Chapter 1041 – The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)

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Even if he doesn’t love me anymore and has forgotten his feelings for me, I still remember them!

‘No… I don’t want to sleep with him under such circumstances. I don’t want him to do such a thing when he doesn’t love me at all.”

Kyla clenched her hands, trying hard to accept the reality.

Martin Weiss frowned deeply. Her trembling body was like a silent rejection. Even though she did not struggle or resist, the sight of her now upset him even more.

“Kyla, is this how you’re going to make me want you willingly? You look like you’re forcing yourself.

Weren’t you laughing and talking happily with Chase Harper earlier? What’s the matter? Why are you giving me that look? Is Chase Harper the only person you’ll try your best to charm?”

Slap!

A clear and loud slap rang in the room. Martin Weiss’s face was slapped sideways.

Kyla looked blankly at her hand. The next moment, Martin Weiss’s fingers gripped her hand, his handsome face full of anger.

“Kyla, how dare you? How dare you slap me for Chase Harper? What’s the matter? Is Chase Harper so important to you that you won’t even tolerate others mentioning him?”

Meeting his anger-filled eyes, her red lips quivered as she said, “I didn’t do it for Chase Harper. I did it for myself. I’ve only ever fallen in love with one man. There’s no one else! You can insult me all you want, but… don’t insult that relationship!”

He stared at her darkly. Her eyes were clear, while he was flustered.

Martin Weiss suddenly straightened up, hurriedly took his coat, and hurried out of the hotel room.

It was as if he would be utterly defeated if he met her eyes again.

The room was suddenly deserted. Kyla put her clothes back on with a bitter smile.

Her palm still hurt as if it was telling her how hard she had hit him.

She could not help but smile ruefully. Had she screwed everything up? Martin Weiss would probably reject her request all the more after that slap!

She shuffled out of bed, put her clothes on again one by one, and caressed her belly. “Did I scare you, baby? Don’t worry. I’ll take good care of you and make sure you’re born safe and sound!”

Martin Weiss returned to the car in a fluster. However, as soon as he closed his eyes, what Kyla said to him last and her clear eyes kept popping up in his mind.

He had a feeling that she was deeply in love with him!

‘Gosh. How could I have that delusion?’ Martin Weiss shook his head.

‘How is that possible? If she loved me deeply, she wouldn’t have chosen to separate from me. I tried so hard to keep her, yet she mercilessly rejected me…’

“Kyla, you’re nothing but the woman I once loved,” he murmured as if to remind himself of something!

Kyla received a phone call from Chase Harper at night. “Uh… Sorry for today. Did I cause any misunderstanding between you and Mr. Weiss? I can apologize if I did.”

“It’s nothing,” said Kyla.

Chase Harper said, “Also, you forgot to take the gift I bought for Nelson when you left. I’m going back the day after tomorrow. Why don’t I drop by your hotel and give it to you before I go back?”

“You’re going back the day after tomorrow?” asked Kyla.

“Yeah, I’m almost done here. I’m meeting the client tomorrow to wrap things up,” said Chase Harper.

“Why don’t you… help me bring the gift for Nelson back to Emerald City and then go to the store to pass it to my mother? I’ll also buy some snacks. Please help me take them back to my mother. She hasn’t eaten L City’s snacks for many years.”

Although she could buy them online, they did not taste like what they were familiar with.

Her mother’s favorite food was the pastries sold in a bakery near their house. She had dropped by earlier and found that it was still there, selling the same pastries.

She planned to take some with her when she went back.

However, since Chase Harper was going back first, she would buy some for Chase Harper and Juliet.

She would ask him to bring the rest back to her mother.

Hearing this, Chase Harper replied, “Okay, I’ll come to the hotel to get them, then.”

“Sure,” said Kyla.

The next day, Kyla went to the bakery to buy pastries, which could no longer be found in many places now. However, one could still find them here, and they tasted just as she remembered it.

Kyla bought some pastries and was about to leave when a car

pulled up near her. The backseat window rolled down slowly, and Mrs. Weiss’s face came into Kyla’s view.

“Miss Corbyn, can we talk?” asked Mrs. Weiss.

Kyla froze and got into the car after hesitating a little.

“Miss Corbyn, are you here to buy pastries? The bakery here sells traditional pastries. Youngsters don’t enjoy them.” Mrs. Weiss glanced at the pastry bag Kyla was carrying.

“Aunt, what do you want to talk to me about? Just go ahead,” said Kyla.

Mrs. Weiss told the driver to drive and then said, “Let’s find a place where we can drink tea and sit while we talk. After all, a car isn’t a place for conversation.”

Kyla said nothing more. She turned her head to look at the receding scenery outside the car.

The car drove up to a club. Mrs. Weiss and Kyla got out and entered a private room.

“We’re just in time for lunch. Think of it as having lunch with me,”

said Mrs. Weiss. With that said, Mrs. Weiss ordered food without waiting for Kyla to reply.

Dishes were served one by one. Each was exquisite, but Kyla had no appetite.

“Aunt, it doesn’t matter whether we have this lunch or not. Just tell me whatever you have to say to me.

I don’t like beating about the bush,” said Kyla.

Mrs. Weiss suddenly broke into a chuckle. “Well said, Miss Corbyn. You don’t like beating about the bush, and neither do I. But you keep beating about the bush, don’t you? I thought everything was settled when we were in the hospital. I even thought you were forthright. I felt sorry for you and Martin, but… who knew you would say one thing and do another?!”

Kyla looked at her and said, “Aunt, don’t worry. I didn’t come to Emerald City to start over with Martin or anything. I just have something to ask of him. Once he agrees, I’ll return to Emerald City immediately and won’t bother him.”

Mrs. Weiss looked at Kyla in doubt. “You have something to ask of him? What’s the matter? Are you

having financial difficulties? Do you want money? Or do you want something else? If you really didn’t want to bother him, wouldn’t you have come looking for me instead?”

Kyla smiled bitterly. “I need Martin Weiss to issue a memorandum of understanding for Jacqueline Bowman. I hope he’ll plead for Jacqueline Bowman so that she can get out on probation.”

Mrs. Weiss’s expression changed as soon as she said that.

“Hah, and I was wondering what it could be. It turns out you’re just here to plead for your friend! I’m telling you, don’t even think about it. Your friend almost killed Martin on the operating table. Martin wouldn’t have suffered such injuries if you hadn’t trusted her too much and been tricked by her!” Mrs.

Weiss was gripped with fear at the thought of nearly losing her son.

She had lost her husband. She could not lose her son too.

“Aunt, let me explain. I no longer consider Jacqueline Bowman as my friend. I’m not pleading for Jacqueline Bowman. It’s just that Jacqueline Bowman knows the whereabouts of a friend of mine called Amber Mitchell, and Amber Mitchell might not be doing so well now. Jacqueline Bowman wants to be released in exchange for Amber Mitchell’s information. I want to know Amber Mitchell’s whereabouts.” Otherwise, how could she be willing to let Jacqueline Bowman off so easily?

However, her explanation did not soothe Mrs. Weiss, who still looked at Kyla coldly. “Are you asking my son to spare the life of a killer who hurt him to find your friend? Kyla, Martin risked his life for you. Do you have any conscience?”

“I’m sorry… Aunt, I’m sorry. I know it’s unfair to Martin, but Amber Mitchell isn’t only my friend but also my and Nelson’s savior! She was the one who helped me when I had a difficult labor. She also. helped me when I got picked on in prison. Without her, Nelson. and I would be dead by now!” Kyla sobbed.

Mrs. Weiss’s softened when she heard the mention of Nelson and prison.

She knew that it was her son’s fault that Kyla was sent to prison. That was why Nelson was born in prison. “In that case, I’ll find a way to deal with this. We’ll get Jacqueline Bowman out on probation first.

We’ll deal with Jacqueline Bowman again when you find out where Amber Mitchell is.”

Kyla’s face lit up at that. Things were in a deadlock with Martin Weiss. It would be great if Mrs. Weiss could help.

“But I want you to promise me not to appear in front of Martin and affect his life again unless it’s related to the children!” said Mrs. Weiss.

Kyla was about to speak when the private room door was suddenly pushed open. However, the person who entered was not a staff of the club but Martin Weiss.

“Shouldn’t you ask me before saying yes? After all, I’m involved, aren’t I?” Martin Weiss entered the private room, pulled a chair, and sat down.

Mrs. Weiss was shocked to see her son appear. “What are you doing here, Martin?”

“If I hadn’t come, would you have negotiated the terms without me?” asked Martin Weiss.

Martin Weiss said as his eyes rested on Kyla. “What’s the deal you negotiated with my mother? Did my mother ask you to promise not to appear in front of me again before she’ll help you get Jacqueline Bowman out on probation?”

Even if he did not overhear the full conversation, he could still figure it out from the last sentence said when he entered.

Kyla stiffened, pressed her lips together tightly, and remained silent.

Martin Weiss said coldly, “Then let me make it clear to you today that my mother can’t help you with this. Jacqueline Bowman will be given a heavy sentence. You can try other ways to find out your friend’s whereabouts.”

Kyla turned a little pale. Her hands that were on the table were clenched, while her shoulders shuddered gently as if she was under so much pressure that she was about to collapse.

The way she looked made him frown a little, but he brushed the discomfort in his heart away. “Instead of trying to make a deal with. my mother, why don’t you figure out how to get me to change my mind

and agree to your request?”

Mrs. Weiss said, “Martin! Do you want to get back together with this woman again? Have you forgotten how she dumped you before this? You’ve done enough for her. Even though you wronged her back then, you’ve long made up for it!”

“Mom, this is between her and me. Stay out of it,” Martin Weiss turned to say to his mother.

‘But how can I stay out of it?’ Mrs. Weiss sighed to herself. She did not want to face the possibility of losing her son again.

“Martin, I beg you to spare Jacqueline Bowman for now and end things with Kyla. Even if Jacqueline Bowman does get out on probation, there’ll be plenty of ways to send her back to jail. I’ll make that woman miserable! But…

leave Kyla alone, okay?”

Mrs. Weiss pleaded, but Martin Weiss only leaned over gently and hugged his mother. “Mom, I told you this is between her and me. Stay out of it. Since she wants Jacqueline Bowman to get out on probation, I’m the one she should be asking!”

“But…” Mrs. Weiss tried to say more, but Martin Weiss had straightened up. He pulled Kyla, who was sitting, and walked away.

“Mom, I still have something to take care of. I’ll take her with me. first. She’s not going to eat with you.”

With that said, Martin Weiss led Kyla out of the private room.

Sitting alone in the private room, Mrs. Weiss’s eyes were full of anger. Her son excelled in everything, and she hardly ever had to worry about him.

However, her son was a mess in romantic relationships.

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