Reborn Wife

Chapter 74: The Punishment 

"No, not to mention that young Mr.Robbins, or even Averie can't be found.I feel like someone has purposely covered all the clues, so there's no trace left."

On the other end of the phone, Galen exclaimed, "What kind of background investigation is this? Even I can't find it!"

Bruce raised his eyebrows as expected.

Galen asked again, "Oh right, what did you wantto investigate them for? Could it be that they approached you for sother purpose?"

"No”

This is just his instinct.He didn't know why, but he felt that the young girl looked familiar.

'Her expression, figure, and even her aura are somewhat similar.’ Bruce thought.

Therefore, he asked Galen to investigate.

The result was the sas he had expected.

There was no clue, and she was innocent.

Bruce said, "There's no need to investigate, that's all.’

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

On the other side, Galen fell into a deep thought.

‘‘Am I right to believe my source? Isn't Bruce a little too popular among women that they always seek his attention?’’ Ah.Galen sighed.

Thinking how even the gods from the heavens can find love in the world of mortals, yet he remained alone and lonely, Galen casually sent out a message.

"Are you in love?"

The other replied, "Do you want to die?"

Galen instantly smiled when he saw the irritating reply that was on the screen.

Ashley was taking an exam when she received the text message.

Originally, she thought that she wouldn't be able to jump to the next question, but in the end, she realized that she didn’t know anything! Nothing! She rushed up and wished Galen was here so she could vent her frustration on him! The last tthe two of them were in trouble at Maple Forest Mountain, they had at least encountered a false alarm situation of life and death.

In the end, not only did they end their friendship, but Ashley wanted to strangle Galen to death because of the incident where they were accidentally seen naked! However, she had not seen him since then.

She only quarreled with him occasionally on screen.

Even if she wanted to kill him, she could not do it, anyway.

Watching Ashley scratch her head, Liz nudged her arm and asked, "Aren't you going to write? It's almost time"

"Write, I'll write now!"

Ashley gritted her teeth, looking determined.

‘’No matter how difficult the question is, I can still figure it out’’ Liz was slightly relieved.

She said, "If you don't raise your hand, the teacher would think that you know the answer!"

Liz staggered and almost fell.

Olivia took a nap for more than an hour.

She was awakened by a loud noise.

She got up in a daze and walked to the window to look down.

Watching what was happening down there, Olivia's entire body trembled, and she was completely awake! In the courtyard of the villa, Bruce was sitting on a chair, relaxed and imposing.

In front of him, Leonard was half-kneeling on the ground.

His white shirt was covered with bloodstains.

His entire face was pale, and cold sweat rolled down his forehead.

However, he was clenching his teeth and not saying a word.

Olivia suddenly remembered the punishment that Bruce had given Leonard on the day of the birthday banquet when he carried her away! Originally, she thought that no matter how severe the punishment was, he was still a relative.

It was just a small price to pay for an outsider like her to listen to, so that she could feel more at ease.

Therefore, Olivia didn't pay any attention to it.

Bruce on the other hand, had not anticipated not only that this 50 lashes, but also the fact that they would be merciless! Looking at Leonard's bloody appearance, it was simply shocking! Mrs.Tubman cried bitterly and tried to stop him.

"Bruce, you can't do this.He is your nephew.Even if he made a mistake, you can't do this to him!"

‘‘l only have one son, what if I lose him?’’ she thought.

However, no matter how much Mrs.Tubman pleaded, Bruce remained unmoved and said, "Continue"

The man holding the long whip in his hand nodded and turned his head towards Leonard again! A dozen lashes or so were delivered to his body causing Leonard to collapse to the ground.

Mrs.Tubman rushed up to stop him, "Stop fighting, stop fighting! Stop fighting!"

However, Bruce's voice sounded like it cfrom the grave.

Just a single word was enough to extinguish everyone's hopes.

"Continue." Bruce's men hit him again.

Mrs.Tubman tried to rush forward, but was dragged away by a few other men.

The sound of crying gradually faded away.

Only after all 50 lashes were completed did Bruce looked at Leonard and coldly said, "Do you know why I punished you?"

"No, I don't know.." Leonard was on the verge of death.

He said that he didn't know, but in reality, another idea appeared in his mind.

This was not the first this uncle had protected Olivia.

Last time, he scolded him because of her, but this time, because of her again, he had him beaten half to death!

‘‘Could it be..” Leonard refused to think about it.

Bruce's handsface was still cold and his voice was even colder.

"What right do you have to make her kneel before you? These fifty lashes can be considered a small punishment.If you dare to touch even a single strand of her hair in the future, Ill cripple you!"

From beginning to end, he didn't say who he was referring to.

However, the domineering attitude was unmistakable.

Leonard smiled bitterly.

Sure enough, it was Olivia.

With a twitch of his head, he blurted out, "Uncle, do you...do you mean that this is all about her?"

"Good question." Bruce smiled unknowingly.

His pitch-black eyes were filled with contempt, "So I'm warning you to be polite to your future aunt’’ He said it to provoke Leonard, and it was only natural for him to be honest.

Leonard's entire body trembled as his pupils shrank slightly.His face was filled with astonishment and disbelief.

He never imagined that his uncle would actually say such words! For a moment, he couldn't tell what he felt inside.

The only thought he had was, ‘’how can someone as malicious and arrogant as Olivia be worthy of his uncle?’’

However, Bruce did not give him a chance to speak.

With a wave of his hand, his well-trained bodyguards dragged Leonard, who was covered in injuries, away.

Even Mrs.Tubman, who fainted from anger, was sent back home.

Olivia stood in front of the window and watched this scene with her own eyes.

Although she could not hear what he was saying, she knew very well that the man who had beaten up Leonard today was the sman who had been protecting her.

He did this to vent his anger for her! In an instant, a layer of warmth covered her heart.

The snow and ice melted, and it was already June in the mortal world.

Olivia flashed a grateful smile making the corner of her mouth rose slightly with emotion.

At this moment, her phone rang.

Olivia looked at it and remarked, "Oh, it's the ruthless boss"

She smiled and immediately cleared her throat, returning to her previous voice, "Hello?"

The crisp and tender voice was exceptionally pleasant to the ears, as if it carried a magical power, instantly melting the coldness in his heart.

Bruce said softly, "Are your knees better?"

"Much better!" Olivia said, "Thank you."

‘‘You have to thank him for standing up for you, she reminded herself.Seeing Leonard being beaten half to death” Olivia felt really happy! ‘’What a relief!”