Before Jessie could speak, Albert jeered.
âDr.
Calderon, worried about a blemish on your pristine record? Itâs uncommon for a composed man like yourself to act impulsively.
â
Albert retrieved a white cigarette, placing it between his lips.
Just before igniting it, he gazed up at the nearby policeman, inquiring deliberately, âWould you object to my indulging in a smoke?â
Albertâs identity was known to all within the police station.
The superior advised the policeman against troubling Albert, aware of the legal team supporting him.
The policeman acquiesced with a nod.
Albert proceeded to light his cigarette calmly, taking a deep drag before casting a glance at Axell.
âDr.
Calderon, you must be feeling quite remorseful.
Considering the repercussions, no doubt.
Regardless of todayâs outcome, Iâll clarify one thing-Jeslyn is not my child with Jessie.
Sheâs my wifeâs.
â
Albert conveyed the message discreetly, though it remained cryptic to everyone else present.
âI have no interest in your dirty past,â Axell retorted, a hint of contempt in his tone.
Immediately after Axellâs words, Albert flicked his cigarette and retorted, âVery well.
If youâre set on tarnishing my reputation, my lawyer will handle it.
You can expect to receive the court summons soon enough.
â
Axell was taken aback.
Suddenly, a slender figure loomed in the doorway.
It was Alexis.
Clutching a briefcase, she leaned casually against the doorframe, observing the scene with mild amusement.
Then, with a nonchalant tone, she cautioned, âMr.
Calderon, refrain from self-incrimination
henceforth.
Your words have been duly noted by my client, Mr.
Albert Waston.
Given the vast financial resources of the Waston Group, pursuing legal action until your finances and reputation are utterly depleted would be a simple matter.
â
Axell stood there, bewildered.
Disbelief washed over him.
He had merely exchanged heated words with Jessie.
How could it be possible?
Could Albert truly ruin him over a mere exchange of words?
Axellâs refusal to apologize might have stemmed from his sense of pride.
In response, Albert instructed Alexis, âTake the necessary steps.
â
Alexis nodded.
As Axell left, he felt a twinge of resentment and embarrassment.
Casting a cold gaze at Jessie, Axell questioned, âAre you content now?
You claimed nothing was amiss between you and him.
Do you even believe your own words?â
Jessie had no desire to justify herself to Axell.
Once Axell left, Jessie too sought to depart, only to be halted by Albert.