Chapter 573

Chapter 573 Rudy’s Threat

"Why resent yourself?"

A strong gust of wind blew at us, causing Rudy's dress shirt to flutter. He put a hand on the hem of his

shirt to stop it from moving and explained in a calm tone, "My mother is a mistress. The lady of the

Adams Family suppressed my mother in all aspects and chased me away to defend her own interest.

She did nothing wrong. If I were in her shoes, I wouldn't be satisfied with killing them off. I resent myself

because I took a long time to figure out that I didn't resent them. I realized it when I returned to my

family with power and influence and was greeted by my father's flattery. He neglected me back then

because he was afraid of his wife, so he looked past my needs. He wanted to take care of me, but he

lacked the courage."

Rudy moved on by forgiving his family who wronged him.

He was quite forgiving in that aspect.

"Besides, the Adams Family is nothing to me. The history between us is complicated. They gave me a

chance to live in this world, so I spared them. Therefore, we are even. I didn't have to go back once we

were even. They aren't my responsibility, are they?"

Everyone knew what Rudy was capable of. The Adams Family looking forward to his return was no

longer a secret in the business sector, but he looked down on them.

Deep in his bones, he was a distant and proud man, so much so that he saw most people as nothing.

"You have shared a lot with me today," I remarked.

"That's right. You're a good listener. After all, I haven't been talking to another person for days. By the

way, what's your opinion about my suggestion?"

Rudy suggested that I help him to start again from nothing.

He would have to seek someone else's help if I reject him. Daniel could be one of the candidates he

turned to.

However, Daniel was far from capable of being of help.

But there was also Ezekiel in Bryxton.

I worried that Rudy would choose to depend on his help.

After all, Ezekiel was the one who took over Rudy's position in the first place. If Rudy went to Ezekiel

for help, the former would be able to get back on his footing. He could even make Ezekiel pay.

"Who's your second option if I reject you?"

"Oh? Are you expecting any kind of answer?"

I shook my head. "Nope."

"I'm not leaving Bryxton because May's here. Even though she doesn't want to have anything to do

with me, I want to stay here and protect her."

There were only two options Rudy would find in Bryxton, which were either me or Ezekiel.

"Why not Shawn?"

His lips curled into a smile. "I'll seek anyone's help but his. We have been rivals for years, who know

each other more than the others do. We can do better on separated paths."

"All right. I can't decide on the spot. I need time to consider. Besides, we aren't friends."

I could never forgive Rudy for what he had done to May. However, he was close with Shawn.

He knew Shawn for years, and I also saw him as Shawn's friend. Therefore, I was polite to him

although we weren't friends.

Rudy was taken aback for a moment before he started appealing to my interest. "Even though I have

nothing right now, I do have potential. Many people want me, but I have high standards. You are the

only person that caught my eye. If you won't help me, you leave me no choice but to seek him out."

Then, he added, "I bet you know who it is."

He was right. I knew that he was referring to Ezekiel.

I sighed at that. "I feel like going home."

He hummed a response while I rose to my feet. "I'll take a car from the villa," I stated. "I'll get back to

you tomorrow."

After that, I went inside the villa. Rudy already closed his eyes to nap when I got out. After I walked

down the staircase, I heard his voice from above. "Even though you keep a distance from me and only

reply with simple sentences, Shawn once told me you're talkative."

I can't believe it! Shawn whined to Rudy about me, eh?

Feeling rather speechless, I muttered, "You're imagining things."

"Renee, you're May's best friend. It's understandable if you resent me, and you're welcome to do so.

However, you need to choose wisely. After all, I'll go after Mr. Larson if I get Ezekiel's help."

Rudy was threatening me.

I bit my lip and fell into silence. Chuckling, he explained, "I'm not targeting him because of May. It's

quite the contrary. However, he wounded me. I have to get my revenge. Besides, I need to prove

myself to Ezekiel. Mr. Larson and Shawn are the best targets."

He was being rather blunt.

At that, I whispered, "You love May, so why can't you spare her husband? Why must you hurt her?"

I was doing it on purpose.

I had some ideas and I needed him to clarify them.

Rudy chuckled. "You're wrong. You're too naïve. It's not about our will or anything. We have reached a

point of no return. It's a small world, and rich and influential people are always the same group of

people. There are hardly any people who can par with each other. You can't expect love and peace

among them. Renee, there's one thing you need to know, so listen carefully—a businessman,

especially one like me and Shawn, couldn't care less about old times' sake. We wouldn't have made it

this far with that. You need to grow up and face reality."

"I'm well aware. I wanted to confirm my theory, is all. Your words indeed tell me what I need to know."

Rudy was no different than Nicholas.

I could guess Nicholas' opinion of Shawn by sorting out Rudy's of Alfred. It seemed like I had to take

precautions.

"All right. Make the right choice."

Rudy closed his eyes. Looking away, I turned and left.

On the way back, I kept repeating his words in my mind. I had a feeling that there was something more

to what he said.

Is he trying to tell me that the world out there is cruel?

But I'm not the kind of woman he thinks I am.

I could sort things out on my own.

Rudy's words were thought-provoking, though. Besides, he put Shawn and himself in the same

category. I got what he meant. However, I needed to dig deeper into Shawn's history, and I hoped I

could get to know him better in the future.

In the end, I would only love Shawn more even if I thought my love for him was already more than

enough.

I returned to the hospital with the plan of discharging tomorrow. After brushing my teeth, I received a

call from Kevin. "Ray, Daniel found Eilam's existence this afternoon. I didn't pay attention to it at that

time because I thought it was nothing. But now, the Yonders are at my doorstep, asking me to return

the child. Goodness, they're shameless! It's getting annoying."

The Yonder Family had discovered Eilam's existence on the day he returned to the country.

When I heard that, I asked, "Where are you, Kev?"

"We are staying at my house. I haven't called the police because I'm not sure if you already registered

for adoption or not. I'm worried that involving the police will push Eilam away."

I hadn't had the time to register for adoption, and that was the problem.

Eilam's father could go for full custody at any time.

If any other family was involved in this matter, I could manage it. However, the Yonder Family was quite

influential. If the family wanted to stir up trouble, they wouldn't hold back and save our faces. They

would make a fuss over it. After all, compared to them, the Xenoses were more afraid of ruining their

own reputation.

However, the Yonders' behavior made me question something.

I remembered that Eilam was cast away by the Yonder Family.

So, what was with the change of attitude?

"Wait for me. I'll be right there."