Husband With Benefits
Chapter 414: Ian’s Anger

Chapter 414: Ian’s Anger

Eliza’s eyes widened when she met Ian’s gaze. There seemed to be a dangerous glint to him. Her eyes turned to Emerals who was almost being choked and she could not help but think of the last time in the hospital room when Ian had held Emerald against the wall.

"I am doing much better. Thank you." ELiza said hesitantly before throwing a concerned glance at the men who were holding back Emerald. "What is the meaning of this? Why are all these people here? And why are they manhandling Emerald?"

"Manhandling Emerald?" Ian turned around, as if in surprise as he cast a look at the man before turning back to the older woman," It is nothing, mama. Don’t worry. They are not going to hurt him... not at the moment at least."

"What do you mean by calling her mama? Look, Ian Frost, you might belong to the mighty Frosts family, but that does not give you the right to come here and harm our family!"

"Mr Ruffalo, that is where you are mistaken. You see, I can do anything."

This time,there was a dangerous edge to Ian, making everyone shiver, something no one would have ever heard before. Everyone who had ever heard of the Frosts knew that Ian Frost was the most laid back and easy going. But people seemed to mistake his easy going personality for him being a pushover. They seemed to forget he was second in command of an empire that dealt with all sorts of people.

"Yes. Don’t be shocked. I can do anything and get away with it. No one would dare to touch me. Now, Mr. Ruffalo, the only reason my men have not yet stopped you is because you are Isabella’s father. However, this consideration extends only so far." He then turned to the lady on the bed and smiled as if he had not just threatened two of her family members. "So, mama? What happened to you so suddenly? When we met a few days ago, you were doing well."

Eliza tried to smile, still a bit concerned about what was transpiring just now, but answered carefully," Its nothing. I’d been going about my daily routine when I suddenly felt dizzy and slipped down the stairs. It was actualy foolish of me because I’d even skipped breakfast and should have had something." As she paused, she could not help but glance at the door again," Where is Isabella? Is she not coming?"

"Not tonight, Mama. She will see you in the morning. She is a little... unwell."

"What happened to her?"

"I think she was worried sick about her mother." Ian replied with a smile before finally providing an explanation," Mama. These men are going to be stationed here for the time being. They are my personal security men. They’ve come here for your protection."

"My protection? Ian, everything that happened was just an accident. There is no need for this..."

"Are you sure it was an accident, mama?" Ian asked quietly, his piercing gaze fixed on her.

Eliza Ruffalo looked back at him confusedly until the man sighed and waved his hand. One of the men walked forward and soon, played a video on the phone, handing it to her," Here aunty. You must have been bored all day. I brought something along for your amusement."

Soon, a surveillance video played on the phone. It did not take Eliza Ruffalo long to recognise the place as this hospital. She watched and heard as Emerald tried to console Isabella while even Gio held back from ranting at Isabella when she’d come in pale faced. However, soon, after, the scene changed and suddenly she was able to hear the conversation between the two people... until she finally heard the threat that Emerald had uttered," So, I’m giving you a choice," Emerald continued, a wicked smile playing on his lips. "Leave Ian Frost, and your job, and disappear from their lives forever, or watch them suffer the consequences of your defiance. "

She looked up in disbelief and pain as she’d heard the entire conversation about how Emerald hated Gio and had therefore done so many things to keep Isabella away from him and punish him.

Eliza’s hands trembled as she handed the phone back, her gaze shifting between Emerald and Gio Ruffalo, who wore a puzzled expression. After all, he had not seen the video, but he had definitely recognised his children’t voice. "Emerald, is this true? Were you behind all of this?" Her voice quivered with a mix of disbelief and hurt.

Emerald’s eyes darted nervously, attempting to maintain composure. "Mama, it’s not what it seems. That video is fake, a manipulation. I would never do such a thing. Ian Frost is trying to frame me. It must be Isabella’s doing. She is jealous of my relationship with you and dad! That is why she is deciding to drive a wedge between us."

Emerald stammered, desperately attempting to salvage the situation. "Dad, I swear, that video is doctored. Ian Frost has a vendetta against me because of all the lies Isabella has told about me. He’s trying to ruin our family to please Isabella and avenge her. Please don’t trust him."

However, Eliza was already recalling all those instances when she had felt unsure of the words that Emerald had spoken. Somehow, even though he had never spoken much against her in her presence, she’d always wondered how and why GIo started hating their daughter so much.

Her eyes hardened and as she opened her mouth to speak, but Emerald beat her to it. "Daddy! Do you really believe I would do something like that? In this video, me and Isabella were chatting normally. I have no idea who has asked to dub a voice like mine and Isabella’s. This is all some kind of careful planning by this man."

Ian smiled and leaned back," Why don’t I give you this video and you can have it checked for authenticity?"

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