Flash Marriage: Shrewd Wife, Devious Husband
Chapter 147: Awakened Memory

Chapter 147: Awakened Memory

"What do you want?" Daniel shouted at Tony.

"Noth~"

As the word was in his mouth, Beth screamed. "He is my friend. He must have seen me here and... He is Antony Crawford! He’s my friend!" She shouted as if her life depended on it.

In a way, something more valuable than her life was on the line.

Tony was not in a mental space to analyze why Beth called him her friend when his wife was her friend. Even if he thought about it, he would have concluded it as an action taken during desperate times.

"Friend?" Daniel scoffed. "And who is Antony~"

"Boss left his wallet here..." Tony turned to the side hearing Henry.

Henry looked unfazed even though they were outnumbered. Even Tony was surprised by Henry’s confidence. Tony didn’t fail to notice the old guy with Daniel—his advisor, whispering something to Daniel. Tony tried to read the lips.

"...Tony...He married the youngest DeAngelo daughter..."

For a fraction of moment, he saw Daniel’s face go pale with fright. He fiddled with his fingers and put his hands into his suit pocket. He looked at Tony and this time Tony didn’t break eye contact.

What is the dragon afraid of? He knows the DeAngelo family?

"You came here for dinner?" Daniel asked. He took a quick glance at Henry too.

"Yes, with the missus," he added. He didn’t want to bring Marcella into it, but he wanted to check something. Seeing Daniel’s forehead oozing perspiration, he got the answer he needed.

Daniel is afraid of Marcella—of the DeAngelo name. Interesting!

Daniel’s face twitched looking to his side. Only then Tony felt the warmth on his arm. He whipped his head to see Beth clinging to his arm.

When did she hold me?

Clearing his throat, he got out of her hold. Tony couldn’t figure out what Daniel thought, but he commanded his men to leave the restaurant.

"We will announce the movie first thing in the morning." Daniel stopped beside Tony. Tony could see the patch of baldness on his head. "Don’t worry. She will be the lead for the next three movies I produce."

Daniel looked at Beth. Beth hid behind Tony. "Marcus will drop you, lady," Daniel placed his hand on his chest and bowed. "You wouldn’t have to come with us for any of the discussions. We’ll inform your manager when you need to start the shoot."

Saying that, Daniel walked out and his posse followed him out of the restaurant.

"Thank you," Beth clung on Tony’s arm again. "I was so scared and~ Uh!" She yelped as Tony forcibly pulled out his arm from her death grip. His eyebrow furrowed with displeasure.

Henry noticed that but Beth didn’t. Her eyes were sparkling with gratitude and her lips were filled with relief and glee. "I can’t thank you enough, Mr. Crawford. I~"

Tony waved his hand and walked out. He didn’t want to stand and discuss with that woman. He had nothing to do with that woman.

Tony saw Daniel getting covered by his men as they reached the exit door. As if a ghost was chasing them, those men all rushed out. Through the open door, Tony saw her—his wife.

They are running away because of her?

Tony couldn’t understand anything. But seeing his wife, his legs rushed to her. He felt a pull behind, but he ignored it and walked forward.

"What are you doing here?" Tony asked wrapping his arm around her waist.

Marcella stood on her tiptoes and took a peek at Daniel. "What did you do? They are rushing out as if a dog is chasing them," Marcella scoffed.

"I didn’t do anything," Tony said.

"Wait!" Marcella stopped and Tony thought that she had seen her friend and stopped to talk to her.

He looked back but he didn’t see Beth anywhere. He looked around and he saw Daniel’s posse getting in their cars in a hurry. Beth was led to a car. She was walking leisurely. Marcella didn’t see her but Beth turned at their direction. Tony thought Beth might come say hi to Marcella but waving her hand at him, Beth walked with her manager.

Tony furrowed his brows. Something was not right, he felt.

"I remember!" Marcella gripped his lapel and Tony bowed to her pull.

"What?" he asked.

Her eyes were glimmering.

"He... that guy... Daniel Schmidt... I know him. I went with my dad to meet him once..." She looked in the direction of the leaving cars. Her eyebrows furrowed and she bit her lips.

"Let’s talk in the car," Tony pushed her back. He looked at Henry and nodded. Henry bowed and waved.

"Wait," Marcella stopped. "Where’s Beth? I didn’t see her? Is she safe?"

"She’s fine. She left already," Tony patted her back. He remembered that smile on Beth’s face. It was not good. She bothered to thank him when she should have thanked Marcella. He wouldn’t have tried anything if not for Marcella’s sake.

On their way back, Marcella told Tony everything.

"I think it’s been fourteen-fifteen years, Tony. That guy used to be tall and lean! Daniel Schmidt...Yeah... He didn’t have a double chin back then! He used to have hair on his head too...He drove Volkswagens back then too, " she said. That was the reason she couldn’t recognize him.

Tony chuckled. He loved it when she talked without any reservation to him. When she’s open she’s very open. She doesn’t hold back any thoughts.

"What happened?" Tony asked.

Something must have happened for Daniel to be scared of the DeAngelo name even now.

"I remember it well now. I went with Dad as usual. I was waiting outside this time because he wanted to talk to my dad alone. That tall fat guy with Daniel... he used to be with him back then too. He used to be young then, and... I’m not sure why, but that guy asked me to wait in another room. Henry and Randy... No one was there except for me. Dad was discussing with Daniel... That tall guy, I don’t know why, but..."

Marcella paused.

Tony stopped the car in the side of the road seeing her going pale.

"Birdie, are you okay?" he asked.

His heart pounded seeing her reaction. It appeared that some scary memory of her past had awakened.

What happened to her there?

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