Shannon was left dumbfounded.


    ‘Purity and innocence?’ Shannon wondered, her disbelief deepening. These terms seemed better


    suited for Gregory’s mother, the woman


    he adored.


    The more she pondered, the more it grated on her nerves.


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    “But now, it seems you don’t need my protection anymore. Even in my absence, you’d find ways to


    pursue your desires and go to great lengths to seek revenge against those you despise.”


    Gregory’s expression grew stern, and his brows furrowed. “However, consider this yourst warning. I


    expect you to behave yourself from now on, refrain from causing trouble to innocent individuals, and


    stop bringing any more trouble to me or the Salvador family. Otherwise, I’ll have no choice but to send


    you abroad for a quieter life, away from


    the conflicts and disputes of Savrow.”


    Upon hearing Gregory’s intention to send her away, Shannon was overwhelmed with a mix of shock


    and anger. Her entire body started trembling with fear.


    “Gregory… What do you mean by that? Are you trying to say that you’re over me? Are you nning to


    abandon me after a few words of nder by Be? Or is it because you have illicit intentions toward


    Wyatt’s wife? Is that why you’re taking this out on me? Is that why you’re trying every means to get rid


    of me? So that you can wee


    a new woman into your life?!”


    “What nonsense are you spewing now?!” Gregory’s brows furrowed in anger, his voice hoarse.


    “Well… I got that right, didn’t I? You’re feeling guilty, aren’t you?”


    Shannon’s back stiffened, her neck tensed, and her eyes tinged with red as she red at the man.


    “Back when Celeste was still on the TS Channel, there were rumors about your ambiguous rtionship


    with her! There were even talks of you privately favoring her with resources and showing intentions to


    keep her!”


    Gregory’s eyes narrowed, his fists clenching in silence.


    “Celeste is your ideal partner, while I’m just the fallback option, right?”


    These words, long suppressed within Shannon’s heart, felt like a thorn finally extracted, unleashing a


    surge of both anger and relief.


    “If Celeste hadn’t ruined her reputation with drug abuse, she would’ve been the one to marry into the


    Salvador family, not me. I wouldn’t even stand a chance, would I?”


    “Are you done talking?” Gregory questioned her sharply, his tone icy. Veins bulged on his forehead.


    “Well, since you’re so fond of Celeste and so eager to defend her, why didn’t you step in when she


    faced that humiliating incident on stage during the anniversary celebration? You were present in the


    audience. Why didn’t you rush to her aid like Wyatt? Why didn’t you marry her?!”


    “You didn’t because you were afraid You were afraid of being tainted by such a scandalous woman.


    You were worried she would tarnish your reputation as the Salvador family’s CEO! Since you ignored


    her back then, what’s the point of pretending to be righteous and


    Gregory bellowed, “Shannon, shut up!”


    Shannon smirked with disdain, her gaze filled with contempt. “Your son longs for another man’s


    daughter, and you yearn for that man’s wife. The Thompson family must be something extraordinary.”


    Gregory, enraged and humiliated,shed out and pped Shannon.


    Shannon felt her eardrums throb with pain. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she seethed with


    hatred.


    Gregory recoiled. His fingers trembled as he clenched them tightly.


    This marked the first instance in Gregory’s life where he resorted to violence against a woman,


    contradicting the values instilled in him by his upbringing. Yet Shannon’s actions had left him with no


    choice.


    “You… You actuallyid your hands on me! How dare you?!”


    Shannon erupted into tears, sprung up from the bed, and ran barefoot


    toward the balcony.


    “What’s the point of living anymore? I might as well be dead!”


    Gregory’s eyes widened in rm. “Someone get in here now! Hurry!”


    Gregory’s secretary and bodyguard who were stationed outside the ward, rushed in at once. Upon


    seeing that Shannon was about to jump off the balcony, they immediately grabbed her arms from both


    sides as if they were apprehending a criminal.


    Shannon wept hysterically, tears streaming down her face, looking utterly wretched.


    “Have two maids take turns to watch over Shannon, and the both of you shall remain stationed at the


    door around the clock. If anything happens to Shannon, I will hold the both of you responsible,”


    Gregory


    ordered sternly.