Devoted Love:The Billionaire's Precious Wife
Chapter 628

Chapter 628: Chapter 628

Martha sobbed, "Ever since she returned home, Serena has been neglected. I just couldn’t stand it."

Hunter’s voice grew colder, "Was Serena involved?"

"No, no, she wasn’t. This was all my idea. It had nothing to do with Serena! Serena is such an innocent and kind girl. She would definitely have stopped me if she knew!"

Martha cried, "Mr. Collins, you have to believe me. It’s all my fault!"

"Who else knows about this?" Hunter asked coldly.

"No one else, just Rosemary." Martha sobbed. "Rosemary had promised me she wouldn’t tell anyone."

"She didn’t."

Upon hearing this, Martha quickly lifted her gaze.

"I just asked in passing," Hunter said indifferently. "I didn’t expect you to confess so quickly."

Martha froze in place. It took her a while to realize that Hunter had tricked her!

How despicable!

"If at that time, Rose had accidentally gotten hurt, you would not only have to face a huge compensation, but the Collins family lawyers also wouldn’t let you off. They would sue you till you’re penniless and make sure you rot in jail."

Upon hearing this, Martha trembled in fear. She fully believed in the power of the Collins family!

"Pack your things and leave tonight. Starting from tomorrow, I don’t want to see you."

"No, Mr. Collins."

Seeing Hunter about to leave, Martha hurriedly knelt down and grabbed his leg, begging desperately,

"Mr. Collins, please give me another chance. All these years, I’ve taken the Collins family as my own family. I really don’t want to leave. I want to serve you all till I grow old."

"I want to see Serena get married, to see Serena carry a baby, and to see her become a mother for the first time. Please, Mr. Collins, give me another chance."

"To give you another chance to hurt Rose?"

Edith, who was sneaking a peek from the second floor, couldn’t swallow her anger when she saw this. She stormed downstairs.

"Edith? What are you doing here?" Martha was surprised to see her. She hadn’t let go of Hunter’s leg yet and looked somewhat embarrassed.

"You sent everyone away so they wouldn’t see you make a fool of yourself, but luckily Mr. Collins saw through your plot. Since Mr. Collins is here today, I’ll tell him everything I know!"

Hunter was surprised to hear this. What else did he not know?

"Mr. Collins, Martha has been targeting Rosemary since the day she returned. On the surface, she calls her as if they are close, but behind your back, she doesn’t even address Rose as ’Miss.’ She never shows respect when she sees Rosemary, as if she’s the master of this house!"

Upon hearing this, Hunter’s eyes turned colder as he looked at Martha.

"If Serena and Rosemary have a meal together, she only serves Serena and not only ignores Rosemary but also makes snide remarks to upset her. I treat Ms. Rose well, and she always finds ways to give me a hard time!"

"When did I ever give you a hard time?" Martha was furious. "Mr. Collins, don’t believe her. She’s just making up stories in front of you!"

"Who intentionally pushed me when I was going downstairs, trying to make me fall? Who intentionally dirtied the floor after I cleaned it? Who dumped garbage on my bed? Who used my toothbrush to clean other things?

Who added all sorts of things to my shampoo and shower gel? You have those kinds of tricks up your sleeve!

And you even asked Serena for support to make my life miserable!"

"Do you have any proof? Without proof, it’s slander! I can sue you!"

Hunter cut through the fight, his voice icy. "Enough."

Martha and Edith fell silent immediately, their eyes locked in a fiery stare-off.

Hunter shot Martha a stern glance. "If you hadn’t done it, Edith wouldn’t be able to concoct so many accusations."

"Mr. Collins, I swear I’m innocent."

Martha attempted to defend herself, but Hunter cut her off.

"I can have someone look into this. If anything turns up, you’ll be facing more than just being booted out of the Collins family. Make your choice."

Either let him investigate or quietly leave the Collins family.

Martha hung her head low, realizing she was at fault. "Fine, Mr. Collins. I’m leaving."

"Rose is my sister. Before you leave this family, if you don’t have her forgiveness, you won’t have a place in not just the Collins family, but in Summerfield too."

The words hit Martha like a thunderbolt. She hadn’t expected Hunter to ban her from even staying in Summerfield.

Edith felt a surge of satisfaction. Thankfully, Hunter had seen through Martha’s act.

"Remember, apologize sincerely." Hunter dropped this piece of advice before leaving the room.

"Yes, understood." Martha watched him leave, throwing a fierce glare at Edith.

Edith raised an eyebrow, as if saying: Didn’t expect that, did you? Rosemary is the apple of the family’s eye, and you dared to cross her path. How could Hunter possibly tolerate you?

Half an hour later

As Rosemary arrived home, Serena rushed over, grabbing her hands and pleading through tears.

"Sis, please forgive Martha. You can dock her pay or make her work overtime. Just don’t kick her out of the family!"

Martha, standing nearby, was crying rivers. She managed to croak out a single "Ms. Collins," before her throat tightened painfully.

After packing her bags to bid Serena goodbye, Serena had learned about Hunter’s decision to fire her and immediately rushed to plead for mercy.

But Hunter was immovable. Hearing that Rosemary had returned, Serena had now come begging to her.

Rosemary had a rough idea of what had transpired. Hunter must have suspected something and decided to punish Martha.

"Martha, come here and apologize to Rosemary!" Serena sobbed.

Martha fell to her knees in front of Rosemary.

"Ms. Collins, I was foolish that time. I won’t make excuses. I was in the wrong! I’ve done something terrible, and I don’t dare ask for your forgiveness now. I only hope to atone for my sins in the coming days. I can kneel here till dawn, and as many days as you wish, as long as you don’t drive me away."

"Sis, please forgive Martha!" Serena also fell to her knees before Rosemary, pleading through tears.

The servants surrounding them were stunned. They hadn’t expected Serena to kneel before Rose, all for Martha.

Rosemary was left speechless by their dramatic display. They were targeted for dismissal by Hunter, not her. Why weren’t they pleading with him instead? Because he didn’t agree?

If Hunter didn’t agree, why should she?

"From now on, I’ll keep Martha far away from you, okay? If you two cross paths, I’ll make sure Martha backs off!"