Mrs Hale, I Surrender

Chapter 16: 016 Did you guys have sex? (2 updates) Chapter 16: 016 Did you guys have sex? (2 updates) Brandon Stone’s whole body exploded with rage upon hearing a man’s voice.

His face turned crimson as he struggled fiercely, gritting his teeth, “Who are you, let go of me, who are you really… Zoe Bell, what is your relationship with her!”

In order to find her, Brandon Stone had used many connections in the past few days. Her ID information showed no use of public transportation or hotel records.

She didn’t have many friends.

Brandon Stone couldn’t figure it out, where could she have gone?

A man?

Could she have been with this man these past few days?

“I’m telling you, Zoe Bell is my fiancée, dare to touch her and see!”

“Brandon Stone, I told you long ago, our engagement is off,” Zoe didn’t expect Kyle Lowe to show up.

“No, I don’t agree!”

The next second, Kyle Lowe’s fingers tightened even more around his neck, causing Brandon pain so intense he screamed.

Several teachers at the training center were scared but none dared to intervene.

Zoe only felt a headache and, not wanting to entangle with him, left first.

Once he was sure she was far away, Kyle Lowe released his grip, and Brandon immediately straightened up, turning around to see the “wild man’s” real face, but Kyle Lowe was tall and muscular, his expression cold and intimidating.

He nervously swallowed and forced calmness, “Who are you?”

Kyle Lowe didn’t speak and turned to walk away.

“Do you know what my relationship with Zoe Bell is, do you know who I am? I’m telling you, stay away from her or I’ll make sure you can’t get by in Greenland.”

Kyle Lowe turned back and answered, “I know who you are.”

“You know and yet dare to…”

“You’re an idiot.”

That was what Zac Cruz had said to him.

Kyle Lowe came to be Zoe’s driver and naturally had to understand her current relationships. When Zac Cruz briefed him, pointing to a photo of Brandon Stone, he had said two words: “Idiot.”

“…”

Brandon Stone was furious.

But he was aware enough to know he couldn’t beat the man before him; he wanted to chase after Zoe but was deterred by Kyle Lowe’s intimidating gaze, who said, “Follow me again, and I’ll break your legs under the charge of stalking and harassment.”

What arrogance, extreme arrogance!

His words weren’t a threat; they sounded like he really could break his legs.

No one in all of Greenland ever talked to him like that; where on earth did this man come from.

Zoe got into the car first and seeing Kyle Lowe move to the driver’s seat, peered through the window, “Brandon Stone didn’t follow?”

“No.”

“That’s odd.” Brandon Stone suspected her relationship with Kyle Lowe and surely wouldn’t let them leave so easily.

“I said something to him.”

“What did you say?”

After hearing the reply, Zoe was stunned for a few seconds. Do all people associated with William Hale speak so arrogantly?

“Earlier, I was waiting in the car, saw him rush in hurriedly, and went in to check because I was worried,” Kyle Lowe explained why he showed up, “Hope you don’t mind my meddling.”

Zoe smiled and shook her head, “No, I appreciate it, or I’d have been tangled with him for hours.”

When she returned to Larkhill, Nanny Parker smiled at her, “Madam, it’s hot outside, sit for a moment, I’ll prepare some chilled lychees for you.”

“I’ll do it myself.”

Although Nanny Parker hadn’t spent much time with her, she could tell Zoe wasn’t spoiled, had a pleasant personality, and was likable.

Zoe brewed some jasmine tea, let it cool, added white jelly and peeled lychees, and garnished it with two fresh mint leaves, making it refreshing and sweet.

She couldn’t finish it alone, so Nanny Parker and Kyle Lowe got to enjoy it too.

Later, Kyle Lowe reported to William Hale about the encounter with Brandon Stone, “…he’s still hung up on Madam, there might be issues in the future.”

“Doesn’t matter,” William Hale’s tone was light, “Anything else?”

“The chilled lychees Madam made were delicious.”

“…”
About an hour later, as Zoe was organizing things she retrieved from the training center, her phone vibrated; it was a call from William Hale. She tensed up immediately, took a deep breath, cleared her throat, and pressed the answer button, “Hello, Mr. Hale.”

“Hmm,” his tone was flat.

Then came a silence, Zoe bit her lip and tentatively asked, “Do you need something?”

“Remember to feed the fish.”

After hanging up, Zoe was still a bit dazed.

Was it just to feed the fish?

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Not long after William Hale hung up the phone, Zac Cruz knocked on the office door. They had stayed in Greenland for half a month and a backlog of work had piled up, keeping him extremely busy.

“Sir, this is the project plan just submitted. It’s mainly to compensate for the shortcomings of the previous plan…”

“Chilled lychees.”

“What?” Zac was reporting on work and was startled by the interruption.

“I want to eat chilled lychees.”

Zac thought he was going crazy. What was this all about? His boss wasn’t fond of sweets, so why suddenly this craving?

Couldn’t he eat after work?

Was he that desperate for a treat?

**
After Zoe Bell had organized everything, she took the lychee shells she had eaten that day, washed and destemmed them, dried the outer surface, and then placed them in a glass jar to soak in low-concentration white wine.

“Madam, what are you doing?” Nanny Parker had been watching for a while. “Making liquor?”

“Making fragrances, just as a pastime.”

“You know how to do this too? That’s impressive.”

Nanny Parker did not hesitate to praise her, but it made Zoe feel a bit sour inside.

In the Bell Family, Vivi Lange only reminded her not to fuss about with such trivial things, and Kevin Bell outright said that what she made was trash.

“Mr. likes incense too,” Nanny Parker said with a smile. “Once it’s ready, you could have him help test it out.”

Zoe just smiled.

She feared William Hale had no time to spare for her whims.

At that moment, her phone vibrated; it was a local landline calling. After hesitating, she answered it, and the caller asked, “Is this Zoe Bell?”

“Yes, it’s me.”

“I am from the police station. There’s a dispute we’d like you to help us investigate.”

“A dispute?”

“Mr. Brandon Stone has filed a report, claiming he was assaulted, and you were also at the scene. If it’s convenient, please come over.”

Zoe was at a loss for words.

A report?

Had Brandon Stone lost his mind?

Although Zoe had left the scene first, she believed that those who followed William Hale would certainly be measured in their actions and wouldn’t have injured him.

Upon further thinking, Zoe understood everything: Brandon was forcing her hand.

As a party involved, Kyle Lowe had also received a call from the police. When the two arrived at the police station, Brandon Stone and the Stone Family’s lawyer had already been waiting for a while.

They claimed Kyle had smashed Brandon’s head on a table.

Concussion!

They even produced a hospital diagnostic report and now wanted to charge Kyle with intentional harm.

Everyone in Greenland knew about the relationship between Brandon Stone and Zoe Bell, and it was clear this was a lover’s quarrel. The officer preferred mediation, looking towards both parties, “Why don’t you talk first? If reconciliation isn’t possible, then we’ll intervene.”

“Talk? Okay,” Brandon Stone stared hard at Zoe, “I will only talk to her.”

“That’s impossible,” Kyle immediately objected.

Knowing that Brandon was targeting Zoe, if his boss found out that, for her sake, his wife was negotiating with this scoundrel, he would definitely be held accountable.

“It’s okay, I will talk to him,” Zoe looked at Kyle.

“Absolutely not.”

Brandon Stone, having dared to involve the police, was obviously well-prepared.

“Don’t worry, I can handle it,” Zoe reassured him with a calming look.

Their interaction was observed by Brandon Stone. It looked as if to protect one another they could sacrifice themselves, jealousy turning his eyes bloodshot, his fists clenched tight.

Zoe looked at him, “Brandon Stone, let’s talk alone.”

“Okay.”

Brandon agreed, but Kyle felt it wasn’t right. However, since Zoe insisted, he couldn’t say much more.

The two borrowed an empty room at the police station. The moment the door shut…

Zoe’s wrist tightened,
and she was pushed against the wall!

“Brandon Stone, you’re insane!”

“Has he touched you? Did you two have a relationship?” Brandon Stone’s face twisted with jealousy.