Dangerous Love: You Are My One and Only Bride novel Chapter 658

Mark shrugged helplessly, “I’m going to go home, even if you beat me to death. I don’t know your father too well, but if Tiffany is asking for my help, that means that the situation isn’t as shady as the newspapers say. You can ignore it, but I can’t afford to infuriate Mrs. Tremont and my son. You can stay in my office for a while and calm down. You’ve already hit him. Give it a rest, and leave it to me.”

Mark looked at Tiffany when he arrived at the Tremont Estate then sat down next to Arianne, “I know why you’ve asked me to come home. Jackson was right next to me when you called. I might get beaten up if I’m not careful…”

Tiffany was gripped with fear, “Well, we had no idea that he was right next to you… He really scared me to death today. I even slapped him back at the West residence. Now I’m kind of regretting it, but the situation was too complicated. I want to console him too, but he’s so stubborn… I really couldn’t reach him.”

Mark sighed, “Don’t worry, he’s not angry with you. I know his temper. At that point, slapping him would have been the only way to do it. You were right. I’ve pretty much come up with a plan to deal with this. I’ll speak to Bernadette Legrand personally and find out her demands. If anyone from the West family contacts her now, she would undoubtedly believe that the Wests were surrendering to her. It’s better if I go. I believe that we should give her every appropriate benefit, as long as she’s willing to change her tune and clear Mr. West’s name.”

Arianne paused thoughtfully then said, “Bernadette has made quite a name for herself in the artistic circle; she has a reputation to keep too. The truth of the matter would certainly put her at a disadvantage. Why would she give in? Either she fabricates a lie that’s beneficial for both parties, which would be extremely difficult, or she tells the truth. She would be completely ruined then. How much would she have to receive before agreeing to give in? A woman like her would have a pretty good income. The fact that she’s resorted to such tactics means that she has a big appetite. A small incentive wouldn’t be enough to put her off, and we can’t possibly give too much. It’s not that easy. I think she probably has some financial back-up, and she does have money. It’s a little… strange. Maybe there’s another reason? Like… maybe… she actually… is… in love with Mr. West?”

Tiffany felt goosebumps all over her body, “Bernadette is younger than Jackson. What could possibly possess her into falling for a man who’s old enough to be her father? I’m pretty sure that she has a loose screw somewhere up in her head. Your age difference with Mark is already big enough, Ari. Any older and the average person would never be able to accept it!”