She managed an awkward smile. “Dad, don’t overthink it. Mom went to see Mr. Wilson to help you discuss a business deal. Mr. Wilson’s wife saw them and mistook her for a mistress. Mom got beaten up and is still in the hospital.”
Nathan was a man; he could tell truth from lies.
Ultimately, he was the one who had wronged Sophia.
But…
“Never mind. You should go get some rest. I’ll be fine after some sleep. I’ll watch my diet from now on.”
It wasn't just his blood pressure and sugar. It was the fact that he could no longer function as a man.
Joanna didn't bother pressing him further.
If he died early, it would be one less burden for her.
Everything that was Wendy’s would soon be hers, and Nathan would have outlived his usefulness.
After leaving, Joanna went to bed.
The next morning.
Marshall was on his way to work when he was blocked at the company entrance by a crowd of reporters and officials from a joint inspection commission.
Marshall’s assistant and bodyguards formed a protective circle around him.


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