Chapter 321

Just as expected— She saw Maverick. Maverick got out of the car, his first glance was also towards Giselle. Then, he furrowed his eyebrows. Because standing next to Giselle was Nolan, they were standing so close that from Maverick's perspective, it seemed like they were right next to each other. Steward's car was in front, he was the first to walk over there, scanning everyone present. "What's going on?" While speaking, he saw a man who was trying to struggle against the security guard's restraints and was heavily beaten by Andrew and Nolan, "Isn't this Boss Chen, what happened to your face...has someone smacked you?" He was obviously provoking. The mark on Boss Chen's face was apparently given by someone. Boss Chen took a look at Steward, and replied, “I've been bitten by a dog." "Tsk." Steward loved stirring up a scene, "That dog is quite wild." Hearing this, both Andrew and Nolan were not pleased. Seeing the change in their expressions, Steward corrected himself, "I don’t think this looks like a dog bite. Boss Chen, how did you offend someone?" "How did I offend..." Boss Chen didn’t finish his sentence, he glared at Giselle first, "I didn't provoke anyone." Steward noticed, "Did Ms. Hawk provoke Boss Chen?" "Bloody hell." Boss Chen grumbled and cursed, "Coming out to talk about business while not being able to play fair. She really thinks she’s still a wealthy, aristocratic lady. What a joke.” Maverick stood far away. Mr. Chen couldn't see him at all. "I am not giving this damn project to you Hawk family, no matter what. It's so bloody infuriating." He continued cursing, "You think you're so high and mighty, do you know how people in the imperial city see you, Giselle, pretending to be innocent in front of me?" "You're asking for a beating!" Nolan tried to rush forward again, but was stopped by Giselle. "Let him speak." Giselle said. She didn’t want to make a big fuss, especially since Nolan was in the entertainment industry. If this escalated, it could potentially ruin his career. "Sister, you can tolerate this?" Nolan said, "You should have let me tear his mouth apart." Giselle shook her head at Nolan, and only then did he hold back. "No wonder you're acting so reserved, it appears you have a pretty boy to support you now." Mr. Chen smirked, "I told you, the Yan sisters, when did they ever have such mettle." At this, he licked his lips, undoubtedly trying to provoke someone, "I have to say, your waist is a bit thinner than your sister's." Up until this point, Mr. Chen had no idea who Andrew was actually fighting for. Chen tried to make a move but the security held him down, he was unable to move. But the punch that was supposed to land on Chen’s face, did not fall. Nobody expected that the one to throw the punch would be Joey. Even Nancy was shocked. Since the security didn't guard against Joey, not only did he punch CEO Chen, he also kicked him, pinning him to the ground before finally getting pulled away. If even a chauffeur dared to hit him, naturally CEO Chen couldn't bear it. He called the police. He didn't dare to mess with others, but Joey ended up being his object of retaliation. With Joey being taken away, Nancy was naturally worried. By the end of the night, everyone had become spectators of this drama, only her man was being taken away. And trouble was, she had neither power nor influence. Nancy had no other choice but to find Maverick. Among the crowd, Pei Shao, who pursued her, couldn't restrain CEO Chen. Those who could possibly do so might not necessarily help her. After scanning the crowd, only Maverick remained. After all, he owed her. "Maverick, Joey is my driver, he can't be taken to the police station." Maverick had been standing out of the crowd, and Nancy's words brought him into the spotlight. Moments ago, even when Giselle was scoldingly insulted by CEO Chen, Maverick remained indifferent. But now, at Nancy's request, Maverick finally made a move. With his long and graceful strides, he approached CEO Chen. CEO Chen instantly appeared somewhat apprehensive upon seeing Maverick. After all, the person he had just insulted was Maverick's ex-wife. Maverick's powerful aura was present, and CEO Chen didn't even dare to meet his eyes. Yet, Maverick did not hold him responsible. He only said one thing to him, "Do me a favor, let's end this matter here." "Alright, alright..." In the whole Imperial City, who wouldn't give Maverick face? CEO Chen hastily agrees and directly gives up on the matter. "Thank you," Nancy says, "We're even now." Maverick remains silent. Because of their close proximity, he isn't too far away from Giselle. Even from the corner of his eyes, he can clearly see all the expressions on her face. A sick anticipation grows within him. He wants to see Giselle upset. He turns a blind eye to her being bullied, yet he is at Nancy's beck and call. She should care, she should be upset— Preferably angry. Questioning his intentions. Or even, just stare at him, remaining silent is fine as well. He wants to know that she feels injured, that she cares about his attitude towards her. — But unexpectedly, Giselle shows none of these. She tilted her head up to look at Nolan beside her, a hint of worry lingering on her face. "Will your injuries affect your work tomorrow? Do you want me to go to the hospital with you for treatment?" How could Nolan refuse such a delightful offer? It wasn't often for Giselle to take the initiative. He winced in feigned pain, "Sister, I really need to see a doctor now for my face." And off they went! Without another word, Giselle escorted Nolan away. Maverick's face remained calm, but a storm was raging in his heart. Seeing that things had largely settled, Steward came up and put a hand on Maverick's shoulder. "Let's go in. It's getting late, and if we wait any longer, my fine bottle of wine will lose its flavor." ... By the time they reached the private room, Steward had sobered up perfectly. Not long after they sat down, President Chen came running in, offering apologies. Still feeling guilty. Afraid to offend Maverick. After all, he still had a project with Hyland Group. He spoke rapidly, but Maverick wasn't really listening. Only at the end did he ask him, "You are aware of the relationship between Giselle and I, aren't you?" "Absolutely," replied President Chen. "I've been talking rubbish, Director Bo, please don’t take me seriously…” Before he could finish speaking, Maverick lightly pats his shoulder. "It's good that you know." .... On the other side, Giselle takes Nolan to the hospital. After getting an ointment prescription, Nolan refuses to let a nurse apply it. He insists that Giselle must do this for him, stating that he abandoned his own dignity for her, so she must make amends. Giselle doesn't refuse and applies the medicine on Nolan. However, while applying the ointment, she obviously seems distracted, and the pressure isn't balanced a few times. Nolan pain expression becomes exaggerated, "Sis, why do you seem reluctant to even apply medicine for me? I feel at a loss when you behave like this." "I'm sorry." Surprisingly, Giselle does not retort back as usual. She says, "I'll be gentler." The softer she acts, the more it convinces Nolan that there's something bothering her. Nolan watches her. This time, he tones down his usual attitude, and looks serious, "Are you feeling unwell?" Giselle's hand momentarily pauses. But she quickly regains her composure, and denies, "I am feeling fantastically great." "Sis, this is a bit fake. Has anyone ever told you how poor your acting skills are?" Giselle freezes for a moment, and then deliberately adds a bit more pressure, "You sure talk a lot for someone who's just getting their medicine applied. Shut up."