Chapter 108:

A year after his car accident, Jayden, who had been pretending to be wheelchair-bound, had vanished from the business scene, slowly fading from memory. He maintained a low profile to gather strength and avoid his grandpa’s manipulation, particularly after his grandpa exploited his marriage.

Driscoll nodded with respect. “I see. I’ll get a car ready for you.”

As Jayden fiddled with coins, he reflected on his ongoing investigation into the accident’s cause. Unable to pinpoint the culprit, he cautiously continued his ruse of disability. He got in the car and drove to a coffee shop.

The waitress, noticing him, guided him courteously to a private room where Peyton and a man with gold-rimmed glasses awaited.

“Clive,” Jayden acknowledged the man in spectacles.

Clive Yates rose and extended a handshake. Peyton, watching their exchange, quipped, “We’re friends. Let’s not be so distant, okay? Handshaking. Was that really necessary?”

Clive maintained a smile but didn’t react to Peyton’s comment.

Jayden, bypassing Peyton’s interjection, got straight to the point. “My grandpa plans to use the Foster family’s land to create a new landmark.” He paused briefly before adding, “But I won’t let that happen. I intend to thwart his plans completely.”

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chuckled and asked, “Are you part of the Owen family? Does your grandpa know you’re

pointed to a map indicating a neglected parcel of land. “Peyton, this land belonging to your family was underdeveloped and

that’s correct. It cost billions of dollars, and it

into this area? I’m also willing to invest in education, attracting prominent middle and high schools here,” Jayden proposed, his tone steady as he pointed out

the rise last year, focusing on business and entertainment. This parcel of land

chimed in, “Bayzee Group aims to establish the first business district in Watscar. Many are eager to collaborate with them. If we could secure a partnership, it

smiled slightly, intrigued. “I see your point. But who could

“The head of Bayzee Group will be at the charity event in three days. I suspect my grandpa will also send someone

Peyton seemed to reach

rushed off to the studio for another round of tedious practice. In the afternoon, she was startled to learn that a team from the TV station would be visiting their rehearsal. The news brought Barnes to her mind unexpectedly. Could he

at the door to greet

expected, but Theo’s presence puzzled her. Were they here to

seven or eight from

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