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Curtis whimpered. He was scared witless even though Jonah hadn’t said or done anything.
“You hurt my sister. You cut her arm open.11
“I’m …I’m so sorry¡ª”
Jonah shook his head.”Merciful Lord, please pardon me of my sins. I only do this for those I love deeply.”
The next second, something silver flashed across Curtis’ vision, followed by blinding pain.
Curtis let out an ear-piercing shriek.
Jonah had used his silver cross to slice apart the tendon in his wrist.¢Ù
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Sean was waiting outside the building. His face was pale in the cool night air.
“Sean? What’s wrong?”Alyssa askedworriedly, seeing how unwell he looked.
Sean’s eyes were reddened with tears. He said shakily, “I’m so sorry, Ms. Alyssa …”
“What’s wrong, Sean?” Alyssa asked,feeling worried now. She had never seen Sean so pitiful and upset. His eyes were reddened, his lips as pallid as a stray pup rescued from the gutters.
“Is this about Sophia?” Jonah asked,walking over to them. His gaze was kind as he rubbed his hands clean with a cotton cloth.
Alyss a noticed there was redness on it and sighed internally. She still couldn’t stop her brother from taking revenge in the end. She cursed silently, pondering when her moment to shine would finally arrive.
“I’m sorry …I’m so sorry!” Sean cried,nearly sobbing.
Just as Alyssa was wondering what was going on, her second brother called.
“Silas?”
“Sophia Kirkman just left my custody,Lyse.” His tone was more exasperation than anything else.”My team tried all we could to gather information and evidence on Sophia’s crimes these past few days, but she seemed to have already prepared her defenses.
“Her cousin is taking responsibility for allcrimes. Javier has also found her this lawyer from the Lynch family. I think his name is Simon Lynch. He was good at digging a way out for Sophia, making our evidence amount to nothing, so we had no choice but to release her.”
“It’s okay, Silas. You did your best. We’vegotten what we wanted here too. The Verdane Valley project is now in hand. All else can be discussed after.”
Alyssa remained unfazed while everyone else around her was eager to get their hands on Sophia. That woman wasn’t a major concern, and Alyssa had always believed that good things come to those who wait.
Javier was still infatuated with Sophia, so it made sense that he was doing all he could to save her. There was no point trying to hit two birds with one stone right now when both could easily fly away at any moment.
“Well, Lyse … Sean called me earlier. Thekid was nearly crying when he did. Talk to him, will you? Let him know I don’t blame him. This has nothing to do with him anyway.
“He cares too much about you. The kidwas really worried you’d be upset with him because of his brother,” Silas said with a sigh.
“Will do.”
After hanging up the call, Alyss a turned to Sean.”You-“
“I’m truly sorry on behalf of my family,Ms. Alyssa. I’m ready to accept any punishment you deem fit,”Sean said, his eyes filled with self-imposed guilt.
After hearing that his brother had taken on Sophia’s case, he had gone to Simon’s law firm. Sean had argued with Simon then.
“What are you doing? Don’t youremember how the Taylor family helped save us from the hands of those hooligans after Dad was in office for several years?
“They came at us with all their might,trying to get revenge. It was Mr. Taylor who gave him a job at his company so Dad could continue providing for us! How else could Mom and Dad have given us such a nice life? How could you be so successful today?
“How could you take on Sophia Kirkmanas your client when you know Ms. Alyssa plans to take her down? Have you forgotten where your loyalty lies?”
That was the first time Sean had gotten into such a row with his eldest brother in twenty years.
“Yes, we owe the Taylor family a debt ofgratitude, but that doesn’t mean we have to sell our souls to them. We’ve already repaid what we owed by helping Mr. Taylor all these years.
“Besides,I am a professional solicitor,Sean. To me, everyone is a potential client, nothing more. As long as it’s a case where I can contribute and help, I will accept it. What we owe to the Taylor family has nothing to do with this case!
“And as for you, Mom and Dad did all theycould to raise you and give you a proper education, yet here you are spending your youth as Alyssa Taylor’s lapdog!”
Simon’s words had pierced Sean’s heart like bullets. He had devoted so much time to Alyssa. Yet, his family’s actions were letting them down. How could he face her now?
“What are you saying, Sean?” Alyssa shook her head, smiling.
She rested her hands on his shoulders and continued,”Don’t blame yourself. Also, don’t let someone like Sophia Kirkman come between our families or affect you this way.
“There’s no reason for someone asinsignificant as her to strain our relationship or weigh on your mind so heavily.”
“Ms. Alyssa …” Sean croaked out, startingto tear up.
“I understand Simon’s impartiality intaking on Sophia’s case.” Alyss a nodded.”Professionals do what they do best, and that is serving those who seek their aid while pushing aside any personal ties and emotions.
“It’s only right for him to accept this casesince he’s being asked to and paid. If my family or I need any legal help in the future, I would still seek out your brother, wouldn’t I?”
Sean looked down, feeling ashamed. In the end, he nodded lightly.
After the three got back into the car, Jonah gently cupped his sister’s hand and asked, “What’s your next step, Lyse?”
“Find Liana’s daughter. I need to set thebait beforehand, though.”Alyssa narrowed her eyes slyly.”Curtis said only Liana’s mother, Rosaline, knows her whereabouts, so we’ll have to let her lead the way for us.”
Jonah smiled. What about Liana Gardner? 11
“Those whom God wishes to destroy, hefirst makes mad.” Alyssa sat back, yawning.”Isn’t she about to marry Jeremy Walsh? We can’t make her crash and burn without first letting her sit in the high seat.”
Jonah pursed his lips, suddenly recalling what Curtis had said earlier.”Jeremy Walsh is a blind, foolish man, Lyse.”
“I couldn’t care less. I’ve regained mysight regardless, so he’d better stay out of my way.”
Alyssa took out her phone, recalling the pictures she had taken of Jameson from days ago.”By the way, see if you recognize this guy. He saved me from a potentially serious injury when Curtis attacked earlier today.”
“Really?” Jonah said, “We’ll have toproperly thank him then.”
“But he has been quite mysterious andsecretive about his identity. Yet, he seems to know who I am!” Alyssa recalled the handsome young man with his gold-rimmed spectacles.
Although she was a woman, she possessed a sense of possessiveness usually associated with men. Whatever Alyssa intended to know or acquire, she never allowed them to elude her grasp.
Jonah leaned in closer to look at the picture on her phone. In the next moment, he gasped.
“Do you really not remember him, Lyse?”
“Huh?”Alyssa cocked her head.”Should I?11
“You two hung out all the time when youwere kids.”
“What?”Alyss a frowned, then squinted atthe picture. The man did feel familiar to her, but she couldn’t pinpoint where she had seen him or who he was.
“He’s Uncle Victor’s youngest son,Jameson Schimdt. You used to be really shy, but you still became his friend and played with him when you two were kids. Do you really not remember?”
“He’s … Little Bastard?” Alyssa cried outin shock.”Hot damn! He’s so tall now!”
…
The air in Jameson’s private club was thick with the scent of wine, perfume, and sex. Men and women, and people of all genders, writhed together, their bodies slick with desire.
Only Jameson remained stoic and still in the midst of the room, like a lo ne and proud statuette among the masses. No women dared to try their luck with him, knowing how strict and cruel he could be.
No one wanted to lose a limb or vanish without a word from the city.
“I can’t attend that dinner on the yach t intwo days, Mr. Jameson.”A heavily drunk young man came over to his side. That young man was the son of an international conglomerate’s CEO.
He continued, “My father wants me to go on a blind date… Burp … Fuck him! When did you last see someone like me marry at such a young age? Maybe only Jeremy Walsh, though …”
Jameson sipped his wine. “Just don’t go.”
“I can’t!” the man whined, tugging his tieloose. “My date’s some fucking… daughter of the most powerful family in Belbanks. I think her name is Allison or something …”
Jameson stiffened slightly as a plan formed in his mind. “I have an idea.”