Chapter 20

Thomas and Eleanor were furious as they stared at Damien. They didn't spare his feelings. Thomas said, "Mr. Ashford, we are not the same. You'd best go back to being a rich heir. You can have as many women as you want with just a word. Once you're tired of playing with them, just toss them aside. However, Celeste is not your toy, let alone your punching bag!" Eleanor added, "Do you know how much pain and hardship our daughter has endured since marrying you? How could you throw her into prison? How many times have you bullied her? What did she ever do to deserve a heartless man like you?" The more Thomas and Eleanor spoke, the more upset they got. They wiped their tears as they hit him. Damien hung his head in guilt. He didn't resist, letting them vent their anger freely. Still, he couldn't help but ask, "Then what about Chase? He's also a rich man like me. Aren't you afraid he might one day turn out the same?" Before Thomas, Eleanor, or Celeste could answer, Chase spoke up. "Ti