Eden and Yanis had also come downstairs. When Eden learned from Joanna that Leo had beaten Jacob to the point of uncertainty, his face turned pale.
“Mr. Bloomer, why don’t we choose a different location for wedding photos and leave Maple Forest Beach as soon as possible?” Eden’s voice trembled.
Apparently, he was well aware of the power and influence of the Bernard family in Maple Forest Beach.
Leo was unafraid and indifferent, saying, “If the Bernard family doesn’t know how to retaliate, I will make them know the consequences of provoking me!”
Leo’s words sounded more like a display of strength than actual confidence in Joanna’s ears. She couldn’t help but continue to persuade him, saying, “Mr. Bloomer, this is your first time here, so you may not be aware of the Bernard family’s power. Anyone who has incurred their wrath has disappeared from Maple Forest Beach within three days.”
Leo didn’t seem to care and just smiled, “Maybe I can make the Bernard family disappear from Maple Forest Beach.”
This made Joanna speechless. Was the new husband crazy, what gave him such confidence?
Sophia was also unafraid of the Bernard family and took Leo’s hand, saying tenderly, “Leo, no matter what happens, I will face it with you!”
Leo gave Sophia a warm gaze in return, “Sophia, I won’t let anyone hurt you. Tomorrow, we will continue with our wedding photo shoot as planned.”
Great, he was worried sick while they were probably just showing off their love.
Leo had helped Eden before, so Eden didn’t want anything to happen to Leo and Sophia here. He continued to persuade them: “Mr. Bloomer, Miss Henley, if you want to take wedding photos in Maple Forest Beach, let’s leave first and…”
Eden hadn’t finished speaking before Leo interrupted him: “Eden, you don’t need to say anymore. Unless there is an earthquake or a tsunami here, the wedding photo shoot will continue as usual.”
Eden sighed slightly and knew that nothing he said now would make a difference.
If they were in Langstel, because Leo knew Bob, he wouldn’t worry about Leo and Sophia’s safety.
But they were in Maple Forest Coast now. As the saying goes, when a dragon and a snake fight, the snake always wins. If Leo and Sophia didn’t leave, relying on the Bernard family’s vengeful nature, they would be in great danger.
…..
In the Bernards’ mansion.
In the spacious living room, Jacob lay on the floor unconscious.
Ann’s eyes darkened as she suddenly fell on top of Jacob, crying and calling his name in agony.
The butler hurriedly comforted her, saying, “Ma’am, the young master just fainted. I’ve contacted the best doctort, and he’s here as fast as he can.”
The butler turned to Sebastian who was seething with anger with his forehead veins exposed and said: “Sir, that Leo is good at fighting, and we, the Bernard family, are no match for him, so we’d better hold our fire for now.”
The butler’s name was Mavis, he was very intelligent and in the Bernards’ family, he was not only Sebastian’s butler but also his advisor.
Previously, when he went to Maple Leaf Villa Hotel, he witnessed Leo’s prowess with his own eyes, that’s why he advised Sebastian not to let his anger get the better of him.
Sebastian shouted angrily, “Keep calm and don’t do anything? Are you fucking kidding me? A freeloading man dare to beat my son into this state, if I don’t personally get him and make him suffer for it, what kind of face will I have in Maple Forest Beach?!?”
“Sir, the worthless son-in-law who beatMaster Jacob is definitely going to die. However, there are many ways to kill someone, it doesn’t necessarily have to be done openly with a gun,” Mavis said.
Sebastian’s forehead creased as he knew Mavis had an idea, he asked, “So what method do you suggest to eliminate that man?”
Mavis’s mouth curved into a cold smile, “Sir, the Bernards’ family is a very important family in Maple Forest Beach, that worthless son-in-law could not have been unaware of this. Nevertheless, he had the audacity to harm Master Kerr and Master Jacob, this requires further consideration.”
Mavis’s reminder made Sebastian more rational. A freeloading man dare to do such a thing publicly was indeed unusual.
“What’s your plan?” Sebastian asked.
Mavis replied, “I think this worthless son-in-law is not simple, before bringing Master Jacob back, I already sent people to investigate the worthless son-in-law. We just need to wait for the news to come back and then we can act accordingly, this way when we take care of the son-in-law it will be more effective.”
Sebastian knew from past experience how calculating Mavis could be.
“Mavis, I’ll leave this matter in your hands, all I want is a result, and that is for Leo to die, die painfully!” Sebastian’s voice was cold and ruthless.
A dark smile appeared on Mavis’s face and he replied, “Master, don’t worry, within three days, I will make sure that the son-in-law disappears from this world in agony.”
…..
In the deep night.
On the terrace of a hotel room, Joanna sat at a small round table drinking a glass of red wine by herself.
Time had flashed by and it had already been ten years since Joanna had come to Maple Forest Beach.
In those ten years, through her own efforts she had established a small business and her life was peaceful and enjoyable.
However today, she knew that this peace was about to be shattered.
Jacob had been beaten up by Leo in her hotel and the Bernards’ family would certainly seek revenge and she would probably suffer because of it too.
“Joanna, don’t you know that drinking to drown your sorrows will only make you feel worse?” Eden’s voice sounded behind Joanna.
The way Eden talked to Joanna suggested that their relationship was not ordinary.
Joanna didn’t turn around to look at Eden but pointed to the seat next to her indicating that he should sit down.
After Eden sat down, Joanna poured him a glass of red wine.
“Given what happened today, I thought you might have left,” Joanna said wistfully.
Eden looked into Joanna’s eyes and replied, “I don’t want to leave anymore.”
These words made Joanna’s eyes sparkle with a different kind of light: “Aren’t you afraid?”
“Of course I am scared but as long as I can be with you, even if it means death, I will not back down!” Eden’s tone was resolute.
The emotions swirled in Joanna’s eyes as she raised her glass. Eden did the same, lightly clinking her glass against Joanna’s.
“I thought you had forgotten about me and wouldn’t come here anymore,” Joanna said, her voice softening.
Eden put down her glass and took Joanna’s hand. “I said before that after five years, no matter what happens to me outside, I will definitely come back to you. Thank you for waiting for me.”
Joanna’s charming cheeks turned red, whether due to the alcohol or Eden’s words, she didn’t know.
Joanna didn’t say anything, just let Eden drink with her.
In the hazy red wine, it was a happy thing to be able to walk with the beloved person to the end of the world.