SWNOVELS Chapter 1125: A Slap Can Be Loud
Chapter 1125: A Slap Can Be Loud
Yanis smiled, "Are you here for Ruth or because your young master got into legal trouble?"
Yanis had come to a point in the conversation where there was no need for beating around the bush. She asked directly.
At her words, Mr. Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler seemed taken aback, clearly not expecting Yanis to be so straightforward.
Mrs. Wheeler hesitated, then whispered, "Mrs. Lawrence, we genuinely had no idea about all the heartless things that boy did outside. I only found out about the Ms. Walpole incident recently. Before that, we were completely in the dark."
Mrs. Wheeler paused and smiled at Yanis, "Mrs. Lawrence, I've met Ms. Walpole before, and my impression of her is very positive. I even told my husband before that if our son were to find a wife, she should be someone like Ms. Walpole. Yes, our son's actions were excessive, but young people are impulsive. He might have done it out of affection for Ms. Walpole..."
"Mrs. Wheeler."
Yanis didn't let Mrs. Wheeler finish her sentence and interrupted her, "I really don't understand why young people nowadays think that using cheap tricks is the way to show affection. Is bullying someone the most popular way to express love?"
As Yanis spoke, Mrs. Wheeler's expression shifted. She maintained her smile but her face turned slightly pale, and she responded, "Mrs. Lawrence, it's not that simple. There were many people involved, and if Ms. Walpole had no intentions, it wouldn't have escalated."
Yanis took a deep breath, "Mrs. Wheeler, are you sure it's not that simple?"
When Yanis met Mrs. Wheeler's gaze, the latter hesitated, and a slight unease crept into her thoughts.
Yanis continued, her tone cold, "If Mrs. Wheeler doesn't mind, I can demonstrate what it means for a slap to be loud."
Mrs. Wheeler's face changed rapidly, and she seemed lost for words.
Mr. Wheeler gave his wife a subtle glare and then turned his gaze to Yanis. He spoke with an air of warmth, but his words carried a subtle pressure, "Mrs. Lawrence, are you trying to take a stand for the employees of the Lawrence Group?"
Yanis chuckled at the remark, "Mr. Wheeler, you're taking this quite seriously. I'm just Zane's wife, and my concerns are limited to matters involving him. I've never interfered in company affairs, so Mr. Wheeler need not worry."
Pausing for a moment, Yanis continued, "But if I were to get involved, would Mr. Wheeler have any say?"
Yanis had some knowledge about Mr. Wheeler from Albi's side. It wasn't a great impression, but Yanis believed in fairness.
However, it seemed that Mr. Wheeler wasn't someone who valued fairness.
Thus, Yanis didn't hold a particularly favorable attitude toward Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler.
"So, Mrs. Lawrence, are you planning to get fully involved?" Mr. Wheeler attempted to probe.
Yanis was about to respond when the sound of the door opening came from the entrance.
Yanis glanced toward the door and then lowered her gaze, her voice quiet, "Mr. Wheeler, if someone takes an action, they must be prepared to bear the consequences. It's not right to cause harm and then claim it was unintentional. Even errant children know how to admit their mistakes, let alone your young master, who's an adult now. Shouldn't he be more mature than a child?"
After Yanis finished her words, Zane entered the room.
Mr. Wheeler's intended words got stuck in his throat upon Zane's arrival. Faced with Zane, he and his wife could only stand up and respectfully greet him.
Zane didn't immediately acknowledge them but instead turned to Yanis, asking, "Shall we go upstairs?"
Yanis shook her head, signaling that she was fine.
Once he knew Yanis was alright, Zane took a seat next to her and then looked at Mr. Wheeler, his tone neutral, "Mr. Wheeler, do you have something to discuss?"
Mr. Wheeler hesitated for a few seconds, then spoke directly. Having interacted with Zane a few times, he had an understanding of the kind of person Zane was. He explained his reason for coming to D-king Castle to find Zane.
"Mr. Wheeler, you might be looking for the wrong person. I provided evidence, but as for how the police handle it, that's not within my control," Zane's voice was calm, void of any extra emotions.
Having interacted with Zane for a while, Mr. Wheeler had some understanding of his character. He could tell that Zane's mood wasn't particularly high at the moment.
Mr. Wheeler hesitated for a moment before speaking, showing his inner conflict. But thinking about what his son was about to face, he had no choice but to push through, "Mr. Lawrence, your company's responsibility and apology to our side have been discussed. My son is my only child. Can you please show some mercy and let him off the hook?"
A slight crease formed between Zane's brows, "Mr. Wheeler, you're overestimating my influence. I can't influence the police's decisions."
Zane's stance was clear. He was straightforwardly refusing.
Although Mr. Wheeler was frustrated, he appeared helpless.
"If Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler don't have any other matters, please leave. My wife is pregnant and needs rest," Zane said after a brief silence, effectively ending the conversation.
With Zane's firm rejection, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler had nothing more to say. They could only bid their farewells and leave.
"Mr
. Wheeler."
As the couple was about to leave, Zane called out.
Mr. Wheeler halted, turned to look, and Zane gestured toward a pile of gift boxes off to the side. In a soft voice, Zane said, "You can take those back with you, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler." "Mr. Lawrence, we consider those things we sold to Mrs. Lawrence."
"No need. My wife can't eat whatever she wants these days. I apologize."
His message was clear: take the things, but don't expect anything else from us.
With matters being rejected to this extent, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler couldn't say much more. They left, carrying the boxes.
After their departure, Zane adjusted his tie and looked at Reed, whispering, "Allan is waiting outside for you."
Reed acknowledged and glanced at Yanis, then Zane, before standing up and leaving.
Once Reed was gone, only Yanis and Zane remained in the living room.
Yanis glanced at him from the corner of her eye, "Is that guy going to be sentenced?"
"Originally, no, but the police found some additional evidence. This matter is out of our control, so we can't do much to help," Zane explained truthfully, without withholding information.