Chapter 218 Blushing Although Tristan took the milk from her, his habit at night was to drink red
wine instead. However, since his young girlfriend gave him milk, he naturally indulged her. After
taking a sip, he put his cup aside and pulled her onto his lap. âThe next time something like that
happens, you have to tell me instead of bearing the burden yourself.â Sophie's attitude simply
worried him.
While sitting on his lap, Sophie felt her cheeks burn. Even though I'm just sitting on him and doing
nothing, I can already feel his hormones raging. As a result, Sophie blushed while her heart began
to pound furiously just by sitting there. âLet go of me.â She tried her best to maintain her
composure. Thinking that she had encountered all sorts of situations before, she was still surprised
by how her heart was fluttering. âJust let me hug you for a while.â Tristan had no intention of letting
go. Despite being annoyed, Sophie continued to stay put. Meanwhile, Tristan was dissatisfied with
her weight, as he found her to be too light for a girl who was one point seven meters tall. With one
hand gently holding her waist, he pulled out his phone and gave Charles a call with the other.
Over the line, Tristan could still hear the noisy background. However, once Charles had answered, he
swiftly moved to a quieter spot. âMr. Tristan, what is it?â âHelp me teach Whitlea a lesson,â Tristan
replied flatly. âWhat happened? We have never crossed paths with the Dixon family before.â âWhat
she did is worse than offending me. In fact, she sent some men to break Sophie's hand. Therefore, I
won't ask for much. I simply want one of her hands smashed in return.â âAll right, I understand.â
Whitlea is really brazen to have attacked Sophie of all people. After all, everyone around Mr. Tristan
knows that he might show mercy if one were to offend him, but whoever harms Sophie would feel
the full force of his wrath. After ending the call, Tristan who had noticed her silence, put his arm
around her shoulder to reassure her. âIt's not that I want to interfere, but this matter pisses me off.â
Considering how audacious Whitlea's actions were, he naturally wanted to give her a taste of her
own medicine. âOkay.â Sophie didnât mind if someone was willing to resolve the matter on her
behalf. After all, she would certainly not complain about having more free time. At nightfall,
Whitlea's mansion was infiltrated by some men who quickly subdued the bodyguards guarding the
place. By the time she awoke, a group of men had barged into her room. She then glared fiercely at
them. âWho gave you permission to come in here? Do you have a death wish? Are you not aware of
who I am?â As Whitlea's used to wield influence in the underworld, she naturally spoke in an
intimidating tone. âMr. Tristan wants one of your hands. Are you going to give it or not?â The
intruder didn't want to waste any time arguing with her. âWhat do you mean? I donât know any Mr.
Tristan at all!â
âYou might not have seen him before, you didn't you demand the hand of his girl?â Without any
hesitation, the intruder ordered his subordinates to pin her down and subsequently crippled her
hand. In the darkness of the night, the excruciating screams of a lady sent a chill down everyone's
spine. âRemember, there's always someone more powerful than you out there. Don't think that you
can just bully anyone with impunity!â No sooner had the intruders spoken than they left as quickly
as they came. Meanwhile, when Bailey arrived at the hospital upon receiving the news, Whitlea was
still in the operating room. It wasn't until the surgery was completed that Whitlea was wheeled out.
Outside, Bailey who hadn't seen her mother in a long time finally appeared in front of her. All this
while, he was still angry at Whitlea over what happened with Sophie. âMom, what in the world
happened?â Bailey was aware of the Dixon familyâs involvement with the underworld. However, he
failed to understand how the incident could have happened at the Dixonsâ mansion.
âIt must be that despicable woman, Sophie. What kind of background does she come from?â She
clearly remembered the words of the man leading the intruders. The mention of Sophie caused
Bailey to furrow his brows. âMom, what has this got anything to do with Sophie? She's just a young
girl. Why do you harbor so much animosity toward her?â I don't understand why my mother hates
Sophie so much. What did Sophie even do? âMr. Dixon, this was what happened. Ms. Whitlea sent
men to cripple one of Ms. Tanner's hands which subsequently led to this. Therefore, this incident is
definitely related to Sophie,â the Dixon familyâs butler, Maxim, explained immediately. âWhat?â
Bailey couldn't believe his ears. âWhat is it that you really want? I've worked hard to complete
everything you wanted me to do. All I wanted was for you not to hurt Sophie. Didn't you promise
me that? Unless, you never trusted me. You never believed that I could win the upcoming physics
competition, do you?â âBailey, is this what's important now? Someone has crippled my hand, and
yet, all you care about is that despicable girl?
I've truly raised you in vain!â Whitlea was so infuriated that she just felt like killing herself. For raising
such an ungrateful son, my life is an utter failure. âI donât want to argue with you. If you ever do it
again, you'll never see me for the rest of your life!â He knew that the Dixon family still exercised
some influence in the underworld and his mother wasn't afraid to use it against Sophie.
Nonetheless, he wanted to protect her despite the fact that she had no feelings for him. Without
another word, Bailey turned around and prepared to walk out. âBailey, if you dare leave, I'll get
someone to take Sophie's life. Do you hear me?â Bailey then gave her a look of disappointment.
âFine. If she dies, I'll pay for her life with my own.â Since she refused to listen to whatever he said,
threatening his mother with suicide was the only option left. âYou...â Whitlea almost burst a vessel
from her son's defiance. âMs. Whitlea, please calm down. Your hand has just been stitched, so don't
make any hasty movements.â Maxim was extremely loyal to Whitlea. âI'll get to the bottom of the
matter. If Sophie is indeed the one behind it, I swear I'll take revenge on your behalf no matter
what.â Maxim's words managed to soothe Whitlea. âMaxim, thank you.â Upon lying back down, she
felt an excruciating pain shoot through her hand as the anesthetic began to wear off.
As the pain caused her face to turn pale, she no longer had any energy to care about Bailey. The
next day, Sophie and Tristan left Wisteria Apartments, hoping to find someplace nearby for
breakfast. In the end, they saw Bailey waiting for them outside. Despite seeing her with another
man, Bailey didn't say a word. As for Tristan, he gave the latter the side-eye. Whitlea's son is a good
kid. Unfortunately, he just has to covet Sophie.
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