Chapter 941

Joanne couldn't afford to let Justin know she was working with Ewan—the bodyguards were Ewan's men. With a smile, she said, "I hired them myself. I'll admit, it cost me a fortune—they're top-tier professionals." "Professionals?" Justin repeated, glancing at them warily. Upon sensing his unease, Joanne quickly redirected the conversation. "Justin, have you forgotten what we agreed on? This is about protecting Jonah. And today, Ms. Hailey needs to be taught a lesson." Justin nodded, his doubt slowly fading. "Take her away!" Joanne ordered sharply. A surge of panic shot through Hailey. She struggled against the bodyguards, shouting, "Let me go! This is illegal! Justin, I know you're not a bad person—you can't just stand there and let this happen! You know what? I'm pre—" Before she could finish the sentence, Joanne signaled one of the guards. Without missing a beat, he stepped forward and clamped a hand tightly over Hailey's mouth. Hailey's eyes were filled with desperation as sh