Chapter 130

Jonny's mind was set as he marched off in search of Sallie.

The moment he finished speaking, Sallie's fury erupted. Her entire body shook as she pointed at him,scolding loudly, "Now you want Eleanor back? Tell me, what about those three years you spent treating her like nothing more than a servat and someone to blame? You only see her value now that Lainey wants nothing to do with you?"

Locking eye with him, she continued, "Jonny, listen closely. You lost your chance. Eleanor deserved better,and you let her slip away!"

He hadn't come for a lecture. He wanted help, not accusations.

Annoyance surged inside him.

How could it be his fault?

What crime had he committed?

Lainey was the one who tricked him!

It felt so unfair.

He just wanted to go back to how things were before; surely, there was nothing wrong with that.

He didn't believe he was at fault.

With a glare that could cut through steel, he spat back, his words cold and biting, "I'm your own grandson. If you won't take my side, then go ahead and stand with everyone else!"

Jonny spun around and stormed off, not sparing another look at Sallie, who sat there nearly shaking with rage.

The maids rushed to Sallie's side, helping her with calming medicine and a glass of water, working for a while before she finally calmed down.

None of the other Todds bothered to care.

From the corner, Emma watched the scene unfold.

How could that possibly be true?

Was Lainey really the type to walk away from Jonny?

More likely, Jonny had gone too far and pushed Lainey past her limit.

That explanation made sense.

Even though she tried to brace herself, Emma's nerves refused to settle. In the end, she grabbed her bag and hurried out the door, determined to find Lainey and figure out what was really happening.

But when Emma made it to the Benton family's home, the guard blocked her way. "I'm sorry, Miss Todd. Mr.Benton's orders are clear. No visitors from the Todd family are allowed inside."

That left Emma standing there, completely taken aback. "How can that be? Lainey is my sister-in-law.She cares about me. If you just tell her I'm here, she'll come out for sure."

She didn't have a single doubt in her mind.

But the guard repeated his message without a trace of emotion, "Apologies, Miss Todd."

Anger and frustration flooded her.

This useless guard!

Once she met up with Lainey, she would see to it that he lost his job.

Lainey always looked out for her; there was no way she would refuse to see her.

And Jonny, why did he always have to upset Lainey?

Because of him, her own parents were furious, and now she was stuck right in the middle. Right then, a sleek Rolls-Royce pulled up to the gate.

Lainey stepped out, dressed in head-to-toe designer clothes.

Emma couldn't help but marvel.

Lainey looked so elegant and so wealthy.

She rushed over, waving excitedly. "Lainey!"

Catching sight of her, Lainey gave a discreet roll of her eyes.

Anything connected to the Todd family left her feeling nothing but shame.

Still, Lainey understood Emma's nature far too well.

Acting rashly would only invite more headaches.

It made more sense to stir things up and distract her.

With this approach, she could keep Emma busy and at the same time unsettle Eleanor, a win on both fronts.

Putting on a sorrowful expression, Lainey softened her eyes and let her voice tremble slightly. "Emma, I don't think I can be your sister-in-law anymore. Jonny... he still can't let go of Eleanor. He told me he never cared about me, that I was just convenient for him. He even grabbed me by the neck right in front of my parents, all because of Eleanor. That's why my parents are so upset."

As she finished, Lainey pulled her collar aside to reveal a mark on her neck.

One glance was all it took for Emma to buy the whole story. She had suspected all along that Eleanor was to blame for this mess.

"Lainey, don't cry! Jonny's just not thinking straight right now. I promise, I won't let Eleanor off!"