The Woman From Hell
Chapter 2697

Seeing my hesitation, Theo's expression became uglier and uglier. He grabbed my cold hand. His face was twisted in a tight frown, but his tone was still soft. "If something is really going on, just tell me. Don't worry about the consequences, I'll bear them with you."

Bear them with me...

However, I could not guarantee that we could afford this risk...

I still did not dare face Theo. His eyes were dim for a moment while my nose and eyes turned red.

Noticing that something was off with me, Theo held up my face anxiously and turned me to him. Distress filled his eyes when saw how red mine were. He wiped away the tears at the corners of my eyes. "What's the matter? We're the only ones at home. Is there something you can't tell me?"

Sniffling, I lowered my head. "I'm just worried that it'll affect other people."

"What happened?"

I looked at Theo. The anxiety on his handsome face was on full display at the moment. He was actually right. This was our home. Regal Villa was very safe. No matter how they planned, they would not be able to ambush us here. This matter should be told to Theo.

After organizing my thoughts, I exhaled and started, "Samuel actually approached me again."

Theo was immediately on his guard when he heard this as if he had sensed danger. "What conditions did he want you to agree to?"

"He wants me to leave Grant Corporation, to leave you..." When I looked up to meet Theo's gaze, I saw the surprise in his eyes.

Immediately afterward, he was contemplative as I stared at his sullen face quietly.

Some time passed before Theo finally opened his mouth to say, "You can only agree."

His voice was weak as if there was no energy in them.

I nodded and replied, "Yes. Samuel is with Nibet, and he's well protected. That's why we haven't been able to replace anything. He wants me to hide this matter and leave you quietly. It's

an attack on you."

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"If he can be sure that I won't be able to bear things, then they must be planning something else." Theo looked serious.

"I met Keith when I went to the

beach to relax this afternoon. He told me that Nibel's methods are ruthless and that he might make you disappear..." I whispered thedast word, feeling panicked.

Theo grinned before he turned to me and replied in a peaceful tone, "It's not going to be that easy for him to make me disappear. Nibel might be smart, but I'm not an easy person to deal with. So, don't worry."

"But he..."

"I understand, but trust me. I'll wait for you to come back."

Theo swept away the stray hairs from my temple with a faint smile on his face.

I looked at his confident gaze but still could not bring myself to calm down. "I don't want to leave you. I want to stay with you."

I wanted to be with him when he went through hard times, but reality would not allow it

"As long as your heart is with me. Don't worry. I'll be fine. Just take it as a one-week vacation. We'll definitely see each other again in one week," Theo comforted me softly. Looking into his deep eyes, I asked him in a searching tone, "Are you sure you can solve this?"

"Of course. This separation is only temporary to protect you and the children. You also don't want to hurt Nina, right?"

I nodded. I could also do as Samuel said and leave.

"I'll pretend I know nothing about this. Looks like it's time for us to act again." Theo tapped my nose like he was trying to cheer me up.

I could not help but smile before burying myself in his arms. "I'll go along with you."