As soon as those words were spoken, everyone present was startled. Ian Jennings’ expression darkened, "Everyone sitting here is family. Adrian, what do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that someone from our family leaked information to outsiders to harm you?" The old Mrs. Jennings also spoke up, "That’s right, Adrian, you specifically reminded us not to call the police before you left. Even if I’m old and forgetful, I wouldn’t forget something like that. We didn’t call the police; with your life at stake, we’d definitely not leak information to outsiders." Shawn Rhodes said, "I can guarantee that neither I nor your Aunt Melinda leaked anything. Talia is still in their hands; if we leak, both you and Talia might not survive. Your Aunt Melinda and I wouldn’t take such a risk, even though Jasmine went missing shortly after you left. We remembered your repeated instructions before you left not to call the police." Melinda Lynch also strongly disagreed with Adrian Jennings’ words, "There must be some misunderstanding here." Selina Hughes said, "Yes, brother, there must be a misunderstanding. Could it be that a friend or colleague of Sister Talia accidentally let it slip, and someone with ill intention overheard and deliberately reported to the police to harm you?" Before Adrian Jennings could speak, Talia Rhodes suddenly laughed. She pursed her lips, her eyes like hardened ice, "Selina Hughes, was Ethan Grant the one who reported to the police? Did you leak the information to him?" Selina Hughes’ face turned pale, "Sister Talia, what are you talking about? I couldn’t possibly..." A crisp and loud sound. Before Selina Hughes could finish her sentence, Talia Rhodes had slapped her. The slap was quick and fierce, leaving Shawn Rhodes and the Jennings family stunned, evidently unable to react. Selina Hughes held her face, her eyes full of tears, saying aggrievedly, "Sister Talia, I know you’ve never liked me, but you can’t just accuse me unjustly at a time ..." Speaking, Selina Hughes turned to the old Mrs. Jennings, "Grandma, you have to stand up for me." The old Mrs. Jennings’ face suddenly turned stern, "Talia Rhodes, how dare you slap Selina right in front of us? You really lack manners! Is this how your parents taught you? Resorting to violence when a word doesn’t suit you, and claiming to be a well-brought-up young lady from a prominent family, but you act like a shrew!" Ian Jennings’ expression was equally unpleasant. No matter what, Selina Hughes is his adopted daughter and part of the Jennings family. For Talia Rhodes to slap Selina in front of them is like slapping the Jennings family’s face. Ian Jennings had a dark expression, speaking in a displeased tone, "Talia, you’ve gone too far. Why resort to violence when you can talk things out..." "Talia, don’t get too worked up..." That was Melinda Lynch speaking. Unlike the other members of the Jennings family, Adrian Jennings’ first reaction was to step forward and protect Talia Rhodes, fearing Selina Hughes would retaliate and hurt her. Obviously, with Selina Hughes’ skills, she wasn’t a match for Talia Rhodes. But even so, Adrian Jennings immediately stood in front of Talia Rhodes. This action was akin to stabbing Selina Hughes in the heart, causing her face to turn even whiter from pain. Shawn Rhodes initially didn’t react, but upon hearing the old Mrs. Jennings insulting his daughter, he, disregarding respect for the elderly and courtesy, retaliated. "Old Mrs. Jennings, I respect you as the elder of the Jennings family and treat you with courtesy, yet you publicly insult my daughter as a shrew? Where do you get off calling Talia a shrew? Then what is your Selina Hughes? She falsely accused Talia at the banquet, and without figuring out the facts, you stood by Selina to cause distress to our Talia. Talia checked the surveillance and you didn’t dare review it. Have you forgotten this incident? Is this how you teach your granddaughter? From your granddaughter’s behavior thus far, Talia’s slap must have its justification!" Shawn Rhodes, furious, sternly said, "And this time, Talia was kidnapped because of your Jennings family. Jasmine is now kidnapped by your illegitimate son to Aridia, her fate unknown. If it’s really your adopted daughter who leaked the information, forget a slap, I’d want to kill her! A slap is light!" "You—Shawn Rhodes—you—" The old Mrs. Jennings, gasping with anger, pointed at Shawn Rhodes, her hands trembling, "You’re lawless! Daring to say you’d kill Selina in broad daylight, have you no respect for the law? Do you believe I’ll report to the police and have you arrested?" "Ha, call the police?" Shawn Rhodes let out a cold laugh, "Do it! Let the police thoroughly investigate how exactly Talia was kidnapped!" "You—" The old Mrs. Jennings’ face turned deadly pale, finding it hard to breathe, looking as if she was about to suffocate. "Quick! Get the medication for the old lady!" Ian Jennings shouted at the servants. The servants hurriedly rushed to get the medication. Meanwhile, Adrian Jennings spoke. "Since grandma wants to call the police, then let’s call them. I also want to know who leaked the information, why Vincent Fletcher knows Talia’s whereabouts, and how he knows the real reason for me breaking off the engagement with her." At this, Adrian Jennings coldly stared at Selina Hughes, "You, stay put and wait for the police." Selina Hughes was almost in tears, her big eyes brimming, looking pitiful. "Brother, you actually don’t trust me... it’s about your life and death, how could I leak the information to outsiders..." "Shawn Rhodes, get out! Get out right now! You’re not welcome in the Jennings family..." The old Mrs. Jennings was furious, glaring at Shawn Rhodes. Adrian Jennings spoke coldly, "Grandma, say less." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑~𝖋𝖎𝖗𝖾~𝖓𝖊𝖙 Though he called her ’grandma’, it was an irrebuttable command, full of authority. The old Mrs. Jennings, seeing her beloved grandson so protective of Talia Rhodes, speaking to her in this manner, felt completely defeated. "I really won’t leave." Shawn Rhodes gave the old Mrs. Jennings a contemptuous glare, angrily saying, "I’ll wait for the police to come and reveal the truth!" Ian Jennings stepped in to mediate, "Alright, alright, we’re all family, everyone should just say less." Shawn Rhodes responded, "Please, who’s family with you? I can’t afford such kin, they could cost lives!" Ian Jennings sighed helplessly, turning to the old Mrs. Jennings, "Mom, don’t be upset, don’t get worked up and have a heart attack. Why don’t you go upstairs and rest? Adrian and I can handle things here." "Yes, mom, you should go rest," Melinda Lynch also said. "I won’t go!" The old Mrs. Jennings spoke loudly, "I want to wait for the police to clarify the truth and have Talia Rhodes apologize to Selina." Upon hearing this, Talia Rhodes coldly laughed, "Apologize? Definitely not happening." Selina Hughes’ tears fell silently, crying like a beautiful flower in the rain, "Grandma, I don’t know what I did wrong for sister Talia to dislike me so much. I really didn’t leak anything... sob sob... Dad, Mom, please believe me, will you?" Seeing his daughter crying like that, with the mark of red hand on her face, Ian Jennings softened and gently comforted her, "Don’t cry anymore, you’ve been wronged, child." Melinda Lynch, however, frowned, her gaze fell on Selina Hughes thoughtfully. Talia Rhodes stepped out from behind Adrian Jennings, coldly facing Selina Hughes, "Stop acting like a dead green tea, isn’t it disgusting?" These words again sent the old Mrs. Jennings into a rage. Seeing the old Mrs. Jennings nearly unable to breathe, the servant quickly administered her medicine. Ian Jennings frowned at Talia Rhodes, "You should also say less..." Talia Rhodes scoffed coldly, "I’m no longer your daughter-in-law, why should I listen to you?" The words left Ian Jennings speechless. "No one’s calling the police, right?" Shawn Rhodes took out his phone, "I will."