Chapter 27 Arranging Her Date

"What?!" Mark Cooper was taken aback. Jade Cooper's heart began to race. The father and daughter exchanged glances—had their secret been uncovered? Just as panic set in, Wesley Merritt entered, his presence chilling the air with each step. Mark and Jade were overwhelmed by Wesley's intimidating aura, their hearts pounding even faster. "Mr. Merritt, what brings you here so late?" Mark feigned ignorance. Wesley glanced at Ethan Foster, who nodded and instructed the bodyguards, "Bring them up." Soon, the homeless men, beaten beyond recognition, were dragged in. At the sight of them, Mark and Jade felt their hearts sink, their faces turning pale. "Mr. Merritt, have mercy! They were acting on orders from these two! We had no idea she was your wife! Please, spare us!" The homeless men sobbed, kneeling and begging for mercy. Jade panicked and pointed at them. "You're lying! When did I ever tell you to do this? You were just lusting after her! What do I or my father have to do with it?!" The m