However, Zayn was too loud and covered Layon's voice. Thompson was the only one in the room who heard Layon yell.
As Zayn had stood out, Layon fell silent.
"What else do you have to say?" Jombo was so furious he pointed his cane right at Zayn. "Shelley didn't lie, did she? This woman put something in Domitos's coffee, right?"
"Yes, she did." Zayn admitted it. "But she wasn't the one who poisoned Shelley."
"Why are you still siding with her?" Anger welled up in Jombo's chest. "Let me tell you. No one can save her today. Not even the president of the country! I swear I'll make her pay for what she did!""Mr. Giblo, please calm down, " Layon advised. "Let's calm down and talk."
"Take this wicked woman away!" Jombo leaned on his cane and commanded indignantly. "If you dare to stop me, I won't only call the police. I'll punish her right here!"
"I dare you to do so!" Zayn bellowed.
"Try me!" Jombo retorted, breathless with anger.
Carla tensed up and dared not move an inch.
She could sense the murderous intent in Jombo's gaze. He's as ruthless as Zayn.
If this drags on, I might die here.
"You can't hurt her."
Seeing how determined his grandfather was, Zayn panicked instantly. Jombo hadn't killed anyone in years, but deep down, he was still a savage man.
"No one has ever stopped me from punishing someone." Jombo snickered icily. "Including you!"
"You can't touch her, because…" Zayn clenched his fists and frowned. He blurted out, "Because she wasn't the culprit. I was the one who poisoned Shelley!"
Everyone was astounded at his sudden announcement.
Their gazes flitted across Zayn, Carla, and Shelley in shock.
Shelley couldn't believe her ears.
She gripped the covers tightly, nearly ripping the fabric apart.
"What did you say?" Jombo was stunned.
"I…" After a brief pause, Zayn made up a lie. "I didn't want to be forced into this marriage, so I ordered Benard to put something into Shelley's coffee."
It was Benard's turn to be caught off guard.
"The poison won't hurt Shelley. She'll just suffer from a stomachache, " Zayn continued. "Perhaps Benard overdosed the poison, so she spat out blood and fainted."
Benard's lips trembled silently. Mr. Giblo, how could you drag my name through the mud to save the damsel in distress?
"According to my plan, the poison would take effect ten minutes earlier. But because she didn't take her lunch, the poison didn't take effect in time, allowing you to announce the engagement before she fainted…"
Zayn's voice got softer before he came to a stop. By now, Jombo was quivering in wrath as he walked slowly to his grandson.
He was a savage wolf, aged but still viciously dangerous!
"Mr. Giblo, please calm down." Layon held him back gingerly. "Shelley is alright now, so there's no need to pursue the matter."
He hinted at Shelley, who immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes. I'm fine. My stomach isn't hurting anymore, so forget it."
Shelley pulled back her covers in distraught, about to get off the bed.
Yet, she was too late.
"You unfilial b_stard!"
Jombo had raised his hand to give Zayn a resounding slap.
It was a loud slap that rang in everyone's ears.
Naya, Benard, Brandy, and the rest of the Giblo family's employees shivered fearfully and took a step back before dropping their heads.
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