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His dark eyes rested on his phone for a while before he declined the call impassively.
In the airport.
Jessica’s pretty brows furrowed together as she watched her call being declined.
“President Snow, the car is waiting for you at the entrance of the airport.” Her secretary came up to remind her.
“Okay.”
Jessica nodded. Just as she got into the car, she received a call from Ryan.
“Jessica, Rodney went to cause trouble for Mireya this afternoon. Luckily, I’ve assigned a few people to protect Mireya or… Rodney might’ve taken her away through violent means.”
There was anger in Ryan’s voice. “He has gone mad, and I will not allow him to act unreasonably out there. He must go abroad, or I’ll send him away by force.”
“No wonder…”
Jessica was dazed. Her beautiful gaze seemed distracted.
“No wonder what?”
“Forrest tried to contact me, but I was on the plane,” Jessica explained.
“He was probably looking for you because of Rodney. I heard that he went to the Snow family’s residence and had an unpleasant row with Grandpa and the rest.” Ryan said in distress, “Please hunt him down as soon a s possible and keep him under control. I’m worried that … he’ll be backed into a corner and get himself involved with my dad’s competitors.”
“That’s impossible, isn’t it?” Jessica was shocked. If Rodney did that, it would mean that he planned on dragging the whole family into the mess.
After all, she and Rodney grew up together. She did not believe that he had become so wicked.
“I didn’t want to suspect him either.” Ryan pursed his thin lips with mixed feelings. “But he has really become a different person. He has been challenging my boundaries since yesterday. If we leave him out there at this point, he’s bound to be a ticking time b**b. Have you ever thought that he might have the chance to stage a comeback if he brings chaos to the Snow family and involves all of us in the mess?”
Jessica was a clever person.
After a moment of thought, she grasped Ryan’s meaning.
However, would Rodney actually bring chaos to the Snow family for the sake of that matter?
The Snow family had never owed Rodney anything. Since Rodney was young, he was given the best education. If he treasured everything and had not gotten together with Sarah, what Jessica currently had would have been his.
Jessica recalled her earlier conversation with Rodney in the house.
He said, “Jessica, I finally see the light. Luckily, you’re the one who took over Snow Corporation. If I were to take over it… I really am foolish. This position is suited for you better than me.”
At that time, she said, “We all make mistakes. As long as you reflect on the cause of the mistakes, you can improve. Given that you’re still young, you can make a comeback as long as you work hard.”
However, would Rodney think the same as he did previously?
After remaining quiet for a while, Jessica finally said, “I’ll send the Snowden members to hunt him down.”
Once the call ended, she tried to call Forrest a few times again, but he did not answer.
….
Ryan was standing silently on the balcony.
He was holding a cigarette. He usually would not smoke, but he was preoccupied today.
Three minutes later, he went to get his coat and headed downstairs.
When he drove out, the security guard of The Lodge stopped him. “Secretary Snow, I’m sorry, but the prime minister has given the order that no one can leave The Lodge after midnight.”
Ryan held the steering wheel tightly. “What if I insist on going out?”
“You should know the consequences of making a fuss in The Lodge,” the head of security said neutrally with a straight back.
Ryan scoffed. Then, he made a U-turn and headed to the main building.
…
On the first floor, Nathan and Heidi were giving instructions to two secretaries.
As soon as Ryan barged in, Nathan frowned unhappily. “Get out. We’re talking business.”
“Sure. Please allow me to leave The Lodge, then.” Ryan strode toward them. “Mireya grazed her arms, so I need to visit her and discuss something with her.”
“Both of you may go out first,” Heidi ordered the secretaries.
After the secretaries left, Nathan closed the documents and leaped to his feet. “What’s the big deal? She just grazed her hands. Why do you need to go all the way there at such a late hour? Ryan, since you’re so free, why haven’t you handed me the proposal of the project I assigned you a few days ago?”
¨C “Dad, it’s not possible to finish a proposal in a day anyway. I need to research and extract data. Besides, you said I don’t have to rush through it…”
“Are you not going to even though I said so? Is this how you work for me?” Nathan threw a fit. “I think you’re only focused on your relationship.”
“Dad, I really need to go out tonight,” Ryan continued to argue impatiently. “Rodney almost kidnapped Mireya by force this afternoon. He’s not contactable now, and his whereabouts are unknown. If he went to meet your enemies, the consequences would be unimaginable. I must discuss with Mireya about disclosing our relationship. The faster, the better.”
“Are you nuts?”
Nathan instantly thumped the desk and told him off, “I’ve been stressed out about your affair, and what about you? It’s fine that you’re not planning to break up with her, but now you’re telling me you want to disclose your relationship with her? Are you insane?”
“Dad, at this point, the person who speaks first will get a head start. Rodney is bound to divulge our relationship because he wants to ruin our life since he can’t have Mireya. Therefore, we need to act first.”
“B*llshit.” Nathan could no longer tolerate Ryan. “I watched Rodney grow up. How could he possibly go to my enemies? I’m his biological uncle.” Ryan sneered. “I don’t think he treats you as his biological uncle. Perhaps he sees you as his stumbling block instead. Dad, think about Rodney’s behavior last night. Considering his extreme thinking, no one can predict what he’ll do next. All we can do is guard against him and act faster. Also, why is he hiding all of a sudden? None of us can contact him either. What on earth is he trying to do?”
“Have his parents contacted him?” Heidi suddenly asked.
“Yeah.” Ryan nodded. “Mom, think about it. If Rodney goes to the media companies to expose the matter on his own, I’m sure none of the companies will dare to say a word. However, it’s a different situation if he goes to Dad’s competitors. Minister O’Connell and Senator Lawton have been hoping Dad would have a scandal during his term in office. If that happens, he won’t be able to be re-elected for another term. They don’t want Dad to serve for another four years.”
Nathan’s expression shifted. The more he dwelled on it, the more furious he became. He slapped Ryan on the back of his head. “You brat, I’ve warned you earlier, and you still have to give me trouble.”
“Dad, I’m the one who’s giving you trouble. It’s your beloved nephew.”
Nathan immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
“Dad, think again. By acting so, Rodney will benefit from the situation. Now that he has screwed up his career, he’s trying to create chaos within the Snow family, and then… To stop him from spreading scandal, what will you do in the end? You’ll have to give him benefits. If he wants Snow Corporation back, you’ll need to give it to them. Jessica will have no choice but to compromise to pour oil on troubled waters.”
“Enough.”
Nathan held his head in his hands.
He had to admit that the consequences would be terrifying if Rodney betrayed him.
He had to admit that the consequences would be terrifying if Rodney betrayed him. If Rodney, as Mireya’s ex-husband, came out to condemn him publicly even without proof, the public would be under the impression that the prime minister’s family was a bully.
In that case, Nathan could forget about being re-elected as the prime minister.
However, no one knew what would happen even if Ryan divulged his relationship with Mireya.
“Dad, Mireya and I are truly in love. Plus, we’re not related by blood, so other people might not criticize us so badly. It’ll depend on how positively we lead the situation. But if Rodney exposes it first, the public will have preconceived ideas, and they probably won’t trust what we say.”
“What a positive mind you have. If your relationship with Mireya is made public, no one will be able to stop you from being with her, right?” Nathan mocked him in a strange tone, “Do you know how much trouble you’ve caused me this time?”
“Please trust me. I can settle this issue.”
Ryan said indifferently, “If you’re unwilling, forget it. Besides, Mireya might not want to announce our relationship to the public anyway. After all, Mom met Mireya today and talked to her. Well, Mom is quite skillful. She immediately made Mireya waver, and we almost broke up.”
Nathan glanced at his wife suspiciously. He did not expect her to be so skillful.
Unfortunately, Rodney just had to butt in.
Nathan felt his head ache. “Let me think this through.”
“You don’t have to think about it.” Heidi said calmly, “Ryan, do as you wish. After this… I don’t wish to see Rodney in Australia anymore. Also… Don’t give him the chance to stage his comeback again.”
