Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Astrid was convinced that Melody would never again have the chance to marry Ulric. No matter how soft hearted Margaret was, she couldn’t possibly allow a convict into the Swanson family. “Everything is perfectly resolved. Barclay’s beating was truly worth it, and I will thank him properly, she thought with satisfaction.

still waiting for? Take Miss Fox

Astrid suppressed the urge to smile, maintaining a stern face as she instructed the bodyguards. “What are you still w to the police station!”

Just as Melody was about to be escorted out, Astrid took a deep breath. She gathered her strength and swiftly slammed Yolanda onto the ground with an over–the–shoulder r

maneuver.

“Ah Yolands

a let out a pained cry.

Mabel rushed forward, supporting Yolanda while reproaching Melody, “Melody, you’re too much! Even if you lack manners, how dare you lay

hand on Mom!”

Melody turned a cold, sinister gaze toward Mabel, sending a shiver down her spine. Subconsciously, Mabel averted her eyes.

Melody asked coldly, “Are none of you guys going to be reasonable?”

Fearful of things going out of control, Mabel hastily retorted, “There is no need for any reasoning. Just confess quickly and spare the Fox family from further embarrassment!”

Astrid waved her hand. “Take this woman away quickly!”

The bodyguards responded and immediately walked towards Melody. Melody took two steps back, her hand reaching towards her pocket where she kept the evidence. But before she could retrieve it, the bodyguard was already upon her.

Melody’s two hands were held up, unable to take out the evidence.

Just then, a towering figure intervened. “Is it fair for so many adults to bully a young woman?”

The voice sent a jolt of awareness through Melody. Her spine stiffened as she looked in shock at the figure before her. The tall and imposing presence, along with his straight nose and sharp facial features, left no doubt in Melody’s mind it was Ken. Even from just the side profile, it was unmistakable.

She hadn’t expected Ken to step in.

Out of the corner of her eye, Melody noticed Maria hurrying over.

it dawned on Melody that Maria had been conspicuously absent until now as she was trying to find help for her.

not alone in this. She regarded Ken

Melody couldn’t help but feel a warmth spreading in her heart. For the first time, she felt that she was n skeptically, wondering if her rescuer would truly help her.

As if sensing her scrutiny, he glanced sideways at her. His eyes carried a hint of reproach as if to say, “Troublemaker”

Yet, she felt a strange sense of reassurance wash over her.

“Melody, it’s okay, Maria reassured, finally reaching her side with hobbling steps. Her presence dispersed the bodyguards immediately, as the gripped Melody’s hand with her wrinkled ones.

A warm feeling enveloped Melody’s heart in that moment when Maria held her hand, Matody made a silent vow to herself that she would protect her at all costs. She would not allow the same tragedy to befall her as in her previous life.

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As Mabel observed this scene from the crowd, she bit her lip in envy. Despite her efforts to curry favor with Maria for over a decade, she had never received the same affection as Melody did.

Furious, Mabel stormed out from the crowd, her steps purposeful and determined.

“Grandma!” Mabel quickly strode in front of Maria. “Melody has disgraced our family. Why are you still backing her up? People are going to think of our family as a joke.”

As these words echoed, the guests began to regard Maria with less respect. When Melody’s mother was alive, the Fox family business flourished. But now, the guests wondered if Maria’s lack of action had led to the family’s declining fortunes.

Unfazed by the shifting perceptions of the crowd, Maria straightened her spine and positioned herself in front of Melody.

Fairlee, noticing the scene, directed a dissatisfied query at Ken. “Mr. Swanson, what are you doing?”

Ken, however, ignored Fairlee. His gaze coldly fixed on Barclay lying on the stretcher, “Barclay, tell us yhe truth.” he said.

“Mr. Swanson, what do you mean? Are you implying that I lied just now?” asked Barclay.

Since Barclay seemed not to recognize Ken, Ken responded playfully, “Wasn’t that the case?”

Barclay scoffed, “Look at her ugly face! What could I possibly see in her? It’s obvious she failed to seduce me, so she called for someone to

beat me in retaliation.”

Melody narrowed her eyes. “Barclay, I’ll give you one last chance. Do you want to tell the truth or not?” Her voice sliced through the air like a blade dipped in ice water, chilling enough to make one quiver.

Barclay, meeting her steely gaze, felt as though he was being suffocated.

At that moment, Fairlee patted his shoulder reassuringly, saying, “You don’t need to fear her. She can’t threaten you. Just speak the truth. With me here, no one can falsely accuse you.”

Barclay’s scared heart slowly calmed down. He pointed at Melody and said, “I’m telling the truth, Aunt Fairlee. You must help me seek

justice!”

Fairlee heard this and cast a cold smile towards Melody. “My nephew doesn’t lie. He’s always an honest man. Are you trying to bully an

honest person, Miss Fox?”

Melody pursed her lips and said in a deep voice, “Mr. Lawrence, since you refuse to admit it, shall we all listen to this recording together?”

Without hesitation, she played the recording on her cell phone.

Barclay’s eyes widened abruptly. He never expected her to have recorded their conversation.

Barclay desperately wanted to stop it, but he was powerless. Wordlessly, he could only stand by while Melody’s voice started playing fro