Chapter 229

Lynana completely ignored Nicole, as if she did not exist. Jared glanced at Lyana apathetically. Blood instantly drained from Lyana's face, and she looked in an unspeakable fear. She knew very well who Claus was—he was just following and serving Jared. He was basically a knife in Jared's hand. She was afraid no matter how much Mr. Rogers Sr. pampered her, if she angered Jared, Mr. Rogers would turn against her. Lyana still thought of saying something, but the elevator had arrived. Nicole and Jared walked in. Claus glanced at Lyana with a smirk and followed Jared into the elevator. The bodyguard finally got his due. He was struck dumb after getting slapped by Lyana. He had been acting like a bully all this while with Lyana's connivance. Lyana wiped her hands with a handkerchief handed over by the others and said coldly to the bodyguard on the floor. "Get the hell out of here. I don't want to see you again." The bodyguard looked sorry and dumbfounded, not knowing why Lyana's attitud