Forced Into Marriage: My Husband’s Too Mean novel Chapter 612

Rationally, Lindsey did not want to believe that her assistant that she treated as a younger sister was involved in drugging her.

Her assistant's name was Jess Cohen. Everyone in the office called her Jess. She did not even graduate from college yet. At that time, Lydia brought over three interns for Lindsey to pick from. These interns did not do much. They only organized some documents and did some minor tasks.

Lindsey looked at the three interns at the time. She wanted an honest and hardworking girl. At that time, Lydia said that Jess’ major was similar to Lindsey’s, so she was suitable for her. Once Jess graduated, she could become a permanent staff member and could be of help to Lindsey, which was why Lindsey chose Jess in the end.

She did not want to suspect anyone, but Jess was involved in drugging her, and at this time, Shaun called Lydia in for a talk. She wanted to convince herself that these two things were not related, but it was difficult.

It was already dark outside. Rows of streetlights flew past her eyes, and Lindsey's expression was indistinct. Lindsey was lost in thought until the car stopped.

Quentin, who was sitting in front, reminded her in a low voice. "We’re here, let’s go in."

Only then did Lindsey snap back to her senses.

They were at one of Zayn’s many villas that he normally did not use. He would only use it when things happened. Zayn would usually bring people over for some shady business.

From the outside, it looked like a regular house that was built near the mountains. There were a few similar villas not too close by. It was a quiet area, but not too remote.

Lindsey knew that all the villas in this area were bought by Zayn, not as an investment, but to ensure the privacy of this place.

When she stood at the door, Lindsey slowed down her footsteps and grew a little hesitant.

Quentin thoughtfully followed suit and stopped. He turned and asked, "Everything alright?"

Lindsey paused for a moment and nodded. She even smiled habitually. It was a polite yet detached smile.

The villa looked no different from the others. Lindsey followed Quentin thinking that she would see some kind of gory scene, but she did not.

The smell of detergent lingered in the air. It did not smell great, but it definitely was not pungent. The room was also well ventilated. During the day, the sunlight would spill into the living room, which made it seem dreamy.

However, all the scrutiny came to an abrupt end when she saw the person curled up next to the sofa.

Lindsey did not know if Jess was asleep or passed out. She shrank on the floor next to the sofa. Standing next to Jess were two familiar-looking bodyguards.

"What happened to her?" Lindsey looked at Jess and asked with a slight uneasiness.

Quentin saw through Lindsey’s thoughts at once and snapped his fingers. He then went over to nudge Jess and said, "Hey, wake up!" Then, he turned around and explained to Lindsey, "We didn't torture her. She was just too exhausted from not sleeping all day."

As if to verify what he said, Jess woke up right after Quentin said that.

Now, the girl in front of her was not wearing glasses and had a bare face. Although she was not pretty, she still looked decent. She looked like the kind of girl that men would have an impulse to protect.

Jess was bawling her eyes out and looked so wretched.

Lindsey did not speak for a long time, so Jess grew apprehensive and kept defending herself. “I really didn’t mean to. They threatened me. If I didn't help them, they’d post my nudes on my college website and expose them online. Ms. Juhl, I really had no choice...at that time I wanted to fight back, but there were two of them, so I couldn't do anything. Ms. Juhl, please let me go...please..."

Her cries inexplicably made Lindsey think of Sieben.

"If you really fought back, you could’ve yelled and someone would’ve come from the seminar that was not far from where we were stopped. Then, we wouldn't be taken away," Lindsey said word by word as she looked at Jess’ face that looked strange because she had taken off her glasses.

The corner of her lips was dry and cracked. Lindsey licked her lips to moisten them and slowly said, "I believe that you probably struggled in your heart at that time. You actually didn't want to bring me any harm. We don't have any grudges, do we? But you knew what they drugged me with and knew what I would’ve encountered, right?"

Jess lowered her head. She did know and hesitated at that time, but she was too scared. Moreover, the other party held something over her, so she dared not resist.

"I really didn't mean it." Her voice was mute from crying as she repeatedly emphasized these words.

Lindsey looked at her coldly. Her expression was indifferent like she was watching a mediocre performance.

It was impossible to say that Lindsey was not the least bit moved.