Chapter 1126

Wendy exclaimed, "Mr. Lynch, Irene was beaten! You have to stand up for her!" Janet walked over to Michelle and stood behind her. "Ms. Landon." Michelle gave a slight nod, signalling her to stay calm. Nathan's handsome face showed no trace of emotion. His gaze settled lightly on Irene and asked, "You were beaten?" Irene knew the importance of appearing weak and pitiable before a man like Nathan. Her eyes immediately reddened as she put on a pitiful expression. "Mr. Lynch, I was beaten up. I was only going out to buy you cigarettes, but they bullied me…" Nathan replied evenly, "So? You suffered a beating. What does that have to do with me?" His words froze Irene in place with shock and horror. Her face turned deathly pale. Wendy stared at Nathan in disbelief. "Mr. Lynch, what's wrong with you? Irene is your woman! Someone hitting her is just the same as them disrespecting you!" Nathan looked straight at Irene. "You're my woman? Is that what you told her?" Irene stammered, "I…