The CEO’s Surrogate Wife

Chapter 865 It's on Fire

John has been lying in bed all night, tossing and turning. He can't sleep. For some reason, he keeps thinking back to what Anson said today. Is that woman really going to die?

He is not a stony-hearted person, but why is he unwilling to save her? Moreover, at the thought of the two of them being together, he feels an indescribable anger, which drives him crazy. He becomes very depressed and upset.

However, at this time, he smells a very strong smell of burning. What is going on? Is that crazy man really going to set fire to the orphanage?

He gets up angrily and walks out swiftly. He sees at a glance that the abandoned utility room in the courtyard is on fire.

Afterwards, he mobilizes some people to put out the fire together. Fortunately, the children are unaware of what is happening. However, the director is panting from the side and says, "Who sets fire to my courtyard?"

She is crying painfully, as if she is complaining and hinting at something. Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

Rory, who is still wearing pajamas, has been attracted out by this commotion. She looks around worriedly and finds that no one is injured. Only then does she let out a sigh of relief. "Thank God. Everyone is fine. It's great that everyone is safe."

"It must be that man who showed up this morning. I knew something bad would happen in this orphanage!" The director says that angrily. At the same time, she is secretly observing John's reaction. However, John does not think so.

At first, John does not feel anything wrong. However, the director's behavior is too abnormal. He thus senses that something is amiss. If that man really wants to burn the orphanage down, why does he just

set fire on the courtyard instead of the living room? It is obvious that the person who sets the fire does not want to burn the whole orphanage. It is unlikely that the man who showed up today will be so cautious.

Because of these, he feels that the director is very strange.

"Since everyone is fine, let's go back to sleep." In the end, the director only says this. Then, she sees John standing at the side, looking at her with unbelieving eyes.

"John, what's wrong with you? You're not thinking about revenge, are you? Although that man has gone too far, you must not act rashly. After all, we can't afford to provoke those people."

The director is trying her best to persuade him. In fact, she is hinting that John should take revenge on him. She is misleading John about that man. What exactly is going on? They are complete strangers to each other, so why does she make such a move?

Seeing that he is still motionless, the director adds, "What are you doing standing here?"

However, when the director sees the sharp eyes of John, she becomes a little scared.

She has a feeling that being around John is dangerous. At that time, she saved him and took him in. It is as if she has planted a time bomb. She cannot control this time bomb, let alone her daughter. Is she putting herself in danger now?

"Why are you two still standing here?" Rory is immersed in a beautiful dream, and now she feels very sleepy and keeps yawning.

"I have something to discuss with the director. Rory, you can go back and rest." John's still very gentle towards Rory. Seeing this, the director is somewhat gratified.

However, when Rory walks back to her room, the director discovers that John's unusual gaze has been fixed on her. He wants to know what the director is planning to do with this scene. Does she want to mislead him into hating those two like poison?

"Do you have anything to discuss with me?" The director guiltily shifts her gaze to another place. Has this man already seen through what she has done? But, she has done all of this perfectly. Moreover, when she set fire to the courtyard, there was no one there. Therefore, he cannot know it. Thinking of this, she immediately has confidence.

John is reluctant to beat around the bush with her and directly says, "Tell me, what your purpose in doing this is?"

"I don't know what you're talking about." At this time, the director can only pretend to be confused.

"I didn't know why you did this, but after what you said just now, I understand. Is there something you're hiding from me?" His aggressive aura instantly scares the director to the point of stuttering. She does not expect that this man is so smart. It seems that it will take some effort to keep him here.

John looks at the director with a poker face. He who was very nice to Rory, is so cold towards her.

"Don't pretend. People with discerning eyes know that you set the fire. Why did you do it?" John doesn't want to beat around the bush with her and asks her directly.

The director does not expect John to be so straightforward. It seems that the threatening method doesn't work. Since this is the case, she has no choice but to coax him.

"Actually, I'm doing this for you and my daughter."

"Are you afraid that I will save that woman?" John has thought it carefully and only found this answer. The director wanted to deny it, but now she can no longer find any good reason.

"Are you afraid that I'll save that woman and then leave the orphanage with her?" John speaks out the director's concerns.

The director has got to admire John for being able to accurately capture her thoughts. She has failed completely. She can't figure out what he is thinking.

By now, she doesn't dare to force him. She realizes that no one can force John to do anything unless he wants to.