Chapter 742
Anastasia listened, her expression unreadable.
At first, she wondered why Crystal was telling her all this.
It was only when she heard those last words that she understood.
*Ha.* Her Hubby might be terrifying, but the power he held was also incredibly tempting. That’s why Crystal was so eager to “save” her from the fire—so she could jump in and “suffer” in her place!
“Thank you, Ms. Lancaster,” she said coolly.
Seeing her react so calmly, without the fear and panic she’d expected, Crystal grew anxious. “You don’t believe me?”
“Oh, I believe you,” Anastasia said with a cold smile. “But I have a few questions, if Ms. Lancaster would be so kind as to answer them.”
“First, if he was sent to a psychiatric hospital, he must have a mental illness. So why hasn’t he had another episode in all these years?”
“And you should know, I’m a doctor. I’ve been with him for a long time, and I monitor his health daily. I’ve never found any signs of such a condition.”
“Finally, the part I understand the least. The Lancaster family has so many capable heirs. If he really were mentally ill, why would the Old Master still choose him as the successor? Surely he wouldn’t gamble with the entire family’s future!”
Every one of her points hit a critical spot, leaving Crystal speechless.
She could only stammer, “I-I don’t know about all that, but I can guarantee that what I told you is the truth!”
“So what if it’s true? I still think he’s the best man in the world, and I’ll probably never leave him. So thank you for the warning, Ms. Lancaster.”
Crystal was stunned and blurted out, “You think a man that terrifying is the best in the world? Are you kidding me?”
“Of course not. And thank you, Ms. Lancaster, for helping me understand my Hubby’s past.”
With that, she turned to leave.
But her path was suddenly blocked.
Lennon!
Lennon stood at the door with two bodyguards, a sneer on his face. told you talking to her was a waste of time. The soft approach never works We have to do this the hard way.”
He waved his hand. “Tie her up!”
His lecherous gaze fell on Anastasia. “It’s fine if you don’t want to leave Harrison. Once I’ve touched you, he won’t want you anymore, even if you beg to stay!”
The two bodyguards immediately moved toward Anastasia.
Crystal looked at her brother, then at Anastasia. After a moment’s hesitation, she didn’t try to stop him. Instead, she pulled Simon out of the room to give Lennon space.
Simon also hesitated, conflicted, but looking at Crystal, who he was closer to, he turned his head and pretended not to see anything.
Anastasia’s eyes turned to ice.
“You’re asking for it!”
Before the bodyguards could touch her, she struck first. A swift, unexpected kick sent one of them screaming to the floor, half-dead with pain.
*Hmph.* Her Hubby had repeatedly warned her to be careful when ske went out, making her fully aware of the dangers of being by his side. In a situation like this, how could she not have learned some self-defense?
She’d always been a good fighter back in her wilder days, and now with some professional training, knocking out a couple of guys was a piece of cake.
Besides, even though these two were working for Lennon, they were hesitant to use real force against her because of who she was in the blink of an eye, she had taken both of them down.
Lennon’s face went pale, and he stumbled back in fear. “You…!”
Before he could finish, Anastasia’s fist was already flying toward his face.
“You idiot! Who gave you the nerve to try something like this?!”