Chapter 184 Jeffrey Was Fired
The man sneered, his tone dripping with arrogance. “I gave you a chance, but you didn’t know how to take it. But if you get down and wipe the dust off my shoes, maybe I’ll let you off the hook.”
Natalia let out a sharp, icy chuckle. “I’ve seen plenty of arrogant fools in my life, but you? You take it to another level. Honestly, I’m impressed. Since you’re so eager to make a scene, let’s see if you can handle the consequences.”
Humiliated and furious, the man lifted his hand, ready to slap her.
But before he could land the blow, two tall men swiftly stepped in front of her.
In the blink of an eye, one of them grabbed his wrist.
A sharp pain shot through his arm, making him cry out in agony. “Ouch! You… you guys…”
Natalia crossed her arms, watching with cold amusement. “Put a little more effort into it. I quite like the sound of his whining.”
“Got it.”
Then a sickening crack filled the air.
The man’s arm twisted unnaturally, the pain so intense his face turned pale.
“I–I was wrong! Please, have mercy…” Writhing in agony, he pleaded desperately.
But Natalia’s men didn’t budge. Without her say–so, they wouldn’t let him go.
“Miss, your orders?” one of them inquired.
Natalia tilted her head, pretending to clean her ears “Hmm? What was that? I didn’t quite catch it.”
Gritting his teeth, the man forced himself to speak louder. “Miss, please! I can’t take it! My arm–it’s about to break Please, have mercy!”
“Alright then, Natalia said with a smirk, pulling Jeffrey closer.
She turned back to the man, her gaze sharp “Didn’t you just say something about kneeling? Well, now’s your chance Apologize properly”
Jeffrey, visibly shaken by the whole ordeal, waved his hands nervously. “N–no, that’s not necessary…”
“Why not? He disrespected you, and he should face the consequences.”
Natalia stood her ground, keeping Jeffrey close in silent support.
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The man, barely holding himself together, just wanted the pain to stop.
Without a second thought, he collapsed onto his knees. “I’m sorry! I was wrong, I shouldn’t have said those things. Please, I beg you. Forgive me! I can’t take it anymore!”
Jeffrey, overwhelmed, hesitated before tugging lightly on Natalia’s sleeve.
She caught on immediately and gave a small nod.
The moment her men let go, they gave the pleading man a firm shove, sending him stumbling backward. He hit the floor hard, rolling slightly.
His humiliation was obvious.
Before he could react, Rachel rushed forward and pulled Jeffrey into a tight embrace.
“Jeffrey, I’m so sorry!” Her voice trembled with guilt. “I should have protected you better. I shouldn’t have let this happen to you.”
Her eyes glistened with unshed tears.
Jeffrey, feeling anxious, quickly tried to reassure her. “No, it’s not… it’s not your fault.”
But the more he tried to comfort her, the heavier Rachel’s guilt became. She immediately turned to Natalia to express her gratitude. “Thank you, Miss Carpenter. This really means a lot.”
Natalia let out a dramatic sigh, pouting playfully. “I just went out of my way to save your brother, and you’re still calling me Miss Carpenter? Seriously?”
Rachel corrected herself straight away. “Thank you, Natalia. Jeffrey’s had a rough day; I want to take him home now.”
“Got it. I’ll have the driver take you both home.”
Right now, Natalia’s kindness meant the world to her.
Rachel didn’t hesitate and said, “Thank you once again. I really appreciate it.”
Natalia turned to her men. “Get them home safely.”
“Understood!”
Half an hour later, Rachel and Jeffrey finally made it home.
As soon as they got back, she gathered his clothes, cleaned them up, and made sure he had a warm, relaxing bath.
Once he was settled, she headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner, knowing that after a day at work, he probably hadn’t eaten well.
When Jeffrey stepped out of the bathroom in his white pajamas, his skin looked ghostly.
Reflecting on his rough day, Rachel’s heart clenched with sorrow.
“Dinner’s ready. Come and eat,” she said gently.
“Alright,” Jeffrey murmured, pulling out a chair and sitting down.
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Rachel placed a bowl of steaming soup in front of him. “Eat this first–it’ll warm your stomach. And don’t worry, I made your favorite ribs. I’ll bring them over now.”
After setting everything, she took her seat across from him.
The room soon fell into an unexpected silence.
Rachel took her time chewing the meat, then finally spoke. “Jeffrey, I didn’t mean to show up at your workplace or go against your wishes. It’s just that…”
The words tangled in her throat, leaving her flustered and struggling to explain.
Watching her like this, Jeffrey quietly picked up a rib and placed it in her bowl. “You like ribs too, don’t you?” he said softly.
Memories of their childhood flickered in Rachel’s mind. Their family had never been kind to them, and money had always been tight.
Meat was a luxury they could barely afford, and since Kate loved ribs, Rachel and Jeffrey could only have whatever she left behind.
By the time it was their turn, the ribs were cold, and there was hardly anything left.
But even so, they cherished every bite, treating it like a rare feast.
If there were enough, Rachel would take some, but if there wasn’t much, she’d always push it toward Jeffrey instead.
“Rachel, do you want some ribs?”
Every time ribs were on the table, Jeffrey would ask her first before taking any.
“Yes, I already ate two big pieces,” she would say with a reassuring smile.
The first time she lied about it, she had hesitated, feeling uncertain and guilty.
But over time, she got used to saying it, and it became second nature.
Now, staring at the ribs in her bowl, Rachel felt her vision blur. Tears welled up, slipping down her cheeks before she could stop them.
“Rachel, I’m not a kid anymore. I know you used to lie so I could have all the ribs. But now, I want to share them with you, even if it’s just one piece,” Jeffrey said softly.
His words sent a fresh wave of emotion crashing over her, making it impossible to hold back her tears. “Come on, don’t cry. The ribs won’t taste good if they get soaked in your tears,” Jeffrey teased gently.
Rachel quickly nodded and swallowed back her emotions.
As she lifted the rib to her mouth, his voice softened. “I never blamed you. I know you did it for me. You were just looking out for me. I don’t blame you.”
He repeated his words, making sure she knew he meant them.
Rachel wiped her tears away and took a big bite, forcing herself to enjoy the food.
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Jeffrey took a bite as well and smiled. “It’s delicious. I really love these ribs you made.”
“If you like them, eat more. Then get some rest and don’t let anything bother you,” Rachel urged.
“Alright.” Jeffrey nodded obediently.
Once dinner was over, he quietly returned to his room.
Exhausted from the day, he quickly drifted off to sleep.
Watching him sleep soundly, Rachel gently tucked the blanket around him before slipping out of his room.
Just as she stepped into the living room, the doorbell suddenly rang.
Opening the door, she found Brian standing there with an unreadable expression on his face.
