Novel - Drama Chapter 23
Chapter 23
Chapter 23
The Taylor Villa.
At the Taylor Villa, Ruby Taylor, who was holding an ice pack and
applying it to her eyes, was astonished and surprised to see Layla Taylor return unharmed.
She questioned her immediately when she saw her. She asked, “Why are you here? Why are you back home?
“You didn’t go. Moreover, you didn’t even try, did you?” novelbin
As she faced Ruby’s questioning, Layla, bolstered by Vincent’s verbal confirmation and newfound confidence from his assurance, directly responded to Ruby.
“I did. I went to see Mr. Dunn,” said Layla.
“Really? You went to see Mr. Dunn?” Ruby was momentarily taken aback and was surprised by this revelation.
Ruby immediately responded as he was more concerned about how things and matters were going.
“Did Mr. Dunn say anything to you? Did he ask you to sleep with him?” asked Ruby.
When Layla heard the phrase “sleep with him,” a deep disgust appeared in her eyes.
Afterward, she continued to respond to Ruby with determination.
She then spoke firmly, “Mr. Dunn told me that the situation where our Taylor family was expelled from Horizon Group today has nothing to do with me. I haven’t offended anyone.
It’s all because of you all, the members of the Taylor family, who provoked someone you shouldn’t have. Mr. Dunn also told me to relay a message to all of you. You all better take care of your actions!”
Layla consistently referred to “you all, the Taylor family” in her speech.
now.
It seemed clear that Layla had become utterly disappointed with the Taylor family!
When Ruby and the others heard Layla’s words, they were initially taken aback, but then Ruby immediately erupted in anger.
“You’re only a bastard. What are you talking about here now?” said Ruby,
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She continued, “How dare you tell us to fend for ourselves?”
On the other hand, Caleb chimed in and responded coldly after listening to Layla and Ruby’s conversation.
She said, “Layla, you didn’t go, did you?
The words you just said, did you make them up by yourself? You are not telling us the truth, are you?”
Meanwhile, Elliott Taylor stared with his eyes wide open and exclaimed sharply.
He said in a sarcastic tone, “You’re an audacious child! Great!
“How dare you use Mr. Dunn to insult us? I think you’re truly fed up with living!”
After satirizing and chastising Layla, he turned to Ruby.
He said, “Aunt, I think Layla won’t give up and refuses to be convinced until she faces the grim reality!”
Ruby’s eyes were practically shooting flames and blazing with anger. She said angrily, “Good! Very well!
“Is it because that miserable man, Gavin, has returned?
“It must be because of him. How dare you oppose us now and even tell us to fend for ourselves?
“Bring me some people here!”
Ruby’s words fell in an infuriating tone.
As Ruby gave her orders, within a minute, more than a dozen servants from the Taylor family rushed forward, surrounding the bewildered Layla.
Layla couldn’t believe how the situation had escalated to that point.
She continued to speak in a state of panic.
She stammered, “I’m just conveying what Mr. Dunn told me! I didn’t make it up! It was true. I am not even lying.
“And also, Gavin isn’t a miserable person at all!”
Even at this stage, Layla couldn’t forget to defend Gavin.
However, Ruby didn’t believe her words at all. She dismissed her words. and coldly snorted.
She instructed the servants and said, “At a time like this, you’re still
speaking up for that miserable person?
“Strip her naked and give her a severe beating!”
“No! No!” yelled Layla.
Layla screamed in despair, clutching her chest with her hands, trying to protect herself.
Elliott wore a lecherous smile on his face and approached Layla.
He said, “Let me handle the undressing part.”
He let out an obscene laugh.
With a lewd grin, Elliott reached out his sinful hands to Layla.
However, at that moment…
A loud crash!
A loud bang and a humming and buzzing sound accompanied the air
tremors.
Out of nowhere, a massive door panel soared toward the Taylor family’s hall without warning.
In the next moment…
With a solid thud, it struck and hit Elliott squarely in the chest.
“Ah!” A wretched scream rang out, and a wail followed as Elliott was sent flying.
He crashed heavily to the ground.
A mouthful of blood spurted out from his mouth and nose.
“Elliott!” A woman’s cry rang out. It was from Caleb’s wife, who had
rushed to her son.
However, Caleb, Jackson, and Ruby all stood up instantly and shouted in unison toward the outside of the hall.
“Who?” they asked together.
A resounding, cold, and ruthless voice echoed faintly.
“The Clifford family from Brookspring, Gavin Clifford!”
“Gavin?”
“Gavin!” responded Layla happily.
Layla turned back in joy as if she had heard the most beautiful melody in the world, and the tears in her eyes flew out due to her swift movement.
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They saw Gavin’s tall and imposing figure as he walked steadily toward them, one step at a time.
In the courtyard, the Taylor family’s servants held sticks and glared at Gavin, but no one dared to approach or attack him.
The reason was simple. Behind Gavin was the massive gate that typically required two people to open. He had kicked it open with a single blow, and it had crashed into the Taylor family’s hall, demonstrating extraordinary strength.
He was displaying extraordinary strength that was beyond an ordinary person’s capabilities.
“Ah, it’s you, the scum of a destroyed family!” said Ruby.
Her voice sounded sharp.
“How dare you to come to us, the Taylor family?
“And you even dared to injure my nephew? You’re truly seeking death!
“Everyone from the Taylor family, listen up! Attack and cripple his limbs, then throw him onto the streets as a beggar!” said Ruby as she instructed. the servants.
“Yes! Alright!” The dozen Taylor family servants inside the living room and dozens of servants in the courtyard heard the command and responded.
All of the servants exchanged glances and shouted in unison.
“Be careful, Gavin!” Layla cried out in alarm.
Dozens of servants in the courtyard revealed ferocious expressions and charged toward Gavin.
“Heh, Gavin, is it?” Elliott’s mocking voice came.
“He’ll be disabled soon,” continued Elliott.
However, Elliott’s words were barely out of his mouth when his voice
seemed choked by something, stopping abruptly.
Elliott and the remaining members of the Taylor family had their eyes dramatically widened and their pupils dilated.
Their ears were constantly filled with “thuds” and “pops.”
These sounds were not coming from Gavin.
However, the sounds were coming from the Taylor family’s servants, who were being knocked backward one after another.
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Gavin continued to advance step by step, and not a single servant among the dozens could impede his progress.
Anyone approaching Gavin would be sent flying and spitting blood in the next second!
When Gavin stepped into the hall, he arrived before Layla.
Behind Gavin, the Taylor family’s servants lay unconscious, strewn across the courtyard.
The scene was haunting and eerie.
“Gavin…” Layla gazed at Gavin with a mesmerized look on her face.
Layla’s despair and pallor had vanished as Gavin was here. Her beloved was here!
In her pupils, there was nothing but stars and Gavin.
Gavin slowly raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears in the corner of Layla’s eyes.
Then, he held her hand, gazing into her eyes, and softly said, “Layla, come with me. Leave the Taylor family.”
Tears streamed down Layla’s face as she listened to Gavin’s gentle voice. She nodded repeatedly and vigorously and said, “Gavin, I’ll go with you. I won’t come back, never again.”
But their tender moment was interrupted as Ruby’s sharp voice rang out. “Where are you going if you don’t return?” said Ruby.
She walked forward angrily for a couple of steps, pointing at Layla.
She shouted, “Layla, you, an illegitimate child! I’m warning you. You better let go of that bastard’s hand and return to me.
“Otherwise, I’ll lock you in a dog cage!”
Gavin raised his hand before Ruby could finish her threat, delivering a resounding slap to Ruby’s face.
She fell to the ground with a swollen cheek after Gavin struck his palm hard.
Gavin looked down at her as he looked at Ruby as if she were trash.
“What’s this? The Taylor family has no one left? Letting an outsider like you act so arrogantly?” Gavin spoke with disdain and slowly looked down. at Ruby Taylor.