Chapter 306: Chapter 306

Shannon Quinn analyzed with a smile, "Setting aside pride, it’s actually a good thing. When you’re drunk, there’s someone who takes care of you so meticulously, holds you all night, honestly. Not many would do that."

Erin Bishop nodded in agreement but seemed to have other concerns, "At first, I thought the same. But then I wondered, he didn’t touch me even when I was at his mercy. Does he have strong willpower, or is there some barrier? Could it be he doesn’t like me, maybe he likes men instead? Is that why he married me to cover up?"

"That seems unlikely. He’s got a good relationship with Vincent, and I’ve never heard anything like that. Besides, you two were together before. It’s more likely that he had some hardship back then, just like Vincent did. Now that his mission is complete, he’s returned to me and the kids. Maybe Zane Rhodes is in a similar situation?"

Erin Bishop pouted and fell into contemplation. Honestly, apart from what she knew about him during school, she knew nothing after he disappeared, and she had no idea what he had gone through over the years.

The two seemed to have gotten together, but the chasm between them still seemed vast.

Shawn Rhodes headed to the company after Rowan Alder went to the music room. Halfway there, his assistant called, saying Simon Rhodes was looking for him at the company.

Coincidentally, Shawn also wanted to have a chat with Simon Rhodes.

When he arrived at the conference room, Simon Rhodes was already there, drinking tea. It seemed he had been there for a while, alone.

Shawn waved off the assistant who followed behind him, signaling him to wait outside. He walked over and sat opposite Simon Rhodes, smiling, "What brings you here today, Uncle?"

Simon Rhodes also smiled and said, "I wanted to ask how things are progressing over at the development zone."

"Oh, such a small matter, no need for you to come in person, Uncle. Just give me a call next time, and I’ll drop by to report."

Simon Rhodes didn’t take offense at Shawn’s sarcasm; he maintained a composed smile and took a small USB drive out of his pocket, handing it to Shawn. "I brought something for you." Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn novel·fıre·net

Shawn glanced at the item in his hand, took it, and examined it playfully. "Uncle, are you here to give me some seeds?"

Simon Rhodes gave a faint smile, then gestured with his chin towards the computer, suggesting he take a look.

Shawn reached for the computer, plugged in the USB, and opened the files.

It was a video, showing the pool at the villa from last night.

Shawn glanced at Simon Rhodes on the other side, then looked down to watch the video. Skylar Vance was initially sitting alone on a chair by the pool, and shortly after, Rowan Alder approached proactively.

Susan Wilde stood up; the two seemed to exchange words, and then Rowan Alder jumped into the pool herself...

Throughout the video, there was no physical contact between Susan Wilde and her, clearly indicating Rowan Alder lied last night...

Only then did Shawn realize they had misunderstood Susan Wilde. Thinking about what he did to her last night, he felt a twinge of guilt, but upon seeing the man across from him, the guilt quickly turned into resentment.

He closed the laptop and asked Simon Rhodes, "So, what are you trying to tell me with this, Uncle?"

"As long as you understand."

Shawn chuckled indulgently, leaning back lazily in his chair, twirling the USB with his fingers and tapping it rhythmically on the table, making a faint sound. He said, "Uncle might be an elder, but don’t you think you’re interfering a bit too much with my and my wife’s matters?"

"Just hoping you’ll treat her a bit better."

"What’s this now? Are you concerned about her, or... do you like my wife?"

Simon Rhodes laughed; relaxed, he nodded openly, admitting, "That’s right. So if you don’t cherish her, don’t blame me for taking her away."

Shawn’s smile froze slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He didn’t expect Simon Rhodes’s feelings for Susan Wilde to be so direct and honest.

Thinking about all this, the first emotion that came to his mind wasn’t acceptance but anger.

Even though he didn’t love Susan Wilde, he still saw her as his possession. Despite not loving her, he didn’t want anyone else to have her.

In his eyes, his relationship with Rowan Alder was love, but the same situation applied to Susan Wilde felt like betrayal.

Shawn laughed softly, finding Simon Rhodes’s words absurd, "Uncle, do you know what you’re saying?"

Simon Rhodes didn’t give a direct answer, instead saying, "If you divorce her, my collaboration with you won’t terminate. I can offer you far greater benefits than the Wilde Family, and you can marry the woman you love. You should consider it."

Shawn’s smile deepened, "Not only does Uncle have great business acumen, but you also know how to poach well."

Without waiting for Simon Rhodes to respond, Shawn stood up, showing his stand, "Even if I don’t like her, she’s still my wife, Uncle. You should put those inappropriate thoughts away and stop trying to do these unsavory things."

After saying this, Shawn turned and walked out of the room, instructing the assistant waiting at the door, "Escort Boss Rhodes downstairs."

Returning to his office, Shawn lit a cigarette, taking a heavy drag, exhaling the smoke deeply.

The conditions Simon Rhodes offered seemed to fulfill everything he currently wanted.

The company’s development wouldn’t halt due to a divorce with Susan Wilde, and he could immediately marry Rowan Alder, being with her openly.

Yet, for some reason, he didn’t want to do it, even if he didn’t like that woman; he wanted to keep her by his side, not wanting them to be together.

He thought it surely was just out of pure dislike for Simon Rhodes, preferring to thwart him even at his own expense.

On the way to pick up Rowan Alder from the music room, he found himself inexplicably detouring to Susan Wilde’s company.

He just parked his car by the roadside and coincidentally saw her laughing with colleagues as they walked out of the store.

Noticing her new hairstyle, he recalled what he did in anger last night.

Seeing her sweet smile, Shawn felt an inexplicable irritation in his heart.

He glanced down at his watch—it was just past five o’clock.

She usually didn’t return home until eight or nine. Was she going out for a dinner date with some man?

While speculating, Rowan Alder called, asking why he hadn’t arrived yet. Shawn used the traffic as an excuse before starting the engine and driving off.

During dinner with Rowan Alder, he kept wondering whether Susan Wilde was also sitting down, having a meal with Simon Rhodes, and just imagining that scene fueled his burning anger.