Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker (Chapters 816, 817, 818, 819, and 820) 

Chapter 816

Ken Swanson looked up. Quentin Parker said bluntly, “Mr. Swanson, you’re so arrogant. It’s just a piece of clothing. He didn’t do it on purpose. Isn’t it a little too much for you to throw a tantrum like this?”

David Marrow was shocked and quickly said, “It’s all my fault. It has nothing to do with Mr. Swanson. You, you don’t have to worry about me…”

The others did not know who Doctor Mu was, but he had seen Doctor Mu’s true face with his own eyes. How could he not know who Doctor Mu was?

He was suddenly sandwiched between the two ends, and he was extremely afraid.

No matter which side he offended, it would not end well for him!

Ken Swanson looked at the displeased Doctor Mu and raised his eyebrows slightly. He had yet to say anything, but the doctor was already criticizing him.

He would be a fool if he still could not tell that this doctor was deliberately making things difficult for him.

However, this made him feel quite refreshed.

Even if it was Ulric Swanson or anyone else, it would not be good to criticize him in front of so many people. This doctor who looked ordinary in all aspects was actually so bold.

He could not help but suspect the other party’s identity and motive for doing so.

However, the more this was the case, the calmer Ken Swanson had become.

He said calmly, “This doctor might have misunderstood. I didn’t embarrass David Marrow. It’s just that I’m a little obsessed with cleanliness and subconsciously feel a little uncomfortable.”

“Obsessive cleanliness? Hehe.” Quentin Parker laughed coldly and said, “Rich people are indeed different from ordinary people like us. Obsessive cleanliness is a disease of wealth. Ordinary people like us are not qualified to have it.”

Before Ken Swanson could say anything, James Deeds could not take it anymore.

“Who are you? How can you speak to our young master like that?”

Quentin Parker gave James Deeds a sidelong glance.

“Oh, I didn’t know what was good for me. I actually dared to speak to Mr. Swanson like this. It’s my fault. I apologize. I’m sorry… I hope Mr. Swanson will forgive me.”

James Deeds had only heard of women who liked to talk in such a strange manner, but he had never seen a middle-aged man who liked to talk like this.

He was about to flare up when Ken Swanson glared at him.

“Alright, we’re all on the same side. What’s the point of arguing? If you have nothing better to do, go help Melody entertain the guests!”

James Deeds was extremely unhappy, but under Ken Swanson’s orders, he could only bring a bottle of red wine to Nickolas Chapman’s table to toast on behalf of Ken Swanson.

After James Deeds left, Ken Swanson smiled and met Quentin Parker’s gaze.

“Doctor, how should I address you?”

Quentin Parker raised his chin.

“My surname is Mu.”

“Doctor Mu…” Ken Swanson nodded and asked, “I wonder if I did something unintentionally that made Doctor Mu unhappy, so he has some prejudice against me?”

Ken Swanson asked nicely, but Quentin Parker still had a cold expression.

“No!”

Even Ken Swanson looked displeased.

He was not a good-tempered person, to begin with, but because he loved his family, he subconsciously restrained his temper towards Melody Fox’s friends and the employees of Herbathrive.

However, Doctor Mu kept finding fault with him, and his patience was running out.

Ken Swanson’s expression slowly faded. He said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, “Since I didn’t do anything wrong first, Doctor Mu, please pay attention to the occasion. Today is very important to Melody. If you continue to do this and make her unhappy, don’t blame me for not warning you in advance.”

His tone was clear and indifferent, but the look in his eyes was full of warning.

Even Quentin Parker felt that his aura was oppressive.

This kind of aura carried the aura of an emperor. In ancient times, it was fated to be the son of a true dragon.

Apart from his unparalleled medical skills, Quentin Parker had also done quite a bit of research on Ken Swanson Naturally, he could tell that Ken Swanson was not putting on an act.

Moreover, under his deliberate probing, he deeply felt that this kid had patience and his own bottom line.

He was calm and collected when faced with a situation. He would not use his status to suppress others. The warning he gave him just now was also for Melody’s sake…

It was more satisfying than he had imagined.

Alright, he had passed the first round.

Quentin wrinkled his nose and snorted twice before turning around and leaving.

Ken Swanson watched as Quentin Parker left. His eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of inquiry appeared in his eyes.

In the blink of an eye, he suddenly thought of a possibility, and his eyelids twitched twice.

He called James Deeds back and asked in a low voice, “When you went to Melody’s hometown, you mentioned a famous doctor with the surname Parker… How old is he?”

James Deeds did not know why Ken Swanson was asking this, but he still quickly recalled in his mind.

A moment later, he said, “I think he’s just in his early sixties. Why are you asking?”

“A little over 60…”

That didn’t make sense.

James Deeds observed Ken Swanson’s expression and asked in a low voice, “Do you need me to check this guy’s background? I’ve just asked a worker from Herbathrive. He said that he’s a new doctor called Mu Zi. He hasn’t officially joined yet.”

Hearing that it was a newbie and thinking that his guess just now didn’t match his age, he nodded and said, “Go and check.”

“Yes!”

James Deeds immediately went out with his phone in high spirits.

If he found anything wrong with that guy, he would immediately arrest him.

It had been many years since he had seen someone who dared to speak to his young master like this. He had to teach him a lesson!

After James Deeds reached the safe passage, he made a call and asked his subordinates to investigate Quentin Parker’s background.

His subordinates were very fast. James Deeds had just finished smoking a cigarette when he called.

James Deeds immediately threw away the cigarette butt in his hand and quickly asked, “How is it? Have you found out the background of this Mu Zi guy?”

The person on the other end was silent for two seconds before saying nervously, “Brother James, I’m useless. I can’t find out where this guy came from… I’ve checked him through almost all the channels I can use, but I can’t even find the basic information…”

“What?!” James Deeds’s expression instantly turned serious.

Almost all the people under him were raised by him. Although they were not as capable as him, it was not to the extent that they could not even find the most basic information about a person.

The only possibility was that this guy was using a fake identity.

This was a huge matter.

He just did not know if the other party was here to deal with Miss Fox or to deal with the young master.

However, no matter who it was, this guy had to be captured and investigated!

The banquet was about to begin.

Beverly Herbert looked at the watch on his wrist and said to Colin Herbert, “Hubby, the time is almost here, we should begin. There shouldn’t be any more guests. Let’s go up.”

“Okay.”

Colin Herbert tightened his tie. Just as he was about to hold Beverly Herbert’s hand and go upstairs; when he heard the sound of a car driving over.

“Do we still have guests?”

The two of them quickly stopped in their tracks and subconsciously smiled.

However, when the car stopped and the door opened, Colin Herbert’s smile froze on his face.

Why… was this person here?

What was he trying to do!

Chapter 817

When Beverly Herbert saw Colin Herbert’s tense expression, she thought that it was another big shot friend of Melody. She smiled mechanically.

There were a total of two people getting out of the car. One was a man in his forties or fifties, wearing a suit.

The other was a girl as beautiful as a celebrity in a bright red dress.

The two of them looked a little similar. It was obvious that they were father and daughter.

However, this time, before she could greet him, the man said with a dark expression, “Call Melody Fox out!”

Beverly Herbert was stunned. He looked at Colin Herbert in surprise and asked, “What’s going on?”

It was none other than Russell Fox and Mabel Fox.

Colin Herbert quickly said in a low voice, “This is Melody’s biological father.” He tried his best to squeeze out a smile and went forward.

“Mr. Fox, I didn’t expect you to come over even though you’re so busy. If I had known that you could spare the time, I would have asked someone to pick you up.”

When Beverly Herbert heard that the other party was Melody Fox’s biological father, his face turned pale.

She more or less knew a little about the father-daughter relationship. She also knew that Russell Fox had a bad temper.

However, the other party’s extremely nasty tone still frightened her.

Colin Herbert greeted Russell Fox politely. He then reminded Beverly Herbert in a low voice, Beverly, go up and inform Melody first.”

Beverly Herbert’s mind was blank. Almost reflexively, she walked towards the elevator.

The elevator was still on the sixth floor. She couldn’t wait any longer and ran up the stairs to the second floor.

Meanwhile, Russell Fox, who was at the door, was still looking down at Colin Herbert with a sullen expression.

“Looks like you’re Colin Herbert. Stop pretending! Don’t think I don’t know that you adopted her because of the person who registered their marriage with her. Let me tell you honestly, they’ll get a divorce soon. Your Jennie plan is wrong. Hurry up and get Melody to come down!”

Before Colin Herbert could say anything, Mabel Fox chimed in, “Dr. Herbert, if you really wanted to invite us here, how could we have gotten the news that our sister wanted to acknowledge her godparents from someone else? Shouldn’t you have brought gifts to the Fox family the moment you thought of this?”

Russell Fox’s anger was ignited.

That damned b*stard. Why did he have to acknowledge his godparents outside when he had a home to return to? Wasn’t this slapping my face?

He could already imagine the rumors about him spreading like wildfire tomorrow.

Russell Fox glared at Colin Herbert and said, “Have you asked me, her biological father if you want to acknowledge my daughter as your goddaughter?”

Colin Herbert was an extremely honest man. He had never seen such an aggressive scene.

He was instantly speechless. His face turned red, and it took him a long time to say, “I’m really sorry. I was rude. Please don’t mind me. I’ll bring a gift to apologize tomorrow…”

“Forget it! I don’t agree with this matter. Give up!”

Colin Herbert’s face turned stiff and pale.

“Well …”

However, Russell Fox’s patience had already been exhausted.

He could not be bothered to waste his breath on Colin Herbert. He walked past him and headed for the elevator.

Mabel Fox hurriedly followed closely behind. The corners of her lips curled into a faint sneer.

Melody Fox…, Melody Fox, I was wondering what kind of high status you could climb up to become a godfather, but it turned out to be a cowardly cheap father. What a joke!

When Russell Fox made a scene, she would see what other big shots would be willing to accept Melody Fox as their goddaughter in the future.

What she wanted was for Melody Fox to be unable to return to the Fox family. She also wanted her to be unable to climb to a higher position and forever be an orphan who was despised by others.

The more Mabel Fox thought about it, the more excited she became. She couldn’t wait to see Russell Fox make a scene at the banquet.

Coincidentally, the elevator arrived downstairs.

As soon as Russell Fox and Mabel Fox walked in, Colin Herbert followed them in.

“Mr. Fox, I know you have many misunderstandings with Melody and are not familiar with me, but I hope you can be rational. There are many guests upstairs. If this really blows up, it’s easy to lose face for both of us.”

Russell Fox was furious.

“What do you mean? Is this the fault of someone like me who doesn’t know anything and is kept in the dark?”

“Of course I’m not that…”

Colin Herbert held the elevator door open and said, “I just want you to calm down and listen to me. I acknowledge Melody as my goddaughter. It’s not what you think. I don’t want anything from her. On the contrary, we will soon leave Silverlake to travel the world. We might never come back for the rest of our lives. We have also decided that after we acknowledge Melody, we will give all our fixed assets to Melody.”

Upon hearing this, Russell Fox’s eyes quickly turned twice, and his eyes were filled with calculation.

He said leisurely, “What do you have in your fixed assets?”

Colin Herbert quickly answered truthfully, “In addition to Silverlake, I also own seven chains of traditional medicine shops in other provinces and cities, as well as several small herbs shops.”

“Seven clans…”

He knew Herbathrive. It was the largest traditional medicine Pavilion in Silverlake.

Before coming over, he thought that this guy was a certain doctor from Herbathrive. He did not expect him to be Herbathrive’s boss…

Although Herbathrive was not as valuable as his Justalion Group, the 7 chains of traditional medicine shops added up to an objective income.

Moreover, the clinic rarely incurred losses. If he could get his hands on this godfather, he could consider letting Melody acknowledge him.

Russell Fox quickly calculated in his heart.

Mabel Fox immediately guessed what Russell Fox was thinking.

This did not match her original intention! If the matter did not blow up, how could she make an issue out of it and suppress Melody Fox so that the Swanson family people would hate her?

She was about to persuade Russell Fox not to listen to Colin Herbert’s nonsense when Russell said, “If what you said is true, I can consider taking a look…”

“I can swear to God that I didn’t lie at all! We really like and dote on Melody, so we want to acknowledge her as our goddaughter.”

“If that’s the case…” Russell Fox rubbed his chin pretentiously and said, “Then I’ll forgive your rudeness. I’ll just make up for it at home later.”

“Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Fox.” Colin Herbert sighed in relief.

As long as Russell Fox did not disrupt the banquet and embarrass Melody, it was fine for him to lower his head to Russell Fox. After all, there were so many important figures present tonight. He had to consider Melody’s future and dignity.

However, in the next second, Russell Fox spoke again, “But I have a condition. You have to write my name on all your fixed assets.”

Colin Herbert looked up.

“Well …”

“Why? Are you unwilling?”

“No… It’s just that I’ve already mentioned this to Melody. Should I tell Melody?”

“She’s my daughter and I’m her biological father! I can make the decision for this kind of thing. There’s no need to tell her! Besides, she’s still young. She has so many assets in her hands. What if she’s cheated? Just transfer the account to me tomorrow. I’ll tell her!”

Chapter 818

Colin Herbert hesitated.

Although he was anxious, he did not lose his mind.

He was going to give these assets to Melody, even if Russell Fox was Melody’s father.

After a moment of silence, Colin Herbert mustered his courage and said, “I think Melody has the right to know about this matter. Moreover, although she’s young, she’s steady in her work. In the month or so that my wife was hospitalized, she managed Herbathrive in an orderly manner without any mistakes. I believe that if I hand the assets to her, she can handle it.”

Russell Fox narrowed his eyes.

No wonder Melody dared to sign a father-daughter severance agreement with him back then. It turned out that Herbathrive had been a place for her to go.

This guy surnamed Herbert really deserved to die!

He said coldly, “It’s fine if you don’t want to, but don’t blame me for being blunt. If you don’t agree to my conditions, I can only forcefully bring her home!”

Colin Herbert’s heart tightened. He grabbed Russell Fox’s sleeve and said, “Don’t…-Mr. Fox, let’s have a good chat. Don’t act rashly.”

“Get lost!”

Russell Fox shook off Colin Herbert’s hand that was grabbing his sleeve and said, “I gave you a choice, but you didn’t choose! Mabel, take him out of the elevator!”

Seeing that Mabel Fox was about to push him out of the elevator, Colin Herbert panicked.

He gritted his teeth and stomped his feet. He raised his voice and said, “I promise you!”

Russell Fox immediately changed his expression. He smiled and took Colin Herbert’s hand. He patted the back of his hand and said, “Good brother, couldn’t you have promised me earlier? I’m Melody’s biological father. My things will belong to her sooner or later. Could it be that I, as her father, can take her things for myself? I’m also thinking for her!”

Colin Herbert smiled dryly and nodded. He felt that there was something wrong with Russell Fox’s smile.

However, he could not just watch Russell Fox grab Melody and leave in front of everyone, right?

What would her friends think of her in the future?

Colin Herbert’s heart was filled with consideration for Melody Fox, but he also felt that Russell Fox would not be so shameless as to take his daughter’s things for himself. He lowered his eyes and said, “Then when you go up later, don’t scare the child… She probably didn’t expect you to come.”

“Look at what you’re saying. How can a daughter be frightened by her father? Don’t worry, I know what to do. You just have to prepare to be a godfather! But you won’t go back on your word, right?”

“Of course not. It’s just that today might not be enough to complete the procedures…”

“There’s no rush. I can get my lawyer to take care of it for you. It’ll save you the trouble.”

Colin Herbert nodded and heaved a sigh of relief.

Regardless of whether the assets were given to Russell Fox or Melody, as long as they ended up with Melody, the process was not important.

However, Colin Herbert never thought that as soon as he wrote Russell Fox’s name on the asset, he would immediately sell it and turn it into cash. It would become a part of the Justalion Group’s liquidity and would never pass Melody Fox’s hands.

By that time, it would be too late even if Melody Fox knew.

At this moment, Russell Fox’s mood immediately turned sunny. He was overjoyed.

He turned around and reminded Mabel Fox, who had a strange expression on her face, “Mabel, what are you waiting for? Press the elevator button!”

Mabel Fox finally reacted and quickly pressed the button for the second floor.

Based on what Colin Herbert said, his fixed assets added up to at least a hundred million dollars. Russell Fox had obtained such a huge benefit out of thin air. He would definitely not cause trouble again. Her plan had failed.

‘Still…

Mabel Fox quickly curled her lips and thought of other ideas to intensify the conflict.

That was to tell Melody Fox that Colin Herbert was going to give all his assets to Russell Fox.

According to Melody Fox’s personality, she would definitely have a huge fight with Russell Fox.

Russell Fox: Russell Fox Wasn’t This Father and Daughter Fighting?

‘Haha.’

Mabel Fox tried her best to suppress the smile in her eyes and waited for the elevator to reach the second floor.

On the second floor.

Beverly Herbert finally found Melody Fox standing at the bathroom door.

Melody Fox did not know what was going on downstairs. She only asked Ruby worriedly.

“Ruby, are you really alright? Your eyes look very red…”

Ruby shook her head. “I’m really fine. It’s just that my emotions were a little unstable during pregnancy. When I saw a video on my phone, I couldn’t control my tears. Really… I made you worry.”

Melody Fox heaved a sigh of relief.

“It’s good that you’re fine. This happens during pregnancy. It’ll get much better in the middle and late stages.”

As she spoke, she heard hurried footsteps behind him. Then, she heard Beverly Herbert’s anxious shout.

“Melody! I’ve finally found you!”

Melody turned around and saw the panic on Beverly Herbert’s face. Her heart skipped a beat. She took a few steps forward and asked, “Godmother, what happened?”

Beverly Herbert was about to speak when he saw Ruby Taylor from the corner of his eye. A hint of hesitation flashed across her eyes.

“It’s okay. Go ahead. She’s my good friend.”

Beverly Herbert nodded and said, “Your father is here, and he doesn’t look too good. I was afraid that something would happen, so I quickly came up to inform you.”

“My dad? Russell Fox?”

If Beverly Herbert had not mentioned it, she would have forgotten that there were still the Fox family people.

“How did they know we were here?”

Everyone present today was one of her own, and almost everyone knew that she had broken off her father-daughter relationship with Russell Fox. No one would betray her and deliberately leak the news to Russell Fox.

The only possibility was: Ulric Swanson.

She had designed Astrid Swanson to be punished in the ancestral hall. Ulric Swanson must have hated her to the core and wanted to trip her up when she had the chance.

Mabel Fox was undoubtedly the best knife he had outside.

Unfortunately, she did not plan to rely upon the Fox family, so she was not afraid of him at all.

“I don’t know either…”

Melody nodded and said, “Stay upstairs. I’ll go down and take a look.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she ran towards the elevator and quickly disappeared from Beverly Herbert’s sight.

Beverly Herbert was about to give chase when he was stopped by Ruby.

“Auntie, Melody has the ability to deal with it. Just stay upstairs. I heard from Melody that you have just recovered from a serious illness. If you go, she will have to divert her attention to take care of you.”

Beverly Herbert hesitated for a while before finally nodding.

“Okay, I won’t trouble her.”

However, Beverly Herbert wasted no time looking for Melody. Meanwhile, Russell Fox and Mabel Fox had already arrived at the dinner with Colin Herbert.

Melody ran halfway and saw Russell Fox walking towards the table with a smile.

Ken Swanson also saw Russell Fox. His eyes immediately narrowed dangerously.

“Ah!-Mr. Swanson is also here.”

When Russell Fox saw Ken Swanson, he felt both surprised and reasonable.

Surprisingly, Ken Swanson was still not tired of Melody Fox. Logically speaking, Ken Swanson had yet to divorce Melody. He really indeed attended such an occasion.

Chapter 819

Mabel Fox also saw Ken Swanson, but her feelings were more complicated than Russell Fox’s.

Ever since she saw Ken Swanson’s protection of Melody Fox at Naymar Manor, she had developed feelings for him. She could not suppress these thoughts no matter what.

However, no matter how hard she tried, Ken Swanson did not even look at her. She could not even see Ken Swanson.

Now that she saw Ken Swanson again, she could not hide the jealousy in her heart.

She knew that she was wrong. She shouldn’t have paid special attention to Ken Swanson after Ulric Swanson, but the human heart was not under her control.

“Mr. Swanson…”

Mabel Fox mustered her courage and greeted Ken Swanson from her most beautiful angle.

The left and right sides of her face were a little asymmetrical. In comparison, the right side of her face was better looking.

However, Ken Swanson did not even glance at her. In this instant, an embarrassment evoked the anger in her heart.

Sooner or later, she would make these two brothers bow down to her!

However, the first and most important step was to destroy Melody Fox first.

Amidst her jealousy, Mabel Fox suddenly realized that at a table not far away, Nickolas Chapman was sitting with other big shots that she could not come into contact with at all.

These people actually came personally to attend Melody Fox’s familial recognition banquet!

What right did she have? Was she worthy?!

She should be the one enjoying this glory!

Mabel Fox’s heart was in turmoil. Even the waves were sour.

Russell Fox clearly did not notice Mabel Fox’s emotions.

He took the initiative to extend his hand to Ken Swanson.

“Good evening, Mr. Swanson. Long time no see.”

However, Ken Swanson’s hand holding the wine glass did not move.

He only used his black eyes to coldly examine Russell Fox.

His gaze was clearly warning Russell Fox to behave.

Russell Fox was not stupid. Naturally, he could tell what Ken Swanson’s gaze meant.

He retracted his hand awkwardly and was about to pull out a chair to sit down when he heard Melody’s cold voice.

“What are you doing here?”

Melody’s voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was enough for everyone at the table to hear.

Therefore, all the voices at the table stopped and everyone looked in their direction.

Russell Fox suddenly felt a little awkward, but he still forced a smile and said, “Look at what you’re saying, child. Since you’ve acknowledged your godfather, of course I, as your biological father, have to be present. Otherwise, if word gets out, won’t people think that I’m not polite enough? Or others will think that you don’t want your biological father after having a godfather and call you rebellious.”

“Huh!”

Melody sneered and said, “Chief Mr. Fox, I’m afraid you’re old and your brain isn’t working well.”

Russell Fox could no longer laugh. He said with a stiff expression, “Melody, what do you mean by that?”

Melody said expressionlessly, “Since your memory isn’t good, let me remind you. I’ve already cut ties with you, so you’re not my father. I only have one father, and that’s Colin Herbert.”

“You…-“

Russell Fox was so angry that he pointed at Melod’s nose and scolded, “You unfilial daughter! I gave birth to you, and you actually dare to say such treacherous words? Kneel down and apologize now!”

Mabel Fox took the opportunity to fan the flames. “Sister, quickly apologize to Daddy. How can blood relations be broken just like that? If word gets out, everyone will scold you for being unfilial.”

Colin Herbert did not want to see Melody Fox being infamous. He quickly advised, “Melody, calm down. Don’t say anything out of anger.”

“Godfather, you don’t have to worry about this. Just chase this person out when you see him in the future.”

“Well …”

Colin Herbert still wanted to speak, but Melody Fox gave Aaron Berg a look. Aaron Berg immediately understood and brought Colin Herbert to the side.

Melody raised her chin slightly and looked at Russell Fox as if she was looking at a stranger.

“I’ll give you two choices. One, get out immediately and don’t get in my way. Two, I’ll get my men to beat you up and throw you out. I’ll give you 3 Seconds. Choose!”

“You little beast!”

Russell Fox was furious and cursed, “You’re a b*stard! If I had known that you would look like this, I wouldn’t have let your mother give birth to you back then! Or I would have strangled you to death immediately after giving birth to you!”

Melody’s heart turned cold.

Between Colin Herbert and Russell Fox, one was her godfather and the other was her biological father. However, her godfather was always thinking for her, while her biological father wanted her to die immediately.

This world really loved to joke.

However, she had already given up on Russell Fox. She did not have any kinship at all. When she heard this, she only felt a slight stab in her heart. After that, she calmed down.

However, just because Melody Fox did not care did not mean that Ken Swanson did not care.

The girl he doted on the most was scolded so badly by Russell Fox.

He did not even call out to James Deeds. He took a few steps forward and grabbed Russell Fox’s neck. Then, he picked him up by the neck like he was a little chick and threw him to the corner of the wall.

With a muffled bang, Russell Fox hit the wall heavily and fell to the ground with a scream.

“Dad…” Mabel Fox was shocked and quickly ran towards Russell Fox.

She originally thought that the person who attacked Russell Fox would be Melody Fox, so she secretly started recording early in the morning. She did not expect that the person who attacked Russell would be Ken Swanson!

If she dared to release the video, Ken Swanson would definitely not let her off.

D*mn it, this b*tch. Why did someone always block the disaster for her?!

Mabel Fox suppressed the anger in her heart and asked Russell Fox with a worried expression, “Dad, are you alright? Are you alright?”

Russell Fox’s face was ashen. He was in so much pain that he could not even speak. He could only use his breath to say, “Help me up…”

Mabel Fox quickly nodded and helped Russell Fox up.

However, as soon as Russell Fox stabilized himself, Ken Swanson walked up to him.

He subconsciously shrunk his neck and wanted to retreat.

However, there was a wall behind him and he could not retreat.

“Li, Mr. Swanson…”

Russell Fox’s throat tightened as he said in a panic, “It’s not my fault. I originally planned to congratulate her, but she said something evil…”

However, Ken Swanson did not listen to Russell Fox at all. He said word by word, “Your life is too easy, right? I warned you not to provoke her more than once! This time, prepare to say goodbye to your good days in the past!”

Russell Fox’s eyes suddenly widened, and his pupils quickly shrank to a point.

“W-what do you mean by that?”

However, Ken Swanson was so disgusted that he did not want to look at him anymore. He ordered James Deeds coldly, “Throw him out!”

“Yes!”

James Deeds replied and dragged him out mercilessly.

Mabel Fox was afraid that he would be thrown out too. She did not care about her image in front of Ken Swanson. She pulled up her skirt and ran like a fleeing rat towards the elevator.

Chapter 820

However, within two steps, Mabel Fox met Ander Morgan, his wife, and Ander Morgan’s son, Lucas Morgan.

When she saw Ander Morgan, Mabel Fox felt guilty.

Lucas Morgan’s life was saved by Melody Fox. Melody Fox was equivalent to the Morgan family’s benefactor. She had long known about this.

If she wanted to work in Ander Morgan’s laboratory, she could not let Ander Morgan know that her relationship with Melody Fox was like fire and water.

Thinking of this, Mabel Fox quickly and forcefully pinched her thigh as if she had just seen Ander Morgan. She asked in surprise, “Ander Morgan? Why are you here?”

Ander Morgan and the others were late because Lucas Morgan had caused some trouble. As a result, as soon as they entered the hotel, they bumped into Russell Fox, whose arms were being held by someone.

Russell Fox’s face was pale. He looked like he was about to faint. He did not have the energy to pay attention to them at all.

He wanted to go up and ask about the situation, but in the end, he swallowed his words.

Now that he saw Mabel Fox follow them out, he could not help but be curious about what had happened at the banquet.

“It’s Mabel Fox.”

Ander Morgan naturally did not notice Mabel Fox pinching her thigh. He smiled and said, “Melody invited us over to watch the ceremony.”

However, when he looked up, he saw Mabel Fox’s red eyes.

He could not help but feel even more curious. He asked in confusion, “Where… are you going? I even saw your father. Did something happen inside?”

Mabel Fox’s acting skills had always been very good. When she heard this, she expressed aggrieved, anxiety and said, “Dad and Sister are arguing. The two of them have bad tempers. They used to quarrel at home, but I didn’t expect them to quarrel in front of so many people.”

Ander Morgan nodded and asked, “What did you quarrel about?”

Mabel Fox quickly deliberated over her words in her heart. Then, she revealed a bitter smile and said, “About what happened today…. Actually, both of them are at fault. Father blamed Sister for not telling him in advance that she had acknowledged her adoptive parents. Sister, on the other hand, felt that Father should not have given her face on such an occasion.”

After saying that, she sighed heavily and said, “I’m stuck in the middle. It’s not easy to persuade anyone. I can only follow Dad out, in case he gets anxious and gets sick.”

When Ander Morgan heard this, his brows slowly furrowed. Then, he said calmly, “Then quickly follow to see your father. I saw him being supported by two people just now. Perhaps he’s already feeling unwell somewhere.”

Mabel Fox observed Ander Morgan’s expression and was shocked. He quickly thought, ‘Did I say something wrong just now? Why did Ander Morgan suddenly become cold to me?’

However, she could not ask openly. She could only force a smile and say, “Then I’ll excuse myself first. Let me know when the results of the assessment are out.”

Ander Morgan still had a calm expression. He only nodded and walked forward with his wife and son.

Mabel Fox stood rooted to the ground and looked at Ander Morgan’s back for a moment. She still could not figure out what was going on.

After thinking about it, perhaps Ander Morgan suddenly felt that she was too long-winded.

But it was clearly Ander Morgan who took the initiative to ask her!

Forget it… I’ll go and see how Dad is doing first.

Mabel Fox gritted her teeth and stomped her feet. For the time being, Fox could not care less about Ander Morgan’s thoughts. She chased after him in her high heels.

Fox was still in the elevator. Mabel Fox was worried that Russell Fox might have driven away angrily and not wait for her.

She had to go out in a hurry today. She had left her phone in the room and did not have any cash on her. If Russell Fox left just like that, she had to find a way to borrow a phone to pick her up.

She only heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that the Fox family’s car was still parked at the entrance of the hotel.

Russell Fox had not forgotten her daughter.

Mabel Fox took a deep breath and adjusted her facial expression to make herself look a little indignant before opening the car door and getting in.

She thought that Russell Fox would be angry at her, but as soon as she sat down, Russell Fox smiled at her even more gently than before.

Mabel Fox had goosebumps all over his body.

He must be up to no good for smiling like this!

In the end, it was as she had expected.

After the car started, Russell Fox took her hand and talked about their father-daughter relationship for a while.

Actually, it was just some interesting things about the younger her. She remembered some of them, but she had no impression of some of them at all. She didn’t know if they were made up by Russell Fox.

However, she knew that Russell Fox definitely had something to ask of her.

As if she could not guess what Russell Fox was thinking, she smiled cooperatively.

About 20 minutes later, Russell Fox finally got down to business. The question he asked shocked Mabel Fox..

“Did Ulric Swanson reveal the news of that b*tch acknowledging her as the goddaughter of the Herbert couple?”

Her face was stiff and pale. Her eyes quickly darted around twice before she laughed dryly. “Dad, why are you asking this? I heard from a university classmate that that classmate used to be neighbors with Nana Jensen. Do you know Nana Jensen? It’s…”

“Enough!” Russell Fox frowned and said, “Don’t talk nonsense with me here. This question is very important. It concerns the survival of the Fox family and the future of the Justalion Group. Tell me the truth.”

Mabel Fox knew that she could not hide it anymore. She could only nod and say, “Yes… The two brothers did not get along, but they could not openly set up the arena, so… they wanted me to come over and take a look at the situation. However, Dad, I really did not mean to embarrass you in the hotel. I just felt that you did have the right to know about this matter, so I told you.”

As Mabel Fox spoke, she carefully observed Russell Fox’s expression. She was afraid that Russell Fox would be angry when he thought that she was using him.

In the end, Russell Fox was not unhappy at all. Instead, his gaze became even brighter.

He held her hand tightly and said, “Silly child, what’s the big deal about making a fool of yourself? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? If I had known that it meant Ulric Swanson, I would have made things worse and made their faces look even uglier.”

“…Dad, what do you mean?”

Mabel Fox’s brain did not take a turn. He heard Russell Fox say, “When Ulric Swanson comes looking for you, tell him that if I, Russell Fox, am lucky enough to work for him, I will definitely do my best. I only hope that he can take care of us, the Fox family.”

Mabel Fox instantly reacted.

Russell Fox had been swinging back and forth between Ken Swanson and Ulric Swanson, unable to decide which side to take.

This was also the reason why he had given Melody steps previously.

Now that Ken Swanson had threatened him, he might have to deal with the Fox family immediately.

Therefore, Ken Swanson’s path was considered useless to him. Naturally, he had to choose to hug Ulric Swanson’s thigh and seek a way out.

No wonder Russell Fox wanted to talk to her about their father- daughter relationship before he said this. He was certain that she would be the only daughter in the future and would not acknowledge Melody Fox anymore.

After all, being close to Melody was equivalent to abandoning Ulric Swanson.

If she had not guessed wrongly, her life in the Fox family would be better in the future. She would no longer be used by Russell Fox as a punching bag.

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