<b>Chapter </b><b>28</b>


    “I’m sorry,” Melody murmured.


    “You’re a giute a troublemaker.” Ken replied sarcastically.


    “Thank


    kyou.” Her voice low.


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    Melody clenched Ken’s jacket tightly, pursing her lower lips while her body still trembled slightly. She knew that Ken had saved her. If it wasn’t for his timely arrival, she might have been killed by Bary,


    She nced at Bary, whose face was now swollen beyond recognition from the relentless beating.


    Bary did not expect the beating to continue after he mentioned Fairlee. Even worse, the beating only intensified.


    Spoiled all his life, it wasn’t long before Bary hit his breaking point. He huddled up, softly asking for forgiveness as his voice trembled. “I’m sorry. It’s all my bad. I won’t dare to do it again, Miss Fox, tell them to stop, please<b>…</b><b>”</b>


    Melody remained resolute, showing no signs of pity. To her, he wouldn’t be deserving of sympathy even if he were beaten to death. However, his life was not enough. Her vengeance would not be satisfied with just Bary’s life.


    With a quick massage to her temples, the dizziness went down a lot for Melody. She waited until the drug wore offpletely before she raised her hand, telling them to stop beatingN?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    The two bodyguards nced at Ken, halting their actions upon seeing hisck of objection.


    After adjusting her clothes, Melody stepped forward. While Bary was not paying attention, she stealthily slipped her hand into her purse. Then, she squatted in front of him and spoke coldly. “I can let you go, but you must tell who’s behind the scenes<b>.</b>”“”


    Bary initially refused to betray Mabel, but with punches and kicks, he was forced to admit. “Mabel. It was Mabel!”


    “Mabel? She’s my sister. Bary, don’t nder her. Why would Mabel do this to me? You’re not telling the truth.” She deliberately said it <b>slowly</b>, as though she was about to order the bodyguards to beat hi again.


    Bary hurriedly said, “Everything I said is true. Mabel asked me to do this<b>. </b>She said if I ruined your reputation, she would agree to date me” Melody heard what she needed to and withdrew her hand from her purse, gesturing dismissively. “Alright, since you’re owning up to it, I’ll take your word for it. <b>Please </b>help me bring him downstairs<b>. </b>Given that this involves the Swanson family<b>, </b>Mrs. Swanson should decide what to do next.”


    “Understood!” The bodyguard answered, paying no heed to Bary’s resistance as they hauled him towards the hall downstairs.


    Just as Melody was about to follow, Ken abruptly blocked her path with his arm. “You owe me <b>one</b>,” he said.


    Melody nodded. “I know, I’ll help cure your grandmother.”


    Ken seemed unconvinced of her ability and left expressionlessly.


    Downstairs, the birthday party was in full swing, with everyone enjoying the warm and lively atmosphere. People were eager for Margaret to show up and to sing her a birthday song


    Of course, it was impossible for Margaret to join the festivities in this situation, Astrid, upon hearing the suggestion, merely smiled and said, “Mrs. Swanson really appreciates your sincere wishes. She can’te downstairs due to her health, but don’t worry I’ll make sure she knows how you all feel.”


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    Her smile was professional and her words firm, but inwardly, her heart sank. She did not know how long this cover–up wouldst, though truthfully, it wasn’t something anyone should be suspicious about. After all, no one would <b>expect </b>an eighty–year–old woman to be pregnant.


    At the same time, both Ynda and Mabel waited anxiously, wondering what took Bary so long.


    Just then, screams echoed from the direction of the revolving <b>staircase</b>. “Ouch! it hurts! Let go of mel Watch where you’re going, you fools!” yelled Bary.


    Everyone’s gaze shifted in surprise toward the ruckus near the spinning staircase. Suddenly, Bary, looking wild–eyed, bit down hard on a bodyguard’s hand, prompting the guard to let go in pain. Bary tumbled down the stairs with a loud thud, making onlookers cringe at the sight.


    Bary, now <b>sprawled </b>at the foot of the staircase, bore evident signs of agony. Covered in blood, his face was swollen andpletely unrecognizable. The injuries from the beating and the fall had left him in excruciating <b>pain</b>, rendering him incapable of uttering a sound. Lying sprawled on his back, he could only roll his eyes in agony, teetering on the brink of death


    “Mom! He…” Mabel recognized Bary at a nce. She gripped Ynda’s sleeve in a panic, quivering in horror. ording to their ns, Bary was supposed to descend the stairs alone, while loudly using Melody of seducing and drugging him. This waspletely unexpected.


    “Calm down!” Although Ynda was also taken aback by Bary’s unexpected appearance, she swiftlyposed herself. Looking upwards again, she saw Melody calmly emerged from behind the two bodyguards and descended the stairs.


    Ynda bit her lips in frustration, thinking, “Dammit, he failed. I may have underestimated her.’


    The guests, witnessing Bary’s beaten state, fell into a momentary silence before erupting into a discussion.


    “What happened?”


    “What in the world happened here<b>?</b>”


    “Who’s he? Quickly call an ambnce!”


    Astrid quickly realized what was going on and stepped in, ordering the butler to attend to Bary after reassuring the guests. “Don’t worry everyone. Nothing happened. It seems that there has been a misunderstanding. He could have identally fallen down the stairs…”


    But before she could finish, she <b>saw </b>a figure approach Bary, who was about to be escorted away. It was Bary’s aunt, Fairlee Lawrence. “Bary, are you okay? What happened?‘ Fairlee inquired, her expression fraught with concern as she watched Bary lie on the stretcher, unable to respond. In a fit of anger<b>, </b>Fairlee then turned her gaze towards Astrid. “Astrid, you owe me an exnation! Why was he beaten up by your people?”


    Astrid froze. She did not expect the man on the stretcher to be Fairlee’s nephew.


    However, she swiftlyposed herself and approached with a grave expression. “Rx, Dr. Lawrence. I’ll immediately have someone look into this. Turning towards the butler beside her, she eximed, “What are you still waiting for? Go get a doctor now!”


    “Yes, ma’am!” The butler hurried off to call for aid. Meanwhile, the banquet descended into chaos.


    Suddenly, a brittle voice rango