Chapter 476
Yet, Joanna didnât appear in any of those videos.
âEli, howâs Win? Has he come around yet?â Joanna asked with concern.
Eli shook his head. âNot yet.â
Then, he glanced toward Seanâs ward, puzzled as to why Joanna had come out from there.
âAs Winâs assistant, you should take good care of him.â Joannaâs tone was laced with reproach.
Eli gritted his teeth, unable to tolerate Joanna any longer. âAnd how did Mr. Greer end up in the sea? Wasnât it because of you, Ms. Lowell?â he snapped, almost spitting her name.
Joannaâs lips parted slightly as she noticed a change in Eliâs tone. He usually spoke with a calm demeanor.
Eli continued coldly, âMs. Lowell, the woman who tried to push you off the cruise ship was hired by you.â
It wasnât a question. It was an accusation.
Joanna was at a loss for how to defend herself. So, she retorted, âYes, I hired her. Whatâs the big deal?â
âWhy would you do that? What was the purpose?â Eli asked with a frown. Her actions would only make Winston dislike her more.
With an air of arrogance, Joanna replied, âI just wanted to see if Winston would decisively choose me. Whatâs wrong with that?â
âMs. Lowell, youâve completely ruined your chances,â Eli stated.
âWhat do you mean?â Joannaâs anxiety was now evident.
Eliâs lips curled into a smirk. âSonny told me everything.
Joannaâs face went pale with shock as soon as he finished speaking. What? Wasnât Sonny dead? She had always thought that dead people couldnât talk.
Why? How did Eli know about this?
âMs. Lowell, there are no secrets that canât be uncovered. Sonny had leverage over you. But instead of treating him well, you chose to threaten him. Who could remain loyal in such a situation?â
Joannaâs face flushed red with embarrassment at Eliâs words. But a thug like Sonny wonât stay in line without being threatened. Treating him well will only make him more demanding.
âAre you suggesting I should have kept someone who was never satisfied around?â Joanna countered.
âAre the Lowells so short on cash that you canât handle this situation with money? Or would you rather risk your deception being exposed?â Eli raised an eyebrow, his tone challenging.
Joanna was rendered speechless. If money could solve the problem, it wouldnât be an issue. The trouble only started when money wasnât enough to make things right.
âHave you⦠told Win?â Joanna asked through gritted teeth.
âIâm on my way to inform him,â Eli answered with a smile.
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Chapter 476
Joanna immediately stepped forward and grabbed his arm. âEliâ¦â Her voice carried a desperate plea she had never shown before.
After enduring Joannaâs mistreatment for so long, Eli finally got the upper hand. She used to insult him, but now, she was in the same humiliating position.
âEli, Iâll give you whatever you want. Just help me keep this secret, okay?â Joanna clenched her jaw while gripping Eliâs arm tightly.
Eli sized her up as she continued, âIf you leave Winston, Iâll set up a company for you. I know youâre talented and not any less capable than Win.
âEli, Iâll provide you with anything you desire. Iâll even make sure you have all the wealth you could wish for, as long as you keep this secret for me!â
Eli clicked his tongue in surprise. âThatâs a generous offer.â
âYes, luxury cars and beautiful women, you can have everything you want! Just donât tell Win,â Joanna pleaded.
She couldnât afford to lose Winston.
However, Eli simply brushed her hand and said, âJoanna, even if I keep quiet, Mr. Greer has already sensed something. Instead of waiting for him to confront you, itâd be better to come forward and admit your mistake yourself.â
In the next second, Joanna stumbled backward and pressed her back against the wall, her eyes slowly filling with despair.
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