Chapter 489: 487 Big Show (6) Hit the snake at vital part, recalling past events
Tim Payne’s words fell like a deep-water bomb on the calm surface of the lake.
Everyone was dumbfounded for several seconds,
before suddenly coming to their senses.
The way they looked at Jovan Gonzalez beca quite unusual; although spring had arrived, a chilling coldness swept through the exhibition center, making everyone feel a cold wind on the back of their necks.
The frightening chill made everyone’s scalp tingle.
Because soone had recorded the live broadcast, the footage was now being synchronized online, causing an uproar:
[“Holy crap, could it really be Jovan Gonzalez who did it? That would be terrifying.”]
[“To hell with the deep affection for his wife; he’s been keeping Iva Payne by his side all this ti, raising her as a blade against the Payne Family, since Iva Payne despises the Payne Family.”]
[“He’s such a good actor; I now suspect that he knew about Miss Payne’s ordeal back then and just didn’t speak up. He later concocted the story about saving her as an excuse to escape responsibility.”]
…
Inside the exhibition center, no one was discussing anything.
Everyone was too scared to speak, for if Jovan Gonzalez was indeed the mastermind behind it all, soone who had always posed as a deeply loving husband and a gentle, refined man, then he was truly terrifying.
Jovan Gonzalez took a deep breath and looked at Tim Payne. “Tim, the car accident has greatly impacted you and Payne Corps, leaving you unprepared for the jewelry exhibition, and no one wants to miss the Carter Family’s billion-dollar financing.”
“But you can’t just sar my na like that!”
“After all, I am your uncle. If you truly want the Carter Family’s billion-dollar financing, wait for to finalize the contract with the Carter Family, and then Jade Essence can cooperate with Payne Corps.”
As he spoke, he looked at Elder Mrs. and Mr. Payne, and the Mario Payne couple.
“Father, Mother, Brother, and Sister-in-law, you have seen how I’ve treated the Payne Family and Payne Corps over these years. Are you really going to watch him malign ?”
“Without evidence, words are just empty talk…”
“But when lies are repeated often enough, people believe them. Are you going to watch Tim act so recklessly without intervening?”
Mr. Payne coughed to signal Tim to stop speaking.
Instead, he stood up and took the stage himself.
Passing by his daughter, Iva Payne wanted to call out to her father but was scared silent by a frosty look from him. Mr. Payne rely leaned on his cane and walked up to Jovan Gonzalez, “To be honest, I liked you quite a lot when I first t you.”
“Dad…” Jovan Gonzalez’s expression softened.
“Over the years, your contributions to the Payne Family and Payne Corps have indeed been significant, I acknowledge that.”
“Tim, however, is still quite young.”
Jovan Gonzalez nodded, “Dad, I understand. I can comprehend that after such a huge incident, his mind must be unsettled, and it’s normal to have wild thoughts.”
“Unsettled…” Mr. Payne muttered these words, “This boy is too settled!”
As soon as he said that,
Mr. Payne suddenly raised his cane and smashed it down hard on Jovan Gonzalez.
He was completely unprepared, “Bang—” it hit him squarely on the back.
The pain made him grunt, and his legs suddenly went weak.
He fell to his knees with a thud.
“Jovan Gonzalez, you’ve pretended too well all this ti, always showing a gentle and humble facade, appearing as if you are above the fray. I was completely duped, overlooking the ambition hidden deep within you!”
Mr. Payne raised his hand again and smashed the cane down on his back once more.
The solid wood cane delivered two heavy blows.
Both strikes were full of force.
Jovan Gonzalez, having not prepared, bore the brunt of these strikes, the pain numbing his back, his mouth filled with the salty taste of blood. When Mr. Payne raised the cane to hit him again, he was prepared and caught the cane.
With a swift motion, Mario Payne supported his father, preventing him from falling.
“Has the entire Payne Family gone mad? Must you ruin at such an occasion?” Jovan Gonzalez’s back ached, and he struggled to stand upright.
“If you have evidence, then show it!”
“My parents have already passed away, so I have always regarded you as family. Though I’m alone, I won’t let you bully .”
“You all are simply, bullying too much!”
Jovan Gonzalez gritted his teeth, his words firm and loud.
He looked utterly innocent.
The people at the scene were dumbfounded.
They trusted the character of the Payne Family mbers, believing they wouldn’t falsely accuse him. But Jovan’s words also made sense; without proof, saring his na and physically assaulting him was indeed inappropriate.
“At this point, you’re still talking tough. Aren’t you curious why Lavinia Wilde appeared?” Martin Yates sneered.
“The person you tried to kill is now standing here alive.”
“Without so evidence, do you think we’d be doing this?”
What?
Wanting to kill Lavinia Wilde was actually—
Jovan Gonzalez!
“Nonsense, I don’t even know her!” Jovan Gonzalez’s eyes betrayed a hint of panic. “Why would I want to kill her?”
“Only by doing so could all the bla be pinned on Iva Payne, and you… could escape unscathed, continuing to be the beloved father and good husband.” William Hale spoke coldly.
“This is slander!” Jovan Gonzalez gritted his teeth. “Do you think you can drag down with just your words?”
But Jovan Gonzalez indeed had the motive and the ability to commit such a cri.
He took a deep breath, “Since you are treating this way, don’t bla . All the events of today have been recorded; I will have my lawyer gather the evidence, and you can await the court summons.”
“Assistant Robinson, why are you standing there? Contact the lawyer imdiately.”
“Since you are ruthless, don’t bla for seeking accountability for the damage to my reputation and company’s image due to your actions.”
“Don’t think you can bully just because you outnumber .”
Jovan Gonzalez’s words were resolute, his expression firm, as if seeking justice for himself.
However, Finn Robinson listened to his words but didn’t act, making Jovan frown, “Assistant Robinson, what are you doing? I told you to contact the company lawyer, are you deaf?”
Having been hit twice by the cane, his back throbbed painfully, and he seed unable to maintain his genteel image.
He started cursing at Assistant Robinson.
But the assistant remained motionless, greatly angering Jovan Gonzalez, “Finn Robinson, do you want to quit? Have you forgotten who supported you when you were blocked in the industry?”
“I haven’t forgotten.” Finn Robinson said in a low voice.
“Then what are you standing there for?”
At that mont,
a dramatic scene unfolded.
As Jovan Gonzalez’s assistant, Finn Robinson’s eyes wandered, landing on his forr boss.
Why was he staring at Finn Hale when Gonzalez was talking to him?
That look seed like he was seeking approval.
Even Sussie Lopez couldn’t help but look at the person next to her.
Could he also be involved in today’s events?
Finn Hale’s lips curved slightly: “Why are you looking at ? Your boss is speaking to you. Or… could it be you want to return to M & R?”
“If I have evidence of Jovan Gonzalez’s cri, turning it in as compensation, can I return?”
“Evidence? What does that have to do with ?”
“You should recall that last year, Liam Hugh escaped from the ntal hospital and committed violence. He didn’t harm Mrs. Hale but stabbed Miss Lopez. I have evidence that it was Jovan Gonzalez who facilitated Liam’s escape!”
With old incidents brought up, things were getting more interesting.
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