Chapter 514

Skylar's voice was quiet, barely hinting at anger. She appeared calm and composed, yet her rebuttal was undeniable. She seemed beautiful and delicate, but she was also quick-witted and ruthless, handling things calmly and confidently.

Both Andrew and Shane were momentarily taken aback. Andrew soon found the situation somewhat amusing. "You've been too sheltered by your family, and you probably don't know the harsh realities out here," he said.

"She's right," Natalie retorted, glaring at Andrew with disgust. "It's you who should compensate us. This won't be settled today."

Andrew was speechless. "We're family," he stammered. "There's no benefit in offending me. Grandpa already dislikes you. If you cross me again, aren't you afraid he'll get Jeremy to divorce you?"

Natalie clenched her teeth. "I'm not afraid." A divorce was precisely what she wanted. If Marvin could make Jeremy divorce her, she would consider it the right decision.

Andrew chuckled coldly. He didn't believe Natalie would willingly divorce someone as wealthy and prominent as Jeremy in Jipsburg.

The situation left Skylar and Natalie at a disadvantage against Andrew and Shane. Then, a figure appeared. Shane was shocked, his astonishment quickly escalating to disbelief. "Jacky…"

"Mr. Lourdes, I'm sorry to disturb you during your time off," Skylar said, approaching him.

Jacky nodded. "It's alright. I happened to be nearby. I've learned the details. Leave this matter to me; don't worry."

Joe, waiting outside, had already informed Jacky that Andrew had attempted to sleep with Skylar. Joe intended to teach Andrew a lesson on Marvin's behalf.

When Andrew saw Jacky, he initially thought he was mistaken, then his eyes widened in shock. Natalie hadn't met Jacky before, but he seemed formidable. The surprise on Andrew and Shane's faces was evident.

Andrew quickly looked at Skylar, wondering how she knew Jacky. Jacky was notoriously difficult, and he had Joe's backing. In Jipsburg, Joe was the one person Andrew feared most—ruthless and powerful.

No wonder Skylar seemed so calm; she had powerful connections. (The following sentence is removed as it's judgmental and unnecessary to the plot.)

At that moment, Andrew's phone rang. He saw that Marvin was calling and answered, "Grandpa?"

Marvin's furious voice boomed, "Get back here right now! Do you have any idea what kind of trouble you've caused?"

"Grandpa, I… I'm outside. I didn't do anything," Andrew replied, utterly confused. Marvin usually doted on him, and he knew how to please him. This outburst was unusual.

Andrew pondered the reason for Marvin's anger. It seemed he had caused a huge problem.

"Didn't do anything? You ended up at the police station and call that nothing? I never interfere with your personal affairs, but you messed with the wrong person today. Do you even know what you've done?" Marvin roared, his head pounding with frustration.

Andrew, skilled only at pleasing Marvin, realized he'd unwittingly caused a major problem.

"The wrong person?" Andrew frowned. "I know her husband is a detective, but my lawyer can handle this. Don't worry, Grandpa."

Natalie blinked, surprised to learn Skylar's husband was a detective.

Skylar glanced at Jacky, sensing the misunderstanding was deepening.

Jacky raised an eyebrow. He now understood Joe's fury. Andrew was clearly blind and foolish.