Chapter 1438 Cassandra Vents Her Frustration
Cassandra watched as Nicholas resolutely walked away, her eyes instantly reddening.
She couldn’t help but chase after him but saw Jocelyn waiting for him.
As a woman, she was not oblivious to the fact that Jocelyn harbored feelings for her husband. A raging fire of jealousy ignited within her. Overwhelmed by the intense emotion, she stormed over and, right in front of Nicholas, she slapped Jocelyn across the face.
“Today is the second day of the New Year. What is so important that you can’t handle yourself and need Nicholas to step in personally?”
Jocelyn’s face throbbed with a fiery pain, yet she couldn’t quite comprehend what was happening.
Only then did Nicholas notice what had transpired. He quickly stepped forward, grabbing hold of Cassandra.
“What are you doing?”
When Nicholas questioned Cassandra, she instantly assumed an innocent demeanor.
“Nicholas, I’m just heartbroken. You leaving me and Dahlia behind on such an important day…”
Nicholas gripped her wrist tightly. “So, is that your justification for striking someone innocent?”
His gaze was icy cold, his usual patience nowhere to be found.
Cassandra was startled by his intense gaze. She felt a shiver down her spine, while her wrist throbbed with pain. “Nicholas, you’re hurting me,” she said.
Nicholas, however, did not let her go. Instead, he said, “Apologize to Jocelyn.”
Cassandra’s pupils contracted.
“You want me to apologize to a subordinate?”
“She isn’t just a subordinate of mine, but also a friend. Apologize!” Nicholas firmly repeated.
With that, Cassandra reluctantly addressed Jocelyn saying, “I’m sorry, Ms. Wright.”
Jocelyn bore the sting on her cheek, not wanting to put Nicholas in a tough spot,
“It’s okay.”
“Satisfied now?” Cassandra looked at Nicholas once again.
Only then did Nicholas relax his tight grip.
Immediately, Cassandra massaged her own wrist. Nicholas has gone too far by squeezing my hand until its red.
She truly hadn’t expected that Nicholas would actually lay a hand on her over an assistant.
Nicholas didn’t pay her any mind. Instead, he looked apologetically at Jocelyn. “Let’s go back to the office.”
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Chapter 1438 Cassandra Vents Her Frustration
Jocelyn nodded. “Alright.”
Once they got into the car, the vehicle drove off.
Finished
Nicholas said to Jocelyn, “I brought you back to the country but failed to protect you. You’ve suffered as a result.”
Jocelyn shook her head wryly.
“It’s alright. It’s no big deal.”
To her, the slap was nothing in comparison to Nicholas standing up for her and treating her as a friend.
Nicholas, however, felt increasingly guilty.
“If she ever lays a hand on you again in the future, you don’t have to hold back, understand?”
“Alright.” Jocelyn forced a smile.
She was truly perplexed. She couldn’t understand why Nicholas insisted on being with Cassandra when he clearly didn’t care for the latter. Moreover, they even had a daughter together.
Also, where on earth has Cecilia gone? Is she really dead? Why doesn’t Mr. Nicholas seem worried at all, despite her not being found for over a year?
Jocelyn couldn’t make sense of all that, so she simply decided not to dwell on it any longer.
Nicholas was sitting in the back seat, replying to Cecilia’s text message: Congratulations.
After sending the message, he added: If you’re not happy at your job, don’t hesitate to quit. Never let yourself be mistreated.
Upon seeing his message, Cecilia responded: Alright, I got it.
She felt that Nicholas still treated her like a child. I’m all grown up now, how could I ever let myself be bullied?
Cecilia asked again: When will you be back?
When Nicholas responded to her message, a smile was playing at the corners of his mouth, making him look particularly handsome.
Nicholas: It might be a while this time. I’m not sure, but I’ll try to get back as soon as possible.
Cecilia: Alright, I’ll be waiting for you.
The corners of Nicholas‘ mouth widened further.
