Chapter 678
Melody’s attitude had lan fuming once again. “You!”
“Mom, don’t talk nonsense with her! Just beat her to death! Even if she dies, my dad will still help to deal with it!” Zane shouted.
Zane even wished that he could kill Melody himself, but given her fighting ability, he could only stoke the flames in front of lan and let the others handle it.
He didn’t understand why his mom was wasting so much time on this unattractive woman when she could have just killed Melody.
“Shut the hell up!” lan glared at Zane before turning to Melody with a forced smile. “Look, girl, you’re young and maybe a bit reckless. I can forgive you for being impulsive. If you agree to come with us to the police station and say that Talia coerced you into attacking my son, not only will I not hold you accountable, but I’ll also reward you generously.”
Melody sneered, looking at lan as if she was an idiot.
lan, oblivious to her disdain, continued to smile. “Don’t be embarrassed. People are like that, and they always make the best choice. Talia, that homeless dog, doesn’t have anything to offer you. Whatever she promised, I can give you double, no, ten times that amount! And judging by your appearance, there must be very few guys interested in you, right? If you side with me, I can introduce you to wealthy, successful men and ensure you never have to worry about anything.”
Melody couldn’t help but laugh.
Wealthy, successful men?
She didn’t need that at all.
Zane quickly realized what his mom was trying to do-it was all about pulling this unattractive woman into their side.
He soon understood that dealing with Nana and Talia were more important than dealing with Melody.
He had to admit, his mom was still sharp. Long before he became his dad’s favored son, he had resented Nana and Talia who had taken his place.
If they could be sent to prison, it would be a satisfying way to relieve his hatred.
Thinking this, Zane put on a grin and added, “Miss, you might want to consider it. I’ll definitely forget all the past quarrel and introduce you to a good man.”
Melody impatiently shifted her neck from side to side. “Have you guys finished? I’ll repeat myself once again. I only hit him because he deserved it. It had nothing to do with Talia or Nana.”
lan frowned. “What do you mean by that? Think carefully. I can offer you ten times what Talia promised. From what my son says, you have some skills. I could easily make you the head of security for the Jensen family or even my personal bodyguard, and take you to high society events.”
This time, even David was amused by what she said. “Do you really think Miss Fox cares about being a bodyguard captain? Get out of here now if you don’t want to end up in serious trouble, or we’ll show no mercy!”
Melody raised her eyebrows, clearly thinking the same as David.
After realizing that a softer approach wouldn’t work, Ian’s expression hardened. “Alright! Adam, teach them a harsh lesson-no mercy! Beat them until they’re on their knees begging for forgiveness. If they won’t beg, then beat them to death!”
“Yes!” Adam said.
Adam was about to spring into action when Nana’s voice cut through the tension. “I dare you to lay a hand on anyone in Herbathrive!”
lan turned just in time to see Nana, who had rushed in out of breath.
lan scrutinized Nana, noting the faded grandeur of her appearance. Nana was dressed in low-quality clothes, and although her shoes were a well-known brand, they were worn and scuffed, clearly remnants from her departure from the Jensen family.
A flicker of mockery crossed lan’s eyes as she said, “Nana, you finally decided to show up. Where’s your mother? Still hiding and too scared to make an appearance?”
Nana looked at lan, the female protagonist from the cheating video, with her own eyes, and her face twisted with disgust. “If I hadn’t been out to deal with something, I would have showed up and torn your nasty face apart long ago! As for my mom, you’re not worthy to see her!”
lan’s face twisted in rage. “Shameless wretch, is that how your mother taught you to speak? You’re just a lowly scum!”
“Mom!” Zane, seeing Nana, snapped irritably, “Don’t waste time with her. Just deal with her!”
lan had no intention of leaving peacefully.
With a nod, she signaled Adam to proceed.
Adam immediately grabbed a baseball bat and started towards Nana.
But before he could take more than a couple of steps, a surprisingly strong hand grabbed his wrist.
It was none other than Melody.
Before he could react, Melody exerted a firm grip, and a sharp “crack” echoed through the air.
“Ah…” Adam screamed as the baseball bat clattered to the ground.
His hand!
His hand was broken!
“My hand! My hand is broken! It hurts so much!” Adam writhed on the floor in pain, a cold sweat glistening on his forehead.
“Adam…” lan’s heart ached at the sight of Adam’s suffering. She was inwardly furious and shouted at the group Adam had brought with him, “Are you all blind? Get moving! Take them down!”
Melody’s attack happened so fast, and the group only began to react after lan’s command, raising their weapons and preparing for a fight.
“Stop!” Nana called out firmly. “Ian, if you cause any more trouble here, I’ll sure expose the evidence of your cheating!”
She didn’t know why her father hadn’t reacted to the evidence she’d sent.
However, after seeing lan and Zane, it was clear from lan and Zane’s arrogance that the information hadn’t reached him yet.
lan’s eyes widened in shock and then narrowed in anger. “Great, so you’re the one who sent it!”
Zane looked at lan in confusion. “Mom, what cheating evidence? What’s she talking about?”
Ian’s panic rose, and she quickly offered a vague explanation. “Son, she’s just making things up! She deliberately sent fake evidence to your father, but I intercepted it before your father saw it. Otherwise, he would have misunderstood us.”
“Us?” Zane asked, bewildered. “How does this involve me? It’s not like I’m not his biological son.”
Before lan could respond, Melody cut in with a wry smile, “Actually, you’re right. You’re not your dad’s biological son. Want to know who your real father is?”
Adam, still in agony on the floor, immediately felt a sudden dart of panic.
He tried to suppress his pain, hoping Melody would stop. But she just continued to say, “Your real father is this guy on the ground with a broken arm.”
“You’re lying!” Zane shouted.
“You’re lying!” lan echoed.
“You’re lying!” Adam yelled.
The three of them yelled almost in unison.
Melody shrugged. “What do I gain from lying?”
Zane, who was accustomed to the comforts of his privileged life as Dennis’ only son, couldn’t accept this at all.
Without thinking, he retorted, “You’re just making this up. You and Nana are working together to slander my mom so that Nana can go back to the Jensen family!”
Nana clenched her teeth. “If you don’t believe me, you can do a paternity test right now.”