Chapter 112:
Mrs. Reyes’s expression changed as she pulled Ted closer. “Mr. Ward, he’s just a child. He doesn’t understand. Please, let him go!”
Caden’s face remained impassive. “Did I say anything?” He smirked. “Why are you so afraid?”
A slight tremor ran through Mrs. Reyes. Though she didn’t know Caden well, their brief interactions that day had already shown her his decisive and ruthless nature. When he discovered something had happened to Alicia, he had thrown Ted to the ground without hesitation. If things had gone even slightly wrong, Ted could have easily been seriously injured.
Caden showed no mercy toward the children. His earlier command for them to fight had felt like a personal vendetta. He did mention there would be a reward, but Mrs. Reyes could sense that what was coming was far from good.
Without wasting any time, Caden looked at Alicia and said, “For the next half hour, Ted is yours. Do with him as you please.”
Understanding the implication behind his words, a surge of exhilaration flooded Alicia, momentarily pushing aside the pain from her injuries. Caden had opened the door for her, and she wasn’t going to let this brat escape unscathed.
She immediately called over two servants to assist her.
Seeing her pleas were futile, Mrs. Reyes’s demeanor shifted. “What right do you have to treat Ted this way? He made a mistake that any child could make. He doesn’t know any better, and neither do you. Hurting children is against the law!”
Caden leaned back, appearing unfazed.
Alicia couldn’t help but feel amused. “Isn’t it illegal for him to attempt murder? He may be a minor, but that doesn’t change the fact that he tried to kill me. If we take legal action, both you and your husband will face the consequences.”
Alicia continued, “Do you really want to escalate this? We can involve the police. I’ll work with them and share the whole story with the media. Everyone will know how Ted hurt me. I’m sure Mr. Reyes will appreciate you raising such a tough son, and the entire Reyes family will take pride in you.”
Mrs. Reyes’s legs trembled, and she nearly collapsed to the ground.
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She didn’t want anything bad to happen to Ted, but she also feared the consequences of making a scene. If the Reyes family found out about this, her life would be ruined.
In a shaky voice, she said, “Ms. Bennett, I’m so sorry. This is all my fault. I disliked you, so I told Ted to make things difficult for you. He didn’t mean to hurt you this badly.”
Alicia remained unaffected.
She had just faced a terrifying brush with death and had nearly lost her life. Did Mrs. Reyes truly believe that a simple apology could erase everything?
“Rest assured, Mrs. Reyes,” Alicia said firmly. “Once Ted steps into society, you’ll find yourself kneeling frequently.”
It dawned on Mrs. Reyes that she was indeed kneeling. She tried to rise, but her legs felt so weak that she sank back down.
Alicia instructed the servants to bring a basin of water. They set it on the table, which was at Alicia’s waist height.
Lacking the strength to grab Ted herself, she asked two servants for assistance.
Sensing the impending danger, Ted began to squirm and resist.
The servants held him firmly.
Mrs. Reyes said sternly, “If you dare touch Ted, you’ll regret it!”
Fear spread among the servants, causing them to loosen their grip.
Alicia quickly realized she shouldn’t involve them further and turned her attention to Caden. “Can you grab Ted for me?”
Caden replied coolly, “I’m busy.”
