Chapter 134

Rosalie could only hold Stanley and sob. Marion looked on indifferently. With so many people still present, Ralph turned to Marion and said, “Mr. Huston, I understand your intentions, but this is a family matter. Could you…”

Marion stood up. He hadn’t intended to trouble Debra’s family, only to ensure Ralph learned the truth.

“Well then, I’ll leave it to you to handle,” Marion said casually. “But if you can’t, I wouldn’t mind taking matters into my own hands.”

Ralph’s face paled as he understood Marion’s meaning.

“I understand. I will make things right for Debra,” Ralph promised.

Marion gestured, and his bodyguards dispersed.

“Let’s go!”

“Yes, sir!”

They quickly left the villa. Stanley stood up defiantly, pointing at the now-vanished figures. “Who were those people? Why would we believe anything they say, Dad?”

“Shut up!” Ralph slapped him again, leaving him incredulous.

Rosalie quickly intervened. “Ralph, why are you hitting him after everyone has left?”

“Shut your mouth!” Ralph roared. “Marion came personally. Not throwing you in jail is already a huge favor to us.”

Stanley turned pale at the mention of Marion.

Ralph added, “Starting today, you’re grounded. I’m canceling all your cards. Tonight, I’ll take you to apologize to Debra.”

“Why should I apologize to her?” Stanley exploded. “Debra was raised in our family. Why should I apologize to her?”

Ralph was furious at Stanley’s outburst. “You! Go to the hospital with me, now!”

Ralph dragged Stanley outside, ignoring his struggles.

“What are you doing? Let him go!” Rosalie tried to intervene but was pushed away.

Stanley tried to seek help from Rosalie, but Ralph ordered, “Security! Hold him down and get the driver. We’re going to the hospital.”

“Yes, sir!”

The security guards restrained Stanley, and soon Ralph was pulling him into the car.

In the hospital room, Debra heard the commotion outside. Stanley’s and Ralph’s voices reached her ears. Erica also heard the disturbance and curiously opened the door. Ralph dragged Stanley inside.

Debra told Erica, “Please give us the room. I need to talk to my uncle.”

Erica nodded. “Okay, I’ll be outside.”

After Erica left, Ralph pushed Stanley to the ground. “Now apologize to Debra!”

Stanley struggled but was ultimately pinned down. He looked up at Debra with resentment. “I’m sorry.”

Debra hadn’t expected Ralph to find out so quickly. Even if Stanley was stupid, he should have known to destroy the evidence.