Chapter 45

Nicholas was very surprised. He saw through the tinted windows of his car what had happened to Josephine outside. Thomas Jade, standing proudly, his face clouded with rage and his hands on his hips, had just a moment before flying up to slap Josephine. Nicholas immediately recognized Thomas Jade, because a few days earlier he had studied the documents regarding the Jade property. He gripped the steering wheel hard and took something from the dashboard, getting ready. Josephine held her cheek which felt hot and throbbing. She felt dizzy for a moment, but when she realized who was standing in front of her, she clenched her fists until her knuckles turned white and bit the inside of her cheeks, then straightened up and stared at Thomas Jade with fiery eyes. "Are you a lawless country bumpkin, Mr. Jade?" Josephine hissed sharply. "What you are doing can be categorized as assault and I can report you to the police!" Thomas Jade was slightly surprised to hear Josephine's words. He didn't exp