Chapter 704: Chapter 704: Woman, You’re Done! Chapter 704: Chapter 704: Woman, You’re Done! Brandon Piers looked over and almost instinctively pulled Abigail Green behind him.

Benjamin Jones took the opportunity to place his hand lightly on Abigail’s shoulder, while Bertha Swift very perceptively linked her arm through Brandon’s.

Abigail stood there dumbfounded, but her heart keenly felt the protective posture of the two men. What was making them so nervous?

Following the commotion, Abigail looked toward the door.

Joshua Piers was dressed in a traditional black suit, exuding elegance within his nobility. His height was similar to Brandon Piers, but he was paler. Not the cold pale of Brandon, nor the radiant white of Abigail, but more like the sickly pale Abigail had seen when she first met Brandon.

With a pair of slanted eyes, his thin, emotionless look was quite distinctive. His face stood out among the Pierses Abigail had met.

The man seemed to sense their gaze, looking back at them, sending an inexplicable chill down Abigail’s spine.

She had seen many people’s eyes. Brandon’s were deep and warm, Benjamin Jones’s were restrained and indifferent, and Jeffrey Foster’s were gentle and serene. But it was her first time seeing eyes so cold and damp, like a snake’s. Just one glance gave her the feeling of being stalked, making her extremely uncomfortable.

“Is this the host of tonight’s banquet, Joshua Piers?” Abigail asked Benjamin Jones softly as the man moved his gaze away.

Benjamin Jones knew from Brandon’s reaction that Joshua was a dangerous person, though he hadn’t seen Joshua in person before. But at that moment, he somewhat understood why Brandon would be wary of him.

Such a person, like a poisonous snake, needed to be guarded against.

“Mm-hmm, try to avoid contact with him in the future.” Benjamin Jones nodded, even though he knew that Abigail wouldn’t have many opportunities to encounter Joshua; he still couldn’t help but warn her.

Abigail nodded and glanced at Joshua again, “His leg has issues.”

“Mm-hmm, I caused it.” Brandon, standing in front of them, answered her first question through Benjamin Jones. He instinctively responded to the second one.

Abigail was stunned, suddenly realizing that Brandon did not break up with her because of Eva Bell. If her guess was right, the real reason was Joshua Piers.

This Joshua must be the second son of the main branch, the one who withdrew to F Nation with a disability after his father and brother went to prison.

Was this his high-profile return after years of suffering and planning?

Abigail frowned, feeling a complex mix of emotions instead of paying attention to Brandon.

This man, who had lived abroad with his disability, had now returned high-profile and taken over Evergrowing, the black horse of the pharmaceutical industry in recent years. It was likely not just a return but also a revenge mission.

And to whom would he seek revenge? Naturally, it would be Brandon Piers, who had ruined his family.

Brandon didn’t hear Abigail’s reply, but he no longer felt disheartened because Joshua was already walking toward him.

As he got closer, Abigail more confirmed that his leg had issues. However, he clearly used highly advanced medical techniques. Apart from walking slower than average people, there was almost no noticeable difference. If she wasn’t a doctor with heightened senses, she might not have noticed.

“Brandon, thank you for coming. I was afraid you might decline my invitation.” Joshua spoke graciously to Brandon, a sincere smile on his sickly pale face that made one’s hair stand on end.

Yes, sincere.

Abigail took a closer look at Joshua and almost couldn’t see any signs of pretense. The discomfort she felt before when Joshua first looked at her, feeling like she was being stared at by a snake, vanished as if it had been an illusion.

This…

He must have some acting skills akin to a Best Actor!

“How dare I?” Brandon smiled. His face looked much more fake compared to Joshua’s, the tone carrying a hint of mockery.

Clearly, he disdained putting on an act.

Joshua didn’t seem to mind, shifting his gaze to Bertha Swift next to Brandon. “Is this my brother’s wife? Quite a rare beauty…” Halfway through his sentence, Joshua saw Abigail behind Brandon and was slightly stunned, “Beauty.”

Maybe it was the discomfort Abigail felt with Joshua’s gaze the first time, but she felt odd being looked at by him again as if the latter part of his compliment was directed at her when he called Bertha a beauty.

She disliked it greatly.

Benjamin naturally didn’t miss Joshua’s reaction at seeing Abigail and the flash of brilliance in his eyes. He suddenly regretted bringing Abigail here.

“This must be the renowned Lawyer Jones of Swallow City, right? Pleasure to meet you.” After a moment of astonishment, Joshua’s expression resumed as usual, making small talk with Benjamin.

Benjamin, due to Joshua’s earlier gaze at Abigail, appeared even colder than usual. After a few pleasantries, he said nothing more.

Brandon clearly also had no intention of engaging in much conversation with Joshua, leaning against the side with one hand in his pocket.

Joshua wasn’t annoyed either. He waved to a waiter to serve them, then turned and headed towards the stage.

With this disturbance, Abigail and Brandon naturally could no longer continue their previous conversation, standing silently beside Benjamin.

Bertha clearly sensed the tense atmosphere, finding an excuse to head towards the restroom. However, before she reached the bathroom, she saw Adam Piers passionately kissing the awl-faced woman from earlier behind a plant, her beautiful face instantly turning livid.

Remembering how she lost her virginity to this playboy made her feel sick, her stomach churning with disgust. She tried hard to control it but couldn’t stop the nausea, “Ugh…”
Adam was deeply engrossed in his act when the sound of retching caught his attention. He gave a displeased sidelong glance, spotting Bertha covering her mouth and retching, her expression plainly showing she was disgusted by him. His face darkened instantly. He gestured for the woman beside him to stay calm, then walked up to Bertha, “What do you mean by that?”

“Stay away from me, ugh!” Bertha’s whole body showed resistance as she waved her hand frantically when Adam approached.

Adam halted his movement, his face growing darker, losing the dandy demeanor he had earlier, “Say that again!”

Bertha still felt nauseous but forced herself to stand straight, glaring at Adam with disgust, “I said stay awa–mmm…”
She hadn’t finished speaking when the man suddenly took a step and was in front of her the next second. She was slammed against the wall, letting out a pained whimper. Before she realized what Adam was doing, his face closed in, and then pain shot through her lips.

Bertha’s eyes widened in disbelief. This scumbag was forcefully kissing her?

Realizing this, Bertha recalled how Adam had just been kissing that awl-faced woman.

Uncontrollable nausea surged in her stomach. She didn’t know where the strength came from but managed to push Adam away, doubling over in painful dry heaves. It was too disgusting!

While retching, she vigorously wiped her lips with tissue.

Adam stood before her, watching her reaction made his face even darker. Did she think he was crap to make her this nauseated?

After all, he was a son of the Piers. Though she had forcefully taken his virginity, she still found him disgusting; it was too much!

He, Adam Piers, didn’t believe in her resistance. “Bertha Swift, you’re done for!”