Scum Husband Became A Billionaire Genius

No Respect

Henry received a red square box from the policeman after he had explained the circumstances.

"Ms. Sophia Benjamin asked me to pass this to you. She said it's a small gift from her."

Henry accepted the red box without protest.

There was no reason for him to turn down Sophia Benjamin's gift—he had just saved her grandfather.

After this encounter, Emily changed her mind and went back to the car. Originally, she had planned to bring Henry over to make some purchases.

Henry was forced to leave the accident scene and get into his automobile.

Emily wanted to tell Henry how sorry she was for what had happened just now in the car.

But up until now, she had always taken the lead in their relationship.

She found it incomprehensible that she now needed to apologize to Henry.

Consequently, her final words were a rebuke, even though she truly wanted to apologize to Henry.

"The next time you encounter such a situation, don't make a move so casually. If you make a mistake today and cause an even greater disaster, no one will be able to save you!"

Henry gave a nod. He didn't dispute with Emily, nor did he take offense at her rebuke.

It was evident to him from Emily's defense of him during the interrogation despite her outward anger, she was genuinely concerned for him.

When Emily noticed that Henry remained silent, she concentrated on driving.

Henry thought about sad little Liam as he peered out the window.

Benjamin Baret was admitted to the hospital, but it was possible that the physician would not be able to heal him.

Ultimately, the severity of the man's injuries led even the on-site medical professionals to believe he was beyond recovery.

Henry made the decision to see if he could fully heal Benjamin Baret's injury while also paying Baret a visit in the hospital that evening or the next day.

The vehicle kept going onward.

With a head tilt, Emily took a quick look at Henry. She felt a little guilty for reprimanding Henry even though he hadn't done anything wrong at the moment.

"Henry, what are your plans for the future?" she inquired.

Henry's mom's condition has improved. Henry needed to find something to do because he didn't need to continue caring for his mother.

Henry paused to consider his options before stating, "I haven't decided yet. I'll look for a job first."

Emily gave a nod. She was preparing to introduce Henry to his workplace when...

Henry uttered the words, "Emily, you should stop wearing that necklace around your neck."

"This necklace, it has..."

Henry was abruptly interrupted by Emily, who scowled and chastised him severely.

"Henry!"

Emily pulled over and shot Henry a furious glare. "I'm just wearing a necklace! What could be wrong with a gold necklace? Besides, this was given to me by my mother. Do you think my mother will put me in danger for giving me this necklace as a gift?"

Following a brief period of astonished silence, Henry swiftly said, "I didn't mean it that way. It's just that this necklace do have a curse on it! Your mother definitely wouldn't harm you, but she might have been tricked into giving you this cursed gem."

Henry seemed to remember something as he was speaking.

"Look, the incident we encountered today is the cause of the curse."

When Emily heard this, she sneered.

"Henry, you even say such things now, huh? The police have already explained to us that this incident was caused by the aging pole. What does it have to do with the gold necklace?! I'm warning you, I'm an atheist, and my mother loves me very much. I will never believe in any curse!"

Emily had an angry look on her face. "If you continue to say such things, then please get out of the car," she added, pointing at Henry.

Henry could only stay silent because, of course, he did not want to have a disagreement with Emily at this moment.

He could sense without a doubt that today's catastrophe sprung from the violet gemstone on Emily's chest.

Emily was still under the spell of the curse.

Emily would soon be killed by the curse's strength if he couldn't figure out a solution!

Henry, however, was unable to take the gold necklace from Emily because of her unwavering determination in this subject.

Henry was limited to staying by Emily's side and taking in the circumstances.

He would wait for the right moment to break Emily's curse.

****

Few days later, Emily and Henry decided to go and pay Benjamin Baret a visit at the hospital.

Lucas and his thugs lurked near the hospital entrance, waiting for the right moment to confront Henry. Unaware of the impending danger, Henry and Emily entered the hospital with the intention of visiting Benjamin Baret.

As they walked through the hospital corridors, Henry couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. Emily, on the other hand, was busy in discussing their plans for the day. Just as they approached Benjamin Baret's room, Lucas stepped forward, blocking their path.

Lucas, with a sinister grin, sneered at Henry, "Well, well, look who we have here. Henry, my friend, you've been avoiding us for too long. Time to pay up, or things might get ugly."

Emily, puzzled, turned to Henry, seeking an explanation. Henry hesitated, trying to downplay the situation, "It's just a misunderstanding, Emily. Let me handle it."

Lucas, unrelenting, continued, "Misunderstanding? After you disgraced me last week? Your debt has been piling up, Henry. Now, you either pay, or we show you the consequences."

Emily, sensing trouble, whispered to Henry, "What is he talking about? Do you owe them money?"

Henry sighed and confessed, "I borrowed some money a while back, but I've been trying to sort things out. I didn't want to worry you."

Lucas, growing impatient, gestured to his thugs, "Enough talking. Time to pay, Henry."

In a desperate attempt to avoid a scene, Emily offered, "How much does he owe? We'll pay you right now, just leave us alone."

Lucas, pretending to consider the offer, finally nodded, "Fine, pay up. But remember, this isn't the end. We'll be watching."

Emily brought out here phone and transferred the money to Lucas.

"Good choice," Lucas smirked.

However, as Henry and Emily turned to leave, Lucas signaled to his thugs, who cornered them into a dark corridor.

Feeling cornered, Emily exclaimed, "We paid you! What more do you want?"

Lucas chuckled menacingly, "You think it's that easy? You've crossed me, Henry. I won't let you go after disgracing me. Now, you'll pay for it."

The thugs, under Lucas's command, dragged Henry and began gang beating him. Despite repaying the debt, the couple found themselves brutally attacked.

Shocked and afraid, Emily glared at Henry who was receiving beating from the thugs "What kind of mess have you gotten us into? You always love disgracing my family name. I wished I never married you. You're a nonentity!"

Henry, remorseful, vowed, "I'll find a way to end this. I promise, Emily."