Chapter 862

"It's all because of you, bitch! How dare you scheme against my son? Because of you, I've misunderstood my son with Camilla all these years." Gregory seemed determined to make her pay for all that he owed his family for the past 17 years. Unsatisfied, he landed a few more lashes and left Juliana writhing in pain with anguished cries. Her body was bruised all over without a single unharmed spot. The dress she was wearing was made from the finest fabric she had purchased. However, it was now torn in several places from the blows. This alone showed just how much force Gregory had used to shred the material on her body. At that moment, a maid suddenly called out, "Mr. Jace, welcome back." "What's going on here?" Jace asked. Seeing his mother on the ground, Jace's face remained stoic. He merely furrowed his brows slightly. His expression was cold and indifferent. There was even a trace of disdain in his eyes. "Mom, it's only natural to accept punishment when you've done something w