Anna Begs for Mercy

Upon hearing my words, what I didn't expect at all was that Anna's attitude took a complete 180-degree turn.

With a thud, she knelt in front of me, which startled me because I hadn't anticipated this dramatic act.

She looked up at me with a face full of humility and even crawled a couple of steps toward me on her knees.

 "Madam, please.

.

.

 I was wrong, truly wrong! Please don't make me leave.

 I.

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"

"Do you think I should keep you in my house to stir up trouble and fan the flames everywhere?"

I glared at her eyes with a forceful intensity and said coldly, "Anna, I gave you a chance, but you continued to act recklessly.

 Did you think you could take advantage of my kindness?"

"No, Madam, I truly didn't mean to.

 I was momentarily blinded.

 Please give me another chance, and I will definitely change!"

Anna was extremely agitated, reaching out to grab my hand.

 "Please don't make me leave.

"

I brushed her hand away and stared at her without blinking.

 "Keep you here to continue undermining me? Keep you here to turn my home upside down? Or keep you here so you can take my place?"

Every word I said was piercingly sharp, leaving them both speechless.

"Chloe, what nonsense are you talking about?" Sean reached out to pull me back.

 "Don't be so stubborn.

"

Looking at the panicked Anna, I said unequivocally, "Whatever your intentions today, I don't want to hear any more explanations.

 Get—out—of—my—house!"

"Madam, you can't do this, it was all.

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"

Before she could finish her sentence, Sean kicked her in the chest.

 Anna let out a grunt and fell backward.

I understood the intent behind this kick.

 Sean was afraid Anna would say something she shouldn't.

I watched coldly as Sean's eyes gleamed like a hawk's, filled with icy malice.

"What is this? Still daring to argue? The damage you've caused us today is irreparable.

 Do you believe I can make sure you never forget this?"

Anna curled up, clutching her chest, her face pale as death.

"Speak!" Sean demanded with a sinister tone.

 "What do you want to say?"

Sean was clearly warning Anna not to speak carelessly.

"This is all a misunderstanding! Madam, it's all my fault," Anna said painfully.

I sneered.

 So they were playing a duet for me.

 Impressive!

"A misunderstanding? A grand misunderstanding indeed.

 Provoking me endlessly is also a misunderstanding? Do you really think I was oblivious to your secret attacks? Hmm?"

Anna's face turned ashen.

 She crawled toward me, trying to grab my hand again.

 I stood up abruptly, looking down at her with disdain.

 "I won't hesitate to hand the evidence over to the police."

With a cold smile, I turned and walked upstairs.

Back in my room, I collapsed onto the bed, utterly exhausted.

I realized that my last words had frightened both of them, which reinforced my decision that Anna could no longer stay in my house.

I heard a few agonizing cries from downstairs, as I had anticipated.

 Turning upstairs was my way of giving Sean the opportunity to deal with her.

It seemed Sean didn't disappoint me.

I was certain that no matter how brutally Sean beat Anna, she wouldn't report it.

 They had secrets between them.

This time, Sean wouldn't easily forgive Anna.

 She had cost him his face, and the offense was against Gabriella, cutting off his financial routes and creating a mess.

Another point was that Sean's assault on Anna was a display of loyalty to me.

 He wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

I had vowed to make sure Anna got her beating.

After catching my breath, I grabbed my phone and called the auntie I had arranged long ago, telling her to start immediately.

This was the best opportunity to kick Anna out, without leaving any room for maneuver.

Given the situation, I couldn't afford to take any more risks.

Better safe than sorry.

Anna had such a precedent, and I had to get rid of her completely.

The commotion downstairs lasted quite a while before Sean finally pushed the door open, bringing with him an air of hostility.

I lay on the bed, watching him coldly.

 Our eyes met briefly.

 He paused at the door for a couple of seconds before walking toward my bed.

He must have been composing himself along the way because by the time he reached me, he wore a gentle expression that I hadn't seen in a long time.

 "My dear, I know you're angry with me."

Saying this, he sat down on the edge of the bed, gazing at me with deep affection.

 "You have no idea how much I care about you.

 We've been through so much together over the years, and it hasn't been easy.

 Lately, I have indeed neglected you.

 I didn't realize it until you pointed it out."

I really wanted to kick him off the bed.

 He was still acting, easily slipping into character! Playing the affection card, as if my feelings were that cheap! I just stared at him, and he seemed encouraged, continuing, "So, when she suddenly called and said you were going to a hotel with another man, how could I stay calm? I rushed over without thinking.

 It was my fault.

 Please forgive me this once.

 It won't happen again."

"Hah! Next time?"

I looked at him coldly, anger turning into laughter.

 "I can't even imagine how sick I must have been for a nanny to ride roughshod over me, while my husband turned a blind eye.

 I really want to know, how much support did you give her?"

"Dear, you're going too far.

 How could I support her?" Sean argued, his face changing color.

"Sean, I'm not an idiot, and I don't let things slide. Do you really think I don't know how I got the injury on my head? And you still dare say you didn't protect her? Sean, I seriously doubt your conscience is still intact."

My words made Sean panic for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure and grabbed my hand with a pained expression.

"Chloe, indeed, I saw the injury on your head. But you don't know how much it hurt me."

"I didn't see it!"I gave him no leeway at all.

He sighed and kissed my hand.

"No wonder you have doubts; it's my fault for not handling it well.

 Actually, the reason I said I saw nothing was because I feared you couldn't stay calm.

 I've been busy nonstop, and you know that Danfeng isn't what it used to be.

 The bigger the business, the greater the pressure.

 My constant absence naturally worries me."