Chapter 64 The Expulsion
Rachael rushed to the hospital and was horrified to find Johnathan lying in bed, covered in bruises. His face appeared pale and lifeless, almost as if he were dead. It shook her to the core, causing her legs to weaken.
While she loved Liana dearly, Johnathan held a special place in her heart. After all, she gained a foothold in the Swanns only because she had given birth to a son.
Approaching him cautiously, Rachael felt her hands trembling, unsure of how to handle the situation. “Johnny, how did this happen to you?”
Johnathan held a grudge against his father for not standing up for him. However, Korbin had always been harsh to his kids, so he dared not speak up.
However, now that he had his mother as his staunch supporter, everything felt different.
Despite the pain, Johnathan summoned the strength to sit up and rushed toward Rachael.
The sudden movement caused him intense pain, tears streaming down his face, making his plea more convincing. “Mommy, you’re finally here! If you hadn’t come, that jinx would have killed me. She whipped me with a riding crop. The pain is unbearable, and it feels like I’m on the verge of death!”
Rachael’s hands trembled as she cupped Johnathan’s face, wiping away his tears.
“Don’t worry! I will seek revenge for you!”
Johnathan exposed the wounds on his back to Rachael.
The purplish wounds were a horrifying sight for Rachael.
Rachael had never laid a hand on her baby boy since his birth. She couldn’t believe that Catherine dared to treat her son like this. Was that jinx insane?
Rachael gritted her teeth and asked, “Where is Catherine?”
Filled with rage, Rachael stood up and glared at Korbin. “Are you just going to stand there and allow that jinx to harm our son?”
Korbin could understand Rachael’s anger, for he, too, was seething with fury. However, her public questioning of him only further infuriated him.
“Calm down!” he said.
“How can I stay calm when our baby boy has been beaten like this? Tell me, how can I stay calm?” she replied.
Rachael clenched her teeth, glaring resentfully at Korbin.
Korbin gave her a stern look and said, “Come with me.’
Rachael followed him out of the ward and into a nearby small meeting room.
When the door closed, Korbin forcefully slapped the stack of documents Catherine gave onto
Rachael’s face.
“Take a good look at these papers. Look at what your cousin has done. Not only has he been caught, but he has also implicated our baby boy. Tell me, what should I do?”
Rachael was stunned for a second by the bombardment. She was infuriated after reading the documents. She now realized that her relatives were more of a hindrance than a help.
However, Rachael had what it takes to be able to climb to her current position. She composed herself and looked at Korbin calmly.
“Let’s not discuss this now. We need to focus on how to deal with Catherine first. Haven’t you been too lenient with that jinx? She does as she pleases and even dares to harm Johnathan. Let me tell you, the next one lying in a bed might be me.”
Korbin stared at Rachael coldly, his eyes filled with mockery. “Are you serious? You’re so short. sighted! Do you think we should fear Catherine? She’s nothing more than a clown. The real concern lies with the people behind her. Leonel Bolton recently reestablished connections. with the old businessmen who were close to Vicente. Do you think that idiot Catherine can uncover any of that?”
Rachael understood that Korbin didn’t value her, despite the carefully cultivated image of an elegant wealthy woman she had maintained for years.
“So, Leonel is involved?” she inquired.
Korbin sneered, a sinister smile forming on his gloomy face. “Perhaps, but I’m still investigating. I have a feeling there’s another force at play. It won’t be easy to uncover the truth with Leonel’s limited power, let alone Catherine. Let her continue to be arrogant for a while longer. Once I expose the people behind her and eliminate them all, I’ll send her back to the countryside. That will be the end of it,” he replied.
“Remember, don’t go looking for trouble with her. Take care of our kids and ensure they don’t give her any warning,” Korbin warned Rachael firmly.
With that, Korbin opened the door and left the hospital.
If it weren’t for Johnathan’s injury, he wouldn’t have even bothered coming to the hospital.
Rachael watched him leave, her cold eyes narrowing as she emitted a sharp glare.
“Catherine, how dare you lay a hand on my baby boy? You’ve messed with the wrong person,
she muttered to herself.
Meanwhile, another challenge awaited Catherine.
The next day, as the first class bell rang, Catherine entered the classroom unhurriedly. As soon as she appeared, all eyes were on her.
Catherine walked towards her seat with a cold face, her gaze empty and unfocused, displaying a lazy and tired demeanor.
Upon her entrance, Bryan, who had worn a cold expression, immediately changed his attitude. A warm smile appeared on his face as if he had transformed into a different person. He stood up and pulled a chair out for Catherine as he said respectfully, “Boss, please.”
Catherine remained indifferent to Bryan’s flattery, her expression unchanged as he arranged her desk.
She sat down and leaned on the table.
Bryan carefully took his seat, ensuring not to make any noise.
He had promised himself that he would ensure Catherine could get a good sleep in school. Nothing would stop him from fulfilling that promise.
The first class should have been literature.
However, the literature teacher didn’t show up. The homeroom teacher did, accompanied by the imposing math teacher and the principal.
The students of Class 8 sensed that something serious was about to unfold, as the principal rarely made personal appearances.
The math teacher fixed her gaze on Catherine, who was still sleeping, a cold smile gracing her face. “Sir, look at this student. While the class is studying, she sleeps every day. How can a student like this achieve such results?”
The principal shifted his attention toward Catherine upon hearing the math teacher’s words.
He had already checked Catherine’s background and knew her academic performance couldn’t match her grades.
However, he didn’t expect Catherine to have such a troublesome character in addition to her poor academic performance. Keeping a student like her would undoubtedly bring trouble.
Yielding to the insistence of the two teachers, the principal decided to personally address the
situation caused by Catherine.
The homeroom teacher glanced at the principal and sought permission to speak.
The principal responded with a severe expression. “You are the homeroom teacher of Class 8, so I will let you deal with it. I will be here watching, though.”
The homeroom teacher nodded and stood on the stage, looking solemnly at the students of Class 8.
“Kids, a grave incident had occurred in our class. Although it hasn’t been determined yet, the situation is severe. If the facts are revealed, severe punishment will be imposed!”
The math teacher stepped forward, dissatisfied with the homeroom teacher’s statement.” Allow me to be more direct. Certain troublemakers have tarnished the excellent reputation of Class 8. Cheating and blatant disregard for class rules. We are going to expose this student publicly and expel her from the school!”
As soon as she finished speaking, the students of Class 8 instantly knew whom she was referring to.
The math teacher’s excited expression provided them with the answer.
Cautiously, they directed their gazes toward the sleeping figure, unsure of what would unfold next,
