After over a decade of sincere devotion, Jade’s heart was shattered by those she trusted the most. But thanks to a twist of fate, she got a second chance at life.Determined to make those who wronged her pay the price, Jade got ready for a comeback.She took on her deceitful sister, her malicious adoptive mother, and her hypocritical adoptive father, delivering moments of sweet revenge.As she navigated her way through her rebirth, she was served with a side of unexpected love."Mr. Fitzgerald, could you kindly stop following me around?" she quipped.Caelan raised an eyebrow. "Where else would you find an attentive husband willing to hand you a knife while you're out for revenge?"
View MoreJade's heart sank. Was Paul suggesting that he might intervene in Kerrigan's case?Before she could respond, Paul added, "But there are laws in this country. If Kerrigan has erred, he must face the consequences. Even if I were to intervene, I might not be able to shield him. However, I will exert every effort to assist him. Whether he can be saved remains uncertain."Jade absorbed Paul's words. The Zeals had done him a favor, and he felt obligated to aid Kerrigan out of both personal sentiment and moral duty. Whether his assistance was genuine or mere placation likely depended on Lloyd.Jade scoffed inwardly. Paul was a cunning old fox, seeking to please all parties and sidestep offense. But such balance was elusive in reality.Caelan, constrained by Kennedy's ties to Paul, couldn't directly challenge him, but Jade had no such reservations. She owed Paul nothing and had no affiliations with him. If she wished to bring down the Zeals, no one could stop her.Jade pondered for a mome
Jade turned to see a young woman approaching. She was chubby, her belly round, and her cheeks jiggled as she walked."Nina, come here. Look who's here," Paul called out, gesturing for Nina to join them.Due to Nina's arrival, Lloyd's expression became somewhat complicated.As Nina approached, instead of sitting next to Paul, she greeted everyone in the pavilion first."Hello, Caelan, Lloyd, and this is…" Nina's gaze on Jade was puzzled. Jade smiled and replied, "Hello, I'm Jade Severin.""Hello, Jade." Nina didn't have the sense of superiority of a politician heiress or the arrogance of a rich heiress.Jade immediately felt a fondness for her.The only one with a different expression was Lloyd. Despite attempting a friendly smile, it seemed fake no matter how one looked at it.Jade also noticed that Nina's gaze toward Lloyd was quite unusual."Come sit here," Paul invited Nina to sit beside him, closer to Lloyd, leaving about a foot of space between them.Nina sat down and
Samuel stepped forward to open the box, revealing a painting inside."Oh, what's this?" Paul looked delightfully surprised as he took out the painting and carefully opened it, inhaling sharply."The 'Mont Mundi'. Kennedy actually sent this to me?" Paul exclaimed, showing genuine appreciation for the artwork. "He refused other paintings I offered to exchange with this before, but he sent you all the way here with it today. This old man's thoughts are really hard to fathom."Jade was also taken aback, knowing that the painting was worth 40,000,000 dollars. Kennedy really spared no expense for her this time. In any case, this indicated that there would be some drama to anticipate, as Lloyd was also bringing a painting. Jade pondered what his reaction would be upon seeing this scene.Mitchell approached just then and whispered something in Paul's ear.Paul's expression changed slightly, but he didn't show much surprise. Instead, he simply told Mitchell, "Let him come over too, get a
An hour later, they arrived at a private residence on the outskirts.Jade and Caelan got out of the car, while Samuel went around to open the trunk and took out a box. He lifted it effortlessly, so Jade guessed the item inside was probably lightweight."What is it?" Jade thought it must be the gift Caelan had prepared for Paul. Although they weren't there to ask for a favor, they still had to maintain some etiquette. After all, Paul was a person of status.Caelan just smiled without saying a word, motioning for Samuel to follow as he led the way inside.Paul's mansion was huge, with high walls, gray tiles, and traditional decorations. There were pavilions and terraces everywhere, and even a pond in the courtyard where dozens of fish leisurely swam.Jade marveled silently. The retired official was really something… To have such a large mansion on the outskirts was no simple feat."Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Spaulding knew you were coming and specially asked me to wait here." Standing at
As a result, they had gotten into trouble with Caelan."The Fitzgeralds' car?" Lloyd was appalled. He had actually collided with Caelan's car at this critical moment."Yes, the car's from the Fitzgeralds. I didn't notice when I was overtaking," the driver said, turning pale with fear. "Mr. Zeal, we're in trouble."Seeing the driver's fearful expression, Lloyd experienced a surge of anger. Amidst the challenges confronting the Zeals, everyone presumed he feared Caelan—even the driver was looking down on him."What's there to be afraid of? Even if it's the Fitzgeralds' car, so what? If it was his fault, then he should take responsibility. Let's get out and see what's going on," Lloyd said, his words calming the driver down a bit.The driver pushed open the door and went to negotiate with Samuel."What's the matter, bro?" Lloyd's driver knocked on the Hummer's window, trying to get Samuel to come out and talk to him.The window rolled down, revealing Samuel with a sarcastic express
Paul had no particular hobbies, his only one being collecting famous calligraphy works and paintings. If Lloyd wanted to seek his help, he would need to appeal to his interests.Jade carefully examined the information on Paul and couldn't help but sigh. She felt like she was facing a difficult problem. She had never met Paul before, so she didn't know what kind of person he was.If he insisted on helping Lloyd out of his relationship with the Zeals, there was a good chance that Kerrigan would be released. It wasn't due to Paul's influence alone. Jade knew that Lloyd would definitely try to find a way through the plaintiffs.Even if Kerrigan faced sentencing, it wouldn't be as harsh as Jade had hoped, provided Lloyd managed to persuade the plaintiffs to withdraw their complaints by offering compensation. In that case, all her efforts would be in vain.Jade furrowed her brows, feeling unsettled.Caelan glanced at her with a chuckle. "What's wrong? Scared?"His eyes held a playful,
'Another woman crazy in love... Hopefully, Kayden won't disappoint her.'A knock on the door interrupted Jade's thoughts. "Come in."Her assistant entered, holding a document. "Lloyd is currently scouring the city for lawyers. It seems he wants to get Kerrigan out.""Looking for a lawyer?" Jade chuckled. "Who would dare take on his case now? It's like digging their own grave."The Zeal family was now a rotten egg—no one would want to associate with them. How could anyone entertain Lloyd now?"So, what do we do next?" the assistant asked.Although Kerrigan had been arrested, there was still a long road ahead. Until Kerrigan's charges were settled, Jade couldn't rest easy.Jade thought for a moment, then replied, "We wait.""Wait?" The assistant looked puzzled. "Ms. Severin, what are we waiting for?"Jade smiled but remained silent, her gaze icy. She was waiting for Lloyd's next move, specifically for him to walk right into her trap. How could there be no one behind the Zeal Gro
Kerrigan was gripped by fear at the sight of the imposing police officers. The involvement of the authorities would uncover even more deep-seated issues. He hadn't anticipated a young girl bringing him down. Once in their custody, he might find it impossible to extricate himself. Despite the dire circumstances, he managed to regain a surprising sense of calm."Officer, can I say a few words to my son?" Kerrigan politely asked.He was now a suspect, not yet a criminal until the investigation was completed, so the police officer nodded. "Please make it quick.""Alright." Kerrigan took out his phone and called Lloyd.Lloyd had been keeping an eye on the press conference, and his absence was at Kerrigan's behest. It was crucial for the Zeal Group's image that only Kerrigan appeared. Any additional presence could have been detrimental.Kerrigan now felt a surge of gratitude toward Lloyd for complying."Lloyd, listen carefully. There's a chance I won't come out unscathed from this. I
Griffin had weighed the pros and cons and knew Jade wasn't bluffing, so he could only stand on her side."It's him. He's the one who sent Kayden to the mental hospital and told us not to care whether he lived or died, as no one would bother about his life or death," Griffin blurted out.He retrieved a check from his pocket and told the reporters, "This is the 150,000-dollar check he gave me. I haven't cashed it. Take a look. It's from the Zeal Group. You'll see I'm telling the truth."The reporters leaned in, discovering it was indeed a check issued by the Zeal Group. Their eyes widened in shock."Oh my god! This really is a check from the Zeal Group!""So Kerrigan was lying just now. He tortured his own brother and attempted to shift the blame onto him. It's truly inhumane.""Hurry, snap some pictures! This is crucial evidence."The reporters snapped photos frenetically, while Kerrigan stood on stage with an ashen face. His mind repeated one thing over and over—'It's over. It's
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