but I never expected her to return the same way!" Hogan was beside himself with anxiety.NôvelDrama.Org owns all © content.

Charlie's face was stormy, and he remained silent.

Hogan quickly pulled out his phone and called his driver. "Have you found Susanna?"

The driver replied anxiously, "Yes, sir, we've found Miss Susanna. She's been tied to a tree and has passed out from the cold, but the estate staff won't let me take her."

Hogan's face hardened. "Break her legs!"

"What?" The driver was stunned. "Sir, what did you say?"

"I said break her legs!" Hogan glanced at Charlie's expression and gritted his teeth as he commanded, "Both of them! When she wakes up, have her crawl over here and apologize to Ms. James's daughter!"

"Understood, sir!" The driver responded fearfully.

Hogan hung up and turned to Charlie. "I'll have her come over and apologize to Ms. James, and you can decide when you've been appeased." Charlie coldly retorted, "And cause another trauma for my daughter?"

Hogan hurriedly replied, "That's not what I meant. Mr. James, what do you suggest as atonement?"

Sweat streamed down Hogan's forehead as he stood before Charlie, slightly bowing.

"What she did was tantamount to

attempted murder. You'd be within your rights to kill her. I only ask, considering the friendship between our fathers, that you spare her life and mine. I've always been a straightforward man, as you know. Please, give us a chance to make amends."

Charlie closed his eyes, which were filled with a chilly resolve, and after a moment, he slowly opened them to speak in an icy tone.

"Take her back, and don't think about

sending her abroad to solve this. Attempting to strangle my daughter is akin to attempted murder. You yourself should hand her over to the authorities! And even after she's released, I never want to see her

standing in front of mynter

again!"

Hogan dared not object. "Right, I'll do exactly as Mr. James has instructed!"

"Don't try to placate me. I'll be back

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in J City in a few days, and if I'm not satisfied, take matters into my own hands!" Charlie warned with a menacing look. "Consider carefully the consequences of my

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dissatisfaction!"

Hogan nodded repeatedly. "I promise to satisfy you!"

"Take her and leave!" Charlie said gruffly. "And make sure she's fully covered when you carry her out; I don't want my daughter to see her!" "Yes, yes! I'm so sorry, Mr. James, and I'm at your service for any future requests!" Hogan apologized again, not wishing to linger and quickly made his exit.

After Hogan left, Charlie sat on the couch, his face still ashen, and spoke, "Come in!"

Andrew entered, glanced at Charlie, and said remorsefully, "Charlie, I'm really sorry!"

Charlie, puffing on a cigarette with his eyes downcast, spoke in a cold tone, "Andrew, we've been friends for over a decade. Tell me straight, do you have anything to do with this?"

Andrew showed signs of panic. "Charlie, you know our friendship spans over a decade. I wouldn't cross you!"

"I admit, I wanted to ditch Susanna, but her hurting Kya was never part of the plan."

"I was planning to bring May along. My mom found out I was heading to C City and called Susanna ahead of time. I only realized she was in the car as I was leaving."

Charlie lit another cigarette, the rising smoke blurring his stern face, and said calmly, "From now on, don't bring people of questionable character into our circle."

Andrew quickly agreed, "Charlie, even without your warning, I've learned my lesson."

Charlie concluded, "I'll take your word for it this time. It's over now. You can go."