Chapter 1501


    His logic was solid and persuasive.


    Rosalynn cast her eyes down at their interlocked fingers, her Lips parting in a slight purse.


    His wife?


    It should be his ex-wife!


    Bard’s expression soured as he watched the striking pair, abination of handsome and beautiful, his irritation palpable.


    “Mr. Hughes, if she is indeed your wife, are you aware of her secret meetings with another man at midnight? During the


    earthquake, one man held her so tightly in his embrace that she emerged without a scratch while he perished. It’s clear he


    cherished her deeply! Mr. Hughes, it appears you’ve been made a fool, haven''t you?”


    Bard’s face twisted into a semnce of a smirk.


    Rosalynn’s heart sank at the thought of Barlow''s demise.


    Brian’s grip tightened imperceptibly, his presence once more bing forebodingly cold.


    She surmised Bard’s remarks must have touched a nerve with Brian.


    With a mocking snicker, Rosalynn struggled to slip her fingers from his grasp, to no avail.


    “Mr. Morgan, | would tread carefully with your usations! On the day of the earthquake, my wife was abducted, which is why


    she was present there. | was overseas, unable to rescue her myself, so | sent my brother in my stead. Is there an issue with


    that? Are you entitled to nder my wife’s reputation in this manner?”


    Brian’s demeanor was frosty, his scan of the room icy.


    “Let this be a warning. Any nder against my wife will not be tolerated by me!”


    His tone was chilling,den with an unspoken threat.


    The onlookers exchanged wary nces, none eager to incite his wrath further.


    Rosalynn bit her lip, taken aback by Brian’s vehement defense of her and Barlow.


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    Bard seethed, witnessing Brian deftly counter the situation with mere words, his resentment resurfacing.


    “Brian Hughes, spare us the arguments! This bid conference was rigged from the start! It’s a tant injustice! Everyone, open


    your eyes.


    We are mere pawns for the Hughes Group!”


    Brian’s lips twisted into a scornful sneer.


    “Do you presume the Morgan Group is on its deathbed?”


    His words hung in the air, a veiled threat to the Morgan Group.