Chapter 149 Buying Time for Herself

Damian asked. "Who get you to cause such a temper tantrum, Mr. Spencer i voice was as smooth as met, his demeanor calm and reed.

"Damian, 1/be/'t even know how to explain this to you. Whitney fell down the stairs and broke (

wedding is in three days - there's no way it can happen on time. I have no idea how to face v The doctor and she needed at least a teeth to marver. 1

Westley was utteily obsequlous, bending over backward to please Damian. He was one step away from getting down on his knees to be

Barelan binned his care tow and Whitney. She sat quieth, her head lowered, saying nothing

Gren't a big seal. It's not as if the wedding is canceled, it's just postponed. There's no need for such a fuss. Mr. Spencer. I've already arranged for the best thopedic specialists to look after her. Who knows? Whitney might recover in less than a month," Damian replied with a gentle smile Wesley had expected Damian to be finans, but to his surprise, Damian was incredibly understanding Overwhelmed with gratitude, Westley clasped o hund tightly.

What is so fortunate to be manying you you're understanding, caring, a

and generous. As her father, I couldn't be more at ease knowing she maying 101. Tirst assured, Damian. The moment Whitney is able to walk again, you'll hold the wedding right away "You're very thoughttal, Mr. Spencer," Damian said with a gracious nod

Satisfied, Wesley and his family excused themselves, giving Banilin and Whitney some privacy.

In the parking lot, Billy approached Westley, who was about to get into his car. "Mr. Spencer, Mr. Howard asked me to pass along with younoveldrama

Westley passed when he heard Bithy's equest. He waved for Rebecca and the others to go ahead and wait in the car and then foll

They walked a considerable distance, yet fully didn't stop Westley finally asked, "Mr Lawson, what message does Howard have for me?

Buy glanced around, ensuring they were out of sight, then clapped his hands twice.

Out of nowhere, several menin black appeared Without a wood, they began beating Westley up

When Westley opened his mouth to shout, one of them shoved a filthy rag into it.

vunched from a distance, his face calm. "Avoid the face," he instructed.

nith was meticulous, selecting a spot that was perfectly out of view from security cameras and far from any passerby or passing cars

Westley lay on the ground, letting out muffled pleas Billy raised his hand, signaling for the men in black to stop.

He walked over, exchanged a look, and then Westley was lifted. "Because of your negligence, something happened to Whitney in your home. Mr. Howard is

If this happens again and you disrupt his plans, there will be no Spencer Group left in Seabourke."

With that, Billy and his men lett, and Westley limped back, his body aching terribly. He had always known Damian was not someone to be tied with othe hadn't expected the man to be this ruthless

Earlors, in the ward, Damian had been all smiles, gentle, and understanding. But once he had lett, it seemed that his attitude had completely changed, ardening his men to teach him a lesson and giving him a stemwaming

It was clear he hadn't treated Westley like a father-in-law at all. Westley now fully realized just how terrifying Damian could be Ashebobbled back toward the waiting car, Matthew quickly approached him. "Dad, what happened to you?

Sering Westley covered in dust and clearly in pain, Rebecca was shocked, "How did you end up like this? Didn't you say Damian had something to tell you? what happened

Stella supported her father's arm as Westley let out a soft groan. He felt a mix of frustration and fear, but he didn't dare say too much, wonted that someone migh be watching. Irritated, he muttered, "I just tripped on the way here, it's nothing Let's go." Meanwhile, in the ward, Damian stood by Whitney's bed "Does it still hurt?" he asked gently, his voice soft

Whitney turned her head away, not responding

"How about we transfer you to Howard Group's hospital? It's quieter there, and we have the best specialists." Damjan almost pleaded, his tone warm and soft as beardown beside her, carefully holding het left hand that Whitney tord to pull away, but the movement caused a sharp pain in her wrist, Coldly, she responded, "I'm fine here. Hease apologize to cap for me. The wedding needs to be postponed "

She kept her gaze averted, refusing to look at Damian, showing no signs of a

appleciation

for his concell

"Grandpa won't be upset. After all, you're going to marry the sooner or later. It's just a month's delay. We'll explain to the guests and it won't be a big deal." Danidan's voice was calm and patient, even a little indulgent It was just like that he had shown in their youth, back when he used to pamper her

Whitney pushed the memories from her mind and said flatly, "I need rest."

"Alright, I'll conte track to keep you company once I finish with my work," Damian said.

Whitney closed her eyes

After a moment, sår har and the sound of the door opening and closing, and only then did she open her eyes she glad at her leg, suspended in a cast, and ber

broken left wESE

To delay the wedding, this was the only plan she could come up with.

Tomunately, it had worked, buying her another month.

Chapter 149 Buying Time for Herself

When she heard the door handle tum again, Whitney immediately closed her eyes.