Mr. Pretentious: Miss Valerius, He is Begging for a Title-Chapter 156: The Ford Family Grows Suspicious—Are They Having an Affair?
Eleanor Valerius remained kneeling on the ground, not daring to raise her head.
She was so nervous she almost couldn’t breathe.
What was going on?
Obviously, Sebastian Ford couldn’t and wouldn’t help her, so why was he losing control?
The Valerius Family couldn’t discover their relationship; she didn’t want to be a stain on Sebastian Ford’s noble reputation either.
In the vast living room, she knelt while he stood.
Their baseless suspicions roamed freely over them.
Sebastian Ford realized his gaffe, his expression gloomy as he calmly responded, "What are you doubting, big sister? What kind of other relationship could I have with Eleanor Valerius? I just have a kind heart, and upon hearing Julia say Ivy Valerius’s situation was pitiful, I couldn’t stand idly by."
"Ah? Uncle, did you listen to me?"
Julia Ford felt overwhelmed with favor.
Byron Ford expressed shock, "Kind-hearted?"
With the Third Master’s devils-may-care demeanor.’
The word ’kind-hearted’ was simply an insult!
How could he say such a thing?
"I’m not doubting you; it’s just that we can’t understand your decision."
Of course, Sophia Ford dared not accuse Sebastian recklessly, as he was vengeful, and only their father could suppress him in the Ford Family.
"Father, do you also agree with Sebastian’s decision?"
"I want to hear your reasoning."
Even Mr. Ford couldn’t understand.
He saw that his proudest son seemed somewhat different from before?
Who exactly changed the decisive Third Master Ford?
Was it a woman who made him lose control?
"Father, there’s no special reason; since Eleanor Valerius can produce evidence, I don’t want to turn a blind eye."
Sebastian Ford knew what his father truly wanted to ask and gave a tactful response: "Everyone in Aethelgard knows the ties between the Ford and Valerius families. The news has blown up so much that severing relations is mere self-preservation for the Ford Family. I can handle it without affecting the Ford Family’s reputation."
He had chosen to keep his distance from Eleanor Valerius first.
But the regret from last night lingered till now.
Sebastian Ford’s rational calmness eventually lost out.
He lost to Eleanor Valerius, kneeling here, stirring his heartache immensely.
At this moment, Eleanor Valerius slowly raised her head, more shocked than anyone by Sebastian Ford’s decision.
Why had Sebastian Ford suddenly become irrational?
Last night, he could weigh pros and cons and abandon her, and today he overtly protected her?
Does he also have feelings for her?
Could it be love?
The pounding heartbeat echoed in her chest, and Eleanor Valerius dared not look at him.
She feared she couldn’t hide it; her affection for him was truly falling into madness!
"The best solution is to stay out of it; no matter what, I do not agree with your decision," Sophia Ford said with a stern expression.
At this moment, Regina Jennings hurriedly arrived.
"Mr. Ford! It was my lack of discipline in teaching my daughter; you need to listen to my explanation regarding today’s matter."
Hearing the voice, Eleanor Valerius turned her head. She knew Regina Jennings would come to stop it.
Fortunately, she had already acted first and held the upper hand!
Regina Jennings also knelt down, glaring fiercely at Eleanor Valerius, then looked up with a pitiful expression, tearfully explaining, "Ivy was the daughter I raised with great care and effort. When I heard of her death last night, I was more heartbroken than anyone.
What pained me more was that my daughter would slander me. After Ethan passed away, I preserved the status of Mrs. Valerius and never strayed.
But I failed in educating my child; Ivy had depression and suicidal tendencies. Her death was mere misfortune. Eleanor, you can’t accuse your mother recklessly and can’t be so ungrateful to accuse me of illegal acts; you’re going to ruin the Valerius Family and implicate the Ford Family!"
This lengthy statement was what Regina Jennings had thought out on her way here.
Upon hearing the words, Eleanor Valerius only found it amusing.
"The one ruining the Valerius Family and implicating the Ford Family’s reputation is you! Everyone here has seen the evidence I provided. The police will thoroughly investigate last night’s incident and uncover the truth of your dealings with Mrs. Croft in confining girls!"
The Ford Family watched from above as the Valerius mother and daughter clashed here.
"It’s all a frame-up; you have no evidence!"
Regina Jennings glared murderously at Eleanor Valerius; how dare the dog she trained attack its master!
"Whether or not there’s evidence, I’ll find out."
Sebastian Ford narrowed his eyes dangerously.
Since he’d decided to protect Eleanor Valerius, he would have no more qualms.
"Mr. Ford, Sebastian, you’ve all been deceived by Eleanor!"
Regina Jennings quickly took out a police receipt, solemnly saying, "The police have already determined the cause of Ivy’s death as arson-suicide after intoxication. I’ve applied to halt the forensic autopsy; Ivy has already been cremated, and I’ll handle her funeral arrangements."
Suddenly, Eleanor Valerius froze as if struck by lightning.
"You’re deliberately destroying evidence!" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮
In her memories, she was very scared of Regina Jennings’s sinister, malevolent smile.
The long-term rewarding and punishing training was a terrifying mental control.
Victims lose self-awareness and may even experience post-traumatic stress disorder.
A moment of disorientation.
Suddenly, Eleanor Valerius lost control of her emotions, lunging forward to tear apart the receipt she brought.
"You’re an ungrateful bitch!"
Regina Jennings’s eyes flickered with rage, and she took the opportunity to reach out to teach Eleanor Valerius a lesson.
However, as she reached to grab Eleanor’s hair, the raised hand ignited the fury in Sebastian Ford’s gaze.
"How dare you!"
Sebastian Ford scolded angrily, without thinking, he quickly stepped forward.
He stopped Regina Jennings from hitting Eleanor Valerius, then forcefully pushed her away.
"This is the Ford Family, not the Valerius Family. How dare you try it in front of me!"
Sebastian Ford’s oppressive air instantly frightened Regina Jennings.
At the same time, neither Sophia Ford nor Byron Ford expected him to be so furious.
Eleanor Valerius fell to the ground, clutching the receipt tightly in her hand.
She regretted underestimating Mrs. Croft’s capability!
Her second sister was cremated; last night’s case would not be reinvestigated.
Helplessness, mixed with guilt and shame, mercilessly tore at her collapsing self again.
"I, I acted impulsively."
Regina Jennings, cautious of Sebastian Ford’s grim gaze, immediately knelt, crying, "Mr. Ford, the Valerius Family has absolutely conducted no illicit acts. There are no witnesses or evidence; the police have announced there will be no case. This matter is over and won’t affect the Ford Family.
I failed to manage my daughter; I promise to educate Eleanor properly after bringing her home so she won’t make any more mistakes!"
This statement hit another sore spot for Sebastian Ford.
"The police may not open a case, but the Ford Family can conduct its own investigation."
He hadn’t intended to help her last night, nor saved the evidence in advance.
But if he chose to investigate, there were other ways.
"Sebastian, this matter should end now."
Unexpectedly, Mr. Ford actually spoke to counter his decision.
Sebastian Ford’s frown deepened, becoming more severe.
"Father!"
"Sebastian, you’re the family head of the Ford Family, but you need to listen to me on this matter."
Mr. Ford’s attitude was adamant, his identity the only concern Sebastian Ford couldn’t shake.
"Since the Valerius Family isn’t involved in the scandal, clear the facts, and let the Valerius Family handle the aftermath."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Ford!"
Regina Jennings made no effort to hide her triumphant smile, glaring at Eleanor Valerius with a more provocative victory stance.
The Ford Family was done.
With the last hope dashed, Eleanor Valerius crumbled under the heavy weight pressing down on her.
She didn’t cry, but her hollow eyes were filled with despair.
Her fingers dug into the floor, bleeding from the nail cracks appearing.
Sebastian Ford looked at her, struggling to maintain his composure until he nearly lost his reason.
He had never felt so powerless before.
Eleanor Valerius, without begging him, her calm gaze seemed to pierce straight into his heart.
He bore the weight of being the Ford Family Head, soaring high, the pride of heaven, yet it was just another form of restriction.
At that moment, Mr. Ford keenly noticed the exchanged glances between Sebastian Ford and Eleanor Valerius.
He quietly called Byron Ford away, probing suspiciously, "Do you know if Sebastian has any private dealings with Eleanor Valerius?"
