Bruce was momentarily stunned, then turned fiercely to Sophie.

The accident from back then indeed had many suspicious aspects. The face of the driver at the scene of the accident summoned by the police was vaguely familiar. However, after the police closed the case as an accidental incident, Bruce didn't dwell on it. But now, hearing Freya's words, he faintly felt something was amiss.

Sophie felt a panic in her heart and hurriedly defended herself, "Freya, don't talk nonsense. I wouldn't even dare to kill a chicken, how could I harm your mother?"

"I know you won't admit it, Aunt Sophie. Right now, I can't find evidence to send you to jail, but I believe justice will prevail. One day, I will find all the evidence and personally bring justice for my mother."

Freya said, arms crossed, in a relaxed tone. "Of course, that includes the investigation on the adultery incident with my mother. I promised my mother that I would personally bring the remorseless murderer to her grave for redemption."

Sophie trembled, but quickly composed herself, pretending to be pitiful. "Freya, I never imagined you would misunderstand me so deeply. I've always treated you like my own daughter, even treating your mother as my sister. How could I possibly do such a thing to you both?"

"Whether you did or not, the truth will soon come to light," Freya didn't bother with her, casting a glance at Bruce. "Dad, maybe you should check Aunt Sophie's whereabouts and see who she's been meeting lately. Otherwise, being cuckolded without knowing would be too pathetic."

Bruce's face paled, and even Sophie's complexion changed.

Sophie's face turned uglier, angrily saying, "Freya, stop talking nonsense. I've been loyal to your dad. How could I betray him? Now that you're married, it's you who should be faithful instead of running around with other men!"

Freya smiled, knowing what Sophie was going to say, but she didn't bother to explain, allowing her to misunderstand.

"I've said enough. Dad, who you choose to believe is up to how smart you are," Freya stopped there because Bruce was already starting to doubt.

"Sophie, what have you been doing behind my back?" Bruce's face was dark as he grabbed Sophie's hand and roughly pulled her out. "Come with me. If you don't explain properly, I won't let you off."

Sophie turned pale and quickly said, "Bruce, please don't listen to this despicable girl's attempts to sow discord. Lola is still locked in the basement. We have to bring her home."

"Are you still bringing up that idiot? If it weren't for your instigation, could Lola's brain come up with such a thing?" Bruce was furious, slapping Sophie hard.

This slap was not light, and Sophie stumbled and fell to the ground, hitting her forehead on the table corner, leaving a gash that bled profusely.

Sophie cried miserably, "Bruce, I didn't..."

Full of unresolved anger, Bruce kicked her hard again. Recently, everything had been going wrong, not just the company's performance but also his luck.

Now, he vented all his frustration on Sophie. All because of this woman's dirty deeds, he had been unlucky.

He had also doubted what Freya had said just now. Sophie had become more and more extravagant in recent years, dressing up heavily every day.

Sophie had explained that she was mingling with high society to help with his business, and if she looked too old-fashioned, she would embarrass him.

He had been too busy with company affairs in recent years and hadn't had the energy to deal with Sophie's affairs. He had even picked too many flowers outside, and was becoming less and less interested in Sophie, not knowing when was the last time he touched her.

So, regardless of what she did, he turned a blind eye, but he couldn't tolerate her cuckolding him!

Feeling that the drama had played out enough, Freya gently squeezed Bradley's hand, signaling him to wrap it up.

The man smiled at her, but when he looked at Bruce and his wife, his eyes were extremely sharp. "I have no interest in Lawson family affairs. This is the Austin family. Bruce, if you want to discipline your wife, please do it at home. Freya is tired, so please take Mrs. Lawson home!"

"Did you hear that? Hurry up and get back home!"

Bruce shouted at Sophie before turning to Freya, his face showing some remorse.

"Freya, I really didn't know you suffered so much in the countryside. I'll personally hold the Smith family accountable and make them apologize to you."

Freya looked at him with a cold expression. "No need. Bradley has already taken care of the Smith family's affairs for me."

She had heard from Ella about Bradley's punishment of the Smith family, but he never mentioned it.

It was said that Bradley made them live in a dog's kennel and eat dog food, allowing them to experience the suffering she had endured.

Initially, when she learned of this, she was somewhat grateful to Bradley, but later, when he pinned her down on the bed, that gratitude disappeared.

"Regardless, I haven't fulfilled my father's duty, causing you to suffer! Freya, from now on, I will make it up to you."

Bruce now looked like a benevolent father, which made Freya feel hypocritical.

He had been as ruthless as throwing out trash when he drove her out of the house before, but now, he was pretending to be kind and strict in front of her. It was too late.

In the depths of Freya's heart, from the moment she left the Lawson family, she considered this father figure as good as dead!

Apart from his contribution of one sperm to conceive her, this man was nothing but a stranger in her life.

So, she wouldn't accept his compensation, because she didn't care one bit!

"It's enough for Freya to have me take care of her. There's no need for Mr. Lawson to bother!"

Bradley coldly uttered these words, gesturing towards the door, "It's getting late. Mr. Lawson, please take Mrs. Lawson back!"

As her face bruised and swollen from Bruce's blows, Sophie covered her crimson cheeks with her hand and trembled as she spoke, "But, Lola..."

Upon hearing "Lola," Bradley's already low tone turned even colder, his icy gaze piercing through her as he spoke in a chilling voice,

"Lola bullied and harmed my wife. I won't let this matter go so easily. How to deal with her is up to me. If Mrs. Lawson doesn't want her to go to jail, leave immediately, otherwise I'll report this to the authorities, and your daughter will spend the rest of her life behind bars."

Sophie's face turned pale with fear.

Jail?

No, she wouldn't let Lola go to jail. This was her daughter, and no matter what, she would personally bring her back.

But Bradley's targeted gaze was too intense, making her shiver involuntarily.

People said Bradley's temperament was unpredictable, and his actions were extremely ruthless. If Lola fell into his hands, she would definitely have a grim future!