Jane lowered her eyes slightly, surprised by Beatrice’s words, but she didn’t show any emotion on her face. She knew that Beatrice was being used as a pawn by someone else and wouldn’t allow herself to be bullied. However, Jane was better suited to handle certain things than others and Patrick should be arriving soon.
But Beatrice saw through Jane’s façade and interpreted it as guilt.
“I just don’t understand what this has to do with you,” Jane said, looking up at Beatrice.
“What?!” Beatrice couldn’t control her emotions and started yelling at Jane again, “Do you know how important this team is? You let Patrick transfer the team to you because of your lack of discretion! It caused the setback for the entire Pansy Group!”
“Are you sure that the information you received is true?” There was a hint of amusement in Jane’s eyes, but it went unnoticed by Beatrice who continued talking over her.
“Your company isn’t even worth one-tenth of the value of the Pansy Group! And yet here we are compensating your pathetic little company with such a large sum! What an audacious scheme!”
Beatrice also had no filter and directly said in front of so many employees that Star Entertainment was a failing company. This undoubtedly caused dissatisfaction among many people.
“Please watch your words.”
Jane’s face turned serious. She didn’t want to wait any longer. Even if she had to bear a bit of a bad reputation, it didn’t matter. Moreover, Beatrice’s every accusation was backed by evidence. Even if the truth came to light, Jane was confident she could come out unscathed.
“Hey, you dare to retort!”
Beatrice no longer pretended to be dignified. She raised her hand, about to strike Jane’s face.
Just as Jane was about to intervene and stop Beatrice, she noticed someone beat her to it.
“… Patrick.”
Patrick grabbed Beatrice’s arm, his face gloomy.
Jane widened her eyes, unable to hide the smile in them. The timing was just right.
“I told you already, don’t touch Jane.”
Patrick let go of Beatrice’s arm and shielded Jane behind him.
Upon hearing Patrick’s words, even though Jane was powerful, she couldn’t help but tear up. She hugged Patrick tightly.
“I’m sorry, I arrived late.”
Patrick’s hoarse voice reached Jane’s ears, causing her heart to ache.
“This is the good son I raised. Once he has a wife, he forgets about his mother.”
Beatrice’s gaze turned cold, but her momentum weakened considerably compared to before Patrick’s arrival.
“I already told you not to touch her.”
Patrick didn’t back down either, and his words made Beatrice reluctant to retort.
“I’m fine. How is the company doing?”
Jane smiled gently at Patrick, lightly stroking his face. She felt a mix of anxiety and happiness in her heart.
“I’ve already told you to trust me.”
Patrick patted Jane’s hand, reassuring her.
As long as Patrick was by her side, she feared nothing.
“Do you still not see me in your eyes?”
Beatrice wanted to continue her outburst but was stopped by a single glance from Patrick.
“What’s going on here?”
At that moment, Mike walked over with a cane.
Patrick had heard about Beatrice’s presence before coming, so he had informed Mike in advance.
After all, he couldn’t casually reprimand Beatrice as her son, but Mike was different.
Seeing Mike, Beatrice’s face stiffened. Not long ago, Mike had warned her not to move around recklessly.
She was able to come here because she had bribed the guards.
Unexpectedly, shortly after leaving, she was quickly discovered by Mike.
“What are you doing here?”
Mike’s expression was cold when he saw Beatrice. “Didn’t I tell you not to come and go as you please? Yet here you are, causing a scene at Jane’s company?”
Hearing Mike’s stern words, Beatrice immediately lost her previous arrogance.
“N-No, I just came here to help Jane with some advice.”
Beatrice hurriedly explained, but Mike didn’t listen to a word.
He pointed at the glass shards on the ground and questioned, “Then what’s this?”
Beatrice opened her mouth but couldn’t find the words to say.
Jane stood behind Patrick, and she hadn’t expected Mike to show up as well. Looking at these two, a warm feeling surged in her heart.
She tightened her grip on Patrick’s hand, and he gave her a smile.
“You dare to argue? It seems you really don’t want to stay here anymore.”
Without a second thought, Mike called his subordinates and arranged a flight ticket for Beatrice.
“Get this woman out of the country today. I don’t want to see her again.”
“No, it can’t be!”
Beatrice wanted to plead, but Mike didn’t even give her a glance. She was immediately dragged out of the company. However, at that moment, Jane suddenly spoke up.
“Since everyone is here, I can’t help but ask a question. Earlier, Mrs. Pansy kept saying that I took the company’s public relations team and liquid assets. I just don’t know where Mrs. Pansy got this information from.” Jane stepped out from behind Patrick, displaying a commanding presence without anger.
“Is this true? You better explain it clearly to me,” Mike became even angrier upon hearing Jane’s words.
“I… I just overheard two servants talking, and that’s how I misunderstood,” Beatrice tried to defend herself, knowing that she had likely been misled by someone. At this point, she could only hope to lessen her punishment.
“Alright, Jane, for the sake of my reputation, let’s discuss this matter later, shall we?” Mike understood that someone had manipulated Beatrice, but this was a family issue that shouldn’t be discussed in the company.
Jane also understood this and nodded at Mike. He then took Beatrice and left. Meanwhile, after Patrick heard the whole story from Jane, he chose to accompany her to the hospital.
At the hospital:
April was rushed into the emergency room. The receptionist and the security guard anxiously waited outside. Their hearts finally relaxed when the doors of the emergency room opened.
“The patient is temporarily out of life-threatening danger, but the situation is still not optimistic,” the doctor informed the two of them.
April was taken to a hospital room, and after a while, Jane and Patrick arrived as well.