Chapter 228

"You think I abused you?! You ungrateful brat! Without me, you'd be dead in some gutter by now!" Bruce Jordan's face twisted with anger. His fists clenched so tight they cracked audibly as he looked ready to lunge at Alice Sterling. "Don’t think just 'cause you’re grown I can’t still put you in your place!" "You try it—go ahead!" Jessica Lane immediately stepped between them, gripping a broom like she meant business. Bruce hesitated, a flicker of wariness flashing in his eyes. Still, he didn't back down. With a cold sneer, he turned toward the door. "Think about it—whether you want to call me your father or not. I’ll let it slide today, but I’ll be back." The moment he stepped out, Jessica dashed over and locked the door behind him. "I need to call Adam Harper, have him send someone. Those reporters must still be camped out down there." As she reached for her phone, Alice took a deep breath and held up her hand. "Don’t bother." "Huh?" Jessica blinked at her. "Running won’t solve anythi