NovelEnglishChapter 1297: Johnson immediately stepped forward, supporting her, his arm wrapping securely around her shoulders.
Catherine turned to look at him, her eyes filled with silent sorrow.
That look made Johnson's heart ache.
Without a word, he pulled her closer, offering silent comfort.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJust then, Belinda turned away from Gillian and said calmly, "Catherine, let's go. She's not worth another word from us." Since Catherine and the others had already gotten the truth out of Gillian, there was no reason to stick around, though the truth Gillian had revealed was something Catherine struggled to stomach.
"Alright," Catherine said in a low voice, her eyes dropping to the floor.
Johnson, however, wasn't so composed.
He shot Gillian a chilling glare.
Gillian's body trembled under the weight of his stare.
Turning to Catherine, Johnson asked in a low, steady voice, "What do you want to do with her?" At those words, Gillian's eyes widened in fear, her body tensing. "Catherine, I... I messed up! Please, just letoff this time. You said we were friends!” she pleaded.
"Shut up!" Belinda snapped, unable to hold back her fury.
Her face twisted with revulsion. "Friends? You call that friendship? Betraying someone who trusted you? Don't you dare taint that word." "I" Gillian wanted to say something more, but Catherine cut her off. "Whatever you decide," Catherine said, lifting her gaze to meet Johnson's.
"Okay," Johnson replied with a nod, his eyes flicking back to Gillian.
Check the newest chapters on gVlnovsHis sharp gaze seemed to slice right through her, amplifying her panic. "Catherine, you can't do this to me! We're friends, best friends! Please, just giveone last chance!" Gillian begged, her voice desperate.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCatherine couldn't stand another word. "Belinda, Johnson, let's get out of here," she said coldly, turning on her heel and marching toward the door. Belinda and Johnson followed her as she left.
Not one of them spared Gillian another glance.
With Johnson's way of handling things, Gillian's future was bound to be grim.
As the door clicked shut, it silenced every sound from the room behind them. Catherine strode forward with purpose, though tears poured down her cheeks.
To her, the moment Gillian took Niko's hefty payout and agreed to schagainst her, their friendship ΕΠ was dead.
And when Gillian pressed that laced handkerchief over her face, she had Ther burned their years of closeness to En: ashes with her own hands.
Belinda hurried to catch up with Catherine, silently slipping ber hand into hers, offering quiet support.
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