363: Chapter 363

Chapter 363

Dahlia darted her sharp gaze toward Penny, and the latter felt unprecedented fear as she could feel Dahlia's hostility.0

Penny had to admit that she would never stand toe-to-toe against Dahlia. 

She might be street smart, but Dahlia was noble smart. She was crafty and tactful.

In fact, one of the reasons why Penny resented Dahlia was because this woman seemed to be able to capture Marlon's heart despite constantly berating him for all of his misdeeds. 

Dahlia grinned at Penny, "Do you think I don't know that you spiked my son's drink, street whore?"

"Y—You are speaking nonsense! Why would I do that to James!"

"Because you want what I have," Dahlia replied. "You want to be born from a good family, to be raised right, and to have a perfect family of your own."

Dahlia sneered at Penny as if the whore was less of a human being than her. Which infuriated Penny even more, "Oh, pity you. Are you mad because Henry chose to call me Mom? Maybe if you are a better mother, he'd call you that instead."

"ENOUGH!" Marlon raised his voice, seeing Penny was influenced by Dahlia's mockery. "Listen to me, Dahlia. I'm not here to play games. You know that Henry is my only son right now, and I need him to marry Sarah and become the Duke of York."

"So if you still have some kind of honor for your family, then you should help me to convince Henry to ditch that woman," Marlon said.

"Honor? You're asking a woman trapped in a hospital full of crazies about honor? Don't you think you're too old for drugs?" Dahlia mocked her and found it to be ridiculous. 

"Do you not care if our family is shamed because of Henry's choice?! They will laugh at us because our only son is trying to marry an average divorced commoner like Katherine!"

"Then let him be," Dahlia shrugged. "Both James and Henry love her, so there must be something good in her. And I will tell you, letting Henry marry Katherine is a much better choice than seeing him suffer in the hands of a sociopath like Sarah."

Dahlia glanced at Penny again, and the latter could only take a step back and grieved because she had no way to fight against Dahlia.

"Sarah will be part of our family soon. Don't you dare to slander her like that!" Marlon reprimanded.

"Oh, really? She visited me about ten days ago with a basket full of poisonous fruits. She was trying to poison me because I support Henry's decision to be with Katherine," Dahlia said blatantly without any filter. She saw that Marlon opened his mouth again, and she interrupted, "Shut it, don't try to defend her, Marlon. We all know damn well that she is the one who gives you the idea of killing James."

Marlon's words stuck in his throat, and he slowly closed his lips. 

It was true.

It was Sarah who told him that James would bring shame to the Grant family and should be eliminated as soon as possible before he brought Katherine to the family gathering. 

"I don't want to argue with you, Dahlia. You just refuse to lose whenever we argue," Marlon said bitterly. "If only you were more obedient as my wife, I would've treasured you much more."

"I don't want to be treasured by a bastard like you," Dahlia smiled. "You, the man who cheated on me with so many women out there and pressured me to stop talking with my friends and family because of your insecurity."

"You are the man who killed my son. I'd rather worship a stray dog than be obedient to you, Marlon Grant."

Marlon had no more words to say to Dahlia.

She was just too stubborn. Their marriage cracked because Dahlia refused to be an obedient wife and gave up all sorts of political connections she had. 

Marlon slept with women outside because Dahlia refused to sleep with him after she caught him sleeping with another woman once. 

It was only one mistake that derailed their entire marriage. 

"I have had enough of you. Are you going to help the family or not?" Marlon asked.

"No," Dahlia replied curtly. "And not even my freedom will convince me to ruin Henry's life."

"Then I have no other choice," Marlon's face turned solemnly. He tapped his cane three times, and the door was opened from outside. Five big men wearing black walked in and stood imposingly behind Marlon. 

They glared at Dahlia as if they were about to kill her in less than five seconds. 

"I'm sorry that I have to do this, but I need you to cooperate, Dahlia," Marlon said. "These men behind me can snap your neck in one second. Your only choice is to help me or die."

"Oh really?" Dahlia grinned. She didn't look scared at all in front of those burly men.

In fact, she looked entertained by it, which spooked Penny so much.

She wondered if Dahlia was just trying to act tough or if she was really insane after staying in here for too long.

Dahlia sighed, "Hm, there is no way I can fight against five big men. After all, I'm just a meek old lady that wouldn't pose any harm."

Dahlia's hand slipped under the blanket, and she said, "Strangely, I don't even feel intimidated."

"Don't try to act tough, Dahlia. I know you're scared," Marlon said.

"Let's see which one of us will face true fear," Dahlia suddenly grabbed Marlon's hand, holding the cane, and yanked him towards her.

Marlon lost his balance immediately, and Dahlia pinned him down by pressing his head and pointing the knife at his nape.

"Urgh!"

"Master Grant!"

"Darling!"

Marlon's face was buried in the blanket, and with Dahlia pinning his head down, he had no way to break free.

He felt the cold tip of a knife at his nape, making him shudder.

Dahlia smirked when she saw Marlon at her mercy, "My dear husband, I wonder if you feel fear right now."

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