Chapter 54

This was an unexpected turn of events. Ida hadn't anticipated William to be so harsh. Yet, William wasn't done. "Ida, who do you think you are? Do you think I have to fulfill all your wishes?" "William, whether you would like to admit it or not, Ida is your savior," Joanne said, trying to defend Ida. William laughed bitterly. "Mom, I remember everything now. Please use that to deceive me any more." If not for Ida's existence, he and Linda would have been the happiest couple. They would never have reached this point of conflict. The miscarriage of their child, who had been barely two months old, was another tragedy that Ida and Joanne caused. "Mom, I respect you, so I won't lay a hand on you. If you keep insisting, I don't think I'd hold back anymore." After that, William dialed the internal line, and Jay entered his office. "Escort them out," William ordered. Jay nodded and respectfully addressed Joanne and Ida. "Please, this way." Joanne was furious and led Ida away. No ma