Chapter 159
“No, I didn’t.” Shelia looked desperately at Juan and said, “I was just so scared at that time. I never expected it would be Jordan who came in.”
“So, you expected it to be Juan, right?” Debra asked, her words causing Shelia to blush. Juan pressed his lips into a thin line, his expression tense. “It’s all just a misunderstanding.”
“A misunderstanding?” Erica pushed away the bodyguards and walked in. “Jordan is a member of the Potter family. He’s been grievously wronged because of your mistress. Are you saying it’s just a misunderstanding and that’s the end of it?”
Juan was about to respond when he saw Andrew behind her. His frown deepened, and Debra’s eyes widened in surprise. She hadn’t expected Erica to bring Andrew, who was supposed to be ill. Andrew appeared composed despite his weakened state. Debra couldn’t help but admire his resilience. He was an enigma, and she found it best to keep her distance, unable to figure him out even after their previous encounters.
Juan frowned. “Mr. Andrew Potter?”
Andrew didn’t bother with pleasantries. He raised his hand, and his bodyguards moved forward, seizing Shelia and pulling her off the bed.
“What are you doing? Juan, help!” Shelia cried out in a panic. She wasn’t wearing much, just a towel wrapped around her, and under the tugging of the bodyguards, the coat on her shoulders slipped to the ground.
Swart growled, “Andrew, you think we’ll let you take her away?”
Andrea, remaining composed, stated, “She slandered my brother and tarnished the reputation of the Potter family. Since you’re reluctant to act, I’ve decided to send her to the police station for legal processing.”
“I don’t want to go to jail, Juan, save me!” Shelia cried, tears streaming down her face.
Juan hesitated, his expression torn. “What if I refuse?”
Debra chimed in, “Think twice, Juan. We all know Shelia did wrong. Do you still want to indulge her? Even favoritism should have its limits.” Juan fell silent. Shelia cried out, “I didn’t mean to. I was just scared.” He softened at her tearful pleas. “Mr. Andrew Potter, let’s settle this privately. You name the terms.”
“That’s good,” Andrew gestured with a smile, and the bodyguards stepped back. “A private settlement is acceptable.”
Shelia finally breathed a sigh of relief. Andrew continued, “Then please hand her over to me. I will handle it according to our family rules.”
Juan’s face darkened because he was aware of the brutal nature of the Potter family rules. The air tensed. Juan glanced at Debra, hesitating to speak. Debra pretended not to understand his silent plea. “What do you want me to do? To speak up for Shelia?”