Chapter 74: The Punishment


    "No, not to mention that young Mr.Robbins, or even Averie can''t be found.I feel like someone has


    purposely covered all the clues, so there''s no trace left."


    On the other end of the phone, Galen eximed, "What kind of background investigation is this? Even I


    can''t find it!"


    Bruce raised his eyebrows as expected.


    Galen asked again, "Oh right, what did you want me to investigate them for? Could it be that they


    approached you for some other purpose?"


    "No”


    This is just his instinct.He didn''t know why, but he felt that the young girl looked familiar.


    ''Her expression, figure, and even her aura are somewhat simr.’ Bruce thought.


    Therefore, he asked Galen to investigate.


    The result was the same as he had expected.


    There was no clue, and she was innocent.


    Bruce said, "There''s no need to investigate, that''s all.’


    After saying that, he hung up the phone.


    On the other side, Galen fell into a deep thought.


    ‘‘Am I right to believe my source? Isn''t Bruce a little too popr among women that they always seek


    his attention?’’ Ah.Galen sighed.


    Thinking how even the gods from the heavens can find love in the world of mortals, yet he remained


    alone and lonely, Galen casually sent out a message.


    "Are you in love?"


    The other replied, "Do you want to die?"


    Galen instantly smiled when he saw the irritating reply that was on the screen.


    Ashley was taking an exam when she received the text message.


    Originally, she thought that she wouldn''t be able to jump to the next question, but in the end, she


    realized that she didn’t know anything! Nothing! She rushed up and wished Galen was here so she


    could vent her frustration on him! Thest time the two of them were in trouble at Maple Forest


    Mountain, they had at least encountered a false rm situation of life and death.


    In the end, not only did they end their friendship, but Ashley wanted to strangle Galen to death because


    of the incident where they were identally seen naked! However, she had not seen him since then.


    She only quarreled with him asionally on screen.


    Even if she wanted to kill him, she could not do it, anyway.


    Watching Ashley scratch her head, Liz nudged her arm and asked, "Aren''t you going to write? It''s


    almost time"


    "Write, I''ll write now!"


    Ashley gritted her teeth, looking determined.


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    ‘’No matter how difficult the question is, I can still figure it out’’ Liz was slightly relieved.


    She said, "If you don''t raise your hand, the teacher would think that you know the answer!"


    Liz staggered and almost fell.


    Olivia took a nap for more than an hour.


    She was awakened by a loud noise.


    She got up in a daze and walked to the window to look down.


    Watching what was happening down there, Olivia''s entire body trembled, and she waspletely


    awake! In the courtyard of the vi, Bruce was sitting on a chair, rxed and imposing.


    In front of him, Leonard was half-kneeling on the ground.


    His white shirt was covered with bloodstains.


    His entire face was pale, and cold sweat rolled down his forehead.


    However, he was clenching his teeth and not saying a word.


    Olivia suddenly remembered the punishment that Bruce had given Leonard on the day of the birthday


    banquet when he carried her away! Originally, she thought that no matter how severe the punishment


    was, he was still a rtive.


    It was just a small price to pay for an outsider like her to listen to, so that she could feel more at ease.


    Therefore, Olivia didn''t pay any attention to it.


    Bruce on the other hand, had not anticipated not only that this 50shes, but also the fact that they


    would be merciless! Looking at Leonard''s bloody appearance, it was simply shocking! Mrs.Tubman


    cried bitterly and tried to stop him.


    "Bruce, you can''t do this.He is your nephew.Even if he made a mistake, you can''t do this to him!"


    ‘‘l only have one son, what if I lose him?’’ she thought.


    However, no matter how much Mrs.Tubman pleaded, Bruce remained unmoved and said, "Continue"


    The man holding the long whip in his hand nodded and turned his head towards Leonard again! A


    dozenshes or so were delivered to his body causing Leonard to copse to the ground.


    Mrs.Tubman rushed up to stop him, "Stop fighting, stop fighting! Stop fighting!"


    However, Bruce''s voice sounded like it came from the grave.


    Just a single word was enough to extinguish everyone''s hopes.


    "Continue." Bruce''s men hit him again.


    Mrs.Tubman tried to rush forward, but was dragged away by a few other men.


    The sound of crying gradually faded away.


    Only after all 50shes werepleted did Bruce looked at Leonard and coldly said, "Do you know


    why I punished you?"


    "No, I don''t know.." Leonard was on the verge of death.


    He said that he didn''t know, but in reality, another idea appeared in his mind.


    This was not the first time his uncle had protected Olivia.


    Last time, he scolded him because of her, but this time, because of her again, he had him beaten half


    to death!


    ‘‘Could it be..” Leonard refused to think about it.


    Bruce''s handsome face was still cold and his voice was even colder.


    "What right do you have to make her kneel before you? These fiftyshes can be considered a small


    punishment.If you dare to touch even a single strand of her hair in the future, Ill cripple you!"


    From beginning to end, he didn''t say who he was referring to.


    However, the domineering attitude was unmistakable.


    Leonard smiled bitterly.


    Sure enough, it was Olivia.


    With a twitch of his head, he blurted out, "Uncle, do you...do you mean that this is all about her?"


    "Good question." Bruce smiled unknowingly.


    His pitch-ck eyes were filled with contempt, "So I''m warning you to be polite to your future aunt’’ He


    said it to provoke Leonard, and it was only natural for him to be honest.


    Leonard''s entire body trembled as his pupils shrank slightly.His face was filled with astonishment and


    disbelief.


    He never imagined that his uncle would actually say such words! For a moment, he couldn''t tell what


    he felt inside.


    The only thought he had was, ‘’how can someone as malicious and arrogant as Olivia be worthy of his


    uncle?’’


    However, Bruce did not give him a chance to speak.


    With a wave of his hand, his well-trained bodyguards dragged Leonard, who was covered in injuries,


    away.


    Even Mrs.Tubman, who fainted from anger, was sent back home.


    Olivia stood in front of the window and watched this scene with her own eyes.


    Although she could not hear what he was saying, she knew very well that the man who had beaten up


    Leonard today was the same man who had been protecting her.


    He did this to vent his anger for her! In an instant, ayer of warmth covered her heart.


    The snow and ice melted, and it was already June in the mortal world.


    Olivia shed a grateful smile making the corner of her mouth rose slightly with emotion.


    At this moment, her phone rang.


    Olivia looked at it and remarked, "Oh, it''s the ruthless boss"


    She smiled and immediately cleared her throat, returning to her previous voice, "Hello?"


    The crisp and tender voice was exceptionally pleasant to the ears, as if it carried a magical power,


    instantly melting the coldness in his heart.


    Bruce said softly, "Are your knees better?"


    "Much better!" Olivia said, "Thank you."


    ‘‘You have to thank him for standing up for you, she reminded herself.Seeing Leonard being beaten half


    to death” Olivia felt really happy! ‘’What a relief!”