Chapter 2001

Sensing the mounting tension between Bennett and Matthew, she quickly grasped Bennett’s hand.

“Come home with me.

Even her own husband isn’t worried.

Why should you be so concerned as an outsider? Let’s leave!”

Bennett coldly shrugged off her hand.

“If you want to leave, go ahead.

I still have things to discuss.

”

Joann’s face fell, her lips quivering as she struggled to speak, fearing Bennett’s disregard.

Her anxiety was so intense that tears welled up in her eyes.

Matthew looked over at Joann and scoffed, saying, “Mr.

Lowell, perhaps you should attend to your own family matters before meddling in others’.

”

Joann, having harbored feelings for Bennett for years, couldn’t tolerate any slight against him, even from Matthew.

She retorted softly, “Bennett is here out of concern for your family.

Mr.

Clark, your lack of gratitude is appalling! No wonder Stella is…”

“Enough!”

Both Matthew and Bennett cut her off simultaneously.

Joann stamped her foot, frustrated, believing she had said nothing out of Line.

Matthew’s patience had evaporated,

his face marked by irritation.

His respect for the visitors had vanished.

“WiLL you leave on your own, or must I call security?” Matthew glared at them, his tone brimming with discontent.

“Maybe you’ve given up on looking for Stella, but I won’t.

I’ll find her myself,” Bennett said with a dark face.

Then, he spun around and left.

Joann’s complexion appeared unusually somber.

She had spoken up for Bennett, but her efforts went unappreciated.

He didn’t glance her way, leaving her to confront Matthew alone.

Bennett’s indifference left Joann feeling deeply saddened.

However, upon seeing the stern look on Matthew’s face, she restrained her discontent.

Fear was all she felt.

She had no option but to follow Bennett.

As Bennett was about to close the car door, Joann instinctively reached out to stop him.

Unfortunately, Bennett moved quickly, causing Joann to be injured by the door.

“Ouch!” Joann screamed in pain and pulled her hand back.

Looking into Bennett’s eyes, she saw nothing but impatience.

He showed no remorse.

Joann felt as if a cold wind had swept through her heart.

She stared at Bennett, the man she had loved for years, feeling both angry and wronged.

“Bennett! Do you realize what you are doing? Stella is Matthew’s wife.

You shouldn’t be involved with her.

I’m your fiancée.

How can you treat me like this?”

“You don’t need to remind me.

I am aware of that.

”