Chapter 1115 Pulling Strings Once again, Jeromeâs response exceeded Josephâs expectations. Joseph did not expect Jerome to treat Natalie the same way Bastien did. Natalie is the perfect example of âwomen are nothing but trouble.â
Having lost his patience, Joseph said in annoyance, âMajor General Sutton, please think wisely before you do anything. Are you sure you want to be at loggerheads with Prince Jonathan over this person?â
Jerome could not be bothered to waste his breath on Joseph. He shoved Josephâs arm away and stormed toward the royal lounge. Seeing that, Joseph launched an attack by swinging his left fist into Jeromeâs face.
Jerome avoided it swiftly and countered with punches faster than Josephâs attack, which made it difficult for Joseph to dodge. The gusts of wind that followed the punches left his face feeling sore.
Jerome did not earn his military rank by pulling strings. Joseph knew his combat prowess was no match for Jerome. Even so, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue fighting.
Jerome had already made up his mind and could not be bothered by his military rank. He attacked Joseph viciously, wanting to defeat the latter using the shortest amount of time.
Just when Joseph was almost losing, Bastien stepped out of the ward and approached Jerome. âWhat are you doing, Jerome?â asked Bastien while gesturing for Joseph to stop.
Panting slightly, Jerome answered, âReturn Natalie to me.â
In an unhurried manner, Bastien said, âSheâs getting treated. She needs to recuperate to let her wound and broken bones heal. Where are you planning to take her to? What other place in Yaleview has better medical facilities than this hospital?â
âIâm aware that Natalieâs severely injured, but you donât have to worry about it. My family is acquainted with a well-known doctor. Once I take her with me, Iâm going to provide her with the best treatment.â
Bastienâs eyes immediately glinted with hostility. âJerome, do you really want to offend me because of this?â
Jerome did not seem to be afraid. âOffend is a wrong choice of word. Natalie is my childhood friend, and Iâve let her down at the dock just now. Since Iâve promised to send her home, Iâll make sure to deliver it. If not, Iâm not worthy of being an ordinary person, let alone a major general.â
Jerome knew he and Natalie could never become lovers. Hence, he had done his best to fulfill his role as her friend. Though he could not harbor any feelings for her, he would never betray her.
Bastienâs eyes darkened. âWhat if I say no?â âThen Iâllââ Before Jerome could even finish, an elderly voice rang out.
âThen my son and I will do everything in our power to take her away.â The voice belonged to Jeromeâs father, Daniel. He was leaning on his walking stick and glaring at Bastien. âThat lady is a daughter of a family friend. Surely it isnât a problem for an elder of the Sutton family to take her away? You, on the other hand, donât have a deep relationship with her. If you insist on keeping her, youâll make me upset.
Please think wisely of what His Majesty will think of you.â
Daniel was steady and reserved, but his words held great power. He made the Sutton familyâs stance clear and threatened Bastien at the same time.
It moved Jerome to see his father getting involved. âFatherâ¦â
Ignoring his son, Daniel continued speaking to Bastien. âPrince Jonathan, this child has suffered a lot.
My wife and I will take good care of her.â
With that, he ordered his men to proceed with Natalieâs discharge procedure. Bastien pursed his lips and remained silent, exuding an aura that got more hostile by the second. Alas, he could only watch the father and son take Natalie away.