Chapter 138

138 How Could One Be So Shameless?!

After returning home, Joseph changed into a comfortable white T-shirt. At this moment, this shirt was inappropriate because the soft cloth could not withstand Charlie’s furious whipping.

Every time Charlie whipped him, Joseph’s body trembled.

However, he frowned and did not say anything.

Isabella’s eyes widened in surprise.

Why Charlie suddenly became so angry?

“Master Wilson!”

William grabbed Charlie’s wrist and said, “Please stop. Joseph is just young and unmatured.”

“Young and unmatured? Then I will help him to become mature.”

Charlie roared with a gloomy expression, “I only asked him to attend a banquet in my stead. But he hit Mr. Alfredo who is now in the intensive care unit. He is so rude. I feel ashamed to have such a son.”

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As he said that, he pushed William away and slapped the stick on Joseph’s body again. “Are you going to apologize to Mr. Alfredo?”

“No.”

Joseph did not hesitate, “He deserved it.”

“You asshole!”

Charlie tried to whip Joseph hard, but Isabella suddenly appeared.

“Ouch, it hurts so much.”

Isabella rubbed her arms. Then, she tried to soften Charlie up, “Grandpa, don’t be angry.”

“Isabella?”

Charlie was shocked. Seeing the bruise on her arm, he immediately asked, “Why do you suddenly appear? You should return to your room.”

Then he instructed, “William, bring Isabella upstairs immediately and apply some medicine to her arm.”

“Got it.”

“Wait!”

Isabella put her body on Joseph’s back, afraid that Charlie would whip him again. “Grandpa, please calm down. It’s not good for your health to be angry.”

Joseph turned around to look at Isabella’s fingers on his shoulders.

“I know you want to protect Joseph, but this is our family business. I won’t compromise. William, send Isabella back to her room.”

“Is this because of the incident in the banquet? I want to say a few words.”

Isabella hurriedly said, “Just give me a minute.”

“Isabella, piss off.”

“This is our family business. You are an outsider. You shouldn’t interfere.” Joseph shouted before Charlie could say anything.

“Joseph, why are you so fierce? Why didn’t you explain it to Grandpa?” Isabella was shocked.

“Fuck off!”

Joseph ordered, “Gerry, lock her in the room. Don’t let her down without my order.”

“Got it.”

Gerry dragged Isabella away. Charlie was puzzled, “Joseph, there’s something else about this matter? How did Isabella know about tonight’s banquet?”

“No.”

Joseph said coldly, “It has nothing to do with Isabella. Grandpa, continue.”

“No!”

As Isabella watched Charlie try to whip Joseph again, she couldn’t help but shout, “Grandpa! It was because Mr. Alfredo wanted to insult me that Joseph hit him!”

Charlie raised his stick to the top of his head and stopped when he heard this.

Joseph frowned.

“What?”

Charlie said in disbelief, “Isabella, did you also attend the banquet?”

“My father and I went there.”

Isabella shouted, “Mr. Alfredo and my father are business partners.”

“Gerry!”

Joseph roared and interrupted Isabella, “If you don’t carry out my orders, you will be dismissed.”

“Got it.”

Gerry immediately covered Isabella’s mouth and dragged her upstairs.

“Gerry.”

“Tell me, why didn’t Joseph let me tell the truth?” Isabella refused to return to her room.

“Miss Isabella, please return to your room.”

Gerry ignored Isabella’s question and expressionlessly forced her to return to her room.

“Gerry.”

It turned out that Isabella’s shamelessness was very terrifying.

When she saw Gerry turn around and lock the door, she suddenly hugged his back.

“Miss Isabella!”

Gerry panicked. He wanted to shake her off, but he didn’t dare to hurt her. He stood at the door and said, “Please let me go.”

“Was Joseph mad? Why didn’t he let me tell Charlie the truth?”

Isabella knew that if she let him go, she would be locked in her room. So she threw caution to the wind, “Answer me!”

“Miss Isabella, don’t make things difficult for me.”

“If you don’t answer, I won’t let you go!”

Gerry’s face flushed red with anxiety, “You are a well-educated young lady. If Master Wilson knows that you were used by your family for those dirty business, he might immediately ask you to leave the house.”

Isabella was shocked and loosened her grip, “Charlie likes me so much just because of my family background.”

Gerry took the opportunity to break free of Isabella. He tidied his collar, and returned calm, “Master Wilson cares about fame. He won’t accept an indecent woman as Joseph’s girlfriend.”

Isabella’s heart trembled. Then, she bitterly smiled and said, “Isn’t it good to take this opportunity to make it clear to Charlie? There’s no need for Joseph to suffer. The relationship between us is fake anyway.”

Gerry’s expression had already returned to normal, “Perhaps it’s because Joseph would rather be beaten than see you be asked to leave.”

Isabella was shocked.

“Have a good rest.”

Gerry closed the door.

“Wait, Gerry.”

Isabella scratched her head and smiled, “I promise I won’t go downstairs, but don’t lock the door. I want to see Joseph later.”

“OK.” Gerry thought for a moment.

“Perhaps it’s because Joseph would rather be beaten than see you be asked to leave.”

Isabella was lying on the bed, thinking about Gerry’s words. She couldn’t help but think nonsense, “Then what is the reason why he thought this way?”

Isabella’s heart trembled and she got up from the bed.

She walked to the wardrobe, changed her cotton dress, and picked out one of the high-end dresses that the stylist had prepared for her.

Then she blow-dried her hair and braided it.

After some thought, she patted her face with water and lotion.

After thinking for a while, she put some light pink lipstick on her lips.

She looked at herself in the mirror. She was beautiful. Then she turned around and walked to Joseph’s room with satisfaction.

As soon as she left, she saw Doctor Morris knocking on the door, “Mr. Joseph, I’ve brought the medicine.”

“Come in.”

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Joseph said coldly.

Just as Doctor Morris was about to enter, he saw that Isabella was looking at him.

He thought for a moment and handed the medicine to Isabella and whispered, “Smear the affected area three times a day.”

Isabella took it and nodded.

The door opened and Joseph sat on the luxurious bed with his back facing the door.