Chapter 225

Joanne did not expect Anthony's aura to be so oppressive and dangerous in person. It was so scary that it made her scalp tingle! The dinner that initially went well turned sour. Anne felt embarrassed and guilty. "I'm sorry. I-I'll get going." "I'll take you home." Lucas followed her. Eason shouted, "Stop right there!" Anne paused for a moment, but she did not stop and quickly ran out of the private room, trotting down the long corridor. A hand appeared next to her unexpectedly, clasped her neck, and dragged her into another room— "Ah!" Anne was slammed on the table. She turned to look in shock and found the terrifying Anthony. Anne was so frightened that she quickly stood and moved backward. "Is this why you're staying? Hmm?" Anthony was intimidating. "No matter my reason, you shouldn't treat me like this!" Anne had tears in her eyes. Insulting her in front of the Newman family's parents was equal to humiliating the Newman family. "Why are you doing this? You said you'r