Chapter 139

"Mr. Beach…" Outside the hotel, Mr. Clark pulled up to the curb. Jenny stood by the car, looking at Beckett with an anxious face. But without sparing her even a glance, Beckett reached for the laptop in Madeleine's hands and opened the car door for her. "Get in." Madeleine was caught off guard by the gesture—though she knew full well it was staged, just him using her as a human shield. Still, that was the only kind of value she had here. "Beckett… Can we talk, please?" Jenny's voice trembled. "You were drunk last night… I just stayed to take care of you. Please, believe me, will you?" Beckett gave Carl a look, signaling him to shut the door. "Ms. Merritt… maybe we can sort it out after the Sanya project wraps up?" Carl offered gently. Jenny stood frozen beside the car, eyes red with frustration as she watched the door close right in her face. "Ma'am…" The assistant opened the passenger side for her. Jenny clenched her teeth and got in, her whole face clouded with rage. "Thirsty? Drink