GETTING THE HEART OF THE CEO

"Gentlemen, I would appreciate it if you leave my house and spare us the insults. Who knows who might be seeking retribution for the ones your daughter has caused," Lindsey declared firmly.

"What do you mean, gentlemen? We raised you. You ungrateful wretch," Kathen retorted, arrogant and haughty.

"What should I be grateful for? For the beatings I endured in that house that belonged to my mother? For being held captive because my so-called father could lose her? For the times I went to bed hungry as a child because I couldn't prepare my own food? For the humiliations you subjected me to whenever our paths crossed? Don't be ridiculous. After years of contempt and insults, do you really think I owe you anything?" Lindsey spoke with strength, trying to appear brave even though she was trembling with fear inside.

Kathen was outraged by Lindsey's defiance and decided to teach her a lesson. She took a step forward, raising her hand.

"You insignificant wretch, I'll teach you respect!" she shouted, lifting her hand high.

Witnessing Kathen's intentions, Lindsey summoned courage and grabbed her by the wrist, forcefully pushing her and causing the woman to fall. Her backside made a painful sound as it hit the floor.

"Never again in your life will you lay a hand on me," Lindsey declared, showing resilience.

However, Lindsey didn't anticipate her father's move.

"How dare you hit your mother? I will teach you respect," John yelled, delivering a furious slap to Lindsey's face, causing her mouth to bleed.

Lindsey, rubbing her cheek with bloodshot eyes, exclaimed, "How dare you touch me! This is the last time I allow you to touch me. I disown you as my father. You never were one. It took me too long to realize that the love you showed was for my mother. After she died, you revealed the monster you are."

Before Lindsey could stop him, John slapped him in the face. Nimbly, Jackson jumped on John, pinning him to the ground while bending his arm. He knew he could face termination for failing to stop the assault on the Chief's wife.

As John screamed in pain, Kathen struck Jackson's back, demanding he release her husband and threatening to get him fired.

Kyle arrived at that moment, noticing his wife's swollen cheek and bloody mouth. Enraged, he glared disapprovingly at Jackson and Pither, his wife's bodyguards, who lowered their heads.

"You should fire this bastard for twisting your father-in-law's arm," Kathen suggested proudly, thinking Kyle was upset with him for mistreating them.

Lindsey, understanding why her husband looked at the men as if wanting to kill them, approached and looked into his beautiful sapphires.

"My love, Kathen tried to hit me, but I stopped her. However, that man claiming to be my father caught me off guard. The guys didn't have time to protect me. It's not their fault for the actions of those vermin." "But they're here to prevent these actions. Look at your beautiful mouth, how he left it," Kathen argued.

Kathen couldn't believe what she saw in Kyle's eyes. This man genuinely cared for that illegitimate child. She was terrified when she saw him turn his head, his eyes shooting flames. In her defense, she added, "Kyle, we came here to talk to our daughter. We know she masterminded harming her sister, who loves her so much. Courtney hasn't stopped crying because of the malicious comments people make. Her morale is shattered due to the misfortune caused by Lindsey's malice. That woman is a danger; she has always been envious of her sister, and what happened at the event is proof of that."

"Is there proof that it was my wife?" He couldn't believe the audacity of that woman.

"She took care to erase the evidence, but we're sure it was her because it's not the first time she's attacked her sister. You should be careful; that woman is cunning. We just came to ask for justice for Courtney and for you to punish her for what she's done," she put on a victimized look, almost shedding tears.

"I will take care of sanctioning her. Tonight, I will punish her severely and very harshly."

Kyle emphasized the last two words, Lindsey swallowed nervously, and her face turned red. She immediately understood what kind of punishment he was referring to.

Kyle looked at Jackson without remorse, pointing.

"Destroy the hand she used to hit my wife and send him straight to the hospital," he turned his gaze to John. "Next time, think before laying a finger on my wife. If you do it again, I'll pull out my shares from your company, bankrupt it, and you won't have a place to sleep."

"Yes, sir!" Jackson responded.

John, in pain, panicked, and when he tried to speak, he was dragged away by two men.

"As for you, madam, if you have nothing else to say, disappear from my sight."

"What will happen with the scandal and humiliation that my daughter suffered?"

"Nothing, because we have nothing to do with it. Tell your daughter that she is fired. If she tries to come to the company, she will be forcibly removed by security. Also, let her know to stay away from my wife. If she doesn't want to go to jail for drugging and defaming Lin with some pictures, and I have proof of that, keep her there for a long time," he growled menacingly.

Kyle signaled to his bodyguards, who escorted Kathen out. He embraced his wife, feeling a pang in his heart seeing her so battered.

"Look at how they left your beautiful cheek," he entered the house with her, laid her on the sofa, and went to the kitchen. He searched the fridge for a cold pack, grabbed it, turned around, and returned to his wife. He tilted her head forward, sat in that space, and gently rested her head on his legs while placing the cold pack on her cheek.

Lindsey was amazed at how he defended her, looking at him with admiration.

"Thank you for standing up for me. I don't want to cause you trouble because of me."

"You are my priority, and I won't let them hurt you. The next one from that family who messes with you, I will destroy," he whispered, giving her a kiss on the forehead. "Come, let's have dinner."