Jayce stood at a distance, observing Jessica’s every move. Her recent response had raised some suspicions in Jayce’s mind about her.He watched as Jessica picked up her phone, toggled it on and off, and bit her lip in thought. Through the window just a few steps behind her, Jayce could see the name “Alex” displayed on her phone’s interface.Alex? Did he know this person? Had they known each other before?Or was it just a coincidence with similar names?The relationships within the Andrew family were indeed complex. Jayce scolded himself for getting involved in something that was none of his business.He noticed Jessica power off her phone, staring into the distance with teary eyes, but remaining silent. Clearly, it was a matter of the heart, and Jayce couldn’t fathom what it was all about. However, this person, Alex, had triggered a reminder in his mind regarding something he needed to do.Alex needed to know about this. Bà Locke’s passing might affect their plans.Jayce took a deep b
Jowley was panting heavily. He had just been discovered by Henry’s men while snooping around their illegal construction site, and it had taken a daring escape to get away from those devilish henchmen. Listening to the urgent tone in Alex’s voice on the other end of the line, he struggled to catch his breath and regain his composure before speaking.“Chairman, I’ve found information about the boy Henry is targeting. His name is Puddy, the third child in a small working-class family here.”“That was fast. You’re indeed very efficient,” Jowley’s results always pleased Alex, and he had never been disappointed. Jowley had finally calmed down.Jowley was now in his car, exhausted, as he leaned back in his seat. He whispered into the phone.“What’s our next step, Chairman?”“Let Tom Holland know about this and choose an appropriate time. I’m not currently at the company, and I trust Tom will handle this situation best.”“Understood. And what about the boy? What should we do?..”“Of course, w
Alex is a smart person. He always invests his money wisely. For example, this high-end camera set. The three of them are still quite far from his small house, but from the screen, he can clearly see the distinctive expressions on their faces.He steps out of the control room, carefully locking the room filled with high-tech equipment. After a few hours of distance, Alex turns around, surprised to see little Cherry looking at him with watery eyes.Cherry looks up, both innocent and curious, observing her father and the secret door intently. Since Cherry was welcomed into Alexander’s family, she has never set foot in this room. As an energetic child, Cherry signals for her father to pick her up and nestles her head on Alex’s chin.“Daddy, what’s in there?”Alex holds his little daughter in his arms and drifts away from the room, making it disappear from Cherry’s view. He smiles and playfully threatens, “Behind that door is a very scary lion-like monster, and only Daddy can tame it. Be a
Like a sudden grip of time standing still, all three of them fell silent.Under the scrutinizing gazes of Alex, Jinny, Rihana, and Hamila felt a thin layer of sweat forming on their backs in the chilly, rainy season.Their reactions did not surprise Alex and Isabel. These were dark-hearted individuals, and a casual provocation could strike at the heart of their darkest fears.Jinny, Rihana, and Hamila had never thought about a cover story, especially Rihana, who had the sharpest mind among the women. She knew she needed to quickly dispel their suspicions.Doubts were like seeds; once planted, they would grow wildly in a person’s mind.Rihana’s brain cells quickly sprang into action. She knew something was amiss because they had been avoiding the issue since the beginning. Clearly, none of them knew how to handle such illicit dealings.How did they recognize it was the same amount that Rihana had handed over at first? Real and fake money had different key features. Jinny was at a loss
Alex still stood protectively in front of Isabel, pushing her behind him. First, he approached the gun lying cold on the floor. He was worried that these distraught girls might do something strange and continue to damage his rented home. Jinny and Hamila clung to each other and cried, while Rihana kept her mouth shut and looked at Alex, not daring to confront him like before.The chaotic scene before him darkened his mood. Alex was someone who liked cleanliness and tidiness. The uninvited guests tonight had clearly behaved rudely, doing things that were far from proper.What did he want? He wanted revenge on Henry. He wanted to bring down their company. Did they expect sincere answers from these women? These people were just pawns, being manipulated by that vile man; what could they possibly know?Despite his inner anger, Alex still maintained a composed appearance. When he looked at the pitiable state of the three women, he suddenly found it funny and wanted to burst out laughing.Al
Mrs. Andrew is still in the nursing home. Previously, Jessica had to put in a lot of effort to get her into that pit, preventing her from harming her biological daughter. As this was spoken, Jessica’s complexion visibly darkened. Jack’s mother still circled around, blocking their path. She assumed a demeanor, implying that if they didn’t provide an explanation, she wouldn’t let them pass.Jessica was initially confident and looked disdainfully at the woman blocking their way. She didn’t mind the woman’s seniority, replying, “Yes, my mother loves this place. She told me that everyone there is friendly, kind, and not afraid of inhaling polluted air. My mother’s health is fragile, and bringing her here would be torture. There’s a constant unpleasant smell in the air, making this house feel polluted.”Jessica held her nose and waved her hand, sneering at Jack’s mother. The woman’s face became quite unpleasant. Jessica’s words sounded like an insult, and she considered their family trash.
The party was in full swing. The atmosphere was unusually lively, mainly because just recently, lawyer Britt had announced some shocking news. The entire estate now belonged to the distant niece, Jessica. Surprise took the whole family.Jack’s father, furious, grabbed Lawyer Britt by the collar and interrogated him in a deep voice:“Why? Did you tamper with the will, right? Why has that insignificant brat become the heir to Mrs. Locke’s estate? How has she treated that girl all this time, I know! Are you trying to deceive this whole family and conspiring with that girl to take our money?”People rushed to restrain him, preventing him from getting overly emotional. It infuriated Britt with this family. One after another, everyone wanted to push the blame onto him. Britt, turning cold, let his eyeglasses fall to the ground and said,“This is your family’s business, and it doesn’t concern me. I am merely the legal counsel for this will. Why don’t you look at yourselves and consider wheth
Henry was revealing annoyance, and this news quickly shattered his entire relaxed state of mind for the day. He looked at Loki, showing his desire to hear the entire story. Loki continued, albeit under the irritated gaze of the chairman.“According to what Rihana said, they are a young couple with no jobs. They found our company’s business activities very suspicious, and in the end, they stopped cooperating, returning the full amount they had received from Rihana. When they came to inquire at the office, in their anger, they accidentally admitted that the company had problems, giving the couple the upper hand.”Henry sighed and massaged his temples. These people were becoming more and more foolish by the day. They turned simple matters into a complete mess. Meanwhile, Loki continued.“The couple demanded two million to keep quiet.”“Hah, that’s a joke.” Henry chuckled dryly. He only wondered if he’d live long enough to spend all that money. Women, they were always getting involved in