Abbie didn’t trust Leonard, but she saw that Leonard had opened a new bottle of red wine with her own eyes. There shouldn’t be anything fishy about it since it hadn’t been opened before. After a moment of hesitation, Abbie took the glass and drank.
She didn’t want to stay alone with Leonard, especially at night. It was very dangerous. Abbie took another sip of wine, looked at the time, and stood up with a cry. “Look at the time! I should go now. My mother called and rushed me home. I’d better get going.”
Of course, Leonard would not let Abbie leave. “Abbie, wait. I have something to tell you. Sit down. It won’t be long.”
Leonard hadn’t said anything to her even though she had been there for several hours. It was strange that he had something to say when she was just about to leave.
Abbie became suspicious. She wanted to see what Leonard was going to say, so she sat down again and asked, “What’s the matter?”
“Didn’t your mother ask me to make a list of the assets the other day? The list is ready. Let me show you.”
Leonard wanted to stall for time. Then, he took out a list of assets and showed it to Abbie. However, Abbie thought that Leonard was just trying to test her. With an apologetic expression, she said, “That’s okay. You don’t have to show me. My mother asked for it, not me.”
“I understand that your mother is doing this for your own good. I genuinely wish to marry you. I am willing to give up all of my assets, let alone half of it,” Leonard said as he handed the list to Abbie.
Abbie reached out to take it. Besides, she was very curious about the number of assets Leonard had. The list of assets was all of Leonard’s properties, including the manor she had lived in in the States, some companies, and investments. Abbie had always thought that Leonard was filthy rich, but according to the list, she found that his wealth was not as shocking.
No wonder Leonard was trying everything he could to marry her. Compared to the Clark family, Leonard’s assets were nothing.
However, this might not be all of his assets. Leonard wouldn’t be so stupid as to reveal all his assets and share them equally with her.
As she thought to herself, she suddenly felt that something was wrong. Why was she so thirsty and so hot?
She hated the sight of Leonard before, but now she didn’t. She even felt that Leonard was very handsome.
This didn’t feel right. Abbie subconsciously licked her lips as she thought about this.
Abbie and Leonard had drunk from the same bottle of wine. Therefore, when she reacted to the drug, so did Leonard. Leonard’s heart wavered as he watched Abbie lick her lips. He couldn’t help touching Abbie’s hand.
“Abbie!”
Abbie usually avoided Leonard’s touch, but now that she was touched by him, she didn’t pull her hand away.
Leonard took the opportunity to hold Abbie’s hand in his. Then, he looked at Abbie affectionately and said, “Abbie, you’re so beautiful!”
Abbie tried to pull her hand away, but Leonard’s grip was so tight that she couldn’t break free.
Seizing the moment, Leonard grabbed Abbie’s hand and pulled her into his embrace. Abbie could not resist and she knew that this was not right! She shouldn’t be reacting to him like this. What did Leonard do to her?
Leonard was delighted to see that Abbie was unable to resist. He lowered his head and dove in to kiss Abbie, who was in his arms.
Abbie turned her head away with all her might, causing Leonard’s kiss to fall on her head instead. Leonard was not annoyed that he did not manage to kiss her as Abbie was already too weak to resist. He was the one in charge now.
Leonard wanted to hold Abbie tightly and continue what he couldn’t finish just now. His lips had just touched Abbie’s lips, but before he could go any further, his collar was grabbed by someone. Leonard was picked up by the collar by someone from behind. He cursed inside, and before he could see who it was, he was punched in the face.
The person did not stop after giving Leonard a punch. Instead, he continued hitting Leonard a few more times.
Leonard’s head buzzed from the beating. The person didn’t make a sound and yet he attacked especially viciously. Leonard didn’t know who the person was either as he had offended quite a number of people in the past. Could it be that his enemy was seeking revenge?
Leonard was exasperated as he called out for his bodyguards. As Leonard called for help, the person who had hit Leonard let go of him and reached out to help Abbie. Abbie was in a daze and was stunned when she saw Braelynn’s face. “Braelynn? Why are you here?”
“I came to pick you up and happened to see this b*stard molesting you!” Braelynn kicked Leonard again and let out a mocking laugh. “Leonard, do you have the guts to fight me one-on-one? You can’t even beat me. What kind of a man are you? The only thing you’re good at is those dirty tricks of yours.”
Leonard’s eyes were swollen from Braelynn’s beating and he couldn’t see anything. When he heard Braelynn’s voice, he was so angry that he trembled. “You d*mned woman! Who gave you the guts to barge into my house and beat me up? I must teach you a lesson today! Even if I die!”
“Hah, come on, then! Oh, I’m so scared!” Braelynn sneered. Abbie held onto Braelynn’s hand and said, “Braelynn, I’m not feeling well. I feel terrible.”
“What? Did that b*stard, Leonard, drug you? Leonard, you’d better be f*cking honest with me, what did you do to her?”
Leonard was flustered and didn’t care about the pain anymore. He immediately retorted, “What the hell are you talking about?”
“You know what I’m talking about. Richard has something to do, so he asked me to pick Abbie up. I didn’t expect to see an animal like you molest Abbie! If I had come a little later today, you would have succeeded, wouldn’t you? Why are you so cheap? You want to take advantage of Abbie before you both are married?”
“Abbie and I are in a relationship. What’s wrong with us getting intimate? Don’t you think an outsider like yourself is being too nosy?” Leonard explained guiltily.
“Who said I’m an outsider? I’m Richard’s girlfriend and Abbie’s future sister-in-law. It’s natural for me to care about my sister-in-law!”
“What? You’re… Richard’s girlfriend?” Leonard could not see but he was shocked when he heard this. He still did not know what had happened between Braelynn and Richard.
Braelynn was William’s sworn sister, and now she was Richard’s girlfriend. Their relationship had taken one step further!
Braelynn snorted contemptuously. “Leonard, I’m warning you. I’ll let you off this time. If you dare lay your hands on Abbie again, I won’t spare you!”
Braelynn held Abbie’s hand and said, “Abbie, let’s go!”
Abbie was dragged outside by Braelynn. Once outside, she saw that Leonard’s bodyguards were lying motionless on the ground. Abbie was shocked. “Braelynn, what is…”
“Bobby did this. It’s okay. They’re just passed out.” Braelynn helped Abbie get in the car. “Abbie, are you okay?”
“I’m not feeling well.”
“I’ll take you to the hospital!” Bobby started the car and left. Braelynn took out her phone and called Valeria. “Valeria, I’ve picked Abbie up. I arrived just in time. Leonard, that b*stard, was molesting Abbie, but I beat him up. I’m afraid he won’t be able to see anything for a few days. Abbie said that she doesn’t feel good. I suspect that Leonard has done something to her.”
On the other end of the phone, Valeria heaved a sigh of relief. “Thank God! Braelynn, send Abbie to a hospital right away.”