Chapter 717 Backfired
Is Azure at her wit’s end? I can’t believe she still wants to clear Nigel’s name!
Christina retorted sharply, “There’s no need for you to exhaust yourself trying to clear Nigel’s name. If he never had the intention to harm anyone, he wouldn’t need Winston’s help. Nigel is going to jail, and that’s a fact, so you don’t need to waste time defending him or attempting to overturn his case.”
Right after her words fell, a knife swung toward her.
Azure had swiftly retrieved a knife from her bag and swung it menacingly at Christina, her expression filled with hostility.
With lightning-fast reflexes, Lyle swiftly disarmed Azure, knocking the knife out of her hand. He then twisted her wrist, causing a loud crack to echo through the room as Azure let out a piercing scream of pain.
Lyle forcefully pushed Azure away, creating distance between her and Christina. After positioning himself in front of Christina, he a*sumed a protective stance and fixed Azure with a stern glare.
Azure was too old to climb to her feet after crashing to the ground.
Right then, someone knocked on the door from the outside.
Azure gathered her might and called for help, “Help! Someone wants to kill me! Save me! Don’t come near me!”
Both Christina and Lyle stood rooted to their spots, watching Azure putting up an act.
Outside, the commotion grew as people heard Azure’s cries for a*sistance. They started pounding on the door, desperately trying to break in and come to her aid.
“Lyle, open the door,” Christina ordered, turning to Lyle.
Lyle went over to the door to open it. The people outside stumbled and tumbled into the restroom, landing in a disheveled heap on the floor. It was a scene of utter disorder and confusion.
Azure quickly grabbed the chance to say weakly, “Save me! They want me dead!”
The security team leader of the mall hurriedly stepped forward, his voice filled with concern. “Madam, please don’t be afraid. We are here to ensure your safety. Allow us to escort you to the hospital immediately.”
Azure gripped his hands tightly and wailed, “Thank you so much! If you hadn’t made it here in time, I would’ve died here.”
“Don’t worry. We’ll make sure justice is served. We’ve already called the police,” the security team leader a*sured her. He didn’t even investigate what happened and a*sumed Christina and Lyle were in the wrong.
Sometimes, one’s age was a great weapon to attack others.
Azure knew that, so she used the public’s sympathy to frame Christina.
To safeguard the privacy of their customers, the mall had chosen not to install surveillance cameras inside the restroom, inadvertently providing an advantage to Azure.
Christina approached Azure and gave her a cold look. “Old Mrs. Gibson, this is a lawful society. If you are found guilty of defamation, you will have to face the consequences. I strongly advise you to reconsider your actions and the path you choose to take,” she warned, her voice icy. “My lawyer will be in touch with you to handle the necessary legal proceedings.”
The crowd could barely believe their ears. Could there be something we are unaware of? The elderly woman appears frail and helpless, lying on the ground. It seems as though she is the one being victimized. On the other hand, the young lady and gentleman do not exhibit any signs of guilt.
Azure argued, “Don’t believe her! She ruined my family, leading to the death of my granddaughter and the imprisonment of my son, I was merely seeking justice for my son and granddaughter, but she attempted to end my life!”
As Azure’s fabrications became more outrageous, Christina could no longer restrain herself and approached Azure with determination. Misinterpreting Christina’s intentions, the security team leader sternly exclaimed, “What do you think you’re doing?”
Ignoring his warning, Christina declared, “You’ll find out whether or not she’s telling the truth by checking the Internet.
Someone belatedly recognized Azure. “Oh, no wonder this old lady looks familiar. It turns out she’s Old Mrs. Gibson!”
After getting her name, the crowd pulled out their phones and searched the Internet. They soon found a lot of gossip about the Gibson family.
“Oh, so Nigel Gibson is her son?” one of the onlookers exclaimed with disbelief. “He caused harm to his own elder brother and sister-in-law just to get his hands on the family’s money. Now he’s desperately trying to avoid going to jail and clear his name. How shameless can they be!”
Perhaps the onlookers’ gazes were too sharp, for Azure felt guilt wash over her. She covered her face, not daring to meet their eyes.
The security team leader remained unfazed by the surrounding gossip. Keeping a professional demeanor he stated, “Our priority right now is attending to the old lady’s injuries. Please clear the way so we can safely transport her to the hospital.”
Two security guards helped Azure out of the restroom.
No one stopped Christina and Lyle from leaving the mall.
“Mrs. Hadley, do you need me to explain things online?” Lyle had seen some onlookers recording the incident and was afraid that Christina would be portrayed in a bad light on the Internet.
Showing no signs of fear, Christina replied confidently, There’s no need for that. This is what Old Mrs. Gibson desires, so I won’t interfere. Please notify Yerek about the situation and let them handle it as they see fit.”
Lyle left to do as told without asking questions.
Upon receiving the second notification about Azure’s hospitalization due to her injuries, Yerek reluctantly decided to pay her a visit.
When he arrived, Azure immediately started pouring out her grievances.
Clutching his hand, she pleaded, “Yerek, I’ve lost my son, and you’re all I have left. I can’t bear to see
anything happen to you. You must reclaim Gibson Corporation from Christina and fulfill your father’s wish.
Yerek shoved her hand away impatiently and snapped, “I don’t understand why you keep creating problems for yourself. Christina has Nathaniel’s backing, while we are left to fend for ourselves. We are no match for her! Instead of complicating matters, why don’t you focus on enjoying your remaining years? 1 will handle everything, so please stop causing more trouble for me, okay?”
Azure gazed at him incredulously, refusing to believe that her usually filial grandson would treat her so rudely.
“Yerek, are you implying that I’m old and worthless? Are you blaming me for not being able to make Barnaby acknowledge you and your father? Is that why you believe everything I do will only be a burden. to you?” she asked sadly.
“That’s right. If only you had pushed harder to make Barnaby acknowledge me and my father, perhaps none of this would have happened. My father wouldn’t be in jail, Anya wouldn’t be dead, and my business wouldn’t be under constant threats!” Yerek burst out, his frustration evident. “I feel like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered by Nathaniel. He has a knife to my neck, ready to strike at any moment. If I make one wrong move, he won’t hesitate to slash my throat. That’s why I’ve been taking a step back and keeping a low profile, biding my time to regain my strength.”
As he gripped Azure’s shoulder, a crazed look took over his eyes. “If you want to help me, go get Barnaby to acknowledge me so I can join the Stone family!”
