Chapter 437: Thrown Into the River

Nicholas was about to speak when Nathaniel passed him. He immediately questioned the servant who had been inside earlier.

“Mr. Adrian got drunk and harassed Mrs. Rainsworth. Mr. Nathaniel had him thrown into the river.”

Harassed Cecilia? Nicholas’s eyes turned cold. “No one stopped it?”

The servant shook her head. “No one dared to. Everyone was afraid.”

“What about Cassandra?”

The servant scratched her head. “Maybe she didn’t see it.”

Nicholas understood instantly. How could she not have seen it? She simply didn’t want to be involved. He hadn’t liked Cassandra much, but now felt a growing disgust. How could she pretend to be oblivious to the incident at their engagement party?

Cecilia returned to their residence with Nathaniel, who held her close, knowing she was traumatized.

“From now on, you don’t have to go to places like that. Just stay home.”

Cecilia’s emotions calmed. “Thank you. If Nathaniel hadn’t shown up, Adrian might have done something worse.”

Nathaniel said softly, “Remember, we’re married. As your husband, this is what I should do.”

Hearing this, Cecilia no longer resented his having people follow and photograph her. “From now on, if anything happens, tell me directly. No more sarcasm.”

Nathaniel agreed, “Okay, I promise.”

After clearing the air, Cecilia rose from his embrace, ready to return to the bedroom. Nathaniel stood, intending to follow, but Cecilia said, “You’re sleeping in the living room tonight.”

Nathaniel was left outside, feeling helpless.

Meanwhile, by the frozen river, Adrian’s clothes were stripped off; he shivered uncontrollably, his lips purple.

“You people, I won’t forget this! You’ll pay for this!” he shouted defiantly.

Seeing his stubbornness, the bodyguards realized he didn’t understand the situation’s gravity. A few broke the ice with a machine and dragged Adrian toward the water, throwing him in.

“Ah!” He screamed, hitting the water, unable to speak. As he struggled to the surface, the bodyguards repeatedly pushed his head underwater.

It dawned on Adrian that Nathaniel wanted him dead. “I was wrong! Please, tell Nathaniel I won’t dare do it again!”

A bodyguard called Nathaniel. Lying alone in the living room, he was in a foul mood. “Keep going! Make sure he learns his lesson!” He didn’t care if Adrian died.

The bodyguards continued their brutal treatment until Adrian was too exhausted to beg. They wouldn’t stop without Nathaniel’s order. A luxury car arrived; Niel, leaning on his cane, emerged with Adrian’s son, Felix.

“Daddy!” Felix cried, running to Adrian.

Niel commanded coldly, “Stop! Are you really going to let this end in a death?”

The bodyguards immediately informed Nathaniel, ceasing only after receiving his response.

That night, Adrian was rushed to the ICU, barely surviving. Back at Rainsworth Manor, Cecilia lay in bed, calling Martha and their children.